Twilight of Our Youth: It isnt just a tween phenomenon. Women in their 30s and beyond are addicted to Stephenie Meyers vampire saga, too, Sarah Hepola, Salon Nov 19, 2009
The supernatural elements of the stories provided Buffy and her friends with more than just monsters to kill; they served as metaphors for everyday identity crises and social anxieties, most famously when Buffy and her boyfriend, the redeemed vampire Angel, consummate their love, whereupon a gypsy curse renders him suddenly cruel and hateful. This hybrid of teen angst and pulp adventure may not have made for the kind of mass-market success demanded by network television, but it was too yummy to... (Harper's Magazine)
Beyond the Multiplex Nov 7, 2009
And can we just say that Sam and his brother, Ivan Raimi, were smoking some genius herb when they made their doomed main character (Alison Lohman) a loan officer forced to evict an elderly Gypsy woman and then face her mystical wrath. I hope Lohman's character is enjoying having her eyeballs boiled in Satan's cauldron, that's all I have to say. (Salon)
Grief, cancer, Nietzsche and Santa Nov 6, 2009
") Some of the movies on this list are more like instructive examples than shining moments in cinema history: I watched "Dark Mirror" because it was getting lots of eyeballs on IFC Festival Direct, and found that it was exactly the kind of mid-level, TV-grade, reasonably competent horror flick the cable networks used to make but don't bother with anymore. Let's begin, though, with the stuff that's absolutely terrific. This tremendous debut from writer-director-editor-composer Graham Reznick... (Salon)
Krisztina Goda's 'CHAMELEON' to Open 9th Hungarian Film Festival of Los Angeles (2009) Nov 5, 2009
Ferenc Javori learned about Jewish culture in his hometown, Munkacs, and he got to know traditional Jewish music, klezmer, from a versatile Gypsy musician called Gyula Galambos. "Fegya" resettled in Hungary in the late 80s, and in 1990 he formed the first ever klezmer band in Hungary, the Budapest Klezmer Band. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
sit down for interviews Oct 30, 2009
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Sexual assault, theft motive in Ill. family deaths Oct 29, 2009
But even Gypsies who have operated on the wrong side of the law, as well as those who prosecute them or observe their community, say they were dumbfounded by the allegation that Gypsy families took money from a former Madera County supervisor in exchange for sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl. Conn. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Polygamist sect focus of rare trial in Texas town Oct 25, 2009
But even Gypsies who have operated on the wrong side of the law, as well as those who prosecute them or observe their community, say they were dumbfounded by the allegation that Gypsy families took money from a former Madera County supervisor in exchange for sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl. $3M awarded in suit against alleged Alamo enforcer. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
11 Things: Notable LGBT Jews Oct 23, 2009
Sondheim is responsible for some of the most famous musicals of all time, including "Company" and "Follies." For "Gypsy," he teamed up with Arthur Laurents for twice the gay Jewish power. 11. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Right to airtime? Oct 23, 2009
By openly speaking about what they call "gypsy crime" many commentators fear that Jobbik is stirring up ethnic conflict. Much of the media coverage of Jobbik so far is less about the party itself and its policies, more about who is to blame for its rise. (BBC News -- Europe)
Those who deal with Gypsies question Valley icon's allegations Oct 18, 2009
Gypsy laborer faces execution in Belarus. His last hopes fading, a 30-year-old illiterate Gypsy laborer whose lawyers say was tortured into confessing to murder awaits his unannounced appointment with the executioner ... But even Gypsies who have operated on the wrong side of the law, as well as those who prosecute them or observe their community, say they were dumbfounded by the allegation that Gypsy families took money from a former Madera County supervisor in exchange for sexual contact with... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Entertainment Weekly's Picks of the Week Oct 12, 2009
The Spider-Man director returns to his delirious "Evil Dead" roots for "Drag Me to Hell," a kick-ass ghost story about a bank officer (Alison Lohman) who denies a loan to the wrong gypsy woman. There are curses, maggots and -- thanks to this unrated version -- lots more gore and goo. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Keeping up with Exene Cervenka Oct 7, 2009
" blossomed virtually from birth about three decades ago. In such watershed albums as "Los Angeles," "Wild Gift" and "More Fun in the New World," Cervenka, bassist-singer-songwriter John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer D.J. Bonebrake took the unbridled energy of punk and channeled it in sharply drawn portraits of life lived on the edge. The group's songs mined the poetic and literary traditions of outsider writers such as Charles Bukowski and were sung by Cervenka and then-husband Doe in... (FOX59, IN)
