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editorial@axismag.com Laura Marshall

The Culture

It’s a new year, so forget about all those regretful things you did last year, and start making a new list of future mistakes!

The Chili Peppers are back!

If the Chili Pepper’s make you feel old, then you know most of this... If not, then maybe you need to pay some attention here.

The pros and cons of living in a dive like NYC.

Meet Knight Library’s hottest bartender and UCF’s rising star... Chanelle Mayer.

The ‘Intern Queen’ releases new book.

BREWSOME

Mahoney ain’t got any patience for all those diet beers. A toast to flavor in the new year!

Scenes from NYE Downtown!

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03. Wednesday Night Pitcher Show Presents:

#3 01. B.B. King with Kaleigh Baker

HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Boulevard 407.351.LIVE Sun, January 1, 8pm, $35+ Throughout the 1990’s as well as the 1980’s, 1970’s, 1960’s and 1950’s, there has been only one King of the Blues - Riley B. King, affectionately known as B.B. King. Since B.B. started recording in the late 1940’s, he has released over 60 albums many of them considered blues classics, like 1965’s definitive live blues album “Live At The Regal”, and 1976’s collaboration with Bobby “Blue” Bland, “Together For The First Time”. Over the years, B.B. has had two number one R & B hits, 1951’s “Three O’Clock Blues”, and 1952’s “You Don’t Know Me”, and four number two R & B hits, 1953’s “Please Love Me”, and 1954’s “You Upset Me Baby”, 1960’s “Sweet Sixteen, Part I”, and 1966’s “Don’t Answer The Door, Part I”. B.B.’s most popular crossover hit, 1970’s “The Thrill Is Gone” went to #15 pop. But B.B. King, as well as the entire blues genre, is not radio oriented. His classic songs such as “Payin’ The Cost To Be The Boss”, “Caldonia”, “ How Blue Can You Get”, “Everyday I Have The Blues”, and “Why I Sing The Blues”, are concert (and fan) staples.

Wayne’s World THE ENZIAN 1300 S. Orlando Ave. 407.629.0054 Wed, January 4, 8pm, free Take a pitcher, it lasts longer, and some munchies at Eden Bar and enjoy a FREE outdoor movie on the lawn at Enzian. Come thirsty for Jell-o shot movie trivia during the show – answer a question correctly and you get to pop back a shot! Also featuring a special evening happy hour from 7PM -11PM, this night of great drinks and fun flicks is best enjoyed under the stars with your buddies by your side. Wayne is still living at home. He has a world class collection of name tags from jobs he’s tried, but he does have his own public access TV show. A local station decides to hire him and his sidekick, Garth, to do their show professionally and Wayne & Garth find that it is no longer the same. Wayne falls for a bass guitarist and uses his and Garth’s Video contacts to help her career along, knowing that Ben Oliver, the sleazy advertising guy who is ruining their show will probably take her away from him if they fail.

02. Songwriter’s Stage 3:

An Open Mic Competition for Singer-Songwriters DOWNTOWN CREDO 706 W. Smith St. 407.371.2925 Mon, January 2, 7pm – 10pm Credo conduit hopes to facilitate community amongst songwriters of Central Florida. There’s a lot of talent in this city and we want to help showcase it and help individuals grow as artists. We hope these nights will motivate and inspire people who have written songs or who have always wanted to try. The first Monday night for the next four months, Credo is going to host a new kind of open mic night as a forum for aspiring performing songwriters of all levels of ability. The evenings will be hosted by Kyle Jackson. But this is no normal open mic! Performers have ten minutes each to make Credo stage their own. Each act performs two original songs, and a panel of judges chooses three finalists. These three are invited back to the stage at the end of the night to perform one more song, and the judges select one winner (cash prize included!). Performers are judged in five different areas: songwriting, vocal performance, playing ability, stage presence, and audience response.

04. UCF Golden Knights vs Tulane Green Wave UCF ARENA 50 N. Gemini Blvd 407.823.6006 Wed, January 4, 7pm

05. Loosies

Released Wed, January 4 A young New York pickpocket Bobby is confronted by a woman with whom he has a passionate one-night affair. She tells him she’s pregnant, and Bobby is forced to reevaluate a lifetime of missteps, take responsibility for his new child and win over the girl who might just be perfect for him, all while the NYPD hunts him down.

