The 80s Server
This nostalgia page is a complete retrospective of the 1980s, covering events, fads & fashion, politics,technology, music, movies, television, and sports. Some of the entertainment features are The 80s Jukebox (with songs in RealAudio), "Retro Radio," "Hits"Story (American Top 40 charts), and The Video Vault (MTV classics). Visitors will also enjoy the George Bush Presidential Library, the Early 80's Flashback Page, Ronald Reagan's Demented Mediaverse, and The Top Ten Cheesiest Songs of the 80s. Play "80s Rewind", a 'name that tune' game where players compete to see who can identify 80s tunes the quickest; or "The Daily 100", using the great lines that came out of '80s films: players must identify the title of the movie, the actor who spoke the line, the character's name, and the year the movie debuted. Best of all is "Valley URL," where you can enter the address of any website and instantly read it translated into Valley Girl language.
http://www.80s.com/

Dexter on the Web
This is the website site of "Dexter," the award-winning weekly comic strip. The comics and editorial cartoons here provide humorous comment on politics, the sexes, social phenomena, fads, food, family, money, religion, and silly human behavior in general. Some of the cartoons here: "Censorship," "American Pride," "The Seven Deadly Sins," "Phone Sex," "Born-Again Republican," "Inter-Species Love Affair," "Hamburger Helper," "Race Relations," "Modern Love," "The Salesman," "Dead Spider," "Channel Surfing," "White Male Blues," "Psychic Hotline," "Super-Absorbent Huggers," "Hazardous Reality." Also included are many links to other original cartoons and related sites.
http://www.dexnet.com/dexter.html

Wines on the Internet
Here at "Virtual Wine Country" you can visit the home pages of wineries and find outstanding wines from vintners around the globe. Try the Virtual Wine Tasting Room, or tour the Vintage Village to find bargains on wine, wine software, gourmet items and gifts. Read short articles on popular varietals or try the Wine Quiz Question of the Week. Discover the wines that were served at the inaugurations of Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton. Find out how you can order personalized wine labels for weddings and special occasions, or join the Romance of Food & Wine Cruises. In the Winemakers' Forum, professional winemakers respond to questions about winemaking techniques and the industry. The Wine Q& A column answers questions on buying, storing and serving wine, and rare wines. The Wine Lover's Reference is a searchable database where you can look up topics such as wine rating systems; Bordeaux first growths; German, French, and Spanish wines. Other features: Wine Trader Magazine, a wine video, and a calendar of wine-related events.
http://www.wines.com/

Student.Net TV Search and Remind
At this web page you can find the times, networks, and subjects of upcoming episodes of your favorite TV shows. Type the title to find when and where the show is playing, and get a brief plot summary. Other search options include show type (cartoon, kid show, soap, musical, etc.), program category (comedy, figure skating, adventure), channels to search, special qualifiers (such as premiere or season finale), rating (for movies), sins and family values (choose which). The "family values" option allows parents to search for shows that don't have violence or nudity. And with a click of a button, TV Search and Remind will email you a reminder to watch the selected show, the day before it airs!
http://www.student.net/tv/

Total New York
Total New York is an online entertainment magazine and more--capturing the excitement of New York through sound, text and live cybercast. Live online concerts and other events share the spotlight with news, reviews, current happenings, art, sports, music, photography, theater, film, restaurants, dance, computer workshops and conferences. "Our site is like a wild taxi ride through New York City."
http://www.totalny.com

The Trailer Park
Do you love to see trailers for new movies? Do you long to get an advance peek at the next big summer blockbuster? Visit The Trailer Park, the ultimate site for the web-cruisin' movie trailer junkie. This page features a comprehensive listing of movie trailers, with related news and information. The Trailer Park is not affiliated with any of the movie companies, but is maintained by fans. This is a list of of direct links to pages with video clips, organized by movie company and movie. The site also features the Hot Trailer Pick for the best movie related site on the net. New trailers are added every few days. Grab some popcorn, sit back and enjoy....


