Deadwood Edition Issue #17

November 11, 2003

Architects of amusement

Local promoters inject new blood into music scene while confronting industry challenges

For a town with a fourth of the population and considerably less hype than much publicized Omaha music scene, Lawrence is still the big daddy of the Great Plains when it comes to live music. Some nights, the most difficult part of going out is narrowing down your options.

Impressionable legacy

Exhibit traces career of John Talleur

The Spencer Museum of Art didn't waste much time creating an exhibition to honor John Talleur.

Review: The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King - PS2, Xbox, Gamecube

From the loud swells of the orchestra and the tons of in-game speech triggered by events, this is one of the best movie-to-game translations I have ever played.

From the loud swells of the orchestra and the tons of in-game speech triggered by events, this is one of the best movie-to-game translations I have ever played.

Review: True Crime - PS2, Xbox, Gamecube

True Crime is a game wide in scope considering the free-roaming L.A. backdrop, but fails do deliver in key areas of control.

True Crime is a game wide in scope considering the free-roaming L.A. backdrop, but fails do deliver in key areas of control.

The Most Awkward Animal On Earth

Ostrich riding, cheetah petting, fine wine and authentic African food-- further into South Africa.

Doing it for My Country

Dear Auntie M, Like many, I have experienced a deep sadness since our last presidential election. I really didn't think I could feel worse about it, but recent events (and reading David Ryan's blogs) have pushed me even further into despondency...