06. Sam Rivers Memorial Tribute

with members of The Rivbea Orchestra THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Wed, January 4, 9pm

07. The Very Queer Portraits of Heyd Fontenot CORNELL FINE ARTS MUSEUM 1000 Holt Ave. 407.646.2526 Daily through January 8, various times

08. They Eat Their Own God, Big Attack,

Dissident Aggressor, Paper Street Soap Co. SIP 724 Virginia Dr. 407.894.4747 Wed, January 4, 9pm, $6, 18+

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HOUSE OF BLUES KITCHEN 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Fri, January 6 and Sat, January 7, 10:30pm, free

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14. Ralphie May

ORLANDO IMPROV 9101 International Dr. 407.480.5233 Fri, January 6 – Sun, January 8, various times and prices

15. Fringe First Fridays

LOWNDES SHAKESPEARE CENTER 812 E. Rollins St. 407.447.1700 Fri, January 6, 5pm – 10pm, $10 We are expanding our Happy Hours and are including entertainment as well as a cash bar and a monthly chance to enter to win a 2012 Super Pass. We will be debuting our all new 2012 Fringe merchandise and buttons as well at these events. Each month will feature an all new... and exciting line-up! Tickets are only $10 and support the Orlando Fringe. Reservations are strongly encouraged, as seating is limited to 100 per show! This month, come kick the new year off with The Oops GuysS! The Guys will host an evening of their patented twisted songs (featuring the Asian who sings the blues, Fiely Matias, as well as a few ‘BITCHES!’ from their top-selling 2011 Fringe show ‘Bitches of the Kingdom!’). The show will also feature naughty comedy and games, so come out and wish the Guys and all their bitches the best!

16. Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls

09. 1st Thursdays

AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. 407.440.7000 Fri, January 6, 8pm, prices vary

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART 2416 N. Mills Ave. 407.896.4231 Thurs, January 5, 6pm – 9pm, free - $10 January’s theme is Sculpture—The Ultimate Process. Central Florida’s sculptors carve, chisel, cast, mold and shape works showcasing the beauty of sculpture and the process necessary to get to the final statue.

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To Write Love On Her Arms Presents: Heavy and Light – An Evening of Songs, Conversation and Hope HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Sat, January 7, 6:30pm, $17 - $22 For the show at House of Blues Orlando, Heavy and Light will feature Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional, David Bazan (Pedro the Lion), William Fitzsimmons, Noah Gundersen, Mariah McManus and spoken word poet Anis Mojgani.

10. Galactic and Toubab Krewe PLAZA LIVE 425 N. Bumby Ave. 407.228.1220 Fri, January 6, 8pm, $25.75+ Galactic is a collaborative band with a unique format. It’s a stable quintet that plays together with high musicianship. They’ve been together so long they’re telepathic. But though the band hasn’t had a lead singer for years, neither is it purely an instrumental group. GALACTIC is part of a diverse community of musicians, and in their own studio, with Mercurio and Ellman producing, they have the luxury of experimenting. So on their albums, they do something that’s unusual in rock but not so controversial an idea in, say, hiphop: they create something that’s a little like a revue, a virtual show featuring different vocalists (mostly from New Orleans) and instrumental soloists each taking their turn on stage in the GALACTIC sound universe.

18. Black Tent Revival

THE HAVEN 6700 Aloma Ave 407.673.2712 Sat, January 7, 9pm, call for prices

19. Beatlemania Now

BOB CARR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 401 W. Livingston St. 407.849.2577 Sat, January 7, 8pm, prices vary Recapture the excitement, the mood and the frantic intensity as Beatlemania Now performs live-on-stage, against a backdrop of stunning images which evoke memories of one the most turbulent decades of modern times... the 1960’s! Flashback to historic moments of space exploration, protests in the streets, the raging war in Vietnam, “Flower Power” and “Peace and Love”, in the lives and deaths of Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, and the politics of Richard M. Nixon, as Beatlemania Now meticulously performs incredible note for note renditions of Beatles’ classics from throughout their entire career, including songs the Beatles’ themselves never performed outside the Recording Studios.”

20. Sunday Art Market

BLANK SPACE 201 E. Central Blvd. 407.481.9001 Sun, January 8, 12pm – 7pm Come out and support some of Orlando’s most talented artists. Beautiful jewelry, astonishing paintings, gorgeous photography, and amazing sketches on display and for sale. Along with great music and Blank Space’s choice of o...ver 100 beers, this is the way to spend a Sunday in Orlando. Not to mention Anthony’s Eats and Treats will be out serving up some of the best hot dogs, tacos, and more around. January artists include: Tita Shaak, Catherine Grace Templeton, Vaughn Belak, Benjamin Sawinski, Geoff Decker, Kayla Prommersberger, Stephanie Crowe and more.

21. Lingerie Football:

Orlando Fantasy vs. Toronto Triumph FLORIDA CITRUS BOWL 1610 W Church St. 407.440.5700 Fri, January 13, 9pm, various prices

11. Of Valleys, Sound Express, Vega Under Fire, Waiting on Wonders, Kayavibe HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Fri, January 6, 8pm, free - $5

12. Roadie Released Fri, January 6 For the last 20 years, Jimmy Testagross lived his childhood dream, working as a roadie for Blue Oyster Cult. When the band cuts him loose, he returns to his widowed mother’s house in Queens for a visit. But he soon realizes that she is not well and decides to stay on. When he runs into his high school crush Nikki at the local bar, he learns that she is married to his former nemesis. Jimmy begins to deal with his past relationships and create a future for himself.

