​People were in full-on party mode this weekend, as many clubs chose to have their Halloween festivities on a non-school-night in advance of the holiday. There are still plenty of chances to go out and celebrate tonight -- First Avenue will be hosting their annual Halloween bash, and Solid Gold are playing their first headlining gig in a while at the Varsity Theater. More >>

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Tom Keith, a.k.a. Jim Ed Poole (right) with Morning Show co-host Dale Connelly

​Tom Keith, who radio listeners will recognize as Jim Ed Poole, co-host of MPR's long-running roots-heavy Morning Show, passed away unexpectedly last night of unknown causes. He was 64 years old.More >>

​Look up the term liminal phase on Wikipedia and you will be met with the meaning: The transition (liminal) phase is the period between states, during which one has left one place or state but hasn't yet entered or joined the next.  More >>

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​Dance nights are big on Thanksgiving Eve. Everyone has the next day off, and there's probably more than a few people who anticipate a massive caloric freefall and want to get their bodies moving before the tryptophan coma. This year, there's a fantastic option for us all: One of the city's finest disc jockeys -- both in clubs and on the radiowaves -- is teaming up with this here paper for a big dance-a-thon. Jake Rudh and City Pages, along with The Current, are proud to announce 'Seconds' at the Varsity.

We touched base with Jake late last week about what makes him excited for the event. It's hard to believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so mark your calendars...
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​This Halloween we found out that Method Man is a monster. His intensity on Friday night at First Avenue for the local leg of the Smoker's Club Tour entirely made up for numerous disappointments -- including the cancellation of lineup standout Big KRIT.  As the show's top act, Method Man showed the audience (and the other rappers in the house) why he's been at the forefront of the rap game for decades as he put on a clinic in stage presence, lyrical skill, and crowd control. This came in stark contrast to a blunted opening set by New Orleans' Curren$y, who was injured and sat down most of the performance. 
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​Now that you've got your clever costume all picked out, you need somewhere fun to go. We've got you covered with a list of enough ghoulish rock 'n roll events happening in the Twin Cities to keep you entertained all weekend long, and deep into Monday night as well.

From devilish DJs to terrorizing tribute bands, there are sinister, spine-tingling concerts and costume contests happening in just about every bar and club in the area. Here's a comprehensive list of the events sure to make your hair-raising Halloween memorable.

COMPILED BY LIZ SPIELMAN.
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​First things first, can we all just take a moment and contemplate the fact that Justin Bieber and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar have a beef? How did this even happen?More >>

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St. Vincent at the Walker Art Center earlier this month

​It's about lunchtime, right? Well, best go get your lunch outta the fridge and come back to your desk, because you're going to want to devote 15 uninterrupted minutes to this video. For those unfamiliar with the 4AD Session series, it's one of the finest high-quality performance video series on the web right now, and gives an up-close view (closer than a front-seat view... think crouching at the performer's feet in awe) of some of the most talented indie artists performing today.More >>