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How not to give during the holiday seasonnew

When the holiday spirit moves you to give, a little respect goes a long way.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Emiene Wright |
11-21-2012 |
Commentary
Tags: holiday giving
In God I trustnew

How the presidential election made me a better Christian
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Ailen Arreaza |
11-21-2012 |
Religion
Life of Pi worth examiningnew

Rating: ***1/2
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Matt Brunson |
11-21-2012 |
Reviews
Tags: Ang Lee, Life of Pi
When will Madonna stop being relevant?new

When we stop asking if Madonna's still relevant.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
11-14-2012 |
Music
A Tale of Two Electionsnew

Democrats may have won nationally, but Republicans now have control of North Carolina.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mike Cooper |
11-07-2012 |
Elections
Island Adventure: San Miguelnew

T.C. Boyle plays it straight.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Erik Spanberg |
10-23-2012 |
Books
Argo: Screen capturenew

How dedicated is director Ben Affleck to capturing 1979 in his splendid new film, the political thriller Argo? He makes sure that the Warner Bros. studio logo that fills the screen at the beginning isn't the glossy WB shield that's instantly recognizable to today's audiences but is instead the old-school W made up of three parallel lines against an oval backdrop. It's a tiny detail — even an irrelevant one — but it demonstrates how thoroughly Affleck has committed himself to his third directorial effort.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Matt Brunson |
10-12-2012 |
Reviews
Tags: Ben Affleck
Peace, Love and Misunderstandingnew

What's so funny about religious pluralism in a free society?
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
10-11-2012 |
Religion
Tags: Diversity
The Real Voter Fraudnew

GOP's campaign is a cruel joke.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
10-11-2012 |
Elections
Tags: Voter fraud, Voter ID Act
Frankenweenienew

For ghouls and boys.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Matt Brunson |
10-08-2012 |
Reviews
In Flight: Andrew Birdnew

Violinist/songwriter takes a direct approach in crafting his folk form.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Schacht |
09-29-2012 |
Reviews
Pitch Perfect: Rebel Yellnew

Rating: ***
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Matt Brunson |
09-29-2012 |
Reviews
An Open Letter to Mr. Romney From a Latinanew

Just because you talk the talk doesn't mean you walk the walk.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Ailen J. Arreaza |
09-21-2012 |
Commentary
Tags: Arizona, Spanish, president, Cuban, News, White House, cumbia, Latin, healthcare, Mexico, 47 percent, Aileen Arreaza, Cuban-American, jalapeño
Music Festival 411new

A quick rundown of this fall'a biggest festivals.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
09-19-2012 |
Concerts
Building Momentum: The Avett Brothersnew

Just a band of carpenters working their way to folk-rock perfection
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
09-19-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bob Crawford, folk, rock, Avett Brothers, Four Thieves Gone: The Robbinsville Sessions, concert, Scott Avett, Seth Avett, brain tumor, Rick Rubin, American Recordings, Charlotte, Carolina Jubilee, Concord, festival, Jacob Edwards, Joe Kwon, Mumford and Sons, Music Midtown Festival, Ramseur Records, Southern Ground Festival, The Carpenter