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Replicated: A Blade Runner themed Art Show MOTHER FALCON 817 E. Washington St. 407.423.3060 Sat, January 21, 8pm, free

35. Little Miss Parliament House

22. Ringling Bros. and Barnum

29. Adeste, A Dying Regime, Space Brain, Stand

& Bailey: Dragons AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. 407.440.7000 Thurs, January 12 – Mon, January 16, times and prices vary For the first time in circus history, myth and majesty will share the arena during this must-see family event that can only be witnessed at The Greatest Show On Earth®! Experience circus spectacles so incredible that once again you will believe in the unbelievable! Dragon tribes from the far reaches of the earth are brought together in a single performance, displaying their breathtaking skills in a circus tournament of champions. Each tribe must prove that they have virtues of Courage, Strength,Wisdom and Heart to arouse dragons which appear right before your very eyes!

Well Among Giants BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine St. 407.999.2570 Fri, January 20, 7:30pm, $TBA

30. Haywire

Released Fri, January 20 Mallory Kane is a highly trained operative who works for a government security contractor in the dirtiest, most dangerous corners of the world. After successfully freeing a Chinese journalist held hostage, she is double crossed and left for dead by someone close to her in her own agency. Suddenly the target of skilled assassins who know her every move, Mallory must find the truth in order to stay alive. Using her black-ops military training, she devises an ingenious - and dangerous - trap. But when things go haywire, Mallory realizes she’ll be killed in the blink of an eye unless she finds a way to turn the tables on her ruthless adversary.

23. Cult Classics Presents: The Royal Tenenbaums THE ENZIAN 1300 S. Orlando Ave. 407.629.0054 Tues, January 10, 9:30pm, $5

31. Afroman

57 WEST 57 W. Pine St. 407.872.0084 Fri, January 20, 7pm, $15

24. Classic Albums Live Presents Led Zeppelin II HARD ROCK LIVE 6050 Universal Boulevard 407.351.LIVE Sat, January 14, 8pm, $15+

32. The Cab, The Summer Set, Days Difference, He is We, Paradise Fears THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Fri, January 20, 6:30pm, $15

25. The Daily City Food Truck Bazaar

FASHION SQUARE MALL 3201 E. Colonial Dr. www.thedailycity.com Sun, January 15, 5pm Since its creation in March 2011, Orlando’s original local foodie outdoor nighttime tailgate community gathering has kept it simple: friends & family eating dinner together outdoors from local food trucks in an unexpected and often under-utilized urban space: a parking lot. It’s this simplicity that keeps thousands of locals coming back month after month to it’s locations in Orlando, Oviedo, Lake Nona and Avalon Park. Free admission and parking.

33. Red Hot Chili Peppers

AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. 407.440.7000 Sat, January 21, 7:30pm, $39.50+ After 5 years, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are back to Orlando to play the Amway Center for their new Live Tour with special guest Santigold. Red Hot Chili Peppers released their 16th album; I’m with You last April.

26. Taco Tuesdays

#36 36. Rise Against with A Day To Remember UCF ARENA Bldg. 50 N. Gemini Blvd. 407.823.3070 Sat, January 21, 7pm, ticket prices vary

37. Me Talk Pretty, Madina Lake, Hawthorne Heights, A Brilliant Lie BACKBOOTH 37 W. Pine St. 407.999.2570 Sun, January 22, 7pm, $10 - $12

38. Mike Dunn’s Live Jukebox REDLIGHT REDLIGHT 745 Bennett Rd. 407.893.9832

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WALL ST CANTINA www.wallstplaza.net Every Tuesday, 2pm – 2am Every Tuesday, enjoy $2 tacos, tequila shots, margaritas and Mexican beers.

27. Evanescence w/ Rival Sons / Electric Touch HOUSE OF BLUES 1490 E. Buena Vista Dr. 407.934.BLUE Wed, January 18, 7pm, $37.50 - $39.50

28. Anberlin w/ Foxy Shazam, states THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Wed, January 18, 7pm, $22 - $25

PARLIAMENT HOUSE 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail 407.425.7571 Every Saturday in January, 7:30pm, $15 - $17 Join us for the crowning of the 2nd Annual Little Miss Parliament House. World famous toddler pageant creator Lionel Del Frisco is your host for America’s most heavily pre-screened and rehearsed “Little Miss” pageant in existence. As Mr. Del Frisco says about everything h...e does “Perfection is my middle name”. Please note, Little Miss Parliament is NOT a real pageant. The 7 year old girls will be played by grown men. This show is simply an example of what it would be like if everything that could possibly go wrong at a toddler pageant, actually did go horrifically wrong. Orlando comedian and playwright Jeff Jones plays overly obsessive pageant owner and emcee Lionel Del Frisco who runs Little Miss Parliament House, Inc with his business partner and stage manager, Douglas White. The rotating case of contestants and their mothers will be portrayed by Carol Lee, Doug Ba’aser, Gidget Galore, April Fresh, Addison Taylor, Chantel Reshae, Ginger Minj & Miss Sammy. The contestant line up will be different each week, so it’s never the same show twice. Even the winner will be crowned by judges selected from the audience each night. Expect the unexpected when everything runs awry on stage and backstage in the attempt to decide who will be the next LITTLE MISS PARLIAMENT HOUSE. Show opens January 7 and runs every Saturday night through the month of January. Disclaimer: No actual toddlers will be harmed at any of the performances of Little Miss Parliament House.

