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Jeff Dunham is coming to Tyler!

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Calling all UT - Tyler students, ventriloquist/comedian Jeff Dunham is set to perform at The Oil Palace on Friday, June 24th as part of his nationwide tour. Dunham, who is credited with reviving ventriloquism, has been dubbed “America’s favorite comedian” by Slate.com and according to the concert industry publication Pollstar, he is the top grossing standup act in America.

Dunham’s hilarious act includes various characters including Achmed the Dead Terrorist (whose introduction video on YouTube is the 9th most watched video of all time), and Walter, a disgruntled elderly man who has a negative and sarcastic view of today’s world. Time Magazine describes Dunham’s characters as “politically incorrect, gratuitously insulting, and ill-tempered.” In response to critics highlighting the offensive nature of his show, Dunham stated, “As a standup comic, it is my job to make the majority of people laugh, and I believe that comedy is the last true form of free speech.”

If you’re looking forward to a night of uncontrollable laughter, this is a show that you don’t want to miss. Tickets can be purchased for $60 at www.oilpalace.com. Get your tickets today because this is definitely one of the Tyler’s biggest shows of the year!

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Water: A Key Component of Good Health

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

It’s no secret that water is good for you. Everyone from fitness gurus to doctors stress the importance of drinking plenty of water each day for good health. But with drinks like soda, juice, coffee, and energy drinks heavily advertised and readily available, it’s very easy to not drink any water at all. The following are some reasons to drink H2O.

1. Water keeps skin looking great - Staying properly hydrated removes all toxins that build up in your skin and prevents it from drying out.

2. It’s inexpensive - Studies have shown that tap water is usually as clean and safe as bottled water and it obviously costs a whole lot less. If you don’t like the taste of your tap water, you can purchase a filter which will end up saving you a lot of money in the long run.

3. No sugar - While fruit juices may contain a few nutrients, they also contain a vast amount of sugar. This sudden burst of sugar triggers your insulin response and makes you tired and sluggish. Sugary sodas will produce the same reaction and the usually contain no nutrients at all.

These are just a few of the many reasons to decrease soda and juice intake and increase water intake. If you’re a loyal soda or juice drinker, try drinking a little more water each day. The results will be amazing!

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Visit Fort Wayne’s Main Street Farmers Market

Monday, May 30th, 2011

In American culture, sometimes organic food gets a bad rap. This is surprising because most American’s try all sorts of diet crazes and workout fads, but never go for the basic fixes, eating right.

“Organic foods are those that are produced using environmentally sound methods that do not involve modern synthetic inputs such as pesticides and chemical fertilizers, or chemical food additives. For the vast majority of human history, agriculture can be described as “organic”. Only during the 20th century was a large supply of new synthetic chemicals introduced to the food supply. The organic farming movement arose in the 1940s in response to the industrialization of agriculture known as the Green Revolution.

Organic food production is a heavily regulated industry, distinct from private gardening. Currently, the European Union, the United States, Canada, Japan and many other countries require producers to obtain special certification in order to market food as “organic” within their borders.”

You can get these types of ingredients at your local farmers market. Fort Wayne’s Main Street Farmers Market is open until October 21st from 3 pm until 8pm. Find fruits, vegetables, baked goods, vendors of local artists and live music. Do not settle for less than a modern experience when grocery shopping!

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RENT is coming to Ohio University!

Monday, May 30th, 2011

When it is finally summer with fewer classes in sight, you now have time to enjoy free time activities you couldn’t during the hectic school year. Make your journey out in Athens to see the Lost Flamingo Company’s presentation of the musical RENT. Rent is a musical based around the central context of the quote, “How do you measure a year?”.

“Rent (often stylized as RENT) is a rock opera with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson, and based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La bohème. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.

On Broadway, Rent gained critical acclaim and won a Tony Award for Best Musical among other awards. The Broadway production closed on September 7, 2008, after a 12-year run, making it the 9th longest-running Broadway show by that time, ten years behind The Phantom of the Opera as of December 2009. The production grossed over $280 million.

The success of the show led to several national tours and numerous foreign productions, and in 2005, it was also adapted into a motion picture that features most of the original cast members.”

LFC’s performance of Jonathan Larson’s breathtaking rock opera will take you to Bohemian Alphabet City, and allow you to witness 20 somethings struggle with love, artistic expression, drugs, the Man, and figuring out how to live with AIDS. Come laugh, cry, and celebrate the death of Bohemia with this incredible cast from May 27th until June 4th!

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Bloomington presents…Wine & Canvas nights

Monday, May 30th, 2011

“Life is too short to leave blank walls, unleash your inner Picasso. Wine and Canvas is a mobile business that brings the party to your favorite venues, corporate events, or living room! They make painting easy and exciting. Their talented artists will instruct you step-by-step through re-creating the featured painting of the day. At the end of the event, you’ll take home a work of art that you created.”

What could be better than drinks and a paintbrush? The company provides the brushes, canvas, paints and the instructional artist, and you take home a 16×20 do-it-yourself masterpiece. What you do is sign up on wineancanvas.com, then you show up to the venue, and paint! Check the events calendar for a painting that catches your eye & reserve your easel. Have an evening full of fun with friends at the designated location. All of your painting supplies including an apron to keep your clothes clean during your experience. Our local artist will give you step-by-step instructions to painting iconic masterpieces, and individual instruction. The event times vary but we suggest arriving 30 minutes early to get the seat of your choice. Events are 2 1/2 to 3 hours with frequent breaks. The prices range between $35-$40 depending on the night and painting. Which includes: the Artist, Canvas, Paint, Brushes, Easels, and Aprons.

All of our venues offer great drink specials including the Wine and Canvas Studios. Come out of the ordinary and enjoy this event that Bloomington has to offer!

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