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'Twilight' success has turned Robert Pattinson into a global star
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Maybe it can be dismissed as simply his British background, but Robert Pattinson says he hasn't really been affected by the mountains of attention he's garnered since "Twilight."
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Driving under the influence of stupidity
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
When asked, most people would say they're good drivers.
However, the fundamental problem with that theory is that most people are also idiots.
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The Microphone Fiend
One-on-one with the legendary Rakim after his recent show at The Music Farm
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Last Wednesday, the Music Farm and Night Vizzion Entertainment hosted the arrival of one of hip-hop's legendary emcees, Rakim. Taking the stage the way only a "microphone fiend" can, Rakim ripped through his classics and a couple tracks from his new album, "The Seventh Seal."
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Saki to me at West Ashley's Tsunami
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Tsunami is one of West Ashley's best-kept secrets. As one of the local restaurant's newer branches, (there are also locations downtown and in Mount Pleasant) the staff works hard to make sure you come back for more great sushi and premium saki.
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Charleston Premier Arts
Orchestra, Ballet Theatre and Stage Company join forces for holiday season
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Three of the city's arts organizations are joining forces to bring you the best they have to offer. Working under the name Charleston Premier Arts, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Charleston Ballet Theatre and Charleston Stage Company have found that three heads are better than one in planning, marketing and designing an entertainment cityscape for the holidays.
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Aranda
Rockers head to Goose Creek after making connection with ... Kelly Clarkson?
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Oklahoma City rockers Aranda take the stage at The Dive in Goose Creek on Saturday. The family band from America's breadbasket is touring with fellow rockers Halestorm and is promoting its second single, "Whyyouwannabringmedown," from its self-titled album.
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MUSIC EVENTS
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Relatively new to the regional music arena, Charlotte's Junior Astronomers is a band best experienced live. The young quintet possesses all the assets of a performance powerhouse.
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Hootie guitarist shares music experience with C of C students
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
When someone imagines a typical college classroom, he might envision a room with rows of desks filled with students listening to a professor talk about ancient history.
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Wolf Track Bar & Grill stands test of time
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
I have a good number of friends who grew up in and around West Ashley, particularly in the area around S.C. Highway 61.
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Charleston Beer Exchange a beer lover's dream
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Writing a bar column for The Post and Courier, I often comes into contact with certain places that aren't exactly bars but are certainly spirit-related.
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Publisher's four-CD set very cool
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
While reading a book to review for Bill Thompson at The Post and Courier, I became aware of a boxed set that's a real knockout.
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More and more and more
Ryan Montbleau Band opens for Kyle Hollingsworth
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
It's amazing that Ryan Montbleau can remember all the words. The singer-songwriter's band stands on its own, led by a '70s-soul-funk rhythm section, viola, keys, and Montbleau's Keller Williams-esque acoustic strumming.
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'Precious' a heartbreaking, emotional and exceptional adaptation of book
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" follows a teenager named Claireece "Precious" Jones struggling with incest, illiteracy, physical abuse, poverty and obesity in 1980s Harlem.
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Movies Opening Here
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
The Twilight Saga - New Moon: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner star in the next chapter of the popular supernatural romance saga. Rated PG-13 for some violence and action.
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Weekend art roundup
'Best of the Best' in North Charleston and Redux's art auction
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Artists Cookie Washington and Arianne King-Comer got together not too long ago and decided they were going to make some changes happen. These charismatic and caring ladies wanted to use their artistic skills to make a difference in people's lives, especially with the holidays just around ...
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Ain't nothin' but an art 'Thing'
Eye Level Art show focuses on found objects
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Eye Level Art on Spring Street has become a popular destination for viewing innovative pieces by local artists.
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Chef to helm new Italian-American restaurant on James Island
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
Kevin Bruntz is the consulting chef for La Tabella, which opens Monday on James Island. Bruntz, who until recently could be found in the kitchen at Necter, has an integral role in the development and menu planning for the new Italian-American restaurant.
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