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by Christopher P. Jacobs | Cinema | April 1st, 2015
…Next week is the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War. For over a century, numerous films have treated various dramatic aspects of the subject, some of the more famous ranging from “The Birth of a Nation,” “Gone With the Wind,” “The Red Badge of Courage,” “Glory,”…
by Ed Raymond | Gadfly | April 1st, 2015
…It’s Time to Sharpen the Pitchfork TinesThe Walt Disney Corporation just raised the price of a day pass to the Magic Kingdom in Orlando to $105. This increase was made while one-half of our population is in poverty, and two-thirds of our families do not have savings enough to cover…
by Diane Miller | Culture | April 1st, 2015
…A new local program called GROUP THINK is inviting the community to engage with strangers.Fueled by the principle of community inclusiveness, GROUP THINK gathers speakers of diverse backgrounds to share their perspectives and experiences with an attentive audience on the second Wednesday of every month at The Stage at Island…
by Chris Hennen | Culture | April 1st, 2015
…Odd Jobs: Part 2A Fargo woman spends her free time helping search for missing persons in western North Dakota. Lissa Yellowbird-Chase takes weekends to travel across the state at her own expense, usually at families’ requests, to learn more about those who’ve gone missing in unsolved cases.Yellowbird-Chase works as a…
by Diane Miller | Editorial | April 1st, 2015
…Our opinion / Not all songs are equalWe have listening challenge for you, High Plains reader.But before we state our challenge, let’s talk about the inequality of popular music.That’s right. Not all songs are equal. Some songs are undoubtedly superior to their contemporary counterparts. Of course, as a fan of…
by Taylor Blumer | Writer's Block | April 1st, 2015
…In Phil Klay’s short story “War Stories,” a former Marine muses “I’m tired of telling war stories.” Although said in a numbly serious manner, the statement remains somewhat humorous in light of the fact that it is the very first line of “War Stories,” which also happens to be part…
by Chris Hennen | Music | March 25th, 2015
…Annual festival still provides many memorable momentsAfter years of complaints that SXSW was getting too big and a tragic accident that lead to four deaths in 2014, the 2015 annual music, film and interactive festival in Austin, Texas attempted to go back to its roots of artist development and discovery…
by Stephen Anderson | Music | March 25th, 2015
…Sometimes even those who know history well are doomed to repeat it. Considering the recent deluge of albums by the likes of Father John Misty, Natalie Prass and Matthew E. White, it appears that the Nixon-era singer-songwriter heyday is seeing a second life some 40-odd years on.Sure, it could be…
by Krissy Ness | Beer Snob | March 25th, 2015
…Whiskey and bourbon and oak, oh my!This week we will dive headfirst into some pretty heavy barrel-aged beers. They will keep you warm on those chilly spring days. Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout (2014)(ABV 9.5 percent) This Wisconsin beer has a decent head that sits atop the deep-dark imperial stout,…
by Granville Wood | All About Food | March 25th, 2015
…Recently, at a somewhat posh reception, I found myself hovering near the buffet table expounding on the achievements of ALS patient extraordinaire Chris Rosati.If you don’t know who he is check out his Facebook page and be prepared to be amazed. He makes everything we all do seem so insignificant,…