Myrick the anti-jihadist
Rep. Sue Myrick’s scoring points with her base again. The Washington Times reported last week she was one of two members of Congress who signed a letter condemning the Justice Department’s sponsorship of the Islamic Society of North America’s annual convention. The ISNA has been named an unindicted co-conspirator in an ongoing terrorist funding case…
Temperature still rising
— Cartoon by Jim Hunt
This lane is for terrorists only
By Al Gore Let me start off by clearly stating that I, Al Gore, do not condone suicide bombings. I know that suicide bombings are very popular in certain parts of the world, but just because it’s popular doesn’t make it right. Take the “where’s the beef” tattoo I got in support of Walter Mondale…
Striking and Sound
Position:Â Chapter VII: Striking and Sound (S&S) Striking is of three main kinds: Striking with the back of the hand Striking with the fingers a little contracted Striking with the open palm of the hand On account of its stinging, striking should give rise to the hissing sound: The sound Hin The thundering sound The…
Cutting Edge Blade
For those who haven’t heard, Warner Home Video announced a few weeks ago that it’s finally releasing the long-awaited Blade Runner comprehensive DVD set. As one of the first titles available in the then-spanking-new format, director Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi masterpiece has long been available on disc only in a bare-bones Director’s Cut edition released…
Scary Kids breaking keyboards…
Scary Kids Scaring Kids keyboard player recently talked to us about breaking his keyboard on stage at last year’s Warped Tour – which was captured on video by an attendee. Here’s what he was talking about: \\\\\\\\\\
The Miseducation of America
The N Word
Shear Madness
Performing Arts 42Comic Proportions 45Arts Agenda 46 46
J.C. Cowan
Profile
Pride and Piety
News
Just the Facts, Ma’am
Citizen Servatius
Boxer And Briefs
Film Clips 36View From The Couch 3836
Film Clips
Current Releases BECOMING JANE Perfectly pleasant yet also somewhat pointless, Becoming Jane comes across less as a motion picture and more as a victim of identity theft. Given the glut of exemplary films based on the works of Austen — from the fairly faithful (Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice) to the radically reworked (Bridget…
New American
Kitchen Witch 54Corkscrew 56Good Eats 5854
View From The Couch
Now, we’re not saying the members of the critics’ panel are all unhealthy — some do belong to gyms — but none seem to actually own a bike. So unless we wanted to include the Y’s stationary bikes — and we didn’t — we could not in good conscience declare a winner in this category.
Growing pains
Chances are, you haven’t heard of Scary Kids Scaring Kids, but the chances are also high you’ll be hearing more of them soon. The band recently finished its run on the Warped Tour and is currently on its first headlining club tour. It’s a steady momentum that’s been building for years, but as the fan…
To have and to hold
Corkscrew
Get Outta Town
You pressed your snooze button at least nine times before you dragged yourself out of bed and went to work. You leave the office to go home and watch reruns of The Office. Your idea of a vacation is going to Myrtle Beach, Asheville or eating potato salad at your family reunion. You need to…
Stargazer
Various locations.
How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul???
The Deal: New album marks 20th anniversary of legendary group. The Good: Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, the S1Ws — they’re all here (well, not Terminator X). Flav sounds toned down and back to his old self on the horn-heavy first single, “Harder Than You Think.” There’s definitely an updated sound on the album…
Billy Graham & the Chamber of Secrets
Yep, I thought, it’s a cow, all right. White with black markings, moving her head side to side, it was Bessie the audio-animatronic cow, the most famous, most talked about part of the Billy Graham Library and Museum. She stood in a fenced area behind a couple of bales of hay, part of a reproduction…
Phil Varone
200 W. Woodlawn Road 704-523-5332 5301 E. Independence Blvd. 704-566-8898 8309 Magnolia Estates Drive, Suite 1A, Cornelius 704-206-1051
Moon over Charlotte
Pyro-Mania Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger performs at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on Sat., Aug. 25. Those in attendance hoped the sparks and pyrotechnics would be enough to burn out the image of Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin mooning the crowd earlier in the night. Charlotte Globetrotter Former Harlem Globetrotter Mugsy Leggett channels the…
The Thieves of Kailua
The Deal: Hawaiian music without the Don Ho. The Good: As a rule, the only time I want to hear about somebody’s vacation is if I was on it, but Seattle-based Jason Holstrom sidesteps the typical tedium by packaging his post-vaca slideshow in a set of sun-dappled songs that conjure an Island vibe without resorting…
Karma Cleanser
Dear Karma Cleanser: My dear friend Jeremy was diagnosed as HIV-positive a little over five years ago. He has handled the news like a real champ, often playing the role of comforter and shoulder for his upset friends to cry on once he told them his news. I was deeply affected by his diagnosis because…
Let It Aloud
Shoutmania takes over Charlotte all month long as Charlotte Shout! invades from uptown and beyond. This festival encompasses everything from dance, art (visual and performance), music, and of course, food. This event, in its fifth year, is produced by Charlotte Artsfest, Inc. and acts as a showcase for local and regional artists as well as…
CD Review: The New Familiars
La Vida Local
Life Flows On
A little rain never hurt anyone. Until some levies broke. And the Arabian horse trainer in charge didn’t send help fast enough. View the devastation of Katrina through the lenses of high school students from Charlotte and New Orleans in the film and photography exhibit Message in a Bottle: Reconstructing Lives. Runs through Sept. 21.…
Houstons Return with Still
QC INFERNO
After 5 The Atrium Comes Alive
The time has come, dear friends, to gather downtown across from the Eckerd on North Tyron Street to listen to music and drink beers with friends, some old but most new. Center City Alive After Five has become the place to see and be seen for Charlotte’s young urban professionals. “It’s what you do on…
Going back to what works
Betta Listen
Labor Pains
Got a 9-5? Work your fingers to the bone trying to make sure your boss’ life is as carefree as possible? Ever contemplated leaving it all behind for the wanton days of doing nothing at all, aka childhood (more commonly referred to as a mid-life crisis). Snap outta it! You have bills that must be…
Comic Proportions
OK, Operation Bootcamp isn’t technically a health club. In fact, if you attend one of the program’s daily 45-minute sessions, you’ll find yourself busting a sweat outside in a Charlotte-area park with nary a weight machine in sight. But don’t let the lack of mechanical exercise devices fool you — the ultra-intense, heart-pounding, muscle-pumping workout…
Summer coming to a close
QC After Dark
Pure Heat
The Phoenix sextet Scary Kids Scaring Kids alternates a caustic post-hardcore assault with melodic emo that’s custom-made for bouncy live shows. The boys are on the road in support of their upcoming self-titled new album that should be out by the time they roll through town. This tour, sponsored by Pure Volume, brings along a…
Half-baked
Breaking the Sound Barrier
Tastes like okra
Kitchen Witch
More Abundantly
Dinner and a miracle? NarroWay Productions serves ’em up all the time at their new playhouse. As the hero of Gospels wreaks unheard-of havoc with a wondering boy’s lunch, during Fishes and Loaves, over yonder in Galilee, thou shalt dine on fish fillets, slaw, potato wedges, buttery bread loaf, apple delight, and a cold beverage.…
The real reason
Moodswing
Preacher Coy & the Sexocrites ©
Boomer With Attitude
Off Like a Bullet
So long, summer. Your lazy days and intense temperatures will be sorely missed as the kids head back to school and thinking. All is not lost, kiddies. One more night of fun in the moon is scheduled just for you and your folks. Catch a cool summer movie you’ve probably seen before on the BIG…
