August 28, 2009 Archives

August 28, 2009 5:05 PM

DJ AM has diedDJ AM has died

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According to TMZ, DJ AM, real name Adam Goldstein, has been found dead in his apartment in New York City. No word on cause of death yet, but TMZ reports prescription pill bottles were found at the scene. He was 36.

DJ AM became a regular on gossip blogs after being engaged to Nicole Richie and then dating Mandy Moore. In a 2008 interview with Glamour, AM talked about surviving a verbally abusive father who eventually died of AIDS, his obesity and subsequent gastric bypass surgery, having a major drug habit which he kicked (in the article he claimed to be nine-and-a-half years sober), and a failed suicide attempt. He also was in the news last year for surviving a plane crash, along with Blink 182's Travis Barker, that killed four passengers.

This summer has not been kind to celebrities; this week alone has seen the passing of Ted Kennedy, Dominick Dunne, and now DJ AM.

Condolences to his family, friends and fans.

[Thanks to brodiemash for the heads up]

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August 28, 2009 4:12 PM

Dear Douchey Dave Matthews Fans ...Dear Douchey Dave Matthews Fans ...

*Note: This is not addressed to friendly DMB fans like the ones interviewed in this story from today's paper.

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Hello from Fresno -- you know, the city you've been cracking jokes about since it was announced that the Dave Matthews Band would be playing here this summer for the first time.

Cracks like these were found on a popular DMB message board:

- This show will be the largest group of people that have a full set of teeth that fresno has ever seen!


- FRESNO! Oy...

- Great...this is only the #1 place to get your car stolen in the state.

- How did Fresno get a show and Los Angeles didn't?

Yes, shame on us for existing and giving the rest of the world fruit. Yes, we deserve to be ridiculed because a concert is coming to our town -- *shudder*. Really, what was the person who does Dave Matthews' routing thinking? Didn't he or she know that Fresno is not good enough for Majesty Matthews and his hoity-toity fans?

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Mike Oz

August 28, 2009 3:17 PM

Where's the "V" in the River Park sign?Where's the "V" in the River Park sign?

We know there's probably a good explanation about what happened to the V in River Park sign, but we're actually more interested in ridiculous guesses.

We Beehivers have our own. Add yours in the comments.

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HEATHER: Kirk Vartanian stole it to create a custom neck chain.

MIKE OZ: Displaced and bitter Johnny Rockets employees stole it. Because you can't spell revenge without a big ol' V in the middle.

KATHY: Pat Hill thought the Bulldogs needed a bigger V for inspiration.

DONALD: Pat Sajak ran out of letters for "Wheel of Fortune." Don't believe me? Go to Craigs List. He's buying vowels for 200 bucks a pop.

JOAN: Someone stole it to sell at the Great California Garage Sale. Autographed by the Governator, of course.

[photo by Darrell Wong of The Fresno Bee / props to Bryan Harley for tipping us on this]

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August 28, 2009 2:23 PM

Shortest 'Project Runway' recap everShortest 'Project Runway' recap ever

Mitchell sucks, and he should have been sent home.


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End of chat.

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Heather

August 28, 2009 1:29 PM

Post No Bills: Fresno Fliers for 8/28Post No Bills: Fresno Fliers for 8/28


Welcome to another week of Post No Bills. Below you'll find the biggest collection of Fresno event fliers and posters anywhere on the whole entire Internets. Concerts, clubs, community events -- it's all here.

Give your browser a second to load, grab your calendar and start planning. As always, we welcome contributions from bands, artists, venues, promoters and regular joes. Send links to mosegueda@fresnobee.com.

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August 28, 2009 1:22 PM

Donald's weekend theater picksDonald's weekend theater picks

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The hardest ticket to get this weekend, alas, is for "Noises Off," the frothy CenterStage Clovis Community Theatre production that closes Saturday. Remaining performances are sold out. Moral of the story when it's a tiny theater: Plan ahead.

I got the chance last night to see "Disney's High School Musical 2" at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, and I was pleased by its zippy energy. Director Skyler Gray has a knack for moving his young cast (ages 11-14) briskly through this show's slight story, which involves the continuing adventures of Troy, Gabriella and Sharpay, who singlehandedly seemed to have resurrected the ability to sing and dance at high school without getting beaten up by musical-theater naysayers. (In this sequel, the Wildcats of East High spend the summer at a swanky golf resort owned by Sharpay's father.) Jeff White's perky, classy set is top-notch -- I loved the golf-course scene and that dramatic opening lighted title element -- and Laura Vogt has fun bopping around with the lighting design, which gives the show a crisp, Tigerbeat feel. My favorite cast member at the performance I saw was the magnetic Ryan Beatty, who plays Sharpay's little brother with a wonderful stage presence. I'm impressed by how dedicated these performers were, even those who obviously weren't feeling well. Grab a teenager and catch this Children's Musical Theaterworks show before it closes.

