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Tonight in Music
Old Movie Seeks New Music at BackspaceOoooo-eeeeee, it's a thin night for music. But let's make it count. Backspace—Battery Powered Music, 8 pm, $5, all agesFez—Garaj Mahal, 9 pm, $15 Kenton Club—Lana...
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On Sale Now At Stand Up Comedy
The sale at Stand Up Comedy still has a few good days to go (it ends after Friday), so shop on brave shop soldier, shop on: [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleGood Morning, News!
Thanks to the east coast snow slam, travelers can expect delays up to several days. (Except for Merc employees who better get their asses back to work on time TOMORROW, or feel the pointy toe of my...
View ArticleToday in "Ew. That Woman is Totally Eating Toilet Paper."
As you may be aware, the network known as TLC stands for "The Learning Channel." So, what did I learn on The Learning Channel today? That Kesha (not that Ke$ha) loves to eat toilet paper! I mean, she...
View ArticleThe Fuckiest Things of 2010: "Two-Face—the Two-Faced Kitten"
Our countdown of the fuckiest things in 2010 continues, and—Jesus Christ, this is fucked. As you know, 2010 was the zenith of the "cat craze culture" on the internet, which made it almost impossible...
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Pendleton (Finally) Announces The Portland Collection
So we can talk about this now, right? After months of secrecy, Pendleton has leaked official word to WWD of The Portland Collection, a collaboration with Portland fashion favorites Church + State...
View ArticleTonight in Music: Death Songs
DEATH SONGS, HOOKERS, WILL STENBERG (Valentine's, 232 SW Ankeny) Before closing out the year at Backspace with his band the Shaky Hands, Nick Delffs plays a set with his other band, Death Songs....
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Comedy Tonight @ Mudai
I guess Michaan isn't the only one who makes inane flyers for comedy shows... Tonight marks the second (I think) monthly comedy night at Mudai Lounge, on 9th an NE Broadway. It's a funky little joint...
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Light Cycles, Shoryukens, And IP Cross-Pollination, Oh My!
BossLogic, Capcom, Udon, probably Disney, etc...Rule 34: Somewhere out there is a picture of glowy Vega smooching CGI Jeff Bridges. Before the collective geek circlejerk over Tron 2 comes to an end,...
View ArticleDid You Want to See the New Kanye West Video For "Monster"?
The comment with the most thumbs up on Youtube so far: DISTURBING and why is it that ONLY WHITE PEOPLE DIE IN THIS VIDEO? I bet no one will bring that up! And the only black people that die in this...
View ArticleSL Letter of the Day: Love Means Never Getting To Say...
These all came today—in a row—and I'm going to run 'em because, hey, I'm not limber enough to blow myself... Thank you for posting a response to my question about my boyfriend's fantasies in our sex...
View Article"The Urkel Initiative"
LISTEN UP, MERCURY EMPLOYEES! Management is getting SICK of you people showing up to work with saggy pants and your underwear hanging out. That's why we're taking the advice of the following Memphis...
View ArticleWin Tickets to the New Year's Day Grindhouse Movie Marathon!
From My, What a Busy Week!: NEW YEAR, VINTAGE BADASSERY—At last, a perfect way to nurse your hangover! The Grindhouse Film Festival's New Year's Day Grindhouse Movie Marathon features three insane...
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Ipseity
Today and tomorrow are your last days to take advantage of a storewide 25% discount at Ipseity. While kinda hippie, kinda yoga, the flowy, dramatic pieces could convey a variety of personalities with...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Mike Nesmith!
A rousing "Happy Birthday" to Michael Nesmith, formerly of The Monkees who turns a rousing 68 years old today! Besides being a very talented musician and songwriter, Mike has also clocked time as a...
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Happy Birthday, Davy Jones!
Earlier we wished former Monkee Mike Nesmith a very happy birthday. But didja know that today is ALSO former Monkee Davy Jones' birthday as well? Yup, the two Monkees share the same birthday, which is...
View ArticleThe Fuckiest Things of 2010: "Gahh! Fucky Crab!"
In this, the penultimate episode of "The Fuckiest Things of 2010," we explore a topic that goes WAY beyond "fucky" and into "the most horrifying thing you will ever see" territory. In the video...
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The End Is Nigh for Brandon Roy?
Bad news is a brewing at the Rose Garden. First the Blazers released the news that Brandon Roy will miss tonight's matchup against Utah Jazz, it will be his seventh consecutive game on the bench. And...
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It's Time for a Think Out Loud Drinking Game!
I have a real love-to-hate thing with OPB's morning show Think Out Loud. Yes, their format's constant need for fresh content means they give a platform to artists and topics that probably wouldn't...
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Good News From Crafty Wonderland
Unless you've been hiding out and avoiding downtown, you've probably seen or heard tell of this year's excellent lineup of downtown pop-up shops, one of which has been occupied by everyone's favorite...
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