ArtSunday: Mr. and Mrs. Buonarroti
He is nearly finished, bella. They want it erected in the Piazza della Signoria. Already some are calling him a masterwork. That’s nice, dear. Can you move your things? Lucia is stopping by.
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ArtSaturday Video Roundup: Momix in Boulder
We went to see Momix at the University of Colorado’s Mackey Auditorium last night. They’re currently doing a “Best of Momix” tour, and the show was wonderful. I’d never seen them before, and the inventive mix of dance, visual illusion and humor left me looking forward to their return. Here’s one they didn’t do last night.
Read moreS&R suspends fund drive; please support Haitian relief
We’re grateful for those who have contributed to our find drive, but after some discussion we’ve all agreed that it’s far more important that our readers devote their energies to helping the victims of the recent Haitian earthquake. We’ll resume the fund drive at some point in the future. Thank you, and please, give generously.
Read moreHappy 2010 to our Facebook and Twitter fans; you can follow, too
Scholars & Rogues wishes a very special Happy 2010 to our fans – all 164 of them. Hey, it’s about quality, not quantity, right? We know there are more than 164 really smart people on Facebook, though, so if you aren’t already following us you can do so here or by clicking on the Facebook icon you see in the
Read moreNew Year’s Day open thread: what’s your resolution?
Happy 2010, folks. We hope everybody’s football schedule runneth over. If you have a minute, how about telling us what your New Year’s resolution is? Maybe we can all be one great big mutual support group, huh? 🙂
Read moreTunesDay: the best CDs of 2009 – a Super-Platinum showcase
Earlier I had all kinds of nice things to say about our Super-Platinum LP recipients. So now let’s take a few minutes and enjoy a little video concert featuring these outstanding bands. Up first, this is Jets Overhead with “Heading for Nowhere.”
Read moreDown for maintenance – Saturday
UPDATE: We’ve now been informed by our host that we’ll be down for maintenance sometime Saturday, not today. Hopefully an extra day or two to plan will assure a quicker turnaround. Meanwhile, we hope everyone is enjoying a nice day off. Happy holidays…
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Saturday Video Roundup: America, in 4:51
Happy Final Big Shopping Day Before Xmus. Our friend Lee Camp lays the nard-stomp on American culture, and we’re okay with it.
Read moreSaturday Video Roundup: Gossip
Meet one of my favorite new discoveries of 2k9 – Gossip. I’m still trying to parse everything that’s going on here – seriously, they’re described as “punk,” which they certainly are, but they’re also maybe the best indie party dance band I’ve heard since The B-52s. I’d never have thought you could slam everything from The BellRays to Paula Abdul
Read moreHoliday gifts that make a difference: Heifer.org
It’s that time of year again. Yes, I’m talking about holiday season, when we all join together and recreate the timeless materialistic ritual of shopping. Some of us try and take it in the true spirit of giving, but if you’ve turned on a TV lately then you know that ’tis the season is really all about our culture’s obsessive
Read moreSaturday Video Roundup: Is there life after Oprah?
Our friend Lee Camp asks the hard questions.
Read moreA misanthropic Thanksgiving open thread: what are you thankful for?
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Scholars & Rogues. Let’s go around the table and everybody say what they’re thankful for. I’ll go first. I, Dr. Slammy, am thankful that the local news shows here in Denver aren’t any dumber than they are. Because if they were, the anchors would be on the set communicating in grunts and taking turns
Read moreIs your house haunted?
Horror of the “gothic” variety that occupied so much of the conversation between Byron and the Shelleys (these would be the conversations that ultimately gave rise to Frankenstein) has traditionally traded in some easily recognizable tropes. Among the most common are your haunted places. Swamps and moors are always a little scary. Graveyards and crypts, of course. Transylvania. And then
Read moreThe Scarlet NSFW
The other day our friend MentalSwitch offered up a delightful little post entitled “Hello Nurse!” It featured a photo of an attractive model dressed as … well, hell, rather than me trying to describe the shot and failing miserably, why don’t you just click on over there and see for yourself. But before you do, please be forewarned that the
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