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42. Velvet Sessions

VELVET BAR AND LOBBY LOUNGE 5800 Universal Boulevard www.velvetsessions.com Thurs, January 26, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, $45 - $50 Velvet Bar hosts the city’s only rock ‘n’ roll cocktail party on the last Thursday of every month. Each “session” combines creative cocktails with live music from some of the hottest rock bands. Each edition showcases a different type of beverage theme for members to sip, shoot or guzzle along with fabulous and great live music from the nation’s best rock bands.

43. Reptar with ArtOfficial and sumsum WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave. 407.898.5070 Fri, January 27, 9pm, $8 - $10, 18+

39. Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics AMWAY CENTER 400 W. Church St. 407.440.7000 Thurs, January 26, 8pm, visit ticketmaster.com for prices

40. NK Anniversary Featuring: Great Deceivers, Yip Yip, Basements of Florida, Arc and Panther, Abuse WILL’S PUB 1042 N. Mills Ave. 407.898.5070 Thurs, January 26, 8pm, free, 18+

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48. I Love the 90’s Pub Crawl DOWNTOWN ORLANDO www.orlandopubcrawl.com Sat, January 28, 8pm, $10 We’ve commissioned the best venues in Orlando to play all 90’s and are relying on you to bring us back to the lost decade of Grunge Rock, Hip Hop, Baywatch, Seinfeld, the Simpsons and South Park…yes…it’s been on TV that long! The music was unforgettable so let’s crawl away to a great decade. The stops include Whiskey Dick’s at 8pm, Eye Spy at 9:15pm, One Eyed Jacks at 10:30pm and Big Belly to finish the night. As always, enjoy drink specials at each venue and costumes are highly encouraged.

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44. Where’s The Band Tour w/ Ace Enders (The Early November), Anthony Raneri (Bayside), Chris Conley (Saves The Day), Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It), Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids) THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Sat, January 28, 7pm, $14 - $17

45. Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam FLORIDA CITRUS BOWL 1610 W Church St. 407.440.5700 Sat, January 28, 7pm, prices vary

46. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Music of Billy Joel & More starring Michael Cavanaugh BOB CARR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 401 W. Livingston St. 407.849.2577 Sat, January 28, 8pm, prices vary

47. Flashback Sundays with The Crystal Stallions TANQUERAY’S 100 S. Orange Ave. 407.649.8540 Every Sunday, 10:30pm, free

41. The Bright Light Social Hour THE SOCIAL 54 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Fri, January 27, 9pm, $10+ The Bright Light Social Hour is an American rock band from Austin,Texas. Born out of a university art-rock collective,The Bright Light Social Hour has evolved into an unabashedly wide-screen rock group, melding fists-up rock and roll with muscular funk, soul, and psychedelia. The band recently swept the 29th Annual Austin Music Awards during SXSW 2011 with an unprecedented 6 wins, including Band of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year (“Detroit”). The Central Texas-raised young men of The Bright Light Social Hour have built their growing reputation through exhilarating widely-acclaimed live shows, including the 2009 Austin City Limits Festival. In culmination of their studied development, the band released their debut full-length album in late 2010, simply titled “The Bright Light Social Hour”. Recorded in five studios around Austin during summer 2010, the album is founded on sun-drenched optimism, raucous youth, and an innovative brew of American music of varying types - hard rock and roll, indie, rhythm and blues, dance and soul. Producer Danny Reisch of Good Danny’s utilized the best elements of vintage and modern recording to achieve a sound both forward-looking and evocative of 1970s hi-fi.

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49. G. Love & Special Sauce THE BEACHAM 46 N. Orange Ave. 407.246.1419 Sat, January 28, 7pm, $20 - $25

50. Brunch at 903 903 MILLS MARKET 903 S. Mills Ave. 407.898.4392 Every Sunday, all day 903 Mills Market is the quintessential neighborhood gathering place. What began as a convenient market has evolved into the very heart of this charming and rapidly gentrifying downtown neighborhood. Here you’ll find the revival of the blue plate special -- a home-cooked meal, a unique offering each evening. Take your meal home with you or enjoy it on our outdoor patio with a choice of our unique selection of beer or wine. Visit us once and you’ll come back again and again. After all, this is neighborhood.

