Oct 3rd, 2008 · The Athens, Ga., band Of Montreal, led by frenetic frontman Kevin Barnes, has built a reputation on meticulously crafted, synth-driven psych-pop, with flamboyant production and gleeful sonic flourishes. Of Montreal brings this musical spectacle to Washington, D.C., for a full concert, webcast live at NPR.org on Oct. 9. The performance will begin streaming online at approximately 10 p.m. ET.
Sep 18th, 2008 · A choir of Finnish men perform at Dupont Circle in Washington. They are known as Mieskuoro Huutajat (Shouting Men) and they shout beloved Finnish songs. The group dates back to 1987 and was formed by young men who "had nothing better to do."
Sep 5th, 2008 · Hear the band recorded live in concert, from one of the year's most memorable tours. Radiohead ended its run of U.S. cities this summer with a dazzling spectacle of sight and sound at the Santa Barbara Bowl, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Though the tour was intended to showcase the band's latest album, In Rainbows, Radiohead thrilled the audience with plenty of old favorites, including "Karma Police," "The National Anthem," and "Everything In Its Right Place."
Aug 9th, 2008 · The Olympics' opening ceremony was a grand spectacle, but the beginning of the games began with the stabbing of two American tourists. One of the victims has died. The attacker jumped to his death in this rare daylight stabbing.
Aug 2nd, 2008 · The solo sets of Jim James have become somewhat of a hushed spectacle, the kind that leaves a person spellbound for days afterward. Performing with just an acoustic guitar and a little help from M. Ward, the bearded singer practically hypnotized his audience with his stunning voice.
Jul 10th, 2008 · A splashy summer update of the old Jules Verne tale offers a spectacle-driven, roller-coaster ride in three dimensions — and characters that barely seem to have the usual one.
May 25th, 2008 · Synchronized swimming is leagues beyond the sort of bathing beauty spectacle that many associate with Esther Williams. A day spent with the U.S. team in Walnut Creek, Calif., shows why the rigorous Olympic sport is better described as underwater gymnastics.
May 23rd, 2008 · The Memorial Day weekend ushers in not only summer — but the busiest months on the sports calendar. It's baseball time; professional basketball and hockey crown their champions; the French Open tennis tournament gets going; and there's "the greatest spectacle in racing" — the Indy 500. Sports analyst Stefan Fatsis talks with Michele Norris.