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Getting Fit on the Cheap: The Insolvent Sledgehammer Slam
Close your eyes and think back to your childhood. Ignore the bullies and unrequited love, the humiliation of schoolyard sports and vindictive actions of frustrated teachers. Just think back to the songs you sang. One song in particular merits our attention here: “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.” In the days of our youth,
Stuff Yourself With Pizza Orgasmica’s Lunch Special!
I have a thing for pizza pie, especially pizza pie from Pizza Orgasmica. I know there’s three locations — one in the Richmond, one in the Financial District and one in the Marina — but the only one I’ve been to is on Clement Street so that’s the one I’m
Summer Films at MoMA
Movies in New York are the biggest rip-off ever. I refuse to believe that $13 is a legitimate price to see Jake Gyllenhaal play the Prince of Persia. Two dollars would be more reasonable, and I should have the option of a full refund if any of his gratuitous shirtless
Step Right Up and Go to the Marin County Fair
County fairs are one of my favorite things about summer. Call me crazy, but the combination of fast rides, funnel cake, caramel apples, games and carnies makes me feel like I’m 11 again, which in this case, is a good thing. It has been a long time since I got
Statues of Jesus: A Photo Essay
I spent the last part of my work day looking at pictures of Jesus statues instead of finishing some time-sensitive assignments. This is how I feel about my choices now: Does that make me like Jesus? Just kidding! I don’t think that ‘“ do I look like (everybody’s favorite anti-Semite)
Dance, Disco, and Debbie Harry: Your Shakin Saturday
Before the fireworks get kicked off, and you’ve eaten your umpteenth weenie, there’s plenty of festivities to indulge in. Mostly a lot that involves hotpants and Grace Jones. Since bemoaning the loss of Sunday Best, MeanRed Productions has moved onto greener pastures, making sure your summer doesn’t lack in expertly
Jazz Isn’t Just For Old, Boring People at the Fillmore Jazz Festival
Of course, this being the 4th of July holiday weekend, you know you’re about to go get pretty fucked up at least one of the days, whether you’re in the city, slutting it up in Vegas or houseboating like Gramps used to do in Shasta. That’s why it’s pretty awesome
Portugal. The Man and Alberta Cross Play Governors Island
Alaska has given us many things. No only has our northern frontier birthed an ass ton of professional hockey players, but it has also been called home by some of the greatest comedians of our time, most notably 2008 vice presidential hopeful Sarah Palin. Wasilla-born, Portland-Based rockers Portugal. The Man