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The Legend of Hidden Beach The Twin Cities' most infamous party spot has undergone a makeover—but try telling that to the regulars
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Pregnant Pause Governor Tim Pawlenty may have vetoed the legislation, but that hasn't stopped women from being surrogates
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"So my boyfriend and I went speed dating..." Our intrepid reporter enters the modern world of attention deficit dates
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Obento-Ya: Everyday chic in Japanese dining Healthy, quick, and tasty Asian lunch
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Broward-Palm Beach New Times
Sexual Healing
For Florida's sole remaining sex surrogate, love is a many splintered thing.
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City Pages
Your Friendly Neighborhood War Profiteer
It's not just giant companies cashing in on America's defense industry.
By Jeff Severns Guntzel
The Pitch
Supersizing Sonic
How a throwaway idea at the Barkley ad agency became the "Sonic Guys."
By Justin Kendall
Houston Press
Temples of Tex-Mex
A diner's guide to Texas's oldest Mexican restaurants.
By Robb Walsh
Louis XIV
By Jessica Armbruster
Published on March 19, 2008
If it seems like Louis XIV were just here, it's because they were. They played a sold-out crowd at the Fine Line, with the Editors and Hot Hot Heat also on the bill. This go-around they headline at the Varsity. The San Diego band has an international, Euro-trash feel, from their name to their obvious influences of '70s Brit rockers like Davie Bowie and Queen. If you enjoyed their previous three albums, their latest, Slick Dogs and Ponies, shouldn't disappoint; it continues their unabashedly catchy guitar licks as frontman Jason Hill's horny voice becomes more manic and panicky with every drum beat. Their lyrics can be a tad cruel. For example, Hill casually quips on "There's a Traitor in the Room": "I can be so sweet to you, until I find the right excuse," so just roll your eyes and enjoy the sound. This is a one-night stand, after all. With What Made Milwaukee Famous. 18+.
Sun., March 23, 7 p.m., 2008
Sun., March 23, 7 p.m., 2008
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