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPER’S

TRIVIAL FACTS and maybe some FICTION: The Red Hot Chili Pepper’s... ...Anthony Kiedis, Hillel Slovak, Jack Irons and Flea formed a band called Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem later to become the Red Hot Chili Peppers.... ...Kiedis and Flea came up with the name Red Hot Chili Peppers as an homage to jazz bands such as Louis Armstrong’s band “The Red Hot Five”, and also the 70s band “Chilli Willi and The Red Hot Peppers”. ...took less than a year to secure a deal with EMI records after forming as a band. ...song ‘Sir Psycho Sexy’ is their longest track ever to appear on one of their original studio albums, it is 8.75 minutes long. ... George Clinton produced the Freaky Styley album. ...The song ‘Knock Me Down’ by the Red Hot Chili Peppers was written as an anti-heroin song after the death of the original guitarist, Hillel Slovak. Anthony Kiedis... ...lost his virginity to his father’s 18-year-old girlfriend at the age of 12. ...once auditioned to be the new James Bond. ...contracted a dangerous tropical disease, Dengue fever, while hiking in the Borneo rainforest at the end of 1992.

...has three stage/nick names. He is known as Cole Dammett, Antoine the Swan, and Tony Flow. ...once jumped off a five-story building, intending to land in a pool, but miscalculated and broke his back. ...godfather was Sonny Bono. ... was originally a teenage actor, who performed in F.I.S.T. under the stage name Cole Dammet. Flea... ...received his nickname from friends Keith Barry and Johnny Karson while on a trip to Thunder Mountain Railroad. ... has a tatoo a rock ledgend Jimi Hendrix on his Left arm. ... The song ‘Aeroplane’ which is in the album ‘One Hot Minute’ features Flea’s daughter Clara, and the rest of her third grade class singing in the songs intro, they were also dressed in the video as aeroplanes too. ...also plays trumpet. And has even played trumpet with Nirvana on Smells Like Teen Spirit at one of their shows. ... rode in the ambulance with River Phoenix the night he died. Chad Smith... ...joined the band in 1989. ...is featured as a drummer on over one-hundred albums, not including those with Red Hot Chili Peppers.

“I’m With You” Now Available on

WHO: RHCP w/ Santa Gold WHEN: Sat, January 21st • Doors 7pm WHERE: AMWAY CENTRE INFO: 800.745.3000 Ticketmaster.com ...entered the Guinness book of the world records for playing the world’s largest drum kit consisting of 308 pieces. Josh Klinghoffer... ...became friends and began writing with Frusciante in 2002 for their solo projects. ...joined the band towards the end of the Stadium Arcadium tour. ...performed the national anthem with Flea at a 2010 Lakers playoff game. ...has performed with Gnarls Barkley, Beck, Butthole Surfers and more recently The Bicycle Thief. ...became RCHP’s studio and touring guitarist in 2009 and on I’m With You.

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D12 in New Jersey? Brooklyn? What is this Russia? I made a number of resolutions for 2012, but most of them involve restraining my desire to be nude in public and completing my dream for a Homeless Football League, so I won’t bore you with those details. Instead, we’ll talk once again about our Orlando Magic and my promise to be nicer to them and more optimistic about the team’s future once Dwight Howard figures out what the hell it is that he wants for his career. For starters, he said that he would like to be traded to New Jersey to play for the eventual Brooklyn Nets alongside his BFF Deron Williams and with Kim Kardashian’s mouth-breathing exhusband Kris Humphries. I think this is a colossal mistake for D12, as I watched the Magic play the Nets recently and even a child could see that the Nets are a long, long ways away from being a contender, even with Dwight and Deron running the show. But instead of pointing out the obvious, I’ll give Dwight and you wonderful readers 10 great reasons why playing for the Nets would be a disastrous decision.

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January 1st - DJ Sandy & Richie Rich January 8th - DJ Sandy January 15th - DJ Sandy & Magic Mike

6) On a basketball level, the Nets will always be the Clippers to the Knicks’ Lakers. Forget the big new arena – which will probably be built with a ton of asbestos – and the allure of a team in Brooklyn led by two All-Stars. New York City will still belong to Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e Stoudamire and the New York Knicks. And Spike Lee will hate you and call you names like Slight Howard, because he’s not funny like I am. 5) Even worse than playing second fiddle to the Knicks, you’re going to always going to be compared to the New York Mets, which is like your friend telling you that your new girlfriend reminds you a lot of Kirstie Alley. You might as well start drinking mayonnaise smoothies now.

January 22nd - DJ Sandy & Justin January 29th - DJ Sandy & Richie Rich

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4) Kate Upton is already dating Mark Sanchez. After her, there are like no quality girls in New York. You’d have to date Kenan Thompson in a wig, and even then you’d never laugh. Not once. 3) Speaking of the New York Jets, you have massive feet, so you’re going to be getting calls at all hours of the day from Rex Ryan asking if he can get an autographed pair of your shoes. But he doesn’t want them for the value; he wants them so he can act out his crazy fat guy fantasies on them. 2) In Orlando, you only have to deal with rude foreign people if you go out near the Disney area. In New York, they’re EVERYWHERE. Imagine all those Asian people coming up to you and asking for your picture because you’re so tall. It’s going to be very annoying.

