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Nature Wallows In Mediocrity; Satellite Expresses Anger, Depression

By Staff Editor | February 28

Course of Nature Superkala 2 Stars Today's popular rock is sadly becoming a case of "been there, done that." Alabama threesome Course of Nature hasn't ...

Will Folk For Food Contemporizes Folk, Supports Women's Issues

By Michelle Jarboe | February 28

Folk rock artists Lis Harvey and Sarah Pinsker will overturn past conceptions of the folk genre and garner support for women's issues with their ...

Comedian to Perform in Raleigh

By Nick Parker | February 28

The party never stops for comedian Dave Attell. After his numerous stand-up shows, he can be found roaming the streets of cities as exotic as Miami ...

Sunshine Fix Shines On 'Age of the Sun'

By Caroline Lindsey | February 28

The Sunshine Fix Age of the Sun Four Stars The Sunshine Fix isn't just walking on sunshine. It's dancing, and it makes you want to do the same. On ...

Collection of Bluegrass Artists Revisits Folky Roots

By Evan Lucas | February 28

Various Artists Cool, Blue and Lonesome: Bluegrass for the Broken-Hearted 4 Stars Cool, Blue and Lonesome is a great collection of classic songs about ...

'No Man's Land' Analyzes Horrors of Trench Warfare, Blurred Enemy Lines

By Trafton Drew | February 28

"No Man's Land" 3 Stars By focusing a microscopic view on a conflict most Americans objectively observed from afar, "No Man's Land" forces its audience ...

Astronauts of Antiquity Muddle Music With Science

By Aaron Freeman | February 28

Astronauts of Antiquity Saturday, Feb. 23 Carrboro ArtsCenter Two Stars It's always weird to see those motorcycles that are decked out with every ...

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By Kristen Williams | February 28

"It's a Chick Thing," Ame Mahler Beanland This is a hilarious and thoughtful collection of short stories written by a diverse group of women. Among a ...

Pickin' Some Grass

By Harmony Johnson | February 28

From breakneck banjo riffs to high-lonesome vocals, from Appalachian square dances to Carrboro contra dances, North Carolinians have nurtured the growth ...

Video Showing Offers Perspective on Al-Jazeera

By Graham Parker | February 27

Students and faculty will get a rare inside look at the Arab world today, courtesy of a unique presentation by UNC Professor Gorham Kindem. Kindem, a ...

Toned-Down Jazz Festival Back on Campus

By Jill Spivey | February 22

Sandwiched between two historic events, the 24th annual Carolina Jazz Festival is a more scaled-back affair. Last year's festival occurred in the midst ...

Classic Disney Elements Fail to Rescue Modern Disney Sequel

By Brooks Firth | February 21

"Return to Never Land" 2 Stars The story always ends the same. Peter leaps off Wendy's windowsill, yells "Goodbye Wendy!" and Wendy always believes in ...

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By Michelle Jarobe | February 21

Sun Ra Lanquidity Recorded in 1976 during the Arkestra's sojourn to Philadelphia, Lanquidity is the perfect mix of astrofunk with loose, grooving jazz. ...

Capleton Fails to Produce Sparks; Mosley Channels Usher

By Staff Editor | February 21

Capleton Still Blazin' Three Stars Jamaican reggae master Capleton is angry, and he wants to tell you about it -- too bad you won't be able to understand ...

Blind Boys Make Believers Out of Cradle Audience

By Joanna Pearson | February 21

The Blind Boys Cat's Cradle Sunday, Jan. 17 5 Stars If the second coming had happened Sunday night, I would have been right there. When Jesus does come ...

Owens' Devout, Skilled Warbling Neglects Secular Sensibilities

By Allison Rost | February 21

Two Stars The proliferation of young female sirens on the airwaves today, from Michelle Branch to Jewel, leaves little room for generic competitors to ...

Socially Conscious 'John Q' Takes Health Care Hostage

By Evan Lucas | February 21

"John Q." 3 Stars If your child were desperately ill and in need of a heart transplant, how far would you go to make sure he received the necessary ...

And The Grammy Goes To...

By Staff Editor | February 21

The 44th Grammy Awards will be presented at 8 p.m. Feb. 27 on CBS, and the Diversions staff picked who should win if there is any justice in this ...

Committee Supports Moving Forward With Public Art

By Jenise Hudson | February 19

Members of the Public Art Committee decided Monday that they are prepared to move forward with plans for a public arts initiative at UNC. Voting unanimously ...

'Shutterbabe' Author Recounts Adventures

By Michelle Jarboe | February 18

With her petite form mostly hidden by a podium, author and photojournalist Deborah Kogan challenged her audience with images and words about war, adventure ...