Dec
02

G105 To Add Seacrest?

Rumor has it, G105 will be going with Ryan Seacrest’s “On-Air” syndicated show in the afternoon. Apparently the company will be making other cuts beyond live, local talent, shedding several sales and managerial staff members this week.

The show is synicated in around 125 North American cities, however is not carried in Seacrest’s hometown of Atlanta. I have not heard his radio show yet, however if it is as good as his work filling in for Larry King, this will be a positive move for the station.

Dec
02

Dancing With The Stars Coming to RBC Center

The Dancing With The Stars’ current tour will be hitting the RBC Center on January 28. Scheduled to perform are Alec Mazo, Cheryl Burke, Cody Linley, Derek Hough, Edyta Sliwinska, Fabian Sanchez, Karina Smirnoff, Kym Johnson, Lacey Schwimmer, Lance Bass, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Mark Ballas, Marlee Matlin, Maurice Greene, and Toni Braxton. Tickets are on sale now.

Dec
02

Blue Dogs Playing Berkeley

The ever-popular Blue Dogs will be returning to Raleigh in February. This time they will be at the Berkeley Cafe on February 28.

Dec
02

Carbon Leaf Coming to Lincoln

Next Saturday, December 13, Carbon Leaf will be returning to the Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh.

Dec
02

Hurricanes’ Brand Strengthening

canes The 2008 Turnkey Brand Index has published its results and the Carolina Hurricanes rank #20 among 121 American professional sports teams. The index measures how closely local fans follow professional sports franchises. The Canes ranking rose from #71 in last year’s survey, and only have 4 NHL teams ranking higher. The top ranked team was the Green Bay Packers while the New York Knicