Entertainment

This past Tuesday, Oct. 23, AWOLNATION, Imagine Dragons and Zeale ignited the Tabernacle venue with their respective electric, indie and indie hip-hop tunes.

The Technique had the opportunity to sit down with Budd Friedman, founder and owner of The Improv Comedy Club. Friedman is responsible for starting the careers of numerous celebrities, including Rodney Dangerfield, Bette Midler and Jay Leno. For more information: The Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre 56 E Andrews Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30305 (678) 244-3612 [email protected] www.TheImprovAtlanta.com

The packed audience at the Earl last Thursday night (Oct. 18) experienced a special treat as the quintet Milo Greene and openers Lucius played through hours of harmony and percussion-filled music sets.

Kevin James recently sat down with The Technique to talk about his role in the movie, the physical demands of filming, and his plans for the future.

Atlanta’s premier event for foodies, Taste of Atlanta, returned to Tech Square and the Fifth Street Bridge this past weekend, Oct. 5, 6 and 7. Despite the traffic it caused through Midtown, Taste of Atlanta offered up a delicious spread of restaurants to sample from as well as numerous vendors. Attendees used taste tickets included in the admission fee to “purchase” samples of dishes ranging from Sugar Cane Encrusted Quail Breasts from White Oak to Buttermilk Waffles from Waffle House.

Fans flocked to the Buckhead Theatre last Thursday (Oct. 4) to hear the folk rock stylings of the quickly rising Swedish band, First Aid Kit. Returning to Atlanta after opening for Lykke Li last year, First Aid Kit were warmly welcomed by a large crowd there to enjoy their rapturous harmonies and unique mix of country, folk and rock.

Menopause the Musical is an uproariously good time, especially for those in on the joke. The cast of four breathed so much life and nuance into what could have been just schtick. They frequently transcended the comedy from their “situation” and the laughs can be enjoyable for those who are not female and/or of a certain age. More words were sung, in Yankovic-esque menopause parody to the tune of the hits of the 50's and 60's, than spoken over the course of the show making the entire show easily digestible and energetic.

The weekend of Sept. 28 was a treat for several fans of electronic music in and around the Atlanta area. CounterPoint, the first music festival of its kind, took place in Fairburn, GA, 30 miles southwest of Tech’s campus.

Recently The Technique had the chance to catch up with up and coming rock outfit Family of the Year by talking with one of its members, vocalist Christina Schroeter.

In the year 2074, time travel has been invented and immediately outlawed. It is then used by criminal syndicates to bypass tracking technology when disposing of bodies.

This past Friday, Sept. 28, the band California Wives took the stage at the Variety Playhouse. Followed by Diamond Rings and STARS, they served as an exceptional opening act.