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November 7, 2009 8:30 AM

As you know by now, Jay-Z is in Fresno tonight, but it's only the latest stopper for the superstar rapper, who this week is earning his jet-setting reputation.

Here's a video of him performing with U2 on Thursday night in Berlin at the MTV European Music Awards.


Less than 24 hours later, here's Jigga celebrating the Yankees World Series win at home in NYC. He performed "Empire State of Mind" on Friday in front of city hall.

Mike Oz

November 6, 2009 3:58 PM

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UPDATE: Congrats to Gracie, who is our winner. Thanks for playing everyone. Have a good weekend.

ORIGINAL POST: Unlike the fun we were having this morning, this is a real contest. We have a four-pack of tickets for The Fresno Met during the run of its The Art of Dr. Seuss exhibit. As you can see, they're good-looking tickets too. They're also good until Jan. 17.

The FIFTH commenter on this post will win the tickets. Tickets can be picked up at The Fresno Bee, starting on Monday. A few notes: Winner will be notified in an e-mail, so leave a real one. No repeat comments. You're ineligible if you've won something in the past 30 days. We won't post any comments until we have a winner. Complete rules after the jump.

Mike Oz

November 6, 2009 2:45 PM

Come one, come all. Post No Bills has something for you to do this weekend, next weekend and beyond.

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. So 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.

Mike Oz

November 6, 2009 12:30 PM

Besides checking out the Swede Fest, the Creative Blender and Exene Cervenka, all of which we also recommend:

1. THROW UP THE ROC: You should already know by now -- Jay-Z is in town on Saturday night, his first ever Fresno concert, and one of only two Cali concerts he's doing this year. It oughta be fresh. You can read more about Jay-Z, and why he matters beyond just rap, in this story from today's paper. I also did an interview with his young protégé J. Cole, who is one of the show's openers along with Wale and N.E.R.D.

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Afterward, don't forget that the afterparty at Aqua Shi should be hopping too -- with Jay-Z's DJ Neil Armstrong spinning.

Mike Oz

November 6, 2009 11:12 AM

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I told you last month that Brad Paisley was coming back to Save Mart Center on Feb. 18. Today, I have all the details. Tickets cost $26.75, $47.75 and $57.75. They'll go on sale at 10 a.m. Nov. 14. Miranda Lambert and Justin Moore are confirmed as openers. You can buy tickets through Live Nation, Ticketmaster or at the Save Mart Center.

Mike Oz

November 6, 2009 8:49 AM

I'm pretty psyched about Saturday's Swede Fest. I've heard a couple secrets about swedes that will be screened. I'm not going to leak those, because it's all meant to be a surprise -- but let me just say, this sounds like the most awesome Swede Fest yet.

You might have even seen Fresno's Swede heroes, Brodiemash and Bryan, on KMPH's "Great Day" this morning. Hopefully there's a big turnout for this Fresno original.

The Beehive, of course, wants you to be at the Swede Fest on Saturday, so we're trying to hook you up with a chance to get in for free. Details and official rules after the jump ...

Mike Oz

November 5, 2009 4:12 PM

Last week we gave you a Fresno-ized version of a popular song and you guys totally WTF'd it. Now we have another Fresno-centric take off that needs your verdict.

This time it's taking Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" (as heard before Game 2 of the World Series) -- and giving it a Fresno spin. The song is the work of Rich Nix and Koncrete Rose, and features a lot of hometown reference and shout outs. The Tower District line is probably my favorite.

Personally, if I'm picking, I prefer Planet Asia's "Fresno State of Mind" (circa 2002). But WTF of FTW isn't about my opinion. You guys need to decide whether this is a certified win or a Fresno Fail.


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Voting Key:
WTF = What the [Fudgesicle], a.k.a. "What are you thinking?"
FTW = For the Win, a.k.a. "That idea is a victory for people everywhere."

Mike Oz

November 5, 2009 3:19 PM

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More stuff to do tonight! Yes, ArtHop is awesome. So are the Little Dragon and Lucky Dragons shows. We just want you to know there's all kinds of interesting stuff happening around here.

Another one is what the folks at Fresno State are calling the "Deaf Poetry Jam." Here are some details from them:

It will be a night of sounds and signs when University Courtyard's Diversity Committee presents it's first-ever Deaf & Hearing Poetry Jam. This student-run group has partnered with members of the local deaf community to present this unique event of spoken and signed works.


"It's a way for people in the deaf and hearing community to interact, and for all of us to learn from each other," said Devin Puente, chairman of the Diversity Committee, a group made up of residents who live in Fresno State's residence halls.

Mike Oz

November 4, 2009 4:53 PM

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UPDATE: Congrats to our winner, Sarah! Thanks to all who played. Another giveaway coming tomorrow.

ORIGINAL POST: As promised, we've got a pair of tickets for one lucky Beehive reader to go see Little Dragon on Thursday night at Audie's Olympic. Thanks to Love the Captive for hooking those up.

Little Dragon is a killer electro-pop band that nearly sold out Audie's in its last visit to Fresno -- and should be on your radar even if you don't win. But for those hoping to get in free ...

The FIFTH commenter on this post will a pair of tickets to the show. Tickets will be picked up at will call. As usual, a few notes: No repeat comments. You're ineligible if you've won something in the past 30 days. We won't post any comments until we have a winner. Complete rules after the jump.

Remember: Everybody can have a free mp3 off Little Dragon's new album "Machine Heart" right over here.

UPCOMING BEEHIVE GIVEAWAYS
Thursday: Fresno Fall Home Improvement
Friday: The Fresno Met's Dr. Seuss exhibit.

Mike Oz

November 4, 2009 2:47 PM

We gave Integration, Starline's gay-friendly weekly dance night, a shout out last week -- but it appears this week is the real party. Tonight, Integration is celebrating one year of holding down that Wednesday spot. They set an attendance record last Wednesday. We're guessing it's gonna be big again tonight.

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On a related, but more serious note, there's also a civil rights rally scheduled today at Shaw & Blackstone, marking the one-year anniversary (how about boo-iversary?) of Prop. 8 getting passed.

Mike Oz

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