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Come Sing The Songs of Freedom

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 3PM TO 2AM Live reggae music • Authentic Jamaican food specials Drink specials all night featuring Hennessey and Belvedere Unfiltered Jamaican and African merchandise vendors

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Volume 17 • Issue 08 • August 2012

ORLANDO’S MONTHLY ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE Entertaining Central Florida Since 1995

VOLUME 17 • ISSUE 08 Since 1995 PUBLISHERS: Sean Perry Rick Wheeler

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ARTISTIC DIRECTION:

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BACK TO COOL

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BREW SCHOOL

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50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR SOFA

EVENTS & PRODUCTIONS:

Matt Verduin • Wil Tanner • Francisco Navarette

The Movies

MANAGING EDITOR: COLUMNISTS:

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Published and Produced by Proud Alumni and Students of the University of Central Florida

CONTENTS

editorial@axismag.com Colleen Pitrone

The Culture

The countdown to the end of summer has begun, but it’s still hot as hell, and you need excuses to find a place with really cold A/C!

For everyone new to the scene, here is your basic guide on how to rock out in Otown. Feel free to go on ticketmaster.com after reading. Are you ready for the Fall semester? Here’s some advice and gear to help get you started.

Some of the nastiest and funniest notes in the ongoing roommate dialogue!

Rock & Roll Guide to Otown!

19 Getting Geared up for the Fall! Scenes from UCF Pool Parties!

Ericka gives some insider tips on how to support the Black & Gold while at the bar. How to eat, drink and train to look like our featured crossfit model of the month!

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NERDAPALOOZA

WAYS TO TO LEAVE YOUR SOFA & 01 Wine Not Wednesday Preview

DECHOES RESALE 2110 Edgewater Dr. www.dechoesresale.com Dechoes Resale is bringing out all the fall merchandise they’ve been hiding away on this special edition of Wine Not Wednesdays. Go early

ROCK OUT IN OTOWN!

04 Total Recall

In Theaters Fri, August 3 Welcome to Rekall, the company that can turn your dreams into real memories. For a factory worker named Douglas Quaid, even though he’s got a beautiful wife who he loves, the mind-trip sounds like the perfect vacation from his frustrating life - real memories of life as a super-spy might be just what he needs. But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man. Finding himself on the run from the police controlled by Chancellor Cohaagen, the leader of the free world Quaid teams up with a rebel fighter to find the head of the underground resistance and stop Cohaagen.The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate.

08 Nerdapalooza

THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Fri, August 3 – Sun, August 5, times and prices vary, 18+ Nerdapalooza is an annual music festival, the first of its kind to invite all genres of the nerd music movement under one roof, including nerd rock, nerdcore hip hop, chiptunes, and video game music. For the first time, this year’s Nerdapalooza will be a full nerd culture festival featuring both visual and digital artists from throughout Orlando and the world.

09 Orlando Rocks with 5 Billion Dead, Gargamel, Mr. Bella, Another Life Spared

05 Jon Silva and The Fallen Sons, The Ludes

TOTAL RECALL

to shop through the current merchandise, or attend at 6pm for free beer, wine and Dec-Hoes punch. Wed, August 1, 6pm – 10pm, free

02 1st Thursdays

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 N. Mills Ave. 407.896.4231 Thurs, August 2, 6pm – 9pm, free - $10 “Orlando’s original art party” is the award-winning 1st Thursdays presented by the Associates, the OMA’s volunteer support group committed to expanding OMA membership and encouraging the appreciation of the visual arts. From 6 - 9 pm on the first Thursday of each month, OMA showcases a new theme with works by local artists, live music, cash bars serving wine, beer and soft drinks, and café offerings from area restaurants. Admission to 1st Thursdays is free for OMA members, $10 for non-members, and includes access to the OMA’s featured exhibitions. Parking is free at Orlando Loch Haven Park and overflow parking is available at the Orlando Science Center’s parking garage for $5 per vehicle. This August, the show theme is Meow: A contemporary art show about cats, cats and more cats!

WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave. 407.898.5070 Fri, August 3, 9pm, $6

HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Sat, August 4, 7pm, $5

06 KDS Studios: Open House

KDS MUSIC STUDIOS 7566 Southland Blvd. 407.855.7533 Fri, August 3, 4pm, free

10 Pig Roast

THE RAVENOUS PIG 1234 N. Orange Ave. DIRTY PROJECTORS 407.628.2333 Sat, August 4, 11:30am – 2pm, $22 This amazing gastropub in Winter Park never fails to impress 07 Baldwin Park First Friday diners. On the fourth, $22 buys you a delicious plate of pulled pork, pork BALDWIN PARK ribs, black-eyed peas, bacon braised collard greens, jalapeno-cheddar New Broad Street cornbread a seasonal dessert plus a pint of one of their finest microFri, August 3, 5:30pm – 9:30pm brews. Over 40 local artists of all genres will display their works of art while guests shop, stroll and sip through the heart of downtown Baldwin Park.

11 Ted Nugent’s Great White Buffalo Tour HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Sun, August 5, 6pm, $25.50

12 Dirty Projectors

THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Mon, August 6, 8pm, $20 - $35

03 Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks: The Heart and Soul Tour

13 Lindsey Buckingham

AMWAY CENTER 400 West Church Street 407.440.7000 Fri, August 3, 7:30pm, $45 - $145 Legendary rockers Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks today announced plans to reunite this summer and reprise their highly acclaimed, co-headlining “Heart & Soul Tour.”

TED NUGENT

aXis thoughts #1: “Yield to temptation; it may not pass your way again.”

THE PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave. 407.228.1220 Tues, August 7, 7pm, $32.50 Lindsey Buckingham has accomplished almost everything that can be done in rock ‘n’ roll, earning a spot in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with Fleetwood Mac, winning countless awards, selling out venues around the world, and helping define the sound of rock for the last 3 decades.

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14 Demons, Primary Colors, Fire in the Cave, Swamp Ruins

THE EXPENDABLES 2

THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Tues, August 7, 8pm, $3 - $5

20 Mel’s Bad Girls Club Presents Prom 2012: An Evening in Vintage Hollywood

THE ABBEY 100 S. Eola Dr. 407.704.6103 Sat, August 11, 8pm, $25 - $30 Go back in time at the 6th annual adult prom sponsored by Mel’s Bad Girls Club. Champagne, silent auctions, a paparazzi entrance and more will keep you entertained all night. In addition, the event is being held to benefit the B.A.S.E. Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation.

15 Rug, Stokeswood, Quitzow WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave. 407.898.5070 Thurs, August 9, 9pm, $5

21 Classic Albums Live Featuring

16 RAW: Artists Orlando Presents Radiate THE ABBEY 100 S. Eola Dr. 407.704.6103 Thurs, August 9, 8pm – 12am, $10 - $15 RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features a film screening, musical performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and a featured Mel’s hairstylist and makeup artist.These artists are all local, hand-picked talent who have been chosen to feature at RAW. The event will be co-hosted by WPKR’s Local Heroes ‘Daniel Pacchioni & Andrew Maffettone’, and will feature face and body painting for all attendees.

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Blvd. 407.351.LIVE Sat, August 11, 8pm, $25 - $30

lub PROM

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25 Southernmost Art and Literary Portraits

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 N. Mills Ave. 407.896.4231 In the 1980s and 1990s, Orlando based portrait photographer Jimm Roberts traveled throughout Florida to meet, photograph and interview prominent artists and writers then living in the state.

17 The Bourne Legacy

26 Less Than Jake, Whole Wheat Bread, The Attack, You Blew It!

Released Fri, August 10 There was never just one:To become an elite government operative, a man hands himself over to the same agency that birthed the likes of Jason Bourne, but he’s eventually forced to go on the run.

THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Sat, August 11, 6pm, $20 - $35

18 mewithoutyou, Kevin Devine, Buried Beds

THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Fri, August 10, 7pm, $14 - $16

22 Beer School

19 The Campaign

Released Fri, Aug 10 Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis join forces in this summer comedy. When long-term congressman Cam Brady commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district.Their man: naive Marty Huggins, director of the local Tourism Center.

THE CAMPAIGN

THE

WORLD OF BEER 3402 Technological Ave BOURNE LEGACY 321.235.9741 Sat, August 11, 4pm, $25 WOB will be holding a Beer School on August 11th. There are only 25 spots available, so stop in today to reserve your seat! The cost is $25, prepaid (to reserve your seat) and includes 12 different beers ranging 10 different styles of beer. Also, cheese will be paired with the different beers. So even if you are a beer connoisseur or a beer novice and want to learn more about the beer world, head in and reserve your spot! This tasting will fill up quickly!

23 The Little Black Dress Pub Crawl DOWNTOWN ORLANDO www.orlandopubcrawl.com Sat, August 11, 8pm, $10 - $15, 21+

24 Spawn Guitar/ INEARZ Audio Showcase

THE MUSIC LAB 520 N. Orlando Ave, Winter Park 407.622.7508 Sat, August 11, 7pm, $10 Featuring Katie Roth, Chris Walker Band, Arcadence, Freshly Baked, and more. Attending the show allows OrlandoBands.com to produce professional photography sessions and article features for the artist’s EPK.

27 Downtown Orlando Farmer’s Market LAKE EOLA PARK 101 N. Rosalind Ave. 407.246.3625 Every Sunday, 10am – 4pm

28 The Food Truck Bazaar

FASHION SQUARE MALL 3201 East Colonial Drive 407.896.1131 Sun, August 12, 6pm – 9pm

29 Happy Hour

TANQUERAY’S BAR 300 Orange Ave. 407.649.8540 Daily Tuesday – Friday, 5pm – 8pm, no cover

30 The Expendables 2: Back For War Released Fri, August 17

31 City Skip Day

WALL STREET PLAZA 26 Wall St 407.849.0471 Fri, August 17, 12pm – 6pm, free with summons It’s that time again. Leave work during your lunch break and don’t go back! Online, sign up for your summons which ensures free access. After that, it’s free beer and fun all night long.

32 Christian Wilson

WORLD OF BEER 3402 Technological Ave 321.235.9741 Fri, August 17, call for times and prices

aXis thoughts #2: “Early to bed, early to rise makes people suspicious..”

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WAYS TO TO LEAVE YOUR SOFA

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33 Suwannee Valley Flood Jam SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak 386.364.1683 Fri, August 17 and Sat, August 18, $20 - $65

34 Adeste, A Brilliant Lie, A Dying Regime, Stand Well Among Giants

38 Star Wars Celebration VI: An Evening with Kevin Smith

ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER 9800 International Drive 407.685.9800 Fri, August 24 – Sun, August 26, times and prices vary

KEVIN SMITH @ STAR WARS CELEBRATION

45 Mike Dunn’s Live Jukebox REDLIGHT REDLIGHT 745 Bennett Road 407.893.9832 Every Wednesday in August, 9:30pm, no cover

THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. MANCHESTER 407.246.1419 Sat, August 18, 8pm, $5 - $8

ORCHESTRA

35 Leaving Haven, Ambertone, Lifestyle, Better Way Forward BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine St. 407.999.2570 Sat, August 18, 7:30pm, $6 - $8

36 Solo Cup Sundays

STAGGER INN 100 E. Central Ave. 407.317.8484 Every Sunday, 5pm – 2am, no cover

37 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New England Patriots

RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM 4201 Dale Mabry Highway North 813.350.6500 Fri, August 24, 7:30pm, visit ticketmaster.com

BUCS PRESEASON VS PATS

39 Manchester Orchestra, Chris Staples THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Fri, August 24, 8pm, $17 - $20 On April 1st, 2009, Andy Hull started to put his life back together.

