Andreoli crowned 2013 USC Idol
Eight talented students compete for title Wednesday night
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Eight talented students compete for title Wednesday night
New pizza eatery offers modern take on tradition
Mondays are busy for Sonny Boy Rivera.
Pop music and rock ‘n’ roll. Some may say these two genres can never peacefully coexist — a cuddly bunny living in a den of lions or drinking fine wine with Ramen noodles. So what happens when musicians are able to harmoniously breed the Gin Blossoms with a self-professed Kiss addiction? Seventy Six and Sunny.
With the twisted weather roller coaster Mother Nature has been taking us on over the past few weeks, it’s sometimes easy to forget those April showers and May flowers will be here soon. In the brief period between chilly winter mornings and sweltering summer days that we in Columbia call spring, there’s much more to look forward to than the Woodlands pool finally opening up. With spring comes the onslaught of weather-primed events, many of which are located right in our own backyard.
Silly wabbit? Bunny habit? Oh, it’s Runny Babbit.
Let’s face it — the 2013 Super Bowl was a little less entertaining than in years past. Besides 34 minutes of total blackout, spawning speculation that evil, asthmatic “Batman” villain Bane was making his way to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the game and its long-anticipated commercials were somewhat forgettable. What wasn’t as easy to let go of was the reunion of the lady meat-shaking, weave-flipping, bootylicious trifecta that is Destiny’s Child. In addition to reopening the old wounds of millions of fans the world over (we’re not ready to say your name yet; it’s just too soon), the performance rocked the Internet world with the (recently banned) “ugly” photos of Beyonce mid-grind or the “Poor Michelle” website now lighting up the Tumblr world. Are they back together? Are they not back together? Will they finally stop wearing outfits that match? We may never know the answers to these burning questions, but what we do know is that we’re now fully prepared to open our hearts to a slew of ’90s bands we’d love to see back onstage together.
She steps from behind the curtain in a swirl of colorful feathers, gracefully crossing the stage and pausing only to extend one lithe leg from beneath her glittering costume, like a cobra charmed from its basket. Every shimmy and grind of the hips and every teasing wink further ensnares the hypnotized audience. She playfully tugs at the straps of her bejeweled bra, taunting with open-mouthed gasps and finger wags that mock the spectators’ growing anticipation until it’s time for the big reveal. And before you know it, the bra suddenly hits the floor. But don’t worry folks; it’s all part of the show.
Columbia, it’s time to paint the town garnet and black. And this time, you’ll be the canvas.
The city of Columbia is known for many things: lively college nightlife in Five Points, a perpetual thick layer of humidity, missing governors and, of course, our Gamecocks. Is it the pinnacle of fine dining and gourmet cuisine? Not so much. But believe it or not, there are plenty of dining spots right around the corner that can fit any budget and any taste. Whether you prefer a hole-in-the-wall diner or the white tablecloth, “May I take your coat, sir?” experience, these eateries demand at least one visit during the half of your collegiate experience you don’t spend in class — or at the bar.Pawleys Front Porch827 Harden St.$A Five Points’ favorite for some time now, Pawleys Front Porch was tacked on the national map when “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” brought loudmouth host Guy Fieri (and his equally loud bleached hair) to the burger joint for a television spot. And the grills haven’t stopped cooking since.
All About Beer magazine hosted the fifth annual World Beer Festival at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center this weekend, enticing thousands of ale enthusiasts with the promise of a global beer tour from the four corners of the world — in only four short hours. Attendees roamed two floors of vendors, filling up plastic souvenir cups with their favorite beer or long-awaited first tastes. The seasoned beer veterans were easily recognized in the growing crowd, rolled-up checklists clenched tightly in their fists and a slew of salty snacks dangling from lanyards tied around their neck, eyeglasses or anywhere else that could hold a few pretzels.
Rice and beans. Sitting solo on your plate, barely touching across the plastic foam divider, they may seem a rather lonely pair. But when these noble foods are paired with a tantalizing blend of meats, spice and sauce done Tropical Grille–style, the meal transforms into a high-speed vehicle with only one destination: island flavor.
It really is a magical time of year. Thousands upon thousands of twinkling lights are wrapped around every inanimate object from the bushes to the rooftop, and millions of dollars are funneled into a plethora of socks, Barbie dolls, stand mixers and hideous sweaters you’ll be returning promptly on Dec. 26. There are several people you’ll be seeing along your path to the perfect holiday, and it’s best to be prepared so these run-ins leave you feeling more spirited than Scrooge.
Multicolored spatulas, spoons and whisks blossom from brightly painted ceramic containers that dot the hewn wooden tables. A metropolis of metal instruments glitter in the filtered sunlight and numerous skillets, dishes and aprons line the shelves and hang from stands placed sporadically around the long room.
On the first day of finals my professors gave to me — five tests in one week.
Thanksgiving is the season of many things. For many of us, it’s all about getting together with family members (some of whom you can only stand to visit once a year) and stuffing our faces with mashed potatoes, turkey and green bean casserole until we slip into a deep, gravy-induced coma, waking only to change into sweatpants or actually get up from your seat at the dining table. Traditions may vary, but whether you’re baking pies with your grandma, watching the Jerry Springer “Leftover Lovers” television special or drawing mediocre turkeys using your hand as a stencil, some things just won’t just cut the turkey when it comes to quality family bonding. Here are the top family “trouble areas” we can identify through past Turkey Day experiences.
Machine Gun Kelly, Meek Mill, Wale join rapper at Colonial Life Arena