THE RUINS

Sometimes you have to wonder if the characters in horror movies have ever actually seen a horror movie.

City Life's Gone parties to a New Orleans beat

Though the city of New Orleans is still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Katrina, The Big Easy’s rapidly growing indie-rock scene has flourished; it is a veritable treasure trove of new musical talent. New Orleans-based bands such as the eclectic Big Blue Marble and jazz-rock ensemble Antenna Inn continue to impress local music lovers and a rising internet fan base. It is in this context that The City Life and their latest release are best appreciated, because the band’s sophomore effort may be just the right mix of dance rock and New Orleans flavor to achieve the wide-reaching appeal the band is looking for.

Your Top Hits: The Land Before Time

There are countless animated icons from back in the day that helped shape our childhoods. Classic Disney heroes and heroines made us yearn to be like our beloved storybook characters that traveled to far-off lands and went on great adventures.

SSLYBY hits and misses on second CD

When someone listens to Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin’s debut album Broom, one probably would think the album was recorded in some grungy basement with a budget of practically no money.

Urinetown overflows with humor despite odd title

With a name like Urinetown, DramaTech’s latest production doesn’t exactly sound like something you’d want to run out and see. Still, despite the unappealing title, this musical is one you won’t want to miss.

TBM reinforces the worthless nature of U.S. News and World Report

In lieu of actual reporting, the U.S. News and World Report has released its annual inane list of college rankings.

Dogwood Fest '08 disappoints

Prior to 2008, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival was always held in Piedmont Park. Because of the severe drought conditions, however, the city of Atlanta ruled that the festival must take place at an alternate location this year. After spending several months looking, the festival settled in the parking lot outside of Lenox Mall.

CITY SCENE

Discount Lion King

Disney’s classic musical The Lion King is offering “Student Rush Tickets” for only $26 at all performances. Students should bring their current student IDs to the box office one hour before the show. The Lion King is playing at the Atlanta Civic Center now until May 4.