40 Central Florida Punk and Hardcore Festival ELKS LODGE NO. 1079 12 N. Primrose Dr. Sat, August 25, 10am – 12am, $12 - $15

41 Nonpoint, Eye Empire, Surrender the Fall THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Sat, August 25, 6:30pm, $15 - $18

42 Boulder Brewery Night WORLD OF BEER 3402 Technological Ave 321.235.9741 Sat, August 25, 3pm

43 Adam Carolla and Dennis Prager HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Sun, August 26, 6pm, $34.50

44 Santana

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1-800-ASK-GARY-AMPHITHEATRE 4802 North US Highway 301, Tampa 813.740.2446 Sun, August 26, 8pm, $31.50 - $105.50

aXis thoughts #3: “Don’t judge a book by its movie.”

DIRTY HEADS

46 Matisyahu and Dirty Heads HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Thurs, August30, 7pm, $32

47 Velvet Sessions with A Flock of Seagulls

VELVET BAR & LOBBY LOUNGE Hard Rock Hotel www.velvetsessions.com Thurs, August 306, 6:30pm, $29 - $35

48 Acid Circus Presents:

Steve Aoki with Wick-It, The Instigator, Robot Ears ROXY NIGHTCLUB 740 Bennett Road 407.504.7699 Thurs, August 30, 8pm, $25

49 Thursday T&A: Trivia and Arts GRAFFITI JUNKTION 900 E. Washington St. 407.426.9503 Every Thursday 7pm, no cover

50 Redrum Art Show THE FALCON 819 E. Washington Fri, August 31, 8pm, no cover

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HARDROCKLIVE// HARD ROCK LIVE |6050 Universal Blvd (Citywalk) | 407.351.5483 | www.hardrock.com WHO// State of the art live music venue that has hosted artists like Coldplay, Matchbox Twenty, The WHAT// Killers just prior to arena status, and boasts VIP parties during the Super Bowl, All Star Weekend and others featuring some of the biggest names in the business for an intimate gathering of about 3000 of your closest friends! The marquee has included a lot of near arena size comedians as well, entertaining everyone from Steven Wright to Lisa Lampanelli. And the locals have got their due as well with their LIVEWIRE series, and the annual Hard Rock Calling battle of the bands. Upcoming must see’s include METRIC, FIONA APPLE, WEEZER (two nights) and THE SCRIPT. WHY// One of the best kept secrets is the LENNON ROOM, an upstairs VIP area with a balcony WTF!// that extend around the front of the venue. The room includes actual pieces from John Lennon’s apartment in NYC in all white decor.

the script WHO// THE BEACHAM 46 North Orange Ave 407.246 .1419 www.thebeacham.com

11/9 wjrr 101.1 presents primus 11/10 weezer performing blue

10/1 fiona apple

11/11 weezer performing pinkerton

10/12 sinbad

1/25 ron white

THE BEACHAMTHE SOCIAL//

WHO// THE SOCIAL 54 North Orange Ave 407.246 .1419 www.thesocial.org

tickets available by calling the hard rock live box office at +1-407-351-5483 or ticketmaster at tickmaster.com or +1-407-839-3900 artists & showtimes & prices subject to change all shows are all ages unless otherwise stated

book your holiday or corporate parties at hard rock cafe & hard rock live. off site party & event catering also available. for more information call +1-407-351-7625

don’t miss our other hard rock properties in tampa & hollywood, fl for additional live events and reservations

