Jan

Wilco Coming to DPAC

On March 27, Wilco will play at the Durham Performing Arts Center. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday morning at 10am via Ticketmaster. There is a fan club presale that begins tomorrow (Wed.) morning at 10am via Front Gate Tickets. One interesting feature with the show is the band is taking requests via its website . Click on the Durham show, then on the “Requests” box.

Jan

Sports League Forming For Spring

In the spring, a Cary-based adult, co-ed sports league will take the field for the first time. Premier Sports will be offering Flag Football, Soccer, Kickball, and more in April. Registration is currently open, though, at the Premier website.

Posted by Dana on January 4, 2010 | Tags: Sports . | ( 4 ) Comments

Jan

John Caparulo Coming to Goodnights

Comedian John Caparulo will performing at Charlie Goodnights on the weekend beginning March 25. Caparulo is an hilarious regular on Chelsea Lately’s roundtable and his stand up material doesn’t disappoint.

Posted by Dana on January 3, 2010 | Tags: Comedy . | ( 0 ) Comments

Jan

Skate With The Canes

Monday night at 6pm is when this year’s Skate With the Canes event takes place. Tickets are $75 and fans are asked to bring their own skates to the event.

Posted by Dana on January 3, 2010 | Tags: Sports . | ( 0 ) Comments

Jan

The Top 200 of the 2000s

Excuse me while I go off topic: Over the past 50 days I’ve been sharing my countdown of the top 200 songs of the decade with my Facebook friends. The countdown is complete , and I’ve compiled the results, complete with YouTube, Rhapsody, and iTunes links. Rhapsody users get the added bonus of being able to immediately play the entire list or add it to their playlist collection. The 2000s weren’t dramatically different than the 1990s, to be honest, but it was a decade full of fantastic music.

Posted by Dana on January 2, 2010 | Tags: Music , Other . | ( 6 ) Comments

Dec

Here Comes The New Year

Tonight is a big night for many. Instead of doing a poor job of covering it all, I’ll just point to a few great resources for everything going on tonight:

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. Hopefully this list will make yours and everyone else’s lives easier:

Happy New Year!

Posted by Dana on December 31, 2009 | Tags: Entertainment . | ( 0 ) Comments

Dec

Annuals Need Their $%^& Back!

Hey, wimp out there who stole instruments from Annuals, GIVE THEM BACK. According to a story on WRAL, some ASSHOLE took about $6000 worth of equipment from the band last night, but the band will still be able to perform at First Night tomorrow night with borrowed equipment.

There is a place in Hell for people who steal, you know. I was in a band and we rehearsed in a quiet, medical office building one Saturday. We returned Sunday to find the drummer’s kit gone. Very infuriating.

I’d like to insult the wuss’ musical ability, but to be honest, they may be good musicians. Speaking of that, I wonder if The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne ever returned that drum set he “allegedly” stole from, of all things, a church!

A person who steals is a sorry person, indeed. Shame! Go out and earn it like the rest of us do.

Posted by Dana on December 31, 2009 | Tags: Music . | ( 0 ) Comments

Dec

Nickelodeon Storytime Coming to Memorial Auditorium

Broadway Series South is bringing Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live tour to Raleigh’s Memorial Auditorium. There will be shows at 11, 2, and 5 on both May 15 and 16. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

While this show will be very entertaining for children, I doubt it will be worthy of “amazing” ( banamazing.com )

Posted by Dana on December 30, 2009 | Tags: Downtown , Theater . | ( 1 ) Comment

Dec

TWC Adds More Channels

Tomorrow is the day for a new batch of channels on Time Warner Cable:

History International HD (227)
RFD HD (229)
Showtime Showcase HD (445)
Showtime Extreme HD (456)
MoreMax HD (435)
ThrillerMax HD (437)
Blue Highways (134)

A couple of weeks ago, on December 16, TWC added three channels:

Logo (128)
NBA-TV HD (335)
HD Movies on Demand Titles in the Guide (1002-1009)

Posted by Dana on December 29, 2009 | Tags: TV . | ( 1 ) Comment

Dec

Steve Winwood Coming to DPAC

Durham’s Performing Arts Center welcomes one of rock’s biggest figures, Steve Winwood , on February 9. Tickets go on sale thru Ticketmaster outlets at 10am on December 28.

Posted by Dana on December 23, 2009 | Tags: Music , RTP/Dur/CH . | ( 0 ) Comments

Dec

Engvall, Larry Coming to RBC Center

Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy are returning to the RBC Center on Friday, March 12. (yes, that’s during the ACC Tournament).

Posted by Dana on December 12, 2009 | Tags: Comedy . | ( 0 ) Comments

Dec

Megafaun/Rosebuds Team for Doubleheader

On Friday, January 8 and Saturday the 9th, Megafaun and The Rosebuds will be playing at Raleigh’s Pour House. Tickets are $10 (in advance) online , and will go fast. There is a 2-night package available for $20 in advance (this is a “package”?).

Posted by Dana on December 11, 2009 | Tags: Music . | ( 0 ) Comments

Dec