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Roger Guillemin & Le Corbeau: Father and Son May 25, 2012 The opening reception for this exhibition featuring artwork by Roger Guillemin and his son, Francois, who'll be showing work together for the first time. The exhibition features abstract prints by Guillemin and bronze sculpture by Le Corbeau. On view through June 16. 58 other things to do on Friday, May 25
 
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Wednesday, May 23,2012
If I Were U

The Beach Boys, Skrillex and more San Diego concerts

YACHT, Dr. Know and Cuckoo Chaos are just some of the bands we’re stoked about this week

By Peter Holslin
Three words: Brian fucking Wilson! 
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Wednesday, May 23,2012
Notes from the Smoking Patio

John C. Reilly returns to San Diego

Actor tells us about his interest in folk and collaboration with Tom Brosseau

By Peter Holslin
When funnyman actor John C. Reilly came to San Diego last month, the trip had nothing to do with acting or comedy. Instead, he spent the weekend performing alongside singer-songwriter and former San Diego resident Tom Brosseau at the Adams Avenue Unplugged music festival.
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Wednesday, May 23,2012
Notes from the Smoking Patio

New ‘Occult-wave’ band in town

Our roundup of music news includes projects from former Pokéz owner Rafael Reyes and soul-funk singer Stevie Harris

By Peter Holslin
“We are not musicians,” Rafael Reyes explains in an email. “We are magicians.”
Wednesday, May 23,2012
Music

Mrs. Magician are playing very casually

They’ve had some success, but these local surf-punks just want to have fun

By Peter Holslin
For Mrs. Magician, the past several months have been an indie-rock band’s dream. They’ve recorded an album with John “Swami” Reis, the veritable rock ’n’ roll laureate of San Diego. They’ve toured with Cults, a red-hot indie-pop band that’s been selling out shows across the country.
Wednesday, May 16,2012
If I Were U

Morrissey, Beach Fossils and more San Diego concerts

Black Cobra, Dum Dum Girls and Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars are some of the bands we’re stoked about this week

By Peter Holslin
Imagine standing on a mountaintop with your arms outstretched, waiting for the face of Mufasa from The Lion King to appear in the sky. That’s how you’ll feel if you listen to Sweet Heart Sweet Light, the new album by English space-rock outfit Spiritualized.
Wednesday, May 16,2012
Notes from the Smoking Patio

Local musicians share top tunes

From Beach House to Brainiac, a look at what’s hot

By Peter Holslin
An irregular feature in which we ask local musicians, club owners and promoters what they’ve been listening to.
Wednesday, May 16,2012
Music

Jason Pierce’s new drugs

Facing liver disease, Spiritualized mastermind pairs medication with music

By Peter Holslin
“Epic” is not a word that music critics should use lightly, but in the case of Spiritualized, the honorific fits.
Wednesday, May 9,2012
News

Whatever happened to San Diego’s lovers’ lanes?

People just aren’t doin’ it in cars like they used to

By Peter Holslin
In San Diego, lovers’ lanes have long been treasured destinations for couples looking for a little privacy. In recent years, though, many of the city’s most popular locales have lost their spark.
Wednesday, May 9,2012
If I Were U

Rufus Wainwright, Lotus Plaza and more San Diego concerts

OFF!, Yann Tiersen and A B & The Sea are just some of the bands we’re stoked about this week

By Peter Holslin
Rufus Wainwright, OFF! and Lotus Plaza are some of the acts we're excited about this week.
Wednesday, May 9,2012
Notes from the Smoking Patio

Grand Tarantula prep for summer with new EP

Indie-rockers offer a bruisingly fun listen

By Peter Holslin
On their new self-titled EP, even the guys in Grand Tarantula—who’re well-known for their face-shredding, ear-splitting, throat-scraping savagery—sound ready for a surfboard-ridin’, volleyball-bumpin’, suntans-on-the-sand beach party.
 
 
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