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Concert Review: Vampire Weekend
Kicking off with the impeccable �Mansard Roof,� Vampire Weekend charged out of the gate last night at Liberty Hall with youthful exuberance and wobbly-legged dance moves.
By RICHARD GINTOWT
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At Kansas City’s Municipal Court, the pursuit of justice continues at a leisurely pace.
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