Somewhat big sister, little sister venues, the legendary Beacham Theatre and it’s next door WHAT// neighbor The Social have witnessed some of the biggest names in music pass through their doors, rock their stages and do just about everything else in the green room post show! The Social has been going strong for more than 30 years under different names, but made it’s rock and roll mark as The Sapphire in the early '90s and then continuing that reputation as The Social this past decade. Everyone from Kid Rock to Death Cab For Cutie has played the roughly 350 capacity room. It has become Otown’s CBGB’s if you will, and back up that reputation with every cred band that has roamed through town. The Social’s proprietors reopened The Beacham to live music after more than a 15 year hiatus, offering up a concert hall for about 1200 in the heart of Downtown. The late ‘80s into the ‘90s saw bands like The Black Crowes and Primus rock the hall, and more recently acts like The Killers did invite only gigs for lucky fans. The Social is welcoming MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA, GREEN RIVER ORDINANCE, BOMWHY// BAY BICYCLE CLUB, CIRCA SURVIVE and more, while The Beacham has a killer Fall line up with M83, EDWARD SHARPE, OWL CITY, MINUS THE BEAR and others. The best part about these venues is that you can dip across the street to Finn Henry’s, The WTF!// Lodge or Lizzy’s for a pint, or Wall St Plaza for some grub preshow. There used to be a tunnel below Orange Avenue for the old theatre in the 1940’s to escort the actors to their hotel(now offices above Finn’s). Now seeled off, the tunnel and The Beacham basement are rumored to be haunted by dead actors.

aXis thoughts #3: “It’s so hot out there... At the zoo I saw8/3/12 a monkey drinking a banana!” 3:41 PM

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HOUSEOFBLUES// HOUSE OF BLUES |1490 East Buena Vista Drive|407.934.2583 |www.houseofblues.com WHO// Everything you would expect or want in a live music venue, big enough for 2000 of your WHAT// closest friends, but still intimate enough to feel like you’re almost on stage or in the pit. Everyone has rocked this stage from locals on their ORLANDO ROCKS! nights, to old and new legends like Willie Nelson and Pearl Jam. Next door has a killer menu and live tunes on the front porch every night. The calendar is full for the Fall spanning all genres including the DIRTY HEADS with MATWHY// ISYAHU, PEPPER, PASSION PIT, GOYTE, YELLOWCARD and more. And don’t forget to SIN, the Sunday night Service Industry party has become that of legend, WTF!// where locals get their electronica and dance fix to some of the biggest regional DJ’s, and mingle with an international crowd of hospitality workers.

WALLSTREETPLAZA// WHO// WALL STREET PLAZA 26 Wall St / 19 N Orange Ave 407.849.0471 www.wallstplaza.net

EVERY SUNDAY 10:30 PM - 2 AM

August 5th - DJ Sandy & Justin August 12th - DJ Sandy & Shal August 19th - DJ Sandy & Richie Rich August 26th - DJ Sandy & Justin

With a half dozen themed bars on property, Wall Street Plaza offers just about every flavor WHAT// of food, drink and music. Well known for their holiday and special event street parties, the Plaza has hosted the Florida Music Festival, RumFest and legendary New Year’s Eve and Halloween parties, all with a mainstage featuring acts from Flogging Molly to Third Eye Blind to The Dirty Heads. Upcoming parties and fests include the SURF EXPO WEEKEND, ORANGE AVENUE JAM, WHY// OKTOBERFEST and tailgates for FSU and other football kickoffs. You never know what’s going to happen at Wall St. You might be watching a major band on WTF!// stage one minute, and then be drinking a Red Stripe in Wai Tiki with them an hour later! Get there early for big shows and claim your corner of the Monkey Bar balcony upstairs, one of the best views in town. WHO// THE BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine Street 407.999.2570 www.backbooth.com All kinds of rock inWHAT// cluding all ages shows and retro dance nights with a pub vibe. WHO// THE PLAZA LIVE 425 North Bumby Avenue 407.228.1220 www.plazaliveorlando.com The heart and soul of WHO// WILL’S PUB WHAT// 1042 North Mills Avenue the local music scene has played and partied at Will’s Pub, one of the best 407.898.5070 dive bars, located in Mills District. www.willspub.org

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This 1000 plus WHO// FIRESTONE LIVE WHAT// venue has hosted everyone from 578 North Orange Avenue Weezer to Crystal Method, and 407.872.0066 has reintroduced itself as the hub www.firestonelive.net for EDM in Otown.

Free for Service Industry 21+ Must Show Valid Service Industry I.D. All Others 21+ $10 Must show valid Service Industry I.D. Not valid with any other offers.

