Another month, another ticket giveaway. This time we’re giving away a pair of passes to see Rogue Wave and The Grates at Logan Square Auditorium on Thursday, September 7th at 8:30 p.m. Rogue Wave is still touring in support of their 2005 album Descended Like Vultures and will play Bumbershoot this weekend. The Oakland, CA foursome was last here in June, and were quite effusive about it. As for The Grates, we last saw them... more ›

Publishers of a best selling book about a Jordanian honor killing have pulled the book, questioning the story's authenticity. Norma Khouri's "Forbidden Love" (called "Honor Lost" in America) had been the subject of an 18-month investigation by Sydney Morning Herald that spanned 3 continents. The Australian publisher, Random House, said it has requested evidence from Khouri that the book is the true story of her life and experiences. more ›