The stereotypical "geek" usually brings to mind glasses, suspenders and pocket protectors. Less frequently mentioned are the Star Trek obsessions, Batman zeal and comic book collections, but when these interests convene in "Geeks! The Musical!," an explanation for what it means to be a true geek becomes apparent and works to bring out the audience's own dorky affections. Read more...

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WRITE ACT REPERTORY

Redetha Deason plays Kerry and Jonathan Brett plays Jordan in “Geeks! The Musical!” at Write Act Repertory Theatre.

The Coachella and Sasquatch festivals are like jewels. They are small, taking place in a single venue located out in the middle of nowhere (Indio in California for Coachella, The Gorge in Washington for Sasquatch) and are singularly devoted to one thing: music. Read more...

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Courtesy of Extreme Air Shots

South by Southwest (also known as SXSW) is a three-part music, film and interactive festival which takes over the entire city of Austin, Texas, from March 9 to 18.