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old town bar
from house of pain posted in music by nevereatshreddedwheat
Old Town Bar and Restaurant is one of the oldest bars in New York City. House of Pain jumped around in here in their video for "Jump Around" in 1992.
view full location details...the daily show studio
from the daily show posted in television by donkeyoti
The first The Daily Show aired on July 21, 1996. Created by Lizz Winstead and Madeleine Smithberg for Comedy Central, the original host was Craig Kilborn. The show's initial focus was focusing on human-interest stories and generally mocking hapless people.
In January 1999, Jon Stewart took over as host, and the show's focus shifted to satirical news. With the addition of key writers recruited from The Onion, The Daily Show became adept at skewering politics and traditional media with razor-sharp satire. Since 2000, The Daily Show has received 16 Emmys and 2 Peabodys. While the show's mantra insists that they provide "entertainment through fake news", the dedication to integrity (even if comedically) has given the show an air of credibility that few serious television journalistic outlets have replicated.
The Daily Show currently tapes at NEP Studio 52 at this address most Mondays through Thursdays.
view full location details...eureka high school
from mike patton, mr. bungle posted in music by nevereatshreddedwheat
Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle, Faith No More and myriad other bands) attended Eureka High School in California in the mid '80s. Mr. Bungle was formed with his classmates Trey Spruance (guitar), Trevor Dunn (bass) and Jed Watts (drums).
Here is a video of Mr. Bungle at their high school talent show in 1985, playing under the name Bister Mungle.
view full location details...banksy’s umbrella girl
from banksy posted in art and design by nevereatshreddedwheat
Banksy's umbrella girl was put up in 2008 around the anniversary of Katrina on the side of the drop-in center on the corner of North Rampart and Kerlerec in New Orleans. As far as I know, this one still exists, protected by a sheet of plexiglass.
view full location details...minneapolis sculpture garden
from alexander calder, frank gehry posted in art and design by corporate_sunshine
Located across the street from the Walker Art Center, the 11-acre Minneapolis Sculpture Garden was opened in 1988 in cooperation with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The sculptures are laid out in a grid system, with wide walking paths and landscaping intended to encapsulate and display the individuals works.
The most prominent piece is the Spoonbridge and Cherry, created by Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen from 1985-1988. This work has become iconically associated with Minneapolis. There are numerous artists represented here, including works by Alexander Calder (Octopus, 1964, The Spinner, 1966) and Frank Gehry (Standing Glass Fish, 1986).
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