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Ruut Cd Release Party! **All Ages Matinee**

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Listen Up: Amy Grant, Vampire Weekend, Demi Lovato

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The band's fourth studio album earns three and a half stars out of four.

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Get hip to your local indie scene

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Looks like Jennifer Hudson will critique next season's 'Idol' hopefuls. Not a good move.

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