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by John Showalter | Music | August 3rd, 2016
…Roger “Buzz” Osborne, lovingly known to his fans as “King Buzzo,” is no stranger to the music scene. Performing since the early 1980s, Buzz is best known for being a founding members, lead vocalist and guitarist, of influential rock band the Melvins, which would go on to inspire a wide…
by HPR Contributor | Culture | August 3rd, 2016
…By Matthew MusacchiaOn Wednesday, July 27, the concert venue The New Direction announced through a Facebook post that with “heavy hearts” it would be closing after final shows on the 23rd and 24th of September. TND has been hosting all-ages concerts and acts for five years at 14 Roberts Street,…
by Christopher P. Jacobs | Cinema | August 3rd, 2016
…As well as iconic scenery, period settings, costumes and props, the Western genre is noted for its predictable, easy-to-follow morality plays of good vs. evil, even though story subtext might often reflect contemporary concerns. After the success of “Stagecoach” (1939) and especially after World War II, however, major directors at…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | August 3rd, 2016
…The era of cutthroat hyper-capitalismWe have been down this rock-strewn pathway before. It happens about every three generations because humans have short attention spans, and those who forget history usually repeat it. Capitalism works for everybody only with the condition that we have social mobility—which can only be achieved through…
by Sabrina Hornung | Editorial | August 3rd, 2016
…It may be a cliché to say it, but time flies when you are having fun—it’s true. I’ve been your humble—okay, maybe not so humble editor—for a little over a year now, and to say that it has been rewarding would be the understatement of the year.I started writing for…
by Sabrina Hornung | All About Food | August 3rd, 2016
…Ypsilanti North Dakota is nestled in the James River valley 15 miles southeast of Jamestown. With a population of a little over 100. It is home to a grain elevator, The 50 Plus Club, and The Ypsi Bar and Grill.Ypsilanti is a known stop on charity bike runs and the…
by Sabrina Hornung | Culture | August 3rd, 2016
…This year there will be an additional feature in Chalkfest. There will be a featured artist in addition to the 10 local artists participating in the festivities. Marcus Dunn, a student at Savannah College of Art and Design, was this year’s individual artist winner at SCAD’s annual chalk festival and…
by Brittney Goodman | Arts | August 3rd, 2016
…Early in my interview with artist Dan Jones, I commented: “It must be nice to make a living doing what you love.” Dan retorted, “Yeah…. Everyone says that. But it is still work.” He explained: “If I was truly doing what I love, I would be on the road with…
by Greg Carlson | Cinema | August 3rd, 2016
…Following a work-in-progress premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, Brendan Mertens’ “Ghostheads” moves to Netflix to capitalize on the theatrical release of Paul Feig’s “Ghostbusters” reboot. Pitched to crowdfunders as a “documentary that explores the extreme side of Ghostbusters fandom, and looks back at the impact the franchise has had…
by HPR Staff | Best Bets | August 3rd, 2016
…August 11-12, 7pmBrews on Broadway, 409 Broadway, FargoJoin Aimee and her comrades for a night filled with improv, sketch comedy, and even filmed sketches. Brews on Broadway is located in the former Schumacher Goodyear building on Broadway.