Thurs. March 12

We'll probably never make peace with what the low-end of pop culture has become. The Access Hollywoods, the E! Channel, the Karshadians, the Paris's - ok there's only one Paris - and, of course, the Britneys. There's millions of girls named Britney, we have no doubt, and we also have no doub that it's because of one Ms. Spears, who is either slim or fat, shaved or not, in rehab or not, on a comeback or not and interesting more as an object of perverse fascination than musical worth. Of course, we love the genius of "If You Seek Amy" and we marvel at the continual tabloid fascination. Now, we're playing the game, by alerting you to an event at Kings Lanes Thursday March 12. See, the March 16 concert at TD Banknorth Garden may or may not be sold out - those ticket re-sellers seem to be offering ducats for around $100 - but you can win a pair free at Kings by winning a Britney-themed karaoke competition. Dressing - or undressing as the case may be - to impress counts, too. Naturally, even if you're not competing you may want to be there for the bowling and the show - imagine, lanes full of Brit-a-bees! This starts at 9. Free to enter. More to bowl, drink, etc.

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