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Sparkling Waters of Characternew
“It almost seemed like a dream, a long dream but a good one” states Marshall B. Allen, Jr. in his second collection of stories about Newton Fiveash, Jr, “Newt in the World of Tarzan” takes the reader on a splendid joyride among the flavorful characters of the Sparklin’ Waters Park in Okena, Florida, and in so doing, highlights the life of a man in a time gone by.
Metro Spirit |
Jason Sumerau |
04-27-2008 |
Nonfiction
Young Statesman Guiding Today’s Youthnew
With wonderful illustrations and poignant storytelling, the acclaimed Young Patriots Series offers a fascinating look at one of the more interesting Founding Fathers of the United States of America. An architect of the Constitution, the first Secretary of the Treasury, and a participant in a legendary political duel, Alexander Hamilton is a captivating historical figure.
Metro Spirit |
Jason Sumerau |
04-27-2008 |
Fiction
ExxonMobil Exec Heads to Masters Tournamentnew
Our reporter asks an oil industry mogul on his way to the prestigious Masters Tournament whether high gas prices will affect his travel plans.
Metro Spirit |
Murfee Faulk |
04-15-2008 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Time to Find a New Groupienew
What can I say Nigel, it looks like you are facing a fork in the road. I think it's time that you decide which is more important to you and realize which one has a future: the band or the girl.
Metro Spirit |
Sid & Cherry |
03-12-2008 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Metal Headsnew
Younger guys rock their silver locks for a look that is both stylish and distinguished -- provided they do it right.
Metro Spirit |
Rachel Waters |
03-12-2008 |
Fashion
Tags: fashion
Malaika Favorite Captures Multifaceted Scenesnew
She was inspired to do a series of landscape paintings of the Augusta area when she moved here in 1986.
So last year, she applied for a Porter Fleming Foundation Grant to create a series of collage paintings documenting local scenes including landscapes and old structures in the area.
Metro Spirit |
Stacey Hudson |
03-12-2008 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
Secret Lives of the Freemasons Get Radio-Readynew
The band has a unique sound that blends punk, alternative and contemporary rock into a different sound.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken II |
03-12-2008 |
Reviews
'Definitions' Leads to an Epihanynew
Actually, it wasn't so much an epiphany as it was my being force-fed a putrid, bile-coated trifecta of three great big pulsating blisters on the instep of American culture -- the King Ghidora of Americana, if you will.
Metro Spirit |
Josh Ruffin |
03-12-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Definitions, Farewell to Freeway
In Like with 'I Love You, You're Awful'new
Except for the occasional awkward moments on the opening track when the lead singer's vocals remind me of Weird Al Yankovic (no offense, Al), I quite enjoy a fair amount of Ludo's You're Awful, I Love You.
Metro Spirit |
Dwight Bemisderfer |
03-12-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: I Love You, You're Awful, Ludo
'The Hopeful and Unafraid' Kicks off Strongnew
This starts off with an inspired mini-opus that, upon first listen, reminded me of a cross between Bruce Springsteen's Born To Run closer, "Jungleland," and The Who's Who's Next opener, "Baba O'Riley"; though it's really nothing like either of those songs, if that makes any sense. Yeah, I didn't think it would!
Metro Spirit |
Dwight Bemisderfer |
03-12-2008 |
Reviews
Bronze Radio Return: Tamenew
OK, so I'm going to be completely, enema-minus-the-lube, brutally honest here. After skimming over the press kit I received along with Bronze Radio Return's new eponymous five-song EP, I very seriously entertained the thought of not even listening to the album.
Metro Spirit |
Josh Ruffin |
03-12-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Bronze Radio Return
Get Craftynew
Sandhills Writers Conference focuses aspiring authors on the craft and discipline required to achieve their goals of getting a book published.
Metro Spirit |
Stacey Hudson |
03-12-2008 |
Books
Marty Stuart Revisits Augustanew
He's looking forward to seeing the Imperial, JB's statue and the Easter finery along Broad Street.
Metro Spirit |
Stacey Hudson |
03-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Marty Stuart
Idol Chatternew
American Idol runner-up Bo Bice graces the Columbia County Amphitheater at the opening of the Music Evolution Series.
Metro Spirit |
Tiki Wilson |
03-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bo Bice
Pelican: Streamlined, but Still Expandingnew
It goes without saying that the evolution of sound, style, and substance (abuse) is typically more difficult to track when it comes to certain artists.
Metro Spirit |
Josh Ruffin |
03-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Pelican