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Campfire cocktails

There’s really not much difference between campfire songs and drinking songs. Or between sitting around a deck of cards for a drinking game and circling around a roaring fire.



‘A strong piece of the puzzle’

Jeff Minnich’s refrigerator doesn’t reveal his profession.



What’s the ’Burg’s next link in the retail chain?

It’s the difference between Chicken Parmesan and Chicken Parmigiana, between L’Italia and Olive Garden, between local restaurants and nationwide chains: The name.



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David Blaine Street Magic — David Blaine brings his famous street magic to YouTube. Watch as the famous magician blows the minds of two Los Angeles idiots. WARNING: This magic is amazing.

David Blaine Street Magic Part 2 — Illusionist David Blaine torments the same two gay (or at least extremely effeminate) dudes in L.A. for the second time in six months.

David Blaine Street Magic Part 3 — The OFFICIAL third installment in the "David Blaine Street Magic" series. Blaine sets his sights on the same two effeminate idiots from the last two videos. And unfortunately for them, the third time's the charm.


 

 

Stories About Local Bands and Artists

Shapiro comes back to the ’Burg
Carl Shapiro smells like money.

Red River Rollercoaster is on a roll
Most musicians probably dream of winning awards, selling millions of records and playing sold-out arenas. Chris Howdyshell dreams of small audiences, steady gigs and the ultimate perk — bottled water.

Coming home
Jarrod Smith grew up playing guitar for friends at parties in Bergton, 30 miles northwest of Harrisonburg. Bergton is a small town with a population a little more than 500, and its big event is the annual fair in August.

Advantage: Napp
John Naparlo is silent now, drowned out by the country tunes of Johnny Napp. Naparlo loves basketball and Napp, music.  It’s too bad Naparlo and Napp are one in the same.

 

 



July 18, 2008
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On Stage:

JMU CHILDREN’S PLAYSHOP finishes its 2008 season with performances of “The Near-Sighted Knight and the Far-Sighted Dragon” through July 20. All performances are held at JMU’s Theatre II, South Main Street, Harrisonburg. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 3:30 p.m. on Sundays. All seats are $5.50. Reservations are strongly encouraged. For tickets, call the box office between 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 568-7836.

 
Big Screen:

COURT SQUARE THEATER Golden Matinees Movie Series will feature “Some Like It Hot” at 2 p.m. on Aug. 19. 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:

FUNDFEST 2008 season continues with The Worx from 5:30-8 p.m. on July 23. The event, hosted by the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA, is held on the grassy field across from the Daily News-Record on South Liberty Street in Harrisonburg. Concert schedule also includes: TK-421 on Aug. 6 and First Offense on Aug. 20. Admission is a $2 donation; bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on but leave the coolers at home. Concerts will be cancelled in the event of rain. 434-5270 or visit www.rhspca.org.

 
Late Night:

CLEMENTINE will feature “Guitar Hero” from 8-11 p.m. on July 17, 24 and 31; Last Train Home at 9 p.m. on July 18-19, $5; music by DJ Misa at 9 p.m. on July 19, free; “Persepolis” at 7:30 p.m. on July 21-22, free movie and popcorn; The Farewell Drifters from 9-11:30 p.m. on July 24, $3. Clementine features DJ Neels Barkley every Thursday at 9 p.m., free, and DJ Mike Keene every Sunday at 9 p.m., free. Clementine hosts Team Trivia Night on Tuesdays from 9-11 p.m. for teams of six or fewer. Host is Josh Diamond. 153 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 801-8881.

 
Eye Candy:

ARTS COUNCIL OF THE VALLEY/SMITH HOUSE will feature “Harrisonburg,” architectural photographs of downtown Harrisonburg with accompanying text, on loan from Dr. Kathleen Arthur, in the Darrin-McHone Art Gallery through July 28. Gallery is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. 311 S. Main St., Harrisonburg. 801-8779 or www.valleyarts.org.

 
Dancin' Feet:  
All The Rest:

SUMMERFEST, a July festival featuring lively entertainment from the days of the 1920s through the 1950s, will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 19 in the Conference Hall of Skyland Resort. Event will feature a classic car show, singers, dancers, old-fashioned games and historic “Cake Walk,” guided tours of the historic Massanutten Cottage, food. Free. Mile marker 41.7 in Shenandoah National Park.

 
Rock Out:

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater www.livenation.com

Kenny Chesney and LeAnn Rimes: Thursday, July 17 at 6 p.m. $80/reserved, $41.75/lawn.
311 and Snoop Dogg with Fiction Plane: Tuesday, July 22 at 6 p.m. $37-$47.50.
Counting Crows, Maroon 5 and Sara Bareilles: Friday, July 25 at 6 p.m. $29.50-$132.

 
 

 

 


 
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