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The Dude Abides: Cornbelt Chorus playing a Big Lebowski theme party Friday night (Links NSFW)

2 September 2010 · Leave a Comment

Theme parties rock, and perhaps none more than those centered around a good movie. Animal House-style toga party? Great; just remember to wear boxers. Caddyshack? Sure, but leave the clubs at home, there, Ty Webb. To Wong Foo all-out dragfest? Hey, do it if it’s yours to do; this guy looks bad in rouge. Back on-topic: Any movie-themed party has the potential for a good time, but most such bashes need something or someone there to rep for the soundtrack. It’s an important part of most movies these days, after all. Sunshine Lanes is throwing its own all-ages theme... [Read the full story]

LIVE BLOG: Missouri State vs. Eastern Kentucky football

2 September 2010 · Leave a Comment

Empty stands host a downpour as the Bears opener is postponed for Friday afternoon (1 p.m.). 9:10: How much fun was this tonight? No snaps, no touchdowns, but lots of laughs, huh? Sadly, with the one o’clock start, we’re probably not going to be able to live blog the actual game. Thanks for hanging in there. Have a great night. XOXO – Brett 9:09: Game has been officially postponed for tomorrow at 1 p.m. Free admission and parking for everybody. 9:07: Don’t you love when anything dealing with kickers is the indicator? Speaking of I took a kicker in my... [Read the full story]

Gelato Mio: A Foodie Review

3 September 2010 · Leave a Comment

The Gelato Mio bike takes downtown's greatest new frozen snack to the streets. Whether as a dessert destination or just to stop in and add a cheap treat to a night downtown, Gelato Mio is your spot. I wasn’t sure about gelato or what it even was when stopping in before a recent concert, just that it was an Italian relative of ice cream. It turns out that gelato is ice cream’s older brother and has spent its whole life kicking the crap out of his fatter, younger sibling. Single scoops Wildberry and Cafe Caramel gelato. While in the Italian ice cream boutique... [Read the full story]

Tonight’s First Friday Art Walk Guide: School is back in session

3 September 2010 · Leave a Comment

The college galleries are back after a summer snooze, and Randy Bacon Photograpy Studio and Art Gallery is hosting an outdoor fashion show. This is your starter guide for tonight’s September edition of the First Friday Art Walk in downtown SGF. These are the places we won’t miss – check out the whole schedule here. Artists/Exhibits * Second Annual Fall Into La Mode Stree Fashion Show at Randy Bacon Photography Studio and Art Gallery (600 W College) – Local boutiques, major retailers, and Missouri State designers are featured in a street fashion show... [Read the full story]

TAG 5: Mexican Food

30 August 2010 · 4 Comments

(TAG 5 is a top five list compiled by secret ballot, submitted by the four horsemen of TAG. An extremely complicated equation is used to calculate the polls. Mostly they are related to SGF, sometimes they are not. A new TAG 5 is released every Monday.) TAGsgf.com's favorite Mexican-style restaurant. While it’s true that Chinese-style restaurants are king in the Ozarks, there’s plenty of gravitational Mexican food in SGF as well. Most SGFers claim their Mexican food territory, so this week’s top five is to settle the score once and for all. While our winner... [Read the full story]

Springfield Movie Times, 9/3-9/9

3 September 2010 · Leave a Comment

Justin Long and Drew Barrymore star in this week's she-release of Going the Distance. Last Week’s Leaders (8/27/10-9/2/10) 1. Takers – $20.5M 2. The Last Exorcism – $20.3M 3. The Expendables – $9.5M 4. Eat Pray Love – $6.8M 5. The Other Guys – $6.2M This weeks trailers Movie Times Dickinson Springfield 8 Going the Distance (R) 11:05 a.m., 1:30, 4:10, 7:00, 9:00 Machete (R): 11:20 a.m., 1:55, 4:20, 7:15, 9:35 The American (R): 11:10 a.m., 1:50, 4:50, 7:25, 9:45 The Last Exorcism (PG-13): 11:00 a.m., 1:20, 4:35, 7:20, 9:40 Takers (PG-13): 11:40... [Read the full story]

CD and DVD Release, 8/31

31 August 2010 · Leave a Comment

CD Releases It seems to be a particularly eclectic week in the music-release world, with new material available from such differing acts as Disturbed, Heart, Sum 41, Papa Roach and Madlib. Red Line Chemistry was just in SGF a couple of weeks ago for a show, and if you’re a Ryan Bingham fan and happened to catch his performance on The Late Show with David Letterman you can now get the album that song came from. – Chris DeRosier Feeding the Wolves, by 10 Years The Autumn Offering, by The Autumn Offering Junky Star, by Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses All Birds Say,... [Read the full story]

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Gelato Mio: A Foodie Review

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Tonight’s First Friday Art Walk Guide: School is back in session

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Springfield Movie Times, 9/3-9/9

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LIVE BLOG: Missouri State vs. Eastern Kentucky football

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The Show Report, 9/2: Regular wins

Mark Bilyeu. Photo by Kara Remington. With the holiday weekend looming large just ahead the shift is on with regard to shows in SGF. Regionally or nationally touring concerts? None. Fun shows you can come back again and see next Thursday, or the first Thursday of next month? Everywhere. Thursday night is weekly show...

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The High Road with Allen Vaughan — Thursday, Sept. 2 preview

If you’re listening to The High Road with Allen Vaughan, you’re catching what everyone is talking about. If not, you can relive the history here through our podcast. Either way, you can catch TAGsgf.com’s sports editor do his thing from 2-3 p.m. Monday-Friday on Jock 98.7 FM and Jock987.com. If you’re...

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Missouri State football: 5 storylines for the 2010 season

Make the playoffs. Sounds simple enough, right? Win a bunch of games and re-energize the fan base. No problem. You have to admit, there is more buzz about this Missouri State football season than ever before. And there should be. Not only do the Bears bring back 17 starters and 41 lettermen from last year’s...

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