The compact disc might be headed toward extinction but vinyl sales continue to rise. Vinyl addicts will undoubtedly be happy to hear that the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern will host Record Riot, an all-vinyl record show, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. The event will feature national and local record dealers selling quality vinyl records. Admission to the event is free, but for $10, guests can purchase the early bird special and be admitted to the show at 9 a.m. to get the first crack at the shopping opportunities. (Niesel)
Africa & Byzantium considers the complex artistic relationships between northern and eastern African Christian kingdoms and the Byzantine Empire from the fourth…