Darling Harbour Fiesta Oct 2, 2009
From Indian raga music to township jive and gypsy jazz to Australian indigenous sounds, world music is as broad as it is deep and has never been more popular in Australia. Journalist Seth Jordan, the artistic director of the Bellingen Global Carnival, says the term ''world music'' was adopted in the mid to early 1980s largely to help record stores categorise unfamiliar overseas music. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Post-post feminist mother dreams of just' being amother Sep 30, 2009
"I wish with all my heart some days that I was somebody else. But I have to live with this the rest of my life," said Gypsy, a 25-year-old daughter of Marcus Wesson. A family of 10, surviving on faith. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
* Down-and-out is in, according to designers at least Sep 16, 2009
When I moved down to Venice Beach, I found these people with this amazing mentality, this gypsy mentality X people that you couldnt label and put in a box, said the designer, perhaps forgetting that some of those very people live in one. I got trashed for it, Wasson said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
A Gypsy (store) comes to Roslindale Village Sep 4, 2009
Shop owner Margarita Milla at Gypsy, a new womens boutique in Roslindale Village ... Gypsy is at 20 Birch St. in Roslindale Village and is open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays ... The hardwood floors are gleaming, and the lavender walls accent colorful handbags, stylish clothes and glittering accessories that line the walls and glass cases of Gypsy, Roslindale Village s newest business. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Bitter divisions Aug 30, 2009
Relatives mourn the death of a Gypsy woman shot during attacks in Hungary ... Home to around 400 Roma or Gypsy people, corralled on the edge of town, is what is essentially a slum ... I was asking him about the rise of Jobbik, the far-right party that campaigns on a platform targeting what their leaders call Gypsy crime. (BBC News -- Europe)
Fresno State helped birth feminist art Aug 30, 2009
In the Depression-era days of Gypsy Rose Lee, burlesque dancing was about as naughty, and as nude, as it got in public. The emphasis was on the tease more than the strip, until Playboy and harder-core 00002DE0 pornography came along in the 1950s. (Fresno Bee)
Poetic, brutal world Aug 23, 2009
"It's a very unique culture, a very transient, gypsy culture. They support their religion, maybe the tribe, the family.". Central government is not a strong concept, he says, "and many people you deal with, they don't want to change that.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Hendrix created banner moment at Woodstock Aug 11, 2009
At Woodstock, Hendrix had a new band called Gypsy Sun and Rainbows, featuring Mitchell, bass player Billy Cox (an old Army buddy), rhythm guitarist Larry Lee and percussionists Juma Sultan and Jerry Velez. Diltz said he slept inside a station wagon parked near the stage and woke up to the sound of Hendrix and his band. (MSNBC -- Music)
Braves have big four-gamer in L.A. Aug 7, 2009
Nighthawks at the diner of Emma s 49er, there s a rendezvous of strangers around the coffee urn tonight all the gypsy hacks, the insomniacs now the paper s been read. now the waitress said eggs and sausage and a side of toast coffee and a roll, hash browns over easy chili in a bowl with burgers and fries, what kind of pie. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Marc Anthony and Ricardo Arjona Bring Down the House at Univision's 6th Annual "Premios Juventud" Youth Awards Show Jul 17, 2009
Highlights included Luis Fonsis premiere of his latest single Llueve Por Dentro amidst the unexpected combination of live pyrotechnics and on-stage rainfall; Tito El Bambinos blowout performance of El Amor; Los Sper Reyes performance of Eres along with surprise guest performer former Kumbia Kings member Frankie J; the colorful gypsy camp setting for the world premiere of Pee Wees new single Cumbay; the Premios Juventud debut performance of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Logo Launches 'NewNowNext Icons' Honoring Timeless Music Legends With a Tribute to Stevie Nicks Jul 14, 2009
Throughout the special, hit music videos including "Landslide," "Gypsy" and "Stand Back" will be featured demonstrating her impact in music and popular culture. Dubbed the "reigning queen of Rock and Roll" by Rolling Stone Magazine, Nicks recently released her "Live in Chicago" DVD celebrating her first live recorded performance since 1985, as well as the recent release of her new CD "The Soundstage Sessions." Along with Fleetwood Mac, Stevie has produced over forty Top 50 hits and has sold... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Thompson on Hollywood Jul 5, 2009
Walden stood up to Rosalind Russell in Gypsy and played Bradley to George C. Scott's Patton. Later in life, he starred opposite Michael Douglas in the popular TV series The Streets of San Francisco. (Variety)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Jul 3, 2009