The Case: The Fun and Challenging Mystery Website
The Case website features a new mini-mystery every Tuesday night, for readers to solve. Visit the site to get the story and the clues, or sign up to receive them via email. The solution is available each Thursday morning. These mysteries include police reports, coroner's records, statements from witnesses - everything a real detective might need. Prizes are sometimes offered. You can also review previous cases and solve them before looking at the answers. The Case is designed to be fun and challenging, but also has been used by many schools as an entertaining way to help teach critical thinking. There are other mystery-related links here, some of interest to fans and some for mystery writers; also ads for mystery-related products and services.
http://www.thecase.com/

Internet Entertainment Network
Chat with Hollywood stars, play games, go shopping, and network with industry professionals at this "entertainment cybervillage". Here fans can have live direct access to professionals and celebrities or read archives of past interviews, talk with fellow fans about stars, movies and TV, get the lowdown on Hollywood gossip and current events. You can look through a complete directory for services and products, including computer software, celebrity photos, fashion items, games, souvenirs, publications, videos, and talking books. You can get in on premieres and press conferences and enter the cyberworld of entertainment magazines, music sites, newspapers, networks, and movie studios. Thie website is also a comprehensive source for professionals in the entertainment industry, listing agents, casting directors, film opportunities, legal resources, and trade bulletins for actors, directors, producers, models, writers, screenwriters, musicians, and composers.
http://hollywoodnetwork.com/

ECHO
ECHO (East Coast Hang Out) , describes itself as "an online community, a forum for intelligent conversation and fun of all stripes". At ECHO's web page you can find art, books, music, film, magazines, comics, politics, happenings, and more. Over 60 different conferences change every day with new items, new threads, and new insights. Conferences address the topics of graphic design, electronic publishing, computers and the Internet, urban survival tips, parenting, women in technology, arts and literature, sports and recreation, society and culture. Recent features include an interactive panel discussion on the regulation of the Internet, a celebration of art and new media at the Knitting Factory, and a poetry reading at KGB in the East Village. "ECHO is a New York cybersalon at its most civilized." - New York Magazine
http://www.echonyc.com

Laserium
"Laserium is music for your eyes." This web page is full of information about light, lasers, laser projectors, and laser applications, in particular the art form of laser light choreographed with music and animation. Laserium is performed in San Francisco's Morrison Planetarium and other locations worldwide. All shows feature dazzling krypton and argon laser visuals, and are performed live under the stars of Northern California's largest indoor universe. Laser Images, creator of Laserium, provides laser projection systems and laser special effects for planetariums, television and motion pictures, concerts, and other special event productions. Visitors to this web page can find Laserium show schedules, view a gallery of images produced by laser light, and read about laser applications in entertainment, communications, medicine, industry, measurement, holography, and more.
http://www.laserium.com/

Atlantis Cyberspace: International List of Virtual Reality Entertainment Centers
Virtual Reality technology makes possible full immersion into an environment, with a chance to explore the environment freely and take part in role-playing. This page is a comprehensive compilation of Virtual Reality entertainment centers worldwide. Each center has its own page with detailed information including pictures, related articles, web links, list of VR systems and software, and feedback from visitors. In addition, there are articles about Virtual Reality centers and systems. You can search to find VR centers by alphabetical order, geographical location, or type.
vr-atlantis.com/lbe.html
European Mirror Site

The Exploratorium
If you can't visit the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, visit this web page and experience electronic versions of some of the Exploratorium's famous interactive exhibits. Included: how to do your own cow's eye dissection; a photographic journey and discussion on the bombing of Nagasaki; Artist In Residence pieces; and a sound sample of the Doppler effect. Find out about ozone depletion, satellites, the new Hubble Deep Field image and more extra-solar planets. Ther are and resources for parents, teachers, museums, and science enthusiasts, and information on Exploratorium events and schedules; gifts and learning tools; the Exploratorium's telecommunications projects; and surfing the Internet. Ask a brilliant science question and win a subscription to the Exploring Quarterly!
http://www.exploratorium.edu

Experience New Orleans at the Mardi Gras LIVE!
Gather your friends around your computer, order a King Cake, put on your masks, and be a part of history by celebrating the world's first virtual Mardi Gras parade! On February 19, 1996 at 7pm, the Orpheus parade be cybercast, to share the magic of Mardi Gras and the unique character of New Orleans with the rest of the world! Experience New Orleans! will also feature online interviews earlier that day (1:00 pm CST) with the celebrities riding on the floats and entertaining at the Orpheuscapade after the parade! Experience New Orleans! now represents the Krewe of Orpheus, the Krewe of Zulu, and the Spirits of Nemesis.


AudioNet
A pioneering site, AudioNet is the first audio network on the Internet. Hear realtime and neartime broadcasts of your favorite sports, talk radio shows, interviews, and special events, or search the archives for your favorites. AudioNet hosts live chat , comedy, computer shows, student shows, and sample live broadcasts from radio stations around the country. Listeners can select music from a list of CDs. You need RealAudio 2.0 (available at the site) and a 28.8K modem to enjoy the music programming.
http://www.audionet.com/

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