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on January 22, 2011 -
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Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Indiana State Museum

I am sure you have seen the blockbuster film featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, but nothing comes close to seeing these artifacts up close and personal. Until you have seen this exhibition you have not experienced the Titanic. The last survivor of the shipwreck passed away in 2009 and while there might not be anyone left on earth that remembers that dreadful night, the artifacts continue to live on. I am honored that I was able to take part in this [...]

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on January 17, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with KontraBand Muzik

The last time I heard from these guys they were performing in the Circle City trying to make a name for themselves. Now, out of nowhere, I hear they are down in Atlanta, Georgia with a new name, a new face, some new members, and a new sound. Well, “sounds” might be a more appropriate way of putting it. They are rock. They are rap. They are hip-hop. Basically, they are a little bit of everything. Regardless, they are good. That’s all that [...]

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on January 16, 2011 -
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Salt-Crusted Shrimp & A Sophisticated Lady

Let’s get this party started with a nice cold adult beverage. I am all about sipping on the latest fashion and this drink is new, even for me! The Sophisticated Lady is cucumber based drink with a pinch of salt. This will go great with the salt-crusted shrimp we will prepare later on. It includes two ounces of cranberry juice, one ounce of fresh squeezed lime juice, and one ounce of simple syrup. The booze on the other hand is up to you. I have tried this drink with both [...]

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on January 7, 2011 -
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Reuben “Rooster” Cogburn is True Grit

Now, the highlight of this film comes in the acting. Jeff Bridges, also the star of the major hit film Tron (also in theaters right now) puts on one of his, if not his best performance. The title of the film is also a PERFECT way to describe his character. You are introduced to him early on and in every scene you are just blown away with how natural he makes this character seem. He is just a great actor in every sense of the word. He deserves several awards for his [...]

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on January 7, 2011 -
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Private Dining Options at Sunda New Asian

When I first met Sheryl, she wasn’t a huge fan of sushi. We talked about it and she tried it a few times, but was never that excited about it. Things have changed over the past couple of years and she now loves the stuff. She might like it as much as I do. On a recent trip to Chicago, she discovered this new sushi joint downtown known as Sunda. It’s a hot spot, a prime celebrity hangout, and is a “reservations required” dining experience. It actually was [...]

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on January 5, 2011 -
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Roger Sanchez “Release Yourself” DJ Residency

Release Yourself Las Vegas is a truly magical clubbing experience, inspired by 1930s burlesque films and the iconic showgirls of Las Vegas. Custom visuals designed and brought to life by V Squared Labs in partnership with Corso Communications feature shadow-dancing vignettes and extravagant, but intimate decor turn Marquee into a sexy burlesque boudoir. This atmosphere integrates perfectly with Roger’s sensual music, highlighting Latin electronic rhythms, pounding [...]

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on January 2, 2011 -
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Top Albums of 2010: Hip Hop & R&B

All right, Eminem is fresh out of rehab, and he is back with a new disc titled Recovery. Holy crap, this is hands down the single best album of the year. No question about it, this album kills everything else released this year. I might even put this in the top 10 albums of the decade. This dude is sick, and always has been. I was not a huge fan of his comedy that he came out with, but thanks to the dual personality with Eminem and Marshall Mathers, he managed to pull [...]

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on December 30, 2010 -
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Brad Real & Jason Firebaugh Rise Above

Earlier this year I was sitting there having a conversation with Jason Firebaugh. He and I were chatting about ways to increase interest with my blog, and how to increase interest in his music. I had scheduled an interview with Jason, but we needed, better yet we wanted more. I came up with the idea of having a concert bringing a bunch of local bands together. Was three bands enough? Maybe four or five? Then Jason said let’s do six bands. That sounded like [...]

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on December 22, 2010 -
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Sipping on a Grand Smash

When I first tasted the drink, I about spit it out. It was horrible. But then I let the flavors hang out in my mouth for a minute and decided to give it another shot. The second, third, and forth sip were much better. You get all of the flavors one at a time, with the lemon starting off strong out of the gate. Then the mint hits you, followed by the chill of the Grand Marnier. By the time you have experienced all of these flavors, you are back to the lemon zing that is left over [...]

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on December 16, 2010 -
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Fogo de Chao: Unlimited Salad & Steak Buffet

On a side note, if you go for lunch, your meal will be much cheaper. But be warned, lunch has a time limit. You only get three hours to enjoy this buffet, so if you do go for lunch, make sure to get there early. But if not, and you are going for dinner you can expect to spend around $150 for you and a guest. Also note that soft drinks do not offer free refills, and the gratuity is not included. (If you do get the chance to eat at Amazonia in Aruba, your gratuity [...]

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