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School of the Art Institute prof and performance artist Nick Cave - not to be confused with the other Nick Cave - is making some headlines 'round the multi-mediasphere lately with his Soundsuits: brilliantly colored sculpture-costumes that are like wearable instruments, in that they make music when the wearer moves. The suits themselves are not news: Cave has been making them for several years, mainly out of second-hand objects, and showing them in exhibitions. But Cave's show at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts -- running through July 5, and featuring 40 soundsuits -- is news, especially as this is the largest-ever showing of his work. On Sunday, Cave and his creations were profiled by the New York Times, which highlighted the suits' double function as both art pieces and dance costumes. The Times includes some demonstration video footage on its website so you can see just how these soundsuits work. more ›

As if you needed reminding, it's Tax Day, one of the more stressful times of the year, especially with the economy in the toilet. But maybe you're lucky enough to get a half-decent refund from the Federal Government this year and feel like treating yourself to something nice. more ›