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Trip to Seward

Summer is ending and you still haven't made that cross-country road trip you planned. Gas prices got too high and you were busy with other things. Luckily there's still time for a trip to Seward, so you can return to school and be able to honestly say you got your incredible tan while you were "out of town," even if it's just the fake tanning lotion stuff and you put it on in your hotel room. You may think Seward sounds like a pretty ho-hum destination to spend your final days of freedom, but the town actually has some fun things to do.

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-- ELAINE PARMELEE

Playlist

Sultry sounds of summer

Some of us have had great summers, while others may strike this out as another summer wasted. Either way, pseudo downbeat, sultry indie music is a must to commemorate the fleeting summer.

• In the Sun -- Joseph Arthur

• Challengers -- The New Pornographers

• Silence -- Kate Earl

• Us -- Regina Spektor

• Destination Verticle -- Masha Qrella

• Sky Cloud (Winter Breeze) -- Orba Squara

• Replay -- Maria Taylor

• Weight of It All -- Matt Nathanson

-- JOSE DELREAL

QUE PASA

Swing into something new

• Ever wanted to try something completely new? You can, this Friday, with beginning swing dance lessons. They're held at the Best Western Golden Lion Hotel, from 7 to 8 p.m. After class, the floor is open for dancing. Call 561-1522 for more information.

• REI needs volunteers for trail maintenance this Saturday at 9 a.m. Help work on Middle Fork Trail in Chugach National Park and get some time outdoors as well as volunteer hours! Meet at Prospect Heights trail head; call for details at 272-4565 or www.rei.com.

-- CHLOE MILLER