CL’s Chante LaGon and Amber Robinson discuss the many Halloween and Pride events happening around Atlanta this weekend, including haunted houses, burlesque and the Pride parade.
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Are you a current student with a passion for journalism? Would you like to gain real-world experience at the Southeast’s leading alternative weekly? Will you receive school credit for your internship?
If so, we want YOU.
Creative Loafing is currently seeking interns for the upcoming spring semester (mid-December through late May).
For more information about our internship program, please visit clatl.com/intern or e-mail alicia.wages@creativeloafing.com.
(Photo by Jeff Riley)
Mara Shalhoup, Scott Henry and Thomas Wheatley sit down to discuss their picks for this year’s Endorsement Issue.
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LEAD STORY: Beneath the luxury hotels on the Las Vegas Strip is a series of flood tunnels that are home to dozens of people who work odd jobs such as hustling leftover change in casino slot machines. A correspondent for London’s the Sun gained the trust of a few and even photographed their “apartments” for a September dispatch, showing well-stocked quarters, with scrounged appliances and furniture and even one makeshift shower rigged from a water cooler. “Amy,” who has lived in the tunnels with her husband, “J.R.,” for two years, said she “love[s]” the Vegas lifestyle and appears in no hurry to leave her setup. “Kathryn” (who lives with boyfriend “Steven”) also appears content except, she says, for the fragrance, the black widow spiders, and the periodic rush of water through their home (threatening any “valuables” not stacked on crates).
CL’s Chanté LaGon and Thomas Wheatley discuss the equity auction that took place on Tues., Aug. 25, where Atalaya Capital Management gained ownership of Creative Loafing Inc. from former CEO Ben Eason. Wheatley goes into detail about what took place at the auction as well as the events that led up to Creative Loafing Inc. filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2008.
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CL’s Chanté LaGon, Amber Robinson and Alicia Wages chat about this year’s College Guide. The Creative Loafing interns helmed this year’s issue which features top 5 lists, volunteer and internship opportunities, cheap eats, artistic endeavours and more.
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Creative Loafing is currently on the hunt for editorial interns for the fall semester!
The best interns are assertive, ambitious and organized. Each candidate should have some journalism experience and must be working toward a degree. Additionally, candidates must be receiving credit for the internship. Do we make exceptions? NO. Students with published work preferred. We require a minimum commitment of 12-16 hours per week.
Internships are available in the following categories:
• News
• Music
• Events
• Food & Drink
• Arts & Entertainment
• Photography
• Video
To apply, please send a cover letter (explaining how the internship will fit into your course of study) and three samples of your work to: alicia.wages@creativeloafing.com.
If you are interested in the photography and video internships, please contact taralynne.pixley@creativeloafing.com.
Deadline to apply: Aug. 21
With over 5,000 votes already submitted, this year’s Best of Atlanta is stronger than ever. Today is the last day to submit your vote, so make sure your picks are counted for by voting at clatl.com/bestofatlanta before the end of the day. We’ll publish the results on Sept. 23.
If you missed the voting party at the Masquerade last week, shame on you! Be sure to check out our photo gallery and video from the party (after the jump), and make sure you’re there next year!
Below, check out our latest poll … and vote today!
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There is only one week left to vote for Best of Atlanta 2009, so make sure your picks are counted for by voting at clatl.com/bestofatlanta, or through Facebook before July 31. We’ll publish the results on Sept. 23.
And don’t forget about the Filthy Rich Voting Party TONIGHT at the Masquerade. The party starts at 9 p.m. and admission is only $5, with beverages and food included (while the rations last). Attractive Eighties Women and Hardy Morris of Dead Confederate are on the bill, and you can vote onsite.
Below, check out our latest poll … and vote today!
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CL’s Chanté LaGon and Mara Shalhoup discuss this week’s cover story about Zach Higgins, a young man who was convicted of rape and sentenced to 35 years in prison even with testimony from four witnesses that the alleged victim had verbally admitted that the sexual encounter was consensual. Shalhoup explores the question of whether or not Higgins would have been convicted if a prior charge from his past had not been allowed into court under Georgia’s “bent of mind” rule.
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PRETTY IN GREEN: The dining room at WaterHaven
Knife’s Edge: Staff infection (Richard Blais gives us a glimpse into the restaurant world’s make or break pre-game huddle.)