Multi genres and generaWHAT// tions with everything from indie rock to jazz and folk acts, in a 1500 capacity theatre in the heart of the Milk District.

aXis thoughts #05: “It’s so hot out there... Siri asked to be dipped in a glass of ice water.”

WHO// THE HAVEN 6700 Aloma Avenue 407.673.2712 www.thehavenrocks.com

Another great dive WHAT// bar that doesn’t frown on heavy metal and the grungier side of Orlando’s rock scene.

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This guy doesn’t have fun — and doesn’t want anyone else to, either. To him, a quiet dinner party with a few friends is a raucous party. And he won’t stand for any of it. As far as he’s concerned, quiet hours are around the clock. Oh, and forget about watching TV or listening to some tunes. The guy has supersonic hearing, so if the volume is loud enough for you to hear it, it’s disturbing his peace and quiet.

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The Clean Freak

When you first met this roommate, you were thrilled that she seemed to keep the place so neat and tidy. But you’ve quickly learned that there’s no such thing as clean enough in her eyes. If you’re snacking on some chips in the living room, she’s standing by armed with the vacuum to snag any crumbs that may fall. She created an elaborate chore chart the week you moved in, and it includes cleaning tasks you’ve never even heard of. For your birthday, she got you a personalized duster – a notso-subtle reminder of your least favourite of her assignments.

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The Lurker

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The Closet Raider

Your roommate obviously admires your taste in clothing, as she is always taking things out of your closet. You’re not opposed to sharing, but you’re not thrilled to find your favourite blouse or sweater in a heap on the floor after she’s worn it. When you suggest that she ask you before borrowing your clothes, she plays dumb: “Oh, I thought that was my shirt.”

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You were so happy for your roommate when, two weeks after you moved in together, she met the guy of her dreams. You just didn’t plan on sharing your place with him, too. Now those two are attached at the hip. He eats, sleeps and showers at your place, which of course means you have higher grocery and utility bills and you have to fight one more person for use of the bathroom. You’d really love to talk to your roommate about it and ask whether they can spend some time at his place for a change, but you can’t get a minute alone with her.

Enough said!

MCCULLOH RD

The lurker is always in your personal space — hanging out in your room, asking you what you’re doing that night (and if he can come along) and trying to be friends with every friend you bring over. You’ve never seen the lurker leave the house on his own; he may even work from home.

The Slob

If you’ve ever lived with a clean freak, the slob might seem like a welcome change. But only for a day or two. This guy leaves his laundry in piles all over the floor, doesn’t do his dishes, refuses to take out the trash and never helps clean the place. Oh, and he seems to have an aversion to showering.

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aXis thoughts #10: “College professor = someone who talks in other people’s sleep!”

GOLDEN GIRLS... Meet your new neighbors, Myranda & Gia of the Tilted Kilt UCF :) photos by Mike Anthony (www.mikeanthonyphoto.com)

aXis thoughts #05: “Does college pay? They do if you are a good open-field runner.”

aXismag.com • August 2012

TAKING NOTES...

THE ROOMMATE DIALOGUE :(

Some of the finer literary moments of college roomies, expressed through photos!

aXis thoughts #9: “The hard part about being a bartender is figuring out who is drunk and who is just stupid.” - Richard Braunstein

aXismag.com • August 2012

BREWSCHOOL...

KEEPING YOU HIP TO THE hops

BLACK & GOLD Brews for the pregame with Ericka of

World of Beer UCF Let’s keep with the local school spirit of your WOB and talk Black & Gold brew. First of all, what are the best dark beers that mix well with a lighter flavor? Ericka: I know what you’re thinking; ‘she’s probably going to choose a cider, something light and fruity’… Well you’re only half right! Let’s mix a tangerine flavored wheat beer, Lost Coast Tangerine, instead of a cider, with some dark brews. Since Lost Coast Tangerine has a tangerine/orangey taste, my first choice would be mixing it with Young’s Double Chocolate Stout. Just think about it: Chocolate covered oranges; (brings back memories of smashing a Terry’s Chocolate Orange); you get that smooth chocolate taste with a just enough of that tangy summer, tangerine/orange taste! Second, dark beer I’d pair with Lost Coast Tangerine would be Guinness. Crazy?! Just try it! With Guinness’ light body and dry stout taste, the tangerine will be much more apparent, really showing you who the fruit is around here. Lastly, I’d pair Lost Coast Tangerine with Cigar City’s Maduro Brown. First off, anything from Cigar City is awesome because they’re from Tampa and their Maduro Brown is available year round! CCB Maduro’s flavor has caramel/ toffee sweetness with notes of

