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After an almost year-long hiatus, The Party makes its triumphant return tonight at The Loft.

A HARDLINE stance by bar owners and police has slashed crime figures at drinking hotspots in Castleford.

THE COUNTRY CLUB: 2834 Washington Road; Heroes and Villains Halloween Party on Saturday, with Nashville country/bluegrass/rock act KingBilly; doors open at 7 p.m.; $3 for women and $5 for men; www.augustacountry.com THE LOFT: 927 Broad St.; The Rocky Horror Show on Friday; 828-6600, myspace.com/theloftaugusta ISLANDS CARIBBEAN BAR AND LOUNGE: 982 ...

Want to walk like a zombie? Films like "Zombieland," which is still in theaters, offer great inspiration for those wanting to get their zombie moves down just right.

The first-ever Gaston Gazette Women's Expo takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Noise-pop anyone? There's a real ear-plugger at Casbah tonight with A Place to Bury Strangers , Darker My Love , and All the Saints .

Strutting down the runway in a dazzling new outfit, Nancy Bryant felt like a beauty queen.

Crawling to freedom From his pioneering blog to his cutting-edge parties, local hero Brandon Sek earned his stripes the hard way a ' slowly Radio on Newly minted BBC star Annie Mac harnesses the power of the airwaves The rest is history A lifetime of record-hunting unexpectedly birthed a classy crooner named Mayer Hawthorne Extended Play THE ...

Surprisingly to many, Orlando, Florida has a thriving swingers scene. While many think of Orlando and think of taking the kids to Disney World , the fact is that the swinger clubs in the area are among the best in all of Florida.

It's the first year Traders Point Creamery's own chefs will create the German fare for Oktoberfest on the Farm.

Despite a several-week extension, Culture Works has closed its 2009 campaign more than 10 percent short of the $1.7 million goal.

For those who'd rather do than watch, there's dance happening just about all evening long.

Books: Author Patricia Harman signs "The Blue Cotton Gown: A Midwife's Memoir," 7 p.m., Blue Elephant Book Shop, Decatur.

House music first gained popularity after the late 70's disco backlash. But rather than being just another dance fad, it became a way of life, as the Children's classic track proves Even on dodgy DJ International and Trax pressings, early Chicago house still sounds fantastic.

THE LOFT Holiday Club hit the heights this summer, with youngsters declaring it a massive success.

FIREFIGHTERS are treating a blaze at the back of a city education centre as suspected arson.

A native of rural West Virginia, New York artist Caroline Jennings brings her art home with an exhibit at Callen McJunkin Gallery, "Meditations." An opening reception will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Sept.

CHAIRLIFT This dreamy, indietronic Brooklyn trio waft like a haunting lullaby frozen in amber since youth.

It's a tasty way to give back to the seniors. The Friends of the Senior Center is hosting its fifth annual "A Matter of Taste" on Sept.

With a countdown under way at the Victoria Theatre Association's Ticket Center Stage Web site, you might think it's the Second Coming or something.