Entertainment

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  Devendra Banhart’s “Mala” suprises but does not amaze

  Mar 18, 2013comments

  “Subtlety” is not a word typically associated with professional citizen-of-the-world Devendra Banhart. His career has been one of trial and error, opting for 16- to 22-track records that dive into whatever genre or inside joke the... read more »

   
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  Storify: South by Southwest

  Mar 16, 2013comments

  [View the story "SXSW 2013" on Storify] Contact CU Independent Editor-In-Chief Isa Jones at Alexandra.i.jones@colorado.edu.

   
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  Why SXSW kind of sucks

  Mar 16, 2013comments

  SXSW is an amazing event. It is an event where bands that normally sell out 1,000-seat venues can play an intimate show for a couple hundred people and where bands that normally play to empty bars can perform for national press, industry people... read more »

   
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  SXSW recap part 2: Amanda Palmer Ninja gig, Warner Sound Party and new Flaming Lips

  Mar 16, 2013comments

  THURSDAY Thursday began with an unexpected, fantastic free show. One of the best parts about SXSW, and sometimes the most frustrating, is that there is so much happening at once, and often it’s the unpublicized, no-badge-needed events... read more »

   
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  SXSW Recap Part 1: Nick Cave, Macklemore, Billy Bragg and more

  Mar 15, 2013comments

  South by Southwest in Austin is a whirlwind of musicians, filmmakers, geeks and fans all vying for attention. At any given moment, there are 10 parties, some “secret” show and an amazing panel going on, plus free food and beer. CU... read more »

   
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  St. Baldrick’s shaves the day for children

  Mar 15, 2013comments

  The Herd raised $20,000 in five hours for childhood cancer Wednesday when they shaved Boulder residents who traveled to the Dalton Trumbo Fountain Court outside the UMC. Participants of the annual event, St. Baldrick’s Day, volunteered... read more »

   
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  The best way to spend St. Patty’s day

  Mar 14, 2013comments

  Despite Boulder’s love of the color green, there aren’t many options for St. Patrick’s Day festivities around town. Having been named America’s 15th drunkest city by Forbes,  you’d think Boulder would offer more options for a St.... read more »

   
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  How to avoid an awkward situation

  Mar 12, 2013comments

  We’ve all experienced those situations that make us cringe, blush or even perspire at the thought of them. Whether you are with friends, in the library or even in the comfort of your own home, those circumstances always seem to appear... read more »

   
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  CU band heads to SXSW

  Mar 11, 2013comments

  South by Southwest in Austin, Texas is a 10-day festival with film, music and interactive portions. For upcoming filmmakers, start-ups and musicians, getting to be a part of it can be a career-changing opportunity. Boulder-based band and CU... read more »

   
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  What’s Up Weekly: Editor’s picks

  Mar 11, 2013comments

  It might be tempting to take the week to recuperate from Snowball last weekend in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day, but power through it with these events because, after all, spring break is only two weeks away. MONDAY, MARCH 11 Free show... read more »