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10) The Nets are owned by Mikhail Prokhorov, who may seem like just your average Russian billionaire who got wealthy by hoarding all of his country’s oil reserves, but he’s also allegedly quite the mafia man. Look, I’m already uncomfortable talking about this, because I’m meaningless and insignificant to a guy like Mikhail. But you? You think he’s going to let you off with a slap on the wrist for all those missed free throws? Trust me, he’ll find cement shoes in your size. 9) The Nets’ minority owner is, of course, rapper and vodka mogul Jay-Z, who I’m sure you’ve met and have discussed collaborating with on a Kidz Bop rap album. But he has a kid on the way and that’s going to take up a serious chunk of his time. He won’t be there to defend the team when the Nets are losing by 40 to the Knicks because everyone knows to lock down you and Deron. 8) Dude, have you met Kris Humphries? The guy looks like he’s fascinated by tin foil. I guarantee that he’ll introduce himself to you at least 10 times the first day and then the rest of the time he’ll try to tell you all about the one that got away, when all you need to know is she has a huge ass and got famous by sleeping with Brandy’s brother. 7) A few weeks ago, people started a rumor that Bon Jovi was dead, when he was perfectly fine. That’s what people in New Jersey do when they’re disappointed with someone, they pretend that the person is dead so they’re used to the idea when the Russian mob finally arrives.

1) Orlando may have its share of bums, but New York has the stabby, give-you-AIDSy bums. Those are the worst kind, buddy. Let Ashley Burns know what you think at Ashleyburns@live.com

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aXis Magazine is excited to introduce you to Chanelle Mayer, Corona’s Hottest Bartender in Orlando! Along with serving the cold Corona’s at Knight Library, but she also is doing her part to create awareness for environment, while creating some great campus events... all this while still finding time to study! aXis: Along with being a full time student with a major in International Studies and minor in Environmental Studies, and in Kappa Delta, you are also the VP of Eco Advocates on campus. Tell us a little bit about the campus group? Chanelle: E.Co is the hub under which all environmental groups and clubs are connected, so that they can better assist each other and make a greater impact. E.Co is open to everyone, not just these organizations and also has several of its own initiatives. Founded just a few years ago, E.Co has propelled environmental awareness and sustainability throughout the campus as well as the community. One of our current premier projects is Greenwaves III, the third annual environmentally-themed music and art festival held on campus to raise environmental awareness. We also organize local river cleanups and beach cleanups, promote sustainable food practices at our on-campus arboretum, are installing solar panels on our campus and have made the first ever UCF Greeks Going Green initiative, a competition to help Sororities and Fraternities green their houses and become more sustainable! These are just a few of the many things E.Co is involved with. I feel honored to be a part of an organization that makes such a difference. aXis: Eco UCF is also responsible for GreenWaves Music Festival, which has produced some great music for a great cause the past two years. What are you goals for Green Waves 2012? Chanelle: Yes, Greenwaves is definitely a great cause! Graham Penniman started Greenwaves in 2009 as an annual campus event that strives to raise awareness on how to incorporate green living and sustainability in everyday life. We expect this year’s Greenwaves III to be one of the biggest events ever hosted at UCF, in many different ways. For one, Greenwaves III is entirely student-run by very progressive, forward thinking, passionate, and motivated individuals- myself, Julian Belilty, Savannah Golden, and Matthew Malerba for PR (among many others who put in many hours of incredible work!)This year we will have several ground breaking clean-energy producing technologies present that have rarely if ever even been used in the United States. There are so many ways to reduce our ecological footprint that are both environmentally and economically beneficial, and we are bringing some of these to UCF! Progress toward smarter and more efficient living while having FUN is what Greenwaves is all about. aXis: What do you have in mind for Greenwaves III talent and activities? Chanelle: Greenwaves III will be held in the UCF arena April 11th. From noon-6 pm, there is an outside day festival which will have multi-genre music artists and different ecoinitiatives such as local organic farmer stands, art stands, and different activities. Starting at 6, it becomes an electro festival (which is different from previous years) with multiple very well known DJs from around the world (hint: our headliner has one of the top songs in the country right now). I’m sorry to say I can’t give anything away yet, however, I can promise you that NO ONE is going to be disappointed. Look forward to one of the most epic events you’ve ever attended, with the best DJs. (For more information, visit UCFGreenwaves. com or email me at VP_External@ecoucf.com). aXis: So, what do you do with all your FREE TIME at UCF? Chanelle: Free time? I’m not sure what that means… I’m very busy, all the time. I care a lot about my grades (I want to go to one of the top 5 grad schools in the country) and I’m obviously very busy with my leadership positions. However, you only live once. If I do have spare time, I try to make the most of it. I love doing outdoor adventurous things, like hangliding, skydiving, etc., traveling everywhere, running, spending time with my amazing best friends and family, and especially my princess German Shepherd, Sammy. aXis: What would you like to be ‘when you grow up’? Chanelle: I would like to either work for the United Nations Energy Council in NYC, or run a sustainability-focused Consulting Firm. aXis: Best night of the week to enjoy a cold Corona at the Knight Library? Chanelle: Either Wednesday or Friday. R!OT Wednesdays because Defep DJs, and Fridays because you can visit me bartending Dungeon mainbar with Reed Leeming! Always a good time. And of course at our aXis January 2012 Cover Party on January 21st!

