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Forecastle Festival announces highly anticipated lineup

While fake-baked beauties flee the frosty conditions for something a little toastier, those who are surfing their television sets over spring break instead of the crushing, indigo waves have their own little glimmering fleck of light to cast their sun-free souls upon.

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Macklemore’s deserved rise to fame

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Macklemore’s deserved rise to fame

For four weeks straight, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis hugged the No. 1 spot on Billboard Hot 100 for “Thrift Shop.”

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Two new fashion stores come to Lexington

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The mall at Lexington Green is currently working on a major redevelopment to gear toward more fashion retail, according to mall manager Jennifer James

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Wilde play ‘horrifically’ emotional

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Wilde play ‘horrifically’ emotional

There are few works of art that give the viewer profound pause at their conclusion. Regardless of how it is induced, the pause is always the same. It is a momentary lapse of reason where doctrine and belief are thrown out the door. It is a brief moment when the viewer looks inward, searching both brain and heart for answers. Like life, this moment’s conclusion is irrelevant. Its existence is sufficient enough for praise.

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James Franco, Sam Raimi discuss new ‘Oz’

In less than two weeks, moviegoers will get the chance to see how one of the most beloved characters in film history came to be. Oscar Diggs, otherwise known as the Wizard of Oz, will embark upon a journey that will change his life forever. After being hurled away from his small-time circus act in Kansas, Oscar finds himself in the magical Land of Oz, where he is welcomed as a great wizard. He tries convincing the inhabitants of Oz that he is the powerful wizard they have been waiting for, but gets into all kinds of trouble along the way. “Oz: The Great and Powerful” is set before the events of the 1930s classic “The Wizard of Oz,” and stars James Franco. The flick is directed by Sam Raimi and will hit the silver screen March 8. Franco and Raimi joined a college conference-call interview about their experience with the film.

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‘Warm Bodies’ is a heartwarming tale — literally

The zombie apocalypse has come and gone, and those who remain can be sorted into three separate groups.

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Pardon the Interlude: Umphrey’s plays Buster’s

Amidst the menacing icicles and chilling conditions that have been present in the weeks prior, Buster’s Billiards & Backroom once again warmly welcomed the exquisitely insane and curiously talented Umphrey’s McGee to openly melt faces and blow minds at last Thursday night’s show.

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Steele makes Oscar predictions

Now that we all know who brought home the big prize in football, movie lovers can finally look forward to their version of the Super Bowl, the 85th annual Academy Awards.

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The Staves cover of ‘Songbird’ is one of a kind

  By Alexandria Sardam asardam@kykernel.com It’s been said that imitation is the highest form of flattery. But is that true in regards to all facets of life? And of music? In this week’s column, Pardon the Interlude brings forth some of the most thoughtful, sweetly produced pieces of musical homage to the classics-and some new [...]

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Beyoncé’s reported lip-synch causing stir

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Beyoncé’s reported lip-synch causing stir

What seems to be on everyone’s lips—that is except for Beyoncé’s—is the recent reviews of her national anthem performance at the presidential inauguration this Monday.

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