Monthly Archives: July 2008

The music mix

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Local rock group Head Case was selected to play at the 105th Harley-Davidson Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee, Wis. on Labor Day weekend. Other acts playing the event include Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and Daughtry.

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Fox’s ‘Dance’ nominated for Emmys

Posted on July 31, 2008 by ellen minsavage

I’ve been hooked on Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance” for the past few weeks, but sadly, the finale is near and the competition is causing me to bite my nails nonstop. My favorite dancers are Katee and Joshua. … Continue reading →

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Randy Pausch inspires

Posted on July 30, 2008 by nicki lefever

Last night, I watched “The Last Lecture: A Celebration of Life” on ABC’s on “Primetime.” Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Pausch died on Friday. The 48-year-old died of pancreatic cancer. He left a wife and three young children. His story touched … Continue reading →

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Top 20 albums ‘of all time’

Posted on July 30, 2008 by melissa nann burke

I don’t typically frequent the Yahoo Music blogs, but a columnist there has created a listing of the “true top 20 albums” based on “science.” Take a looksee. He tried to base the list not on his personal taste but … Continue reading →

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Weekend roundup

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Erin McCracken

MGMT and motion sickness in Philly. Your weekend rounduper hit the road this weekend. Friday night I headed to the Starlight Ballroom in Philadelphia to catch indie act MGMT with a fellow fan. The Brooklyn-based duo added a drummer, bassist … Continue reading →

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Food for your eyes

Posted on July 28, 2008 by ellen minsavage

There’s nothing more satiating to your eyes and mind than a good, hearty piece of art. Stop-motion animator Adam Pesapane recreates the making of a simple pasta dish by using everyday objects, such as Post-it notes, a Rubik’s cube, a … Continue reading →

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What you need to know now

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Genre-blending for Barack Check out this YouTube clip of York-native Live rocker Ed Kowalczyk and Will.i.am rocking out at rally for Democratic presidential candidate Barak Obama in Philadelphia. It’s that time of the week. Click here, here or here for … Continue reading →

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Dreaming big

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Erin McCracken

YLT hits a high note with ‘Dreamgirls.’ I went to see York Little Theatre’s production of “Dreamgirls” Thursday night. The show wrapped up YLT’s 75th season.

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Teen spirit

Posted on July 24, 2008 by melissa nann burke

You know Spencer Elden. In fact, you’ve probably seen him naked. Read (or listen) about what this ’90s icon is doing at age 17 and how he got on the cover of the 1991 Nirvana album cover, “Nevermind.”

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Tearful tribute to Estelle Getty

Posted on July 24, 2008 by susan jennings

So apparantly, some people out there are taking the death of “Golden Girl” Estelle Getty rather hard: I can’t even imagine what sorts of videos we see when Betty White dies.

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