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Lipizzaner stallions gallop into Madonna Expo

Nobody can call the famous Lipizzaner stallions shy. The horses have performed for more than 25 million people all over the world and their next stop is San Luis Obispo.

The Lipizzaner stallions will appear at the Madonna Expo on July 18.

Troy Tinker, master of ceremonies, said that the best part of the show is that anyone can enjoy it, even if they don’t have a background involving horses.

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Guest performances at PAC to celebrate Mozart's 250 birthday

The Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center will play host to the opening night performance of the 36th annual San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival July 14. The show will celebrate the classical pianist’s 250th birthday.

The festival, which will feature numerous guest artists and host a variety of classical music styles including orchestral, baroque-period instrument and chamber music, will tour the Central Coast from July 14 to 23, with numerous performances at the PAC and the H.

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'Pirates 2' should walk the plank

So apparently “Pirates of the Caribbean” is a Disney comedy. Or is it an epic tale about pirates, naturally hidden treasure and nasty creatures that make for good fight scenes? I’m all too confused and mostly disappointed, but at least Johnny Depp is still a great actor.

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GALA says 'Pride, Not Prejudice'

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) of the Central Coast kicked off its 10th annual week of pride events last Sunday with an interfaith service celebrating diversity at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

Events will take place daily as part of Pride 2006, all leading up to the a RuPaul performance on Sunday, July 9 in Mission Plaza.

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'Devil Wears Prada': devilishly clever

The latest summertime flick “The Devil Wears Prada” puts an entirely new spin on the boss from hell.

Oscar-winner Meryl Streep steals the show as Miranda Priestly, the fearsome editor in chief of “Runway” magazine. Miranda has built an empire for herself as the head of this fictional fashion bible, but she has a devil of a time finding a decent assistant.

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Sony might wind up in last place in the console wars

Is the world coming to an end? Before E3 I was worried that Sony might not pull into first place in the console wars, but now analysts are forecasting third, behind the cult lover box known as the Nintendo Wii? Thankfully, however, I haven’t listened to analysts ever since the unbeatable quote “video games will be extinct by the year 2000.

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'Festival' = All you can drink

“Festival is my new favorite word!” my boyfriend drunkenly proclaimed.

Forget going downtown to the bars or throwing some randomly-themed house party; the new rage is an all-day drinking affair, delectably titled a “festival.”

So let’s think about what a festival really is: a celebration with entertainment.

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Tasty fourth of July Recipes

Baby Back Ribs with Plum Sauce
– 4 Whole slabs baby back ribs
– 1 cup plum jam or jelly
– 1?2 cup honey
– 1?2 cup seasoned salt
– 1?4 lemon juice
– 1?4 cup minced green onions
– 3 cloves minced garlic

1. Rub ribs with seasoned salt and place bone side down on roasting pan.

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