chocolate and espresso so combining it with Lost Coast’s Tangerine Wheat’s tangerine and orange flavor and aroma will have you thinking you’re one step closer to an exotic vacation rather than hittin’ the books! We can’t promise a tan though. What’s the top 3 lighter ones? Ericka: The top 3 lighter beers are Reissdorf Kolsch, Kronenbourg 1664, and surprisingly, Xingu. Reissdorf Kolsch is a kolsch style, light color, light body, light taste. Perfect for a pool day…er, study day I mean. Next is Kronenbourg 1664, Frances #1 selling pale lager. Light color, light body and a clean taste. Great beer for watching football! Go Knights! Lastly, Xingu is a schwarzbier from Brazil. Schwarzbier is German for black beer… Black colored light body beer you say? Preposterous! It is not though, really! Stop in any WOB and ask for Xingu and be ready for a surprise! It looks a little intimidating with its dark color, but the first sip proves this beer has more bark than bite! Kinda like our bartenders. It’s great for people that like both light and dark beers!

What are the best ones already being done, like ‘Black & Tan’s’, etc, and if you could mix anything with a Guinness, what would you mix? Make up your own dark/light brew for brew school? Ericka: Black Velvets are really popular- This is Guinness atop a Cider (though the original was mixed with champagne). Easy drinking, great flavor. Another popular one is a Snakebite- an even blend of a pale lager and a cider. Who doesn’t love making sssss sounds when ordering a Snakebite… oh wait, that’s only me? If I could mix anything with a Guinness, I’d mix it with Cigar City Blueberry Muffin Brown Ale. I know you’re thinking, ‘a stout with a brown ale?’ But it’s a Blueberry Muffin Brown ale! It’s just enough Blueberry Muffin goodness mixed with the dry stout roasted taste to make your heart warm….even if your ex said it was cold as ice! If I could brew any beer for brew school right now, it’d be a pumpkin flavored imperial stout. We’ve already got our first pumpkin beer in store and it’s my favorite time of the year so a lot of pumpkin, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice is all I can ask for. Who can resist the taste of a pumpkin imperial stout? I’d give up my mom’s pumpkin pie any day for a pumpkin imperial stout!

aXis thoughts #9: “It takes only one drink to get me drunk. The trouble is, I can’t remember if it’s the thirteenth or the fourteenth.” (George Burns)

aXismag.com • August 2012

RX NATION

aXisFIT BADASS of the MONTH

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You might have seen her on the cover of aXis or promoting Miller Lite around town. Her true passion is fitness and we caught up with Lauren Kisner to find out what she is up to... >> What do you do to stay fit? Lauren: Staying positive minded is one of the biggest keys for me to stay “fit”. A healthy positive mind give me the energy and drive to work hard even when I am exhausted. I am very diligent on only having healthy food in my house. On average I train 6x a week. Weights 3x and my track workouts 3x. I enjoy HIIT style workouts and always look for new activities to do to stay motivated. Recently to shake up my routine I started boxing at a local gym as well as joining The Bar Method in winter park that will help me build more core strength.

PITA PIT (various locations)

GARDEN More choices than a farmer’s market (no cheese).

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Rolled chickpeas with spices. Give chickpeas a chance.

>> Where do you train and why? Lauren: I am a firm believer that there should never be an excuse for not being able to train. Whether it be outside, in a gym, or even in your living room there is ALWAYS a place to workout. My favorite place is the track being that I train for track and field. The sky is the limit there. I can get a great interval workout in, plyometrics, and even incorporate the stadium for modified pushups...dips..and other activities. If its raining I do circuit training with just my body weight in my living room.

