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Dec 08, 2006

Out and About: Weekend Picks

FRIDAY: >> Seems like it’s an unofficial Film Noir Week all over town. The National Film Registry is rolling out all their classic Noir prints at the Library of Congress’ Mary Pickford Theater — we’d recommend the chance to catch a free screening of Blake Edwards’ 1967 feature film version of the classic television detective, Gunn, at 7 p.m., preceded by a 30-minute episode of the show it’s based on, ABC’s Peter Gunn, from 1959…

Jul 08, 2005

Out and About: Weekend Picks

FRIDAY >> Proving once again that country legends, unlike most rock stars, actually can age well, Wanda Jackson (pictured right) makes an appearance on the Black Cat mainstage tonight, where she will no doubt trot out classic hits like “Big Iron Skillet” and “Let’s Have A Party.” But with over 50 albums worth of songs to choose from, including some backed up by the Oak Ridge Boys, let’s hope she performs a few obscure numbers…

Jul 05, 2005

Weekly Music Agenda

WEDNESDAY: >> After a decade apart, Digable Planets, who fuse jazz and laid-back hip hop, are together again at the 9:30 Club. Don’t even pretend like you don’t remember their hit, “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat).” NPR has a brief report on their reunion. $25. THURSDAY: >> Summer’s slipping away, so make sure to head out to a Fort Reno concert if you haven’t already. Tonight’s Del Cielo (at right), Kathy Cashel, and Eyeball…

 
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