Tomorrow, Bliss hosts an evening of Balkan folk and gypsy music with Aashti Band MK and DJ Damier. 148, Xinyi Rd Sec 4, Taipei City (x_Hq|q148), one block east of Dunhua South Road (n). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
REVIEW: Granites Love List clever, silly and lots of fun Jul 3, 2009
Leon hands Bill a present, which turns out to be an appointment with a gypsy. Leon claims she ll find Bill the perfect soul mate, but first, he must fill out a love list of the ten most important things he craves in a woman. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Our readers speak: Locals must unite to stop underage drinking Jun 21, 2009
Gypsy wrote on Jun 20, 2009 12:43 PM:" As long as Butte & Anaconda continue to worship the use and abuse of alcohol at the altars of St. Patrick's Day and Evel Knievel Days, our kids will continue to use bad judgement when it comes to alcohol & legal and illegal drugs. The notion that these "holidays" are the only hallmarks of profitability for the purveyors of liquor, and that there is no other way to increase the incomes of Butte & Anaconda businesses, then we will continue to sacrifice our... (Montana Standard, MT)
City Beat (75) Jun 16, 2009
Balkan music legend Bregovic and his band merge gypsy and traditional Bulgarian music with rock. His music appears on the Borat soundtrack. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
* Felines and flamenco Jun 5, 2009
While the songs of the Amis X and other Aboriginals X are becoming a trademark of Taiwan, flamenco music and dance are synonymous with Spain for many people, though Andalusian and Gypsy in origin. Fernandez, nicknamed El Yiyo, comes from a Gypsy family and has been groomed it seems almost from birth to be a flamenco dancer. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Pearl Django: Adding to the gypsy jazz lexicon May 22, 2009
Reinhardt, an extremely influential Gypsy guitarist who lived outside Paris, brought together a unique combination of musical influences, including Eastern European melodies from the Rom culture, the French musette style and the American jazz and swing of the 1930s ... Gypsy jazz, or jazz manouche as its called in France, is also sometimes referred to as Hot Club jazz, after the band that made it famous ... Gypsy jazz is the inspiration for Seattle-based Pearl Django, but the band has... (Juneau Empire)
The 13 people who made torture possible (154) May 19, 2009
You Gotta Have A Gimmick - from "Gypsy". http://www. (Salon)
An audible feast May 15, 2009
Later that day, Seattle-based gypsy jazz band Pearl Django will perform at the UAS Egan Lecture Hall, first in a 5 p.m. show and then as part of "Puttin' on the Ritz," the festival's combined jazz and classical concert ... Now based in Seattle, the group plays original works in addition to covers, and is inspired by gypsy jazz pioneer Django Reinhardt, who played in and around Paris in the '30s. (Juneau Empire)
• Events calendar May 8, 2009
Highlights: JUNE 10: Twin Falls Tonight outdoor concert, 6-9 p.m. at the fountain downtown on Main Avenue, featuring Sol' Jibe world rock for the gypsy soul ... JUNE 12: Groovin' at the Grove, 6-9 p.m. at Locust Grove Business Park (corner of Falls Avenue East and Locust Street), featuring Hoochie Coochie Men with rhythm and blues funk music, and kids games and raffles; Jazz and Wine event, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Kimberly Nurseries, 2862 Addison Ave. E., featuring Bellamy Rose with folk, blues,... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Valley happenings Apr 17, 2009
Wild Thyme's next Dining Club Rive Gauche comes around Wednesday, April 29, with an Italian menu, and music by "Due Zigi Baci" (Two Gypsy Kisses), meaning Sheri Mignano on accordion and "tenore lyrico" Michael Van Why. Dinner includes antipasti platters, mixed salad, veal osso bucco with risotto, and tiramisu. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
World Fair celebrates diversity, opportunity Apr 5, 2009
And the Roma, or gypsy, population in Romania, the largest and most marginalized minority group of central and eastern Europe. The 2009 World Fair, hosted by Over the Rainbow, was a fundraiser to benefit impoverished women and children around the world at the National Cattle Congress Pepsi Pavilion on Saturday. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Leather and lace: inside the secret world of the bikie chick Apr 1, 2009
Among them was a woman who left her family at age 42 to follow the Gypsy Jokers. "She felt this long calling insider her to become, in her words, a bikie slut," Dr Veno told the Herald in an interview last year. (The Age, Australia)
Performing Arts Center to host Intercultural events Mar 27, 2009
