Gambit Helps Raise Funds for Victims of Mother's Day Shootingnew

Nineteen people were wounded in the shooting on May 12, including Gambit contributor Deborah Cotton. A benefit concert featuring local bands will be held on Thursday, May 23.
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Saying Goodbye to Studio A at the Met

This week marks the last run of classes at the Houston Metropolitan Dance Center's 1202 Calumet address. The company is...
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Or Maybe We Can Offset the Cost of Oklahoma Disaster Aid by Cutting Agricultural Subsidies and Raising Taxes on Oil and Natural Gas?

Zero sum game: Oklahoma Republican Sen. Tom Coburn will seek to offset federal aid to victims of a massive tornado...
The Stranger  |  Slog

Win two free tickets to EatDenver's Big Eat bash on Sunday

On Sunday, EatDenver, the city's network of independently-owned restaurants, is hosting the Big Eat, a blowout culinary bash at Sustainability...
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Cops Bust Possible Beachfront Fight Club

Jonah Spangenthal-Lee over at the SPD blotter post on cops breaking up what appeared to be a teen fight club...
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A Letter to Gus Wenner on His New Position as Editor of RollingStone.com

From: Esther Park Date: Mon, May 20, 2013 at 8:07 PM Subject: Dear Gus, please hire me! To: Gus Wenner...
New Times Broward-Palm Beach  |  County Grind

In Search of the Oak Cliff Art Scene's Best Bathroom Art (Photos)

(Clay and Lannette Stinnett's commode.)Saturday's Oak Cliff Visual Speedbump Tour was proof that decorative inspiration doesn't end with throw pillows...
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Alt-Weeklies Are Dead; Long Live Alt-Weeklies
By Rachael Daigle

Yes, the alternative weekly of yesterday is toast. At least it should be if the alt-weekly business is going to survive.

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Cuba Tours and Travel Offers 5-Day Trip for AAN Members

Cuba Tours and Travel is offering a five-day professional research trip to Cuba which concludes in Miami in time for members to attend the AAN convention in July. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  Conference News

"We sell community. We sell connection. That's what a good alt-weekly can still provide to its readership."new

Christine Oreskovich, publisher of The Coast in Halifax, says that strong community ties have helped her publication thrive.
Marketing Magazine  |  Industry News

Media Oxpecker: May 17, 2013

Breaking News introduces sponsored content; the real significance of location-based data; and the New Yorker's new tool for anonymous tipsters. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  Media Roundup
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