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I can’t decide whether this is the best or worst thing I’ve ever heard, but some housemates of mine can’t stop listening to the joint from Buckwheat and Porky…those two kids from The Little Rascals.  Also, here’s something to get you in the mood for the holiday flight home:

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This Week’s Playlist
Baker’s Dozen
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We’ve been saving this one.

AGAIN?!?!  Yes.

Just when you thought that finals period had completely sucked away your will to live, the Intergalactic Community of A Capella came to the rescue with a glass-shattering rendition of “All Rise.” The usual rules apply: bring blankets, food and, if you’re feeling especially daring, a bottle of Strongbow. The Facebook event also promises that the portraits in Sayles will come alive and join in the festivities, so, yeah, there’s always that if you’re not into the whole music thing. We know that you have a shit ton of work, but so does everyone else.

The concert, taking place in Sayles, starts at midnight (but get there earlier if you want good seats!) and goes until 2 am.

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While supposedly 25 percent of Brown is Jewish, I’m going to go out on a limb and guestimate (all Occupy jokes aside) that 99 percent of Brown loves latkes. So get ‘em hot, get ‘em fresh at tonight’s Hillel Hanukkah Bash from 7 – 10 pm. Latkes, dance performances and a cappella! But mostly latkes.

Two years ago today, Colin Cloherty ’09 was probably spending his Sunday like the rest of us during reading period–holed up in the stacks wondering how that 12-15 page paper was going to write itself in the next 18 hours. Fast forward two years, and the former history concentrator has traded in neocolonialism for an NFL touchdown.

After only being activated by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, Cloherty scored his first career NFL touchdown Sunday when he scooped up a fumbled Tampa Bay punt and ran it 8 yards into the end zone. At the time, the Jags were trailing 14-0, and Cloherty’s score was a game-changer. [Read more →]

Warning:  Do not watch the above video if you can’t handle overwhelming cuteness or explosive happiness.

Friday night, a crowd of adoring fans got to witness a special moment as soloist Chris Unseth ’11.5 pulled his girlfriend Sarah Gassel ’11.5 from the crowd and sang to her, then knelt and asked her to marry him. The crowd roared as she accepted, flowers came out of nowhere and the two embraced. Andrew Kim ’13 captured it all on camera, so now students who weren’t there (or couldn’t see past the huge crowd) can experience the moment, too.

Friends of Chris and Sarah, who know the couple as “beautiful people inside and out,” look forward to watching their life together unfold. We at BlogDH wish them endless happiness in their post-Brown and married life!

Gets the job done.

Looking for more ways to procrastinate? BlogDH is here with a roundup of the best things to do in Providence during December that don’t involve orgo, the SciLi or copious amounts of caffeine.

Head down to Federal Hill Dec. 11 for a festive afternoon of carols and cocoa, plus a visit from Santa himself.

Embark on Hope Street’s Annual Winter Stroll Dec. 15. Take in the results of the Merchant’s Window Dressing Contest while taking advantage of the special sales and promotions. Enjoy the live entertainment and look out for Santa!

He’s back! That’s right, Tony Lapore has returned to grace the intersection of Dorrance and Westminister with his studly dance moves. Walk down around mid-day for a free show.  [Read more →]

Andy Suzuki ’09 and his band, The Method, are playing a “secret show” at the Gate. It’s completely free and happening right now (it began at 7:30). C’mon, take a study break. You know you want to.

Photo by Emily Gilbert / Herald

The Annual Beary Keys Holiday Concert
8 — 9:30 pm | Salomon 001 | Free

The Bear Necessities and the Higher Keys join forces once again with the goal of imparting holiday merriment on the masses. With offering like this, we don’t doubt their capabilities.

B.U.M.S. Holiday Concert
4 — 5:30 pm | St. Stephen’s Church | Free

Yup, the holiday cheer-spreading continues. This one’s in a church. With traditional carols. And seasonal refreshments. Plus, it’s going down right during that awkward afternoon lull during which, let’s face it, you’re not getting anything done. Cheer up with the Madrigals. Then, get back to work.

“Night” Multimedia Performance
8 — 9:30 pm | Granoff, Studio 1 | Free

“Night” is the concert-culmination of the course, Digital Performance. Explore myth, fantasy, reality and various pasts with graduate students from the MEME program.