Mourning the Packers, revisiting Degrassi High, and the cult of Five Guys
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The A.V. Club has a smattering of local sites, and every day, writers in these locales are posting about music, films, and other events and news happening in their cities. Whether you live in one of these cities or elsewhere, there’s plenty of great local stuff that’s worth a look. Here’s a round-up of what caught our attention this week.
• Milwaukee mourned the premature end to the Packers season with some fans taking the loss quite hard (though at least with a sense of humor) and everyone placing the blame on the new Miss America.
• Toronto wandered back into yesteryear with a visit to the original incarnation of Degrassi High.
• Denver looked through the heaps of excitement to investigate the cult of Five Guys as its first area location opened.
• Philly took umbrage with a “study” that claimed it was a depressing place.
• Chicago, excited for a visit from Fred and Carrie, looked at local comedy options that would appeal to fans of Portlandia.
• Madison talked to Nathaniel Ritter, head of local label Brave Mysteries, about his five favorite releases from the label.
• Twin Cities chatted with electro-noise band Father You See Queen about its formation, collaborating, and its unique special editions.
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