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Women of Occupy San Diego Bring Occu-carols to Mission Valley

December 17, 2011 · Chad Deal

“Were are a group of women who love Occupy and we’re bringing our message to the people,” says Kristen Smith, 47. “We want to meet people who would not necessarily go to the Civic Center, but who are still interested …

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Support So Say We All

December 15, 2011 · Chad Deal

“There are less than six hours left to donate to So Say We All and have your donation qualify for matching funds,” So Say We All board president David Tuffy writes in an email received at 1:20 p.m. “We need …

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Blame Astrology - Third Thursday Experimental Radness

December 14, 2011 · Chad Deal

No doubt surfing the cosmic adumbrations of Saturday morning’s lunar eclipse (yeah, I slept through it, too), tomorrow holds not only one of my favorite experimental monthlies (Liquid Geometry Presents), not only my other favorite experimental monthly (Makeout Weird), but …

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U.K. Nu Skool Breaks and Electro Legend Krafty Kuts at Spin

December 13, 2011 · Chad Deal

“This is Wobble Events' seventh installment and the most anticipated so far,” says promoter Bryen Beglinger. “Krafty Kuts, aka Martin Reeves, has been a legend in the EDM [electronic dance music] scenes and more specifically the Nu Skool Breaks and …

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Liquid Blue Launches Monthly Occupy San Diego Benefit Series

December 12, 2011 · Chad Deal

“We believe in the Occupy movement and others like it,” says Scott Stephens, manager and vocalist of local pop rock entourage Liquid Blue. “We’ve been an activist group for many years. We’re really hyped to support this movement and provide …

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Green Truck Dishes Out Gourmet Local, Organic Eats

December 11, 2011 · Chad Deal

“The biggest impact you can have on the environment is changing your eating habits,” says David Holtze of the gourmet organic Green Truck, “like thinking about where your food comes from and eating less meat.” David Holtze in the Green …

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Occupy San Diego Protester on Hunger Strike Arrested

December 10, 2011 · Chad Deal

Occupy San Diego media liason John Kenney, who is in his 33rd day of a hunger strike, was arrested at around 12:30 this morning at the Civic Center (dubbed Freedom Plaza by occupiers) for “illegal lodging.” Eye witnesses report that …

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Uptown Ocean Beats and My Dirty Drum Habits Tonight

December 9, 2011 · Chad Deal

Last month, Jamie Minotti of the Madero Group told the Reader about his mission to cultivate local and out-of-town electronic music with regular Ocean Beats events. Tonight’s a great chance to see what that’s all about with an Uptown edition …

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In Guad We Trust: The Virgin Revisited

December 8, 2011 · Chad Deal

“The Virgin of Guadalupe’s feast day is celebrated in Mexico on December 12,” says Art Fist Collective’s Enrique Limon, a curator of Saturday’s In Guad We Trust art show. “It’s a huge holiday. Regardless of your religious orientation, the Virgin …

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Puppy Kicker "Coloures & Memories" EP

December 7, 2011 · Chad Deal

Some albums are ideal for biking. Some are for working. Some are best heard through a thick fog of bong smoke. Other’s while driving East on a vacant desert highway at dawn. Radiohead’s “OK Computer” is perfect for reading. Le …

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Occupy San Diego Protester Joins Hunger Strike in Response to Alleged Police Brutality

December 6, 2011 · Chad Deal

Occupy San Diego will march from the Civic Center to the San Diego Police Headquarters on Broadway Ave and 14th Street at 6:30 tonight in protest of what they’re calling “police brutality” at the ongoing peaceful protest which began in …

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Urban Gourmet Caters to South Park's Palate

December 4, 2011 · Chad Deal

Hip to San Diego’s bourgeoning knack for fresh, local, organic food, Urban Gourmet sprouted up about three months ago at Fern and Grape in South Park with the goal of catering to the area’s taste for healthy, fresh, and affordable …

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Groovetube: Kava Lounge's 7 Year Anniversary