Ghetto burger for sale? (Say it ain’t so. Looks like Miss Ann could be retiring.)
Grazing: First Look: 5 Seasons Westside and WaterHaven (It’s surprising that new restaurants are still opening around town given the current economy, but Cliff is pleasantly pleased with both of these new offerings.)
Restaurant Review: Taverna Fiorentina (Besha enjoys the “soul-pleasing Italian dishes” at Andreas Montobbio’s Taverna Fiorentina.)
Cheap Eats: TINY Bistro (Jennifer Zyman visits this cute new spot in the booming Westside.)
Upton Sinclair did not eat here (Cliff shares his thoughts — and photos! — about the newly opened Abattoir.)
(Photo by James Camp)
All’s not lost in Requiem for a Paper Bag (In honor of A&E Assistant Wyatt Williams’ last day — he’ll still be contributing regularly to the paper and blog — I present to you one of his great recent blog posts.)
‘Snoutbreak’ is the word of the week (Jon Stewart coins a new term for the swine flu.)
The Televangelist: ‘Lost’ episode 14 (The show’s 100th episode following Obama’s 100 days speech. Coincidence? I think not.)
Bench Press: Weekend sports roundup (GOkickball, the Mitty and more.)
Hollywood Product: X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Curt breaks down the vengeful action flick with mutant powers.)
Atlanta stores to celebrate Free Comic Book Day tomorrow (Oxford Comics, Criminal Records, the Book Nook and many more participate.)
ACE OF CAKES: A Yorkie cake from Highland Bakery
Grazing: Chicharrones at Taqueria El Sori (Cliff is beside himself with the chicharrones at the taqueria inside Fiesta Foods on Buford Highway. Hint: They’re not on the menu.)
Review: Craftbar (Besha makes a trip to Tom Colicchio’s less formal downstairs’ companion to Craft.)
Lunch at Varasano’s (Cliff heads back to the much-hyped pizzeria and decides once and for all that it definitely doesn’t suck.)
Birth of a dining critic (Cooper Drose, a sixth grade student at Pace Academy, shares his thoughts about Rumi’s Kitchen for a recent class assignment.)
Forgiveness: sweeter than revenge (”When you screw up and annoy people, just give them free ice cream.”)
(Photo courtesy Highland Bakery)
CL’s Chanté LaGon and Thomas Wheatley discuss CL’s 2009 Green Guide, focusing on Georgia’s green economy and our hand-picked Green Team, in celebration of Earth Day.
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Fan of Jack Bauer? Read recaps from the latest episodes of "24" on Culture Surfing
State of Play’s thrills put reporters above the fold (Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck star in this political thriller. Curt’s verdict? Click to find out.)
The Televangelist: ‘Lost’ episode 13 (In Allison’s words, “Ah yes, the long awaited Miles episode!”)
New Movies & TV page (CL has a lovely new home for all your big and small screen needs.)
Bench Press: Weekend sports roundup (That’s right! CL is finally doing a little sports coverage — from MMA to Atlanta’s lovely Rollergirls, and most everything in between.)
Big burlesque weekend! (Saturday is full of “hip-swiveling, tassle-twirling action.”)
Read more from Culture Surfing
(Photo courtesy Fox)
BEHOLD: The Kitkat Jesus
Annoyance of the week (Cliff wonders why Taqueria del Sol doesn’t offer WiFi. An angry storm of comments ensues.)
Grazing: First Look: Varasano’s Pizzeria (After a few initial posts leading up to his official first impression, our resident foodie sets the record straight.)
A guide to Atlanta coffee (Besha gathers a team of experts for a blind tasting of some of Atlanta’s favorite brews.)
A remarkably stupid decision? (We all know that the AJC is going through hard times, but Cliff wonders if taking John Kessler off the food beat was a step in the right direction.)
Buy me a Popeye’s please (Cliff’s roundup of local food news and gossip.)
(Photo courtesy Matt Stopera)
CL’s Chanté LaGon and Curt Holman discuss two local stage plays that involve strong female characters: Horizon Theatre’s And Her Hair Went With Her and Actor’s Express’ Suddenly, Last Summer.