My highest recommendation for a local show is the top-notch ensemble charm of "Lost in Yonkers" at the 2nd Space Theatre. Funny and poignant, it features a superb turn by Danielle Jorn as Aunt Bella. Here's my full review.

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Donald Munro

August 28, 2009 1:06 PM

What to eat this weekend and beyondWhat to eat this weekend and beyond

Do you want free sparkling wine, moussaka, German sausage and more? Here's your list:

MooLala -- Now through Saturday
This Swiss fondue restaurant at Shaw and Marks avenues is serving serving free glasses of sparkling wine to celebrate its one-year anniversary. Details are in my column.

Greek Fest -- Friday through Sunday
The 49th annual Greek Fest has returned to St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Here are the treats, the schedule and directions.

Famous Dave's -- Monday
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Famous Dave's at Blackstone and El Paso avenues is giving a break to anyone named Dave, David, Davy and Davey. (Bring valid ID with you.)

If your first name fits the bill, you will receive a free entrée (maximum value of $15). If your middle name is Dave, David, Davy or Davey, you'll get an entrée for half price (maximum value of $7.50).

Also available are $3 pints of domestic beers and a Buck-A-Bone special: Buy an entree and add St. Louis-style ribs for $1 each. (Limit of six ribs per person).

Reedley's Taste of the Town -- Thursday
From 6:30-9 p.m., Reedley's 12th annual Taste of the Town will have German sausage, local wines and olive oil, verenika (dumplings filled with cottage cheese), Mexican seafood, California cuisine and more. The Reedley Downtown Association has more details, as well as videos of some featured restaurants and wineries.

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August 28, 2009 11:46 AM

Jim Halpert never deserved my loveJim Halpert never deserved my love

Heartbreak. I awoke this morning to pain and heartbreak, courtesy of People:

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A British chick? Really? She was sooo nasty in "The Devil Wears Prada" -- that couldn't have all been acting!

And didn't she date Harry Connick Jr-lite Michael Bublé for, like, ever? At least until the woman he'd had a decade-long affair with told the world? This happened less than two years ago. She's on the rebound! British and damaged. I just can't -- I mean. Really, Jim Halpert? No!

Sigh. I'm going back to bed. Until April. Wake me when season six of "The Office" is over.

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Heather

August 28, 2009 11:23 AM

Coming soon: The Chaffee Zoo wineComing soon: The Chaffee Zoo wine

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I had a real tough job last night. I was invited by the folks at Fresno's Chaffee Zoo to take part in a blind taste test to help select a couple wines for a fund-raiser they are working on.

The zoo plans to make special-label wines to raise a "few thousand dollars" for animal conservation in Africa. Fresno County wineries were invited to enter wines in the taste test. We sampled 11 wines from 4 local wineries (3 whites, 8 reds). Two or three wines will be selected -- It sounds like a muscat from Fresno State and a merlot from Metzler Family Farms were in the running.

Zoo director Scott Barton, who is quite enthusiastic about his new job and this program, says Tucson artist Diana Madaras has donated some of her work for the labels. Barton would like to have a zebra wine, rhino wine and possibly an elephant wine.

The zoo plans to use the wines for special events and an option for catered events at the zoo. And, they are talking to Whole Foods and Trader Joe's about selling the wines. One dollar from each bottle will go to conservation.

Barton also hopes to get other zoos to pick up the wines for their events -- which would bring Fresno County wine and the Chaffee Zoo name to a wider audience. It's an innovative idea.

Here are a few events coming up at the zoo:
The annual Zoo Boo event.
A holiday light show, Zoo Lights.

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Kathy Mahan

August 28, 2009 10:59 AM

Five Things You Should Do This Weekend ...Five Things You Should Do This Weekend ...

Besides going to see the Dave Matthews Band, who don't need our help to draw a crowd -- so we're giving you five other cool things ...

1. JAM WITH MATT & KIM: Here's what I'm most looking forward to this weekend: Seeing Matt & Kim on Saturday night at Howie & Son's (9:30 p.m., $10). If you're not familiar, Matt & Kim are a NYC duo who mix punk rock energy with indie rock catchiness. Here's one of my favorites from them:

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Mike Oz

August 28, 2009 7:00 AM

What's on your fourth-quarter anticipation list?What's on your fourth-quarter anticipation list?

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In my column today, I'm talking about pop culture happenings to look forward to in the last few months of 2009.

On my list: "Dexter," New Super Mario Bros Wii, new albums of Jay-Z and Brother Ali, "Community," roller derby movie "Whip It!" and some retro Air Jordan XIs.

But I'm just one dude who likes hip-hop, serial killers, Joel McHale and kicks. Odds are pretty high that your tastes aren't like mine, so give a shout out to what you're looking forward to as '09 winds down.

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