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‘Twilight’ continues with more polished movie
November 20, 2009 The “Twilight” soap opera continues with a lighter, goofier and far less erotically charged sequel, “New Moon,” a movie directed by a man and not a woman.
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The Slice: William and Susanna Plus 1?
November 20, 2009 on Page C1
According to something I read, today is the birthday of the first child born to the Pilgrims in New England. It happened in 1620, and the baby’s name was Peregrine …
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Built to Spill built to thrive
November 20, 2009 on Page C1 Corporate record labels are not the enemy of indie rock. At least not for bands like Built to Spill.
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Causing a big, fat stink
November 20, 2009 on Page C2 Supermodel Kate Moss is coming under criticism for using a phrase from Web sites that encourage girls to avoid eating. Moss told fashion Web site WWD that one of her …
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Ask yourself, ‘Does this help?’
November 20, 2009 on Page C2 Dear Carolyn: A month ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Beyond the obvious fears, I was afraid my new boyfriend’s feelings for me would change, what with the impact …
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Horoscope
November 20, 2009 on Page C2 For 11-20-2009
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Blacklisted debuts downtown
November 20, 2009 on Page C4
Spokane comedian Scott Kirkingburg is a disciple of the Lenny Bruce style of comedy. The late 1950s and ’60s-era comedian, satirist, author and free speech defender had a major impact …
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Coming up
November 20, 2009 on Page C4 Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available through TicketsWest (TW; 800-325-SEAT, www.ticketswest.com) or Ticketmaster (TM; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com). Prices do not include service charges. Tickets for events at the Martin Woldson Theater …
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Clubs
November 20, 2009 on Page C4 Among the acts at local venues over the coming week: Baja Bargarita at Toro Viejo Mexican Restaurant, 115 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene: tonight, DJ Tripp Rogers (all request/dance), 8 …
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‘An Education’ both silly and sad
November 20, 2009 on Page C5 England in the early 1960s was a time of new freedoms and exciting possibilities. It’s an intoxicating environment for young Jenny to enter womanhood. A bright, vivacious 16-year-old aiming for …
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Slick, cute ‘Planet 51’ falls flat
November 20, 2009 on Page C5 How might a kid – OK, a teenager – protect himself from that dreaded fate described in legions of sci-fi movies (including “The Fourth Kind”): the anal probe? If you …
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Filmmaker wisely lets ‘Blind Side’ tell itself
November 20, 2009 on Page C5 The redemption- minded sports flick “The Blind Side” serves its inspiration straight-up with no twist. Writer-director John Lee Hancock wisely lets the true story of Michael Oher – the African-American …
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‘Damned United’ truly a kick
November 20, 2009 on Page C5 You don’t have to be a soccer expert, or even know all that much about the sport, to get sucked into the competing personalities and personal dramas of “The Damned …
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‘The Beaches of Agnes’
November 20, 2009 on Page C6 “Imagining oneself as a child is like running backward,” says the French filmmaker Agnes Varda in her enchanting new biographical film, “The Beaches of Agnes.” And through the film, she …
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Films
November 20, 2009 on Page C6 Capsule reviews with star ratings are written by reviewers for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Opening today:
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‘Bruno’ fails to get beyond its crudeness
November 20, 2009 on Page C7 ‘Bruno’ The latest mock-documentary satire from comic provocateur Sacha Baron Cohen is mostly a misfire.
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Two male actors, redneck humor drives Civic’s latest, ‘Tuna’
November 19, 2009 on Page C1 For those playgoers who have not yet experienced the slapstick charms of Tuna, the “third smallest town in Texas,” here’s a hint: Imagine “King of the Hill” meets “Benny Hill.” …
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For Nakahara, it’s best of both worlds
November 19, 2009 on Page C1 Conductors on the rise have their lists of works they would like to conduct and soloists they’d like to work with. Getting those works and the soloists on concert programs …
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The Slice: You can’t rake all of them over the coals
November 19, 2009 on Page C1
A lot of Spokane residents claim to be 12-month backyard grillers, but not all follow through. You know who you are.
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Michael addicted to denial?
November 19, 2009 on Page C2 Janet Jackson says she recognized her brother Michael’s drug problem, and tried to help him, but that he rebuffed those attempts to intervene. “You can’t make ’em drink the water,” …
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Annie’s Mailbox: 11-year-olds don’t send greeting cards
November 19, 2009 on Page C2 Dear Annie: My step-granddaughter, who is almost 11 years old, never calls her grandfather or me unless told to. “Bridget” is an only child of divorce. She has not seen …
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Horoscope
November 19, 2009 on Page C2 For 11-19-2009
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EWU seniors showcase works
November 19, 2009 on Page C3 For their new exhibit, senior art students at Eastern Washington University truly began with a blank canvas. They created a gallery from the ground up – finding a vacant space …
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Gallery listings
November 19, 2009 on Page C3 Galleries with new exhibits and/or receptions are indicated with a . For complete listings, see www.spokane7.com. Please send information about upcoming exhibits to features@spokesman.com.
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Arts Calendar
November 19, 2009 on Page C5 Classes and workshops The Art Coop Workshops – Fused Glass Jewelry – Today, 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m., $25. Baroque Crystal Bracelet – With Swarovski crystals, Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., …
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Stage listings
November 19, 2009 on Page C5 Events of special interest are marked with a . For complete listings, see www.spokane7.com.
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Horizon adding flights to Sacramento, San Jose
November 18, 2009 Horizon Air will launch twice-daily direct service from Spokane to Sacramento and San Jose starting March 26, 2010. 3
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Do the math to prepare perfect turkey
November 18, 2009 on Page C1 Preparing Thanksgiving dinner is enough of a pressure cooker, never mind having to do on-the-fly math to get it right. Here are all the numbers you need to have a …
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Fresh Sheet: Trezzi ushers in new era for wine
November 18, 2009 on Page C1
Last year under a cold October sky, Davide and Stephanie Trezzi and their friends harvested the first barbera wine grapes from the small vineyard near the modern red barn that …
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Watch them prattle?
November 18, 2009 on Page C2 Reality TV personalities Heidi and Spencer Pratt say they want to branch out from MTV’s “The Hills” and star in their own reality show. In an interview to promote their …
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