Blue Jackets Pushing for Arena Buyout
The cash-strapped Columbus Blue Jackets are pushing for the county to buy Columbus, OH’s Nationwide Arena. Business First of Columbus reports: Nationwide Arena is owned by a partnership of Nationwide...
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New York Times Visits The Triangle
Today’s New York Times features a 36-hour visit to some of the Triangle’s eclectic offerings. From Poole’s to the Scrap Exchange to the Eno River Park, the writer bounced along several interesting...
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Sonny Rollins Coming to UNC
One of the last living Hard Bop Jazz musicians is coming to UNC this fall. On September 22, Sonny Rollins will be playing at UNC’s Memorial Hall. Tickets go on sale to the public on July 13 thru the...
View ArticleRaleighing Resurrection
Good news! With a bit more free time on his hands to pursue his Raleigh love, Chris at Raleighing has decided to rev things back up. His post today explains that he’ll be putting up posts as soon as he...
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N.C. State Fairgrounds Releases Master Plan
The 2/4/09 draft of the master plan for the North Carolina State Fairgrounds by HH Architecture has been online a little while. Plans seem to call for expansion of the Kerr Scott building, and new...
View ArticleGeorge’s Garage Shuts Doors
It’s been a nice 15 year ride for George’s Garage, but according to TBJ, the restaurant has closed. The restaurant’s website reports that a bold, new concept” will be coming soon to the space. Giorgios...
View ArticleFayetteville Ad Prompts Head Scratching
Bizarre. Fayetteville respects and loves its soldiers, with a some PDA, fat jokes, a hot blonde, fart noises, and cross-dressing thrown in. I kinda like my “Find yourself…in Raleigh” idea better.
View ArticleDylan/Willie/Mellencamp at DBAP Today
Bob Dylan’s tour (which includes Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp) of minor-league ballparks will pass through the Durham Bulls Athletic Park today. The performance begins at 5:30. Tickets are going...
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Big Feature Coming…
Sorry to tease, but I can’t wait to unveil a new feature coming Monday; a new feature that just may be the end of me
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The Fray Coming to Durham
Durham’s performing arts center has snagged a date on The Fray’s tour. They are coming September 8th, and tickets go on sale tomorrow at Ticketmaster outlets.
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David Copperfield Coming to DPAC
Magician David Copperfield is coming for four shows at Durham’s performing arts center. The times are 5:30 and 8:30 for each day of October 20 and 21. 5:30 shows: 8:30 shows:
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Alice Cooper Coming to DPAC
Well here’s something that looks like fun for the whole family. Alice Cooper’s Theatre of Death is coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center on September 30. Tickets go on sale on Friday (8/21) at...
View ArticlePolar Ice House Melts Away Summer
The Polar Ice Houses in Wake Forest and Garner are planning a big day to melt away summer. Today will be their open house, which includes $1 admission and $2.50 skate rental, free food, DJ music,...
View ArticleThe Week Ahead
As summer dies down, the schedule seems to get busier. Monday begins Downtown Restaurant Week, which is a great way to get out and explore some of the great downtown restaurants. The Wake County Public...
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Hotel Indigo Opens in RTP
The first Hotel Indigo for North Carolina is now open, according to TBJ. The 125-room boutique hotel sits in an office park setting a few hundred yards from the I-40/Miami Blvd interchange in RTP. The...
View ArticlePhiladelphia Public Libraries Set To Close
As of October 2, Philadelphia’s public libraries will close due to budget constraints. All branch activities and programs will be shut down and all books are due by October 1. Of course, this move is...
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Hurricanes’ Top Minor League Team Moving to Charlotte
Charlotte Checkers owner Michael Kahn today announced his purchase of the AHL’s Albany River Rats, a Carolina Hurricanes affiliate. The AHL team’s new name will be the “Charlotte Checkers”, and the...
View ArticleCharlotte Ranks as 10th Most Polluted
The American Lung Association’s rankings of the Most Polluted Cities (by ozone) came out this week and Charlotte sits at the #10 spot. No other North Carolina cities were mentioned in the 25-city list.
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4G Available In What City, Sprint?
Sprint has rolled out 4G service to only a few cities nationwide so far, and three of them are in the North Carolina Crescent. That includes Raleigh, Charlotte, and what city is that?
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Wild Turkey Lounge Honored
In the midst of its 50th anniversary year, The Angus Barn has been named an All-American Icon by Nation’s Restaurant News and won its 21st consecutive Wine Spectator Grand Award. Recently The Barn...
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Get Motivated…or Find A Different Way
Tomorrow at the RBC Center the Get Motivated Business Seminar will run from 8am to 5pm. The day’s agenda includes communication, team building, organization, time management, goal achievement, and the...
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Glass Moon Reuniting for Redd Benefit on Sunday
While the occasion is sad, there is great news for Glass Moon fans. The band and some other local legends will perform and show their support for Tommy Redd, co-founder and songwriter for Nantucket,...
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Durham Announces World’s Largest B&W Jumbotron
Durham N.C. – In a city best known for its minor league baseball, finding the next step in fame can be difficult. Durham has tried dropping its “City of Tobacco” moniker. They’ve tried erecting a new...
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McCreery Makes Idol Semifinal
Tonight the results of the American Idol final four week were announced and Garner’s Scotty McCreery has made the show’s Top 3. This weekend Idol producers will go home with its top 3 contestants,...
View ArticleBarking Cow Pub Coming to Lake Boone
The space formerly occupied by Second City Grill in Lake Boone Shopping Center will apparently become the Barking Cow Pub this summer, according to a sign in the window. Earlier in the year there were...
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