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Exhibit features work of local husband, wife
Local artists Clif and Jane McChesney will be opening an exhibit March 2 at the Otherwise Gallery, 1207 Turner St.
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No plans? No problem.
At the end of spring semester last year, Anthony Locricchio hit the road for a last-minute shindig in Florida.
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Local band lays its 'Track' in E.L.
In a cold concrete basement filled with wooden work benches, old paint cans, cigarette butts and a single stale light bulb, the charging bass line of "Lights out in the City" breaks like a piano falling from a 10-story building.
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For phans, Phish isn't just a band, it's like phamily
Cincinnati - 17,000 Phish fans can't be wrong. Especially when they've traveled from all corners of the nation, spending their last pennies to get from one show to the next because they know each one will be different.
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Cooper leads competition in race for Oscar's best supporting actor
In the continuing saga of the State News film reporter's Oscar predictions comes Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Count out Paul Newman.
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Feb.'s forgottens offer mix of screw ups, surprises
Hey, did we miss something this month? You bet. Here's a little look back at a few February releases that slipped past us: Men At Work "Business as Usual" "Cargo" The "Business as Usual" re-release is just that.
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New week brings flock of new music
If you were bored with last week's record releases, get ready, this week is overwhelming. There are a lot of albums that could bump a few standing ones off the charts, including "Songs from the Material World: A Tribute to George Harrison." The tribute features an interesting lineup with artists such as They Might Be Giants, Todd Rundgren, Big Head Todd & The Monsters and The Smithereens. Watch out for Beatles fans sprinting across the store clutching their copies. Other interesting and uncalled for tributes include the "String Quartet Tribute to Weezer," "Tribute to Avril Lavigne" and "A Tribute to Coldplay," which includes performances by The Underground and Blue Hope. Besides the ridiculous comes the even more absurd.
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Young Superman's sidekick has fun on 'Smallville'
Sam Jones III never had a doubt he would be a success as an actor in Hollywood. "After spending the summer with a friend in Los Angeles, I decided I wanted to stay and pursue a career in acting," said Jones, a young Superman's best friend on The WB's "Smallville." "I was very determined and was confident enough that I knew I wouldn't fail," he said.The 20-year-old only had experience in local commercials, but braved the move from Boston to Los Angeles, where he landed TV roles in "Judging Amy" (where "Smallville" co-star and Okemos High School graduate Tom Welling made his big debut), "NYPD Blue," "C.S.I." and "The Nightmare Room." Jones was also able to gain recognition in the films "Snipes" and "ZigZag."But he's most known as Pete Ross, Clark Kent's best friend on The WB's hit.The show, based on the DC Comics characters, is the coming-of-age story of Clark (Welling). The show gives viewers insight to Clark coming to terms with his powers - long before he moves to Metropolis, works at The Daily Planet and wears blue tights - and maintaining a friendship with a young Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum), who hasn't yet become the evil villain we know from comic books and cartoons.It's sort of a "Superman" meets "Dawson's Creek" concept."The show gives the younger generation a chance to become familiar with Superman through his teenage years," Jones said.The second-season premiere of "Smallville" brought in 8.9 million viewers to The WB.
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Entertainment goes digital
Propelled by consumer demand for higher quality visual stimulation, the technology age has moved into the digital era.Music performance junior Craig Karlson, who switched to the DVD format more than three years ago, said size, price and special features have all helped put the DVD head and shoulders over VHS."Special features are the best thing that ever happened to watching home movies," he said.
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Reality TV hopefully not a reflection of real life
Viewers may flock to the TV sets like rabid dogs each time a new reality show comes out, but I have never been one of them.
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'Heroes' a feel-good classic
The sun is setting on a warm day, you're driving down a country road, going a little faster than you should be.
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Wesley Willis to play at Club Soda
Wesley Willis is 320 pounds of pure rock 'n' roll.Having rocked over London and in Chicago, tonight Willis will be rocking out Kalamazoo's Club Soda, 340 E.
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Enthusiasm can't make up for cast's lack of direction
Getting the audience involved in the production was one of the better parts about "Night of January 16." The Lansing Civic Players, putting on the play at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbott Road, definitely have enthusiasm, but the energy its members put into its performances could have used a little more direction.
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Proceeds to help restore Theatre
Jackson - Ten years after being rescued from a long-standing state of decay and neglect, Jackson's Michigan Theatre is on the right track to restoration. Some walls still lack paint or plaster and many of the 1,500 seats need replacement, but during the past 12 months, the 73-year-old structure has proved itself a diamond in the rough. "I think the whole community is behind the idea of bringing the old girl back to what she used to be," said Bob Moles, executive director of the theater.
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Local bands come together for cause
Jackson - Though Saturday's severe weather and extreme temperatures left many empty seats at Michigan Theatre, bands were still jammin' and fans still having a good time supporting local bands. MSU sociology junior Courtney Sunzeri, who came to support her fiancé Joe Antonelli, lead guitarist for East Lansing-based LeGusta, said it was cool to see the project come together. "The audience reaction is wonderful," Sunzeri said, stressing the importance of supporting local artists. "I love live music," she said.
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Band's first EP proves promising
Most bands wear their influences like a badge, but Elastic Eight Track's is a technicolor dreamcoat. "Fuel Efficient Vehicles," the band's rousing three-track EP self-released on Tortoise and Hare Records, shows promise of what could shape up to be one of the finest records ever put out by an East Lansing band. In three songs, Elastic Eight Track - composed of MSU students - covers more diversity in music, melody and song writing than most bands get out of a whole LP.
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'Life of David Gale' a solid effort when it doesn't distract itself
"The Life of David Gale" could have easily been made into two films, one extremely good and one a bit silly. The story itself is an intriguing one, but for some reason it is bookended with a related story riddled with clichés to the point that it looks like it may have sprung a leak. Kevin Spacey is at his usual best as David Gale, a brilliant professor and capital punishment abolitionist ironically placed on death row for the rape and murder of a co-worker. Three days before his scheduled execution, Gale grants his first interview since being sentenced to hotshot reporter Bitsey Bloom (Kate Winslet), whose reputation for staunchly protecting her sources caught Gale's attention. Concerned with clearing his reputation in the eyes of his young son, Gale spins his depressing story to Bitsey while coercing her to uncover the truth about his case. Gale's downfall is a wholly upsetting chain of events.
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Being locked in leads to love, laughter in play
What would you do if you were stuck in an empty apartment with an attractive member of the opposite sex? Would you make a move on them despite the fact you are involved with someone else?
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Festival to feature six local bands
All you need for a music scene are some good bands and a bit of community love. On Saturday, six local bands will take the stage at the Michigan Theatre in Jackson to set that theory in motion. The festival, which runs from noon until midnight, is all about the music - be it alternative, rock, reggae, jazz or blues.
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Fire setting, pot banging not fault of the industry
You know those kids who set themselves on fire to mimic Johnny Knoxville? Remember the kids who heard Beavis and Butthead say "Fire!" and set their neighbor's house on fire?