Welcome back to another issue of “The Nerd is the Word”: Days of Future Past. In this issue, our hero saves the world with his suave powers of suaveness. What we’re also going to talk about in this issue is…
Category: Entertainment
Eat your heart out: La Casa Del Pueblo
As I walk into La Casa Del Pueblo, I hear a familiar and friendly voice: “Hola, mi amiga! How are you today?” Salvador de la Cruz, the manager of the family business, grabs a menu and sits me at a…
The Nerd is the Word: X-mas break required reading (and watching)
Welcome back to another edition of “The Nerd is the Word”, currently the third ranked show in the world about a werewolf, vampire and ghost coexisting under one roof in the hopes of retaining their humanity….wait, that’s not right, never…
38th annual Ski Swap happening now
The 38th annual Ski Swap is happening this weekend at Southern Oregon University in the Stevenson Union, open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. This is a perfect opportunity for you and your family…
Holiday events in Ashland over break
For those not migrating home for the winter or for those who call the Rogue Valley home, there are still ways to turn your winter break into a true staycation. While hibernating with a month’s supply of hot cocoa may…
SOU bands to perform Wednesday through Friday
Southern Oregon University’s Music Department will be hosting three concerts this week showcasing the talents of the SOU Concert Choir, the SOU Symphonic Band, and the SOU Jazz Ensemble. The events will be held in the Music Recital Hall in…
Between the lines: 1Q84
Reading Murakami is, in a way, like falling in love. Not all of it is good, but when it is, it proves worth the long journey.
Choir kids show their skill
The Southern Oregon University Music Program will be hosting a series of performances this week to bring the joy of music to the community. The SOU Chamber Choir will be performing three pieces of classical music on Sunday at 3:00…
The Nerd is the Word: Taking back the N-word
Welcome to the first installment (hopefully of many) to “The Nerd is the Word.” This column will be your place to go for what’s happening in the world of Geek and Nerd culture. Do you have the Konami code tattooed…
Skyfall: two perspectives on a 50-year-old franchise
The following review was originally published at: http://alderaanplaces.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-return-of-alderaan-places-and-cloud.html. Adapted and reposted by permission of author. Before I begin this post, I want to confess something that will make most of you out there in the Internet world cringe. I have not…