AltWeeklies Wire
Blisternew
Sometimes I wish everything could go a little more smoothly. Cracking a glance at my visage in the mirror this morning, I feel the sudden urge to cover myself in khaki and pull out a chisel while simultaneously wiping my brow and staring at the sun.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
10-17-2008 |
Comedy
El Rey de la Papa is Indeed the Potato Kingnew
Columbians high-step it to Winter Garden's El Rey, where meat and potatoes rule.
Orlando Weekly |
Faiyaz Kara |
10-17-2008 |
Food+Drink
Tags: restaurants, El rey de la papa
Is Coming Out Still Relevant?new
National Coming Out Day, which occurred Oct. 11, encourages GLBTQ people to share and celebrate their identities. National Coming Out Day was first observed in 1988. A lot has happened in 20 years.
Shepherd Express |
Laura Anne Stuart |
10-17-2008 |
Culture
Politics Risingnew
Boneqweesha Jones: "You're watching Ghetto Science Television's popular morning show Good Morning Ghetto. The GMG news team and I have another controversial show for you.
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
10-17-2008 |
Comedy
Tags: humor
Alt.Health: Coffee Crazynew
Coffee is mostly a body boon, but don't down the whole pot.
NOW Magazine |
Elizabeth Bromstein |
10-17-2008 |
Advice
Will the Future of the Chile Include Genetic Engineering?new
Between the shaky agricultural market and the influx of various diseases, commercial chile farmers say they are struggling to survive. Scientists believe genetically modified chile seeds could be the answer to the crop's woes.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Laura Paskus |
10-17-2008 |
Food+Drink
Horrifying Waste: Halloween's Scary Environmental Impactnew
Halloween has become the second biggest consumer event of the year after Christmas. Costumes, candies and decorations top the list of goodies -- Halloween accoutrements made in China are shipped here and disposed of shortly after.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Adrienne Beattie |
10-16-2008 |
Culture
Are Rape Jokes Ever Funny?new
Irreverent comic Sandra Bernhard won't be shilling for the Boston women's shelter Rosie's Place this year. Are the rules of comedy different for girls?
Boston Phoenix |
Sara Faith Alterman |
10-16-2008 |
Performance
Problem Child or Problem Parent?new
Paying kids to do chores? Ludicrous.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Nsenga Burton |
10-16-2008 |
Culture
What is Carolina BBQ?new
Most North Carolinians believe the bragging rights to the best 'cue lies with the boundaries of the Old North State. We just can't agree on which part of the state: Eastern or Western.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Tricia Childress |
10-16-2008 |
Food+Drink
Making the Most of Winter Squashnew
Like eggplant, winter squash has the potential to be a weekly regular at the locavore dinner table and in the next day's lunchbox. With recipes for Savory Winter Squash Soup and Mashed Winter Squash.
INDY Week |
Sheryl Cornett |
10-16-2008 |
Food+Drink
This Little Undergroundnew
In November, local indie rock band Kingsbury will bear-hug modernity and offer their new EP, Lie to Me, for free through their website (www.kingsburymusic.net).
Orlando Weekly |
Bao Le-Huu |
10-16-2008 |
Performance
Tags: ELLA music fest, Kingsbury
This Little Undergroundnew
Man, Winter Park was totally bangin' this week. (Did he just say Winter Park???) Yes, I did. And no, I can't believe that just came out of me either, but it's true.
Orlando Weekly |
Bao Le-Huu |
10-16-2008 |
Performance
Monsters Inc.new
'Commercial' Little Shop fails to deliver.
Orlando Weekly |
Seth Kubersky |
10-16-2008 |
Theater
Tags: theater, Little Shop of Horrors
Live Active Culturesnew
Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival (through Nov. 9) has long been my favorite event on Disney's annual calendar.
Orlando Weekly |
Seth Kubersky |
10-15-2008 |
Food+Drink
