Urban Outfitters

From Elsewhere 08/11/08

Isaac Hayes - R.I.P.

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Isaac Hayes, one of the funkiest dudes to ever don a chain-link vest, has left the building.

From San Francisco 06/06/08

Alton Kelley - R.I.P.

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Alton Kelley, one of the “old masters” of the late 60s Bay Area psychedelic poster design scene, has passed on to a higher plane. Kelley’s influence on hand drawn art was legion: just check out Philly’s “tall prints” handstyle or rave flyer lettering/layouts or indie rock poster archives of the past 10 years to see his imprint.

From Vancouver 03/25/08

Wally's Burgers - R.I.P.

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After 40+ years, Wally’s Burgers is going to the big grill in the sky. They close at the end of the month so get over there before it’s gone for good. (Via Beyond Robson.)

From Elsewhere 12/04/07

Pimp C - R.I.P.

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Pour your 40 out for Pimp C, one half of the legendary Houston duo UGK.

From Elsewhere 11/30/07

Evel Knievel - R.I.P.

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We bid adieu to one of the ballsiest and ornery daredevils ever - the legendary Evel Knievel.

From New York 11/23/07

R.I.P H&G

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Conde Nast pulls the plug on another one of its publications, this time it’s stalwart interior design flagship House and Garden, which finishes up it’s run with their upcoming December issue. The fate of the print magazine becomes even more uncertain.

From Stockholm 07/31/07

Ingmar Bergman

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One of the great masters of modern cinema, Ingmar Bergman, died on Monday. He was 89. Best known for his 1957 allegoryThe Seventh Seal, he also premiered many of his films at Stockholm’s historic Roda Kvarn Theatre, which is now home to a breathtaking Urban Outfitters location.