Reality breaks barrier between classical and rock
Break of Reality is difficult to give justice to. Simply put, it is a musical group consisting of four musicians: three cellists and a percussionist....
Entertainment
Dali’s must-see exhibit enthralls visually
Visiting Dali: The Late Work at the Atlanta High Museum is like wandering into the depths of one’s own subconscious mind. For the perplexed, Salvador...
Weezer experiments with new sounds
Ask most Weezer fans and they’ll draw a dividing line between the first two albums, Blue Album and Pinkerton, and their subsequent five albums. The...
Action-packed Machete lacks cohesive storyline
It is somewhat jarring to see the modern world invade Robert Rodriguez’s Machete, as steeped as it is in the conventions of ‘70s exploitation cinema....
Shwayze entertains, Lil’ Jon disappoints crowd
Kelley James, Shwayze and Lil Jon rolled through Tech last Thursday, Sept. 2 for a free concert in the Howey Physics parking lot sponsored by...
Passionate Dragon*Con attendees flood Atlanta
The Labor Day weekend traditionally gives people time to spend with family at home, partying with friends or just relaxing and enjoying the long weekend....
John Mayer, Owl City dazzle Lakewood
The hundreds denied entrance to John Mayer’s impromptu concert at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, which was announced via Twitter only a few hours beforehand, had...
Metroid misses the mark
Nintendo has finally unleashed the next game in the Metroid series of video games, Metroid: Other M. This new installment in the series offers a...
09/05/10: City Scene
Dragon*Con 2010 Storm troopers, vampires and robots all come to the city again to spend their Labor Day weekend, as Dragon*Con marks its 24th year...
Yeah! Burger creates healthy food
Some might think it would be risky to set up a burger joint right down the road from the famous Flip Burger, but that’s exactly...
Atlanta RollerGirls thrill with shows on wheels
About six years ago, I heard that a friend of a friend was working to start up a local roller derby league in Atlanta. I...
Monday Night Combat satisfies as downloadable game
When I first saw the trailer for Uber Entertainment’s Monday Night Combat (MNC), I was ready to write it off as a Team Fortress 2...
A successful transition from comic book to film
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World fills a curious void in pop culture, in spite of its humble beginnings. It could be mistaken for merely a...
Piranha 3D delivers gory fun
Before you even read this sentence, you are already incredulous. Five stars? For Piranha 3D? What sort of staff writer is this? How could you...
Toadies latest album highly reminiscent of ’90s grunge
Are you bored of the same old rap and indie songs? Give Toadies a try. A grunge band that’s not as over reliant on sheer...
08/26/10: City Scene
Cypress Street 3rd Annual Pig Roast It is that time of year again to eat some slow roasted pig. Cypress Street Pint and Plate is...
Chelsea Lately’s McDonald performs The Punchline
Many of you may know her from the Chelsea Lately show, while some may not even know who she is—which is a true shame. The...
City Scene
Summer is the perfect time for outdoor events and festivals, and Atlanta is always full of them. From July 14-18, Centennial Olympic Park will be...