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This undated image obtained from a MySpace Web page shows Ashley Dupre, the former call girl for ex-Gov. Eliot Spitzer of New York. Dupre dropped a $10 million lawsuit claiming "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis exploited her image and name on the Internet. (AP Photo, file) AP Photo |
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Ten acts of patriotism we don’t recommend
10. Dump the country’s tea inventory into the Boston Harbor.
9. Vote for free postage so people won’t always be reminded of the Stamp Act when they go to the mailbox.
8. Buy a gas-guzzling Jeep Patriot — in red, white or blue, of course.
7. Cover your new Jeep Patriot in flag bumper stickers — windshield and all.
6. Write an easier-to-remember rap version of the Constitution, complete with modern-day slang.
5. Sport a Tom Brady jersey.
4. Add another crack to the Liberty Bell.
3. Require bald eagles to carry an olive branch and a talon-full of arrows at all times so they match the presidential seal.
2. Change all Uncle Sam posters to make the guy look a little happier.
1. Give Lady Liberty the freedom to change up her wardrobe a little bit.
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| On Stage: AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE CENTER will continue its 2008 Summer/Fall Season with “King Lear,” “Twelfth Night,” “Measure for Measure” and “Richard II” starting Sept. 10. These plays will continue running in a rotating order through the first week of December. Complete schedules for performances are available online at www.americanshakespeare.com. Tickets may be purchased online or through the box office at 877-MUCH-ADO. 10 South Main St., Staunton.  |
| Big Screen: COURT SQUARE THEATER will feature “Yankee Doodle Dandy” at 2 p.m. on July 8 as the Golden Matinees Movie Series continues. Admission is $5 and includes a small popcorn. Regular admission is $6, $5 for students on Friday. 61 Graham St., Harrisonburg. www.courtsquaretheater.com. |
| Sounds: PARTY ON THE PLAZA will be held at 7 p.m. on July 4 featuring music by Passage Creek. The series continues with Just Jazzin’ Big Band on Aug. 8. Concerts are held on the plaza of the BB&T Center for the Performing Arts, 1 E. Main St., Luray. Patrons are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held inside the center. Tickets are $3 for adults, patrons 12 and younger, free. Advance tickets are available at Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce, McKim & Huffman Pharmacy, Luray Copy Service, Luray Apothecary and Stanley Pharmacy and through InstantSeats.com. Tickets are usually available at the door, but advance ticket purchase is recommended. The box office opens 45 minutes prior to start of the event. (540) 743-3311 or visit www.PerformingArtsLuray.org. |
| Late Night: ARTFUL DODGER COFFEEHOUSE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE features a free Salsa class from 9-9:30 p.m. with a live DJ and dance to follow every Thursday. Free. Also featuring Acoustic Deuce every Sunday at 9:30 p.m. Free. Open until 2 a.m. daily. 47 W. Court Square, Harrisonburg. 432-1179 or www.artfuldodger.org. |
| Eye Candy: 150 FRANKLIN STREET GALLERY will feature recent Tree Studies by Margot Bergman during July. The First Friday Art Walk on July 4 will be held from 1-4 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Also featured are prints by Charles Bibb and Marquita Willis. The gallery is open 5-8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday. 150 Franklin St., Harrisonburg. 434-3824 or visit www.150franklinstreetgallery.com. |
| Dancin' Feet: DANCING AT GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, presented by Dancing with Karen, will be held from 8-10:30 p.m. on July 5. A beginner American tango lesson will be held at 7 p.m. Dancing will include ballroom, Latin, swing and Argentine tango. Singles welcome. Smoke and alcohol free, casual attire. Admission is $10, students $5. 501 Thornrose Ave., Staunton. 432-1003 or visit www.dancingwithkaren.com. |
| All The Rest: HUMPBACK ROCK MOUNTAIN FARM will feature an antique tool display, kid’s games and candle dipping demonstrations all day on July 4. Free. Ridge Parkway, Milepost 5.8. (540) 943-4716. |
| Rock Out: Charlottesville
Gravity Lounge www.gravity-lounge.com
Jesse Winchester: Saturday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. $20/advance, $25/day of show. |
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