HUMMUS

Chickpea spread. Hum-a-nah, hum-a-nah!

DRINK Dogfish Head Tweason’Ale Style: Fruit Beer ABV: 6% Key Ingredients: honey, Strawberries, sorghum The verdict: The fruitiness of the strawberries is balanced by mild hoppy tones. Leave it to Dogfish Head to create an “off-centered” ale without gluten. One of the most interesting of the bunch, if not the most recognizably beer-like.

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>> What is your diet philosophy? Lauren: Don’t stress ON dieting. I am all about creating good habits. It takes time to develop a healthy diet and exercise regimen. Don’t rush it. When people do a complete 180 from their norm and try fad diets or crazy exercise routines they often fall off the wagon. If you work slowly at incorporating healthier foods and exercises into your day to day life it will benefit you ten fold in the long run. The things I worked on first were consuming around 90 oz of water per day and packing my food when I was away from my house so not to be tempted to by fast foods. >> Favorite healthy meal? Lauren: I shoot to have a lot of color on my plate. For a healthy dinner I will have grilled tilapia, steamed asparagus and broccoli in a light coat of olive oil, and one of my favorite nutrient packed veggies a sweet potato!

LAUREN KISNER

>> Favorite cheat meal? Lauren: Oh, my goodness that is easy...if I am going to cheat I am going ham haha. I love pizza and a really good beers!

ARMOR CROSSFIT 880 Maguire Rd Ocoee FL 34761 407.614.8997 Armor Crossfit is one of the best boxes in Central Florida! Jeremy and Scott are dedicated to giving the best training the Orlando area has to offer. Great atmosphere and friendly people. If you have been curious about Crossfit, give Armor a try.

AUGUST : MEET UP When: August 25th Where: Bithlo Motor Sports Link: Americanmudrace.com

Mud, Mud and More Mud! Our designers put together a 3-4 mile course packed with 18+ intense obstacles that will test your mettle, challenge your strength, and leave you covered from head to toe. If you’re tough enough to cross the finish line, a serious after party awaits!

aXis thoughts #9: “Welcome to the community of people who decided that “easy”, will no longer suffice.” (Fight Through)

EXPIRATION 9/1/12

aXismag.com • August 2012

SCENE @ THE VILLAGE at ALAFAYA CLUB...

The summer might be over, but it doesn’t mean you can’t hit the pool! Send us pix if you do!

The Village at Alafaya Club huge bedrooms & walk-in closets

zero down 48 hr look & lease special & receive a $200 gift card or new lower rates

Northgate Lakes

great location to campus

zero down 48 hr look & lease special

& receive a $250 gift card or new lower rates when you sign a lease for 3/2, 4/2 & 4/4 floor plans

The Village at Science Drive huge bedrooms & walk-in closets

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The Edge

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aXis thoughts #09: “I have never let schooling interfere with my education.”

aXismag.com • August 2012

SCENE @

STERLING CENTRAL

The poolside fun continues all semester at Sterling Central, one of the hottest locations to live around the ucf area...

aXis thoughts #09: “If you have a college degree you can be absolutely sure of one thing…. you have a college degree.”

aXismag.com • August 2012

INVI DOWNTOWN ORLANDO

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SCENE @ MAGARITAFEST

@ Wall Street Plaza

It’s never too hot for a frosty Margarita at Wall St Plaza. Check out more pix online at www.AXISMAG.com!

THE FIFTH

ON AUG 23rd

Join us @ V THE FIFTH photo shoot, casting call, cocktails & fun 8pm-11pm

“More then just a pretty face” Contact Laura for details elsiesevents@gmail.com

aXis thoughts #11: “Reality is an illusion created by lack of alcohol.”

THREE NEW REASONS TO MIX IT UP TONIGHT.

Introducing Pinnacle速 Cucumber Watermelon, Peach and Blackberry Flavored Vodkas.

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