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CL’s Chanté LaGon and Chad Radford chat about two Atlanta rock docs, We Fun and I’m Like This Everyday, showing at the Atlanta Film Festival.
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ADVENTURELAND: James (Jesse Eisenberg) and Joel (Martin Starr)
Art House Co-op opens Sketchbook Project at MODA (Art House Co-op breaks the mold by taking indie art on the road.)
League does justice to lit history (Curt delves into the third volume of the League of Extraordinary Gentleman graphic novels, Century, from Watchman writer Alan Moore.)
Adventureland finds charm in the mysteries of Pittsburgh (The director of Superbadtakes us back to the 80s with another flick that is sure to be a success.)
The Televangelist: ‘Lost’ episode 11 (”Lost” returns to the flashback/character-driven mode in this week’s episode.)
This just in: Newspaper crisis solved! (One word ladies and gentlemen: Boobs!)
Weekend arts agenda: Yamamoto and Seto (Thai-Japanese photographer’s latest show opens at Jackson Fine Art tonight.)
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(Photo courtesy Miramax)
PIZZA! PIZZA! The goods at Vasarano's Pizzeria
Grazing: Restaurant Eugene reinvented (The upscale eatery introduces a revamped menu featuring an array of small plates.)
The pizza, its char is just right (Cliff visits the highly anticipated Varasano’s Pizzeria and reflects on the hype as well as his first impressions.)
Review: Leon’s Full Service (The owners of Brick Store Pub hit us baby one more time.)
Knife’s Edge: Ponzu scheme (Blais takes us through the last days of a restaurant’s financial period.)
Spoon opens in East Atlanta (And finally spreads the yummy Thai wealth.)
(Photo by Cliff Bostock)
CL’s Chanté LaGon and Thomas Wheatley chat about the 20th annual Golden Sleaze Awards, where CL calls out the most nefarious acts of the ‘09 legislative session.
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CL’s Chanté LaGon and Curt Holman chat about the grand opening of the all-bacon restaurant Bacon-alia, a new play that takes on the smash hit show “24,” Jack Bauer: The Musical, and the new flick from one of our favorite local directors, Tyler Perry’s The Dark Knight Takes Madea to Jail.
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Creative Loafing is currently on the hunt for editorial interns for the summer semester!
The best interns are assertive, ambitious and organized. Each candidate should have some journalism experience and must be working toward a degree. Additionally, candidates must be receiving credit for the internship. Do we make exceptions? NO. Students with published work preferred. We require a minimum commitment of 12-16 hours per week.
Internships are available in the following categories:
• News
• Music
• Events
• Food & Drink
• Arts & Entertainment
• Photography
• Video
To apply, please send a cover letter (explaining how the internship will fit into your course of study), a resume, two references (with e-mail and phone number), and three samples of your work to: alicia.wages@creativeloafing.com.
If you are interested in the Photography and Video internships, please contact taralynne.pixley@creativeloafing.com.
WHIP LASH: Feel the breeze from SXSW
Creative Loafing’s Best of SXSW ‘09 (Wyatt recaps the glory moments from Austin: Gas station coffee and truck stop tacos.)
If 2pac lives, why is he wasting his time at a Lil Wayne concert? (More importantly, why is he still sporting that tired ol’ bandanna? Answer: It’s not him people, let it go.)
A rainy day at the beach pt. 1 (Chad travels to Destin with Bobby Ubangi for a little fun in the sun … I mean, rain.)
T.I. sentenced to 366 days in prison (Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.)
Read more from Crib Notes.
(Photo by Perry Julien)
WOLVERINE: The Phantom Limb
Violence runs in veins of three new plays (Curt Holman takes a closer look at three plays that all share a common thread.)
The 1950s creature features that spawned Monster vs. Aliens (The Creature From the Black Lagoon, The Blob and The Fly … oh my!)
The Televangelist ‘Lost’ episode 10 (It’s “Lost” people, how am I expected to describe it in one dinky sentence?)
Atlanta Rollergirls bring the Blood, Sweat and Fishnet Saturday (Bangin’ babes get down and dirty this weekend.)
Weekend arts agenda (Head to Whitespace this weekend, you won’t be disappointed.)
Dude, Where The Wild Things Are trailer is hella sweet (I think the title says it all. Plus Arcade Fire? Swoon.)
(Photo by Stephanie Richardson)