December 3, 2011 · Chad Deal

Yesterday I gave you a preview of the Kava Lounge’s 7th anniversary line-up. Consistently at the forefront of San Diego’s electronic, experimental, and world music curve, Kava cultivates the underbelly of local and touring music and pours a mean menu …

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Goddess Alchemy Project at Kava's 7 Year Party Tonight - Cheb I Sabbah Benefit Tomorrow

December 2, 2011 · Chad Deal

The Kava Lounge is celebrating their seventh birthday tonight with Dakini Star and Aima the Dreamer of Goddess Alchemy Project, a tribe of lunar Amazonian gypsy shamans chanting heady spoken word hop over jazzy, bass-heavy beats. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YM49AzmFpQ Filling out the …

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Tori Roze Wraps a Love Blanket Around San Diego's Soul

November 30, 2011 · Chad Deal

Three and a half years ago, singer/songwriter Tori Roze played her first show with her current backing band The Hot Mess at the now defunct Portugalia in Ocean Beach. “The owner loved the turnout, so we made it a weekly …

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Occupy San Diego Riders: Cavalry Arm of Occupation

November 29, 2011 · Chad Deal

“We’re the cavalry arm of the occupation,” says Nexus, a participant of the Occupy San Diego Riders who meet at 9 p.m. (or whenever general assembly ends) on Tuesday nights at the Civic Center to arrange mobile protests. “This is …

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Kate Clark's Sculptures Stuffed with Ephemera

November 28, 2011 · Chad Deal

“I’m interested in doing work involving communication with people,” says artist and Anacortes, Washington native Kate Clark over a cup of coffee at Twiggs. “Piñatas are a great vehicle to connect with folks. I see myself as a piñata counselor. …

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Nothingful with Picastro and Scout Niblett

November 27, 2011 · Chad Deal

“I write full songs on my acoustic bass guitar in weird tunings,” writes Sasha Syeed aka Nothingful. “Some people have described it as experimental pop. For the majority of 3 years they have been solo performances, sometimes totally acoustic, but …

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Whack Friday Alternatives

November 25, 2011 · Chad Deal

Concerned that being pepper sprayed by rabid Black Friday shoppers at Walmart will only bring back difficult memories of Occupy San Diego? Head up to North Park, where shops including Aloha Sunday, Rufskin, Hunt & Gather, Ms Vintage, Pigment, and …

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A Scribe Amidst the Lions Roars to Mexico, Releases Split Vinyl

November 24, 2011 · Chad Deal

In their first international adventure as a band, A Scribe Amidst Lions are leaving next Wednesday for a Mexico City gig and a several day stay with their friends, Sour Soul. The Mexican capital natives and the San Diego epic-art-rockers …

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Staff Blog Entries

Women of Occupy San Diego Bring Occu-carols to Mission Valley

Support So Say We All

Blame Astrology - Third Thursday Experimental Radness

U.K. Nu Skool Breaks and Electro Legend Krafty Kuts at Spin

Liquid Blue Launches Monthly Occupy San Diego Benefit Series

Green Truck Dishes Out Gourmet Local, Organic Eats

Occupy San Diego Protester on Hunger Strike Arrested

Uptown Ocean Beats and My Dirty Drum Habits Tonight

In Guad We Trust: The Virgin Revisited

Puppy Kicker "Coloures & Memories" EP

Occupy San Diego Protester Joins Hunger Strike in Response to Alleged Police Brutality

Urban Gourmet Caters to South Park's Palate

Groovetube: Kava Lounge's 7 Year Anniversary

Goddess Alchemy Project at Kava's 7 Year Party Tonight - Cheb I Sabbah Benefit Tomorrow

Tori Roze Wraps a Love Blanket Around San Diego's Soul

Occupy San Diego Riders: Cavalry Arm of Occupation

Kate Clark's Sculptures Stuffed with Ephemera

Nothingful with Picastro and Scout Niblett

Whack Friday Alternatives

A Scribe Amidst the Lions Roars to Mexico, Releases Split Vinyl

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