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Of Montreal Tour With Janelle Monáe
Theatrical Georgia-based art freaks of Montreal and Janelle Monáe have been very public mutual admirers for a while now. Of Montreal showed up on Monáe’s BNM’ed album The ArchAndroid to hijack a track, Monáe will show up twice on of Montreal’s forthcoming LP False Priest , and of Montreal invited Monáe onstage to moonwalk at last year’s Lollapalooza . They’ve toured together before, but Of …
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Korn’s New Album Presents Some Serious Questions
Korn ‘s newest album, Korn III — Remember Who You Are , is set for release next Tuesday (July 13) but you can hear the entire album online.
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West Virginia, political elite say goodbye to Byrd
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Craning their necks and clapping to Appalachian music, West Virginians bid farewell Friday to Robert C.
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N. Broadway Closed Between 11th, 12th
North Broadway is closed between 11th and 12th avenues while Denver police investigate a shooting. Also street closures in Cherry Creek start today for the Cherry Creek Arts Festival.
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‘Jaws’ took bite out of 1975
LOS ANGELES — Duh-dum … duh-dum. Movie audiences didn’t know what hit them — or bit them — 35 years ago as “Jaws” became the cinematic sensation of 1975.
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Obama, others arrive for Byrd memorial in W.Va.
President Barack Obama and thousands of ordinary West Virginians honored the late Robert C. Byrd’s legacy at a memorial service in the late senator’s home state Friday.
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Fifteen years of rhythm | By Quentin Young © 2010 Longmont Times-Call
LONGMONT – Clinton Jackson is a comedian who lives in the Los Angeles area, where, based on a recent stand-up routine he performed in Denver, people are not as well-mannered as they are in Colorado. You are some door-holding mama jamas, Denver, he told the audience. I don’t think I’ve ever touched a door in this state!
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Celebrating America’s birthday with a bang
As pink clouds slowly fade to a deep purple, dusk falls over Highlands Ranch. A tiny blue light snakes its way upward toward the coming night sky.
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Basketball provides opportunity for Dewtang By Nathan Hague
Many have heard Gathoth Kuek Dewtang’s story, and it goes far beyond basketball, but at the same time that’s what brought him to the United States, to play basketball. Basketball is his ticket to a better life, and Thursday night, Dewtang was where he was most comfortable.
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Get all shook up with ‘Elvis’ at Layton Commons Park
Get all shook up at Layton Commons Park OGDEN — Looking for a hunka hunka burnin’ love on a hot summer night? Look no farther than Layton Commons Park at 8 p.m. Wednesday. “Elvis, Live in Concert” comes hip-swiveling into the Kenley Centennial Amphitheater at 403 N. Wasatch Drive. Ryan Pelton, who has played the king on four continents with the Las Vegas-based “Legends in Concert” extravaganza …
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Jim Pattison’s favourite driving songs
Prominent Canadian businessman includes his personal theme song on his list of five favourite songs
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Top drum corps to perform at AHS
More than 500 young musicians and performers will showcase their world class musical talent at Atascadero High School on Sunday, June 27 at 6 p.m. Local residents and families are welcome to enjoy live performances featuring top-tier drum corps currently traveling the nation on a 115 live-event tour.
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Festival Brings New Dramas To Shenandoah Valley
For 20 years, the Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University has showcased new and edgy plays. The summer festival brings a rush of tourism to Shepherdstown, while offering playwrights old and new a chance to stage new work.
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Birth of the blockbuster
“Jaws”took a bite out of movie history when it opened 35 years ago.
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Theater | Week of June 24
Boulder/Denver Ballet in the Park. Central Park Bandshell, Broadway and Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, 303-443-0028. June 27. Girls Only. Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., Denver, 303-893-4100. Through June 27.
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Dodge City to celebrate Independence Day with music, fireworks
  Thirteen years ago, Fire Chief Dan Williamson and director of Parks and Recreation Paul Lewis decided Dodge City should have fireworks on Independence Day and set about making it happen.  
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Music
A tribute to American singer John Denver at Lincoln Room, American Center, 6pm.
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