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the Black & Gold Q&A:

Lauren Berger

‘THE INTERN QUEEN’ discusses being an author, public speaker

and of course... an intern! aXis: So you are quickly becoming the face of the the UCF alumni network, tell us a little about your experiences at UCF, educationally and socially that helped you to develop in this field? Lauren: I love UCF. I had a great time there and I’m lucky to continue my relationships from UCF as the co-chair of the UCF Los Angeles Alumni Group alongside, Lauren Gold. While I was at UCF, I participated in several internships (Daily Buzz, Showtime, NBC) and each opportunity helped me learn more about myself and my professional goals. Socially, I made great friends that I still stay in touch with today. In fact, Lauren Gold and I met at UCF while writing the 2AM Girls column for Orlando Style Magazine together! So clearly we were very social :) aXis: You are aptly self-titled the Intern Queen, so you interned for almost everyone in Orlando, and throughout the entertainment field, what were some of your intern highlights? Lauren: The Daily Buzz for sure - Orlando is lucky to have them filming in town. I almost blew up the coffee machine but other than that - I had a great experience. aXis: What were some of the experiences you would like to help students avoid? Lauren: At any internship you must be cautious - research the company ahead of time and do your due diligence. Also, always ask the employer at the end of the interview, “Can you describe a typical day as an intern at your company?” Make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. But most of all - take advantage of Orlando - its a great city with great opportunity. aXis: What are some of the common misconceptions of students looking to just ‘log in their intern hours’ and what would you tell them to focus on instead of just meeting requirements? Lauren: Don’t just get an internship, learn to make the most of it - my book can help! A solid intern is always thinking, “what could I be doing to make the most of this opportunity?” A few tips - read everything you can get your hands on, always ask if you can help other executives in the office when you have nothing to do, never let yourself be the intern sitting in the corner with nothing to do, get up and take initiative. aXis: Do you have a list of criteria a student should try to meet in order to potentially land a job at a location that they interned for? Lauren: I don’t like putting pressure on students to land a job at the company where they interned. Instead, put the focus on networking at your internship and staying in touch with your contacts after the internship. Students should stay in touch with professional contacts 3 times per year via email. This will help them best leverage the relationships so that when they are ready to enter the workforce, they can re-connect. aXis: What if they don’t want to work at their internship location, but want to use it to help find work elsewhere? Lauren: Its all about networking. Meet people. Build solid relationships. Tap into their personal and professional networks. Always ask for advice. aXis: New book ‘All Work, No Pay’, how does it expand on your speaking presentations and other work you have already put out? Lauren: My book brings everything full circle for the reader. During my Intern Queen speaking engagements, students get 45 minutes of non-stop Intern Queen. In my book, they get even more! I tried to pack the book with as many “call to action” tips as possible so as soon as the reader is done they can get to work! The book really takes a close look at how to find an internship, land an internship, and make the most of the experience. aXis: What is the best piece of advice you ever got from an intern boss? Worse piece of advice? Lauren: Hmm... best piece of advice was to never hesitate in a job interview. If you are interviewing for something you want - tell the employer that you don’t have to think about it - you would start that very second if possible. Worst piece of advice....I really can’t think of anything....(thats probably a good thing!)

For more info or to contact Lauren go to: www.internqueen.com

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JANUARY 2012 5 Questions to Ask Your Future Roommate It’s all smiles when you communicate openly. It’s back-to-school season and that should mean you’ve figured out your living situation for next year. Regardless of where you’re living – be it in a 10X10 cell in the dorms or a dingy old apartment off campus – or who you’re living with, now’s the time to set ground rules and figure out how to make your living situation work for the school year. I’ve had a lot of roommates – nine in four years to be exact. I’ve also had varying degrees of success with roommates, and the common factor that determines whether things are good or bad in all situations is the level of communication. If you communicate early on about what you want your living situation to look like, it will make things easier in the long run, guaranteed. To help you start the conversation with your roommate, here is a list of questions you should be sure to ask. Will it be weird to bring these up with the stranger assigned to you by the school? Maybe, but 3 months from now, you’ll be glad you had the awkward convo.