Saturday evening, the center will host Gypsy jazz guitarist Kruno, and next Monday evening will present an "Intercultural Journeys" workshop and concert that Executive Director Marja Kaisla is already anticipating ... "Kruno is a pretty fabulous guitar player, and his gypsy jazz is sort of a unique blend of swing and folk themes, and French gypsy jazz; it's all improvisational, and I definitely couldn't wait to get an opportunity to have him here to perform for us," she said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Drugs, guns, turf wars: life inside the outlaw culture Mar 24, 2009
The big players were the Hells Angels, the Bandidos, the Rebels and the Gypsy Jokers. They estimated there were 3500 "full patch" members (those who have full membership). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Guide to the 24th Jewish Music Festival Mar 22, 2009
Gaucho plays seductive gypsy swing with a detectable Django Reinhardt influence. 8 p.m. Saturday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Reviving gypsy in America Mar 20, 2009
Adorned with flecks of classic Gypsy attire a tattered scarf around his neck, a tilted wool beret and gold hoop earrings Henry strolls down a muddy road to his tented workshop situated amid long grasses next to a creek bed ... His enthusiasm (for English Gypsy wagons) rubbed off on me, Henry says, leaning against his father s prized possession ... So far he s revarnished the different components of the open lot the pullout tabletop, the iron stove and the glass cabinets re-roofed it, and laid... (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
stands next to one of the Gypsy caravans that he shipped from England Mar 19, 2009
Community : Reviving gypsy in America : Half Moon Bay Review, California ... Reviving gypsy in America ... Adorned with flecks of classic Gypsy attire a tattered scarf around his neck, a tilted wool beret and gold hoop earrings Henry strolls down a muddy road to his tented workshop situated amid long grasses next to a creek bed. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Artist of the month Mar 13, 2009
Music of a Dutch composer is next featured in a suite of four Gypsy Dances called Puszta. Other works on the program include: Yosemite Autumn by Mark Camphouse and a medley of Symphonic Dances for the musical "Fiddler on the Roof.". (Sioux City Journal)
Movie Review: RiP A Remix Manifesto Mar 13, 2009
Culture always builds on the past: Whether it was composer/piano virtuoso Franz Liszt using Gypsy melodies in his compositions, Metallica borrowing song structures from Diamond Head or The Rolling Stones recording Robert Johnson's "Love in Vain" as a "traditional, arranged by Keith Richards," composers have always used previous works as inspiration for their own pieces. Gaylor even identifies Walt Disney - whose company is now among the most aggressive of copyright holders - as an inveterate... (Suite101.com)
Cant afford a European tour? Try NYC instead Mar 12, 2009
My husband and I once took visitors from Paris to the Museum of Modern Art, where they were astonished almost outraged to find so many important European paintings on this side of the Atlantic, from Monet's "Water Lilies" to Rousseau's "The Sleeping Gypsy" to Picasso's "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon." MOMA's collection also includes Surrealist works by Magritte and Duchamps, Impressionism by Cezanne and Matisse, and many other famous pieces. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is itself a... (MSNBC -- Travel)
In the Blood Mar 9, 2009
95), records a Serbian Gypsy belief that pumpkins, if kept for more than ten days, may cross over: The gathered pumpkins stir all by themselves and make a sound like brrl, brrl, brrl. and begin to shake themselves. (New Yorker)
"La Cage Aux Folles" leads Olivier nominations Mar 8, 2009
"Jersey Boys," the story of 1960s music stars the Four Seasons, and Gypsy Kings-inspired musical "Zorro" also have five nominations apiece. Today in Culture. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Fresh: March 1-8 Mar 2, 2009
Los Farruco: The First Family of Gypsy Flamenco. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre (Fri. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Italy torn by racial strains Feb 21, 2009
In the first of a series of pieces from Italy, Aidan Lewis looks at how the Roma (Gypsy) community has been caught up in an anti-immigrant backlash. Authorities say they are cracking down on illegal immigrants. (BBC News -- Europe)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
Includes live music, bazaars, a beer festival, belly dance and gypsy performances, various booths, hands-on activities, and a parade. Also features a WorldLunch Friday at 11 a.m. Margaret T. Hance Park 1134 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
SE fests for Jan. 16-18, beyond Feb 7, 2009
Pensacola The Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire, March 7-8, features strolling minstrels, jousting knights, jesters and jugglers, along with Celtic music and gypsy dancers. 1-877-429-8462. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A refreshing lucidity returns to art market Feb 7, 2009
A third portrait dating from 1918, "The Gypsy," which depicts a Spanish woman arms akimbo and could pass for a tourism bureau poster advertising Seville and its flamenco dancers, managed a generous 1. 1 million. (International Herald Tribune)
