People to See, Places to Go (Rest of December)

Wow is this week pathetic. Actually besides a few highlights here and there nothing is really going on until 2008, which is what I've been saying. I've searched around and tried to dig up a few things and below is what I've come up with. I may check to see if there are any movies or galleries opening up worth noting, but right now this is what we got. If you think we forgot something let us know.

Dec. 19
Allison Weiss
The Space / 6:30 p.m. / $10
We’ve talked plenty about Weiss over the last week or so. You can check here, here, here and here if you don’t believe me. So it is no surprise to see this show found its way onto our calendar. Some real good acoustic pop here, listen if you don’t believe me.
Opening: The Circuit

Dec. 21
Sinbad
Foxwoods Casino / 9 p.m. / $33-44
Wow, this guy is still alive? And this is not in reference to earlier this year when someone started that rumor that Sinbad actually did die; I’m just saying. The guy who brought you such gems as First Kid and Jingle All the Way is coming to Foxwoods. The price is a bit steep, but even the most washed up and irrelevant comedians manage to be funny live. It is also 100x better than see Fergie for $150+ nine nights later. Don’t get me wrong, “Fergalicious” is a great song, but I wouldn't pay $150 to see [insert dead artist or Jesus tap dancing here].

Dec. 22
Blow Up Dance Party
Café Nine (New Haven) / 10 p.m. / $5
Southern Connecticut hipsters are thrilled. Blow Up is back and if you don’t remember them the first time around think Shag Frenzy, but for New Haven instead of Hartford. Their Web site explains it involves “the most happening DJs in the universe spinning punk, indie, new wave.” Sounds decent.



Dec. 22
Shag Frenzy
Sweet Jane’s (Hartford) / No cover
Ironically, Shag Frenzy is the same night. So for those in the Hartford area too lazy to drive to New Haven for the night can simply stay in town. Same deal as above: indie, 80s, etc dance party. This one involves Johnny Strangler and Garage Flower though. Occasionally they have bands, but I can’t find any info on it (Update your site!).

Dec. 28
Catch 22
Webster Theater / 3 p.m.
How many times do I have to say that Dinosaur Sounds sucked and they haven’t been any good since their lead guy (not looking up his name) left for Streetlight Manifesto? Apparently a million, because that is exactly how many times Catch 22 plays the Webster. I’m not going to complain too much because it is so much better than what the Webster typically books (i.e. Blaza Ya Dead Homie, wtf?).
Opening: Westbound Train

Dec. 28
Quiet Life
The Space / 7 p.m. / $10
Despite the fact that I just said Catch 22 was almost worth going to, Quiet Life may be the better choice. Not only that they are playing with Aeroplane, 1929 and the Low Anthem. I briefly heard and was relatively impressed by Aeroplane before, despite their comma. Seriously, fuck you guys for that.
Opening: Aeroplane, 1929

Dec. 29
Lisa Lampanelli
Calvin Theatre (North Hampton, Mass.) / 7 p.m. AND 10 p.m. / $25-35
There's really nothing to say of Lisa Lampanelli. Her name really says it all. If you've seen any of her comedy or even briefly saw it on Comedy Central's various roasts you know what you're in for. A very offensive and very hilarious time. Two shows in one night, so you should be able to grab tickets. If you missed her at one of the Connecticut casinos a month or so ago, now is your chance.

For those of you not used to Lampanelli's comedy or any sort of vulgar comedy I suggest you skip the following video of her at the Pam Anderson roast.