4. How often do you study? What environment do you like when you study? Music on/off? Complete silence? What time of day? In the room or in the library? These are all ways to gauge your roomie’s study habits, and it’s important to know what works best and how it will fit in with your preferred study regimen. You’re in college to learn, after all.

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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The Lurker

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. 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.

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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5. What items are you open to sharing? What items do you not like to lend out? Knowing what you can and can’t borrow is key. (Especially after a long day at the ‘brary when all you wanted was that extra slice of pizza from lunch and you come home to find the roommate has eaten it….) Decide if you want to share any food products, or other household items. Also let your roommate know if you are not okay with them borrowing your computer, favorite sweater, boyfriend, etc.

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 not-so-subtle reminder of your least favourite of her assignments.

The Clean Freak

3. How often do you party? Do you drink? How much/often? While how much someone parties can change significantly when they start college, it’s good to get a sense of how much they think they’ll be partying. If one roommate has a class at 8 am on Friday (ew!) and the other has the day off, maybe have guidelines for when they need to be home, or if they need to crash elsewhere if they’re planning on coming in late.

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.

2. Do you smoke – cigarettes or otherwise? Most residences try to keep smokers and non-smokers apart. If you are a non-smoker living with a smoker, try and set up a designated smoke area outside, and have rules about cigarette butts. Finding out if your roommates do drugs is also important, as you should make them aware if you are not comfortable having them use (or bring their shady lady friends over) in your place of residence.

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1. What’s your stance on overnight guests? This question can refer to both friends visiting and people you are hooking up with. Figuring out your policy on this question is probably one of the most important. You’ll want to figure out how often people can stay, if it’s okay if anyone stays over on a school night, and, if you share a bedroom, what the roommate is supposed to do. I don’t think I need to tell you this, but it is NOT okay to hook up while the other person is sleeping in the same room, even if they’re passed out.

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The party animal is a social butterfly, and all of that socializing seems to take place in your home, at full volume. She has dozens of friends who have all decided that your place is the place to be. They have parties every weekend — and even some weeknights. Of course, you’re always invited to join in on the fun, but while you’re not opposed to having a good time, you also enjoy a good night’s rest.

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SCENE @ EMBER!

12.31.11 • NEW YEAR’S EVE! If you have trouble remembering, we have proof that you were at EMBER on the last night of the year!

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SCENE @ WALL STREET PLAZA! 12.31.11 • NEW YEAR’S EVE!

Another legendary party at WALL ST PLAZA for New Year’s Eve last year!

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3rd Annual

Sunday, Jan 8, 2012

11am to 4pm

The day’s events begin at the History Center where you’ll receive a map of stops on the bridal crawl. Orange County Regional History Center Ballroom at Church Street Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant Citrus Club Embassy Suites Hotel Grand Bohemian Hotel University Club 310 Lakeside

Don’t miss this opportunity to see multiple downtown venues and meet vendors who can make your wedding vision come to life while enjoying food, drink, and entertainment.

Advanced registration & tickets: $10 individual, $15 for two.

Advanced registration closes on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 5 p.m.

Day-of registration on Sunday, January 8, 2012: $15 individual, $20 for two.

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Questions? Call (407) 836-7035 Limited parking available on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst serve basis at the University Club parking lot, located on Rosalind Ave. in between Central Blvd. and Pine Street. All metered parking spaces throughout Downtown Orlando are also free on Sundays.

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SCENE @ CHURCH STREET!

Orlando Sentinel December 2-8, 2011

12.31.11 • NEW YEAR’S EVE!

If you have trouble remembering, we have proof that you were at Chillers,Antigua, Latitude’s or on Church St!

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JANUARY 2012

BREWSOME... KEEPING YOU HIP TO THE hops New Year resolutionary beers with Mahoney of

World of Beer UCF

Terrapin Moo Hoo ...a solid chocolate milk stout to remind you of how much you thought those idiots, drinking banana yoo-hoo, were stupid.

Anchor Brekle’s Brown ...my resolution brew, it’s similar to Newcastle, but American, not English and has better teeth. (by that I mean bite)

Sierra Nevada Torpedo ...finally on draught for the public. Nice hoppy IPA, balanced, and reason why I have a hangover almost every day. It’s my everyday beer, drinking one now while typing...look mom, one hand.

Boulder Mojo IPA

...citrus-y IPA, nice hop bite, smooth, and a man’s IPA. But most chicks dig this one. Floral, pink grapefruit and a slight earthy nose.

Toasted Coconut Porter

...it’s from Tom, our local beer guru, and it is finally bottled. Get some of this to bring the beach to our 4 weeks of hard Florida winter.

Bottles of water (i.e. Low-calorie beers)

... If you drink this stuff because you like it or want to lose weight, you are retarded. Beer is for the “I am proud, I love life” people who want to chill out and hang out. If you don’t...go order a chocolate martini, you glutton. Otherwise, support craft beer or get a bottle of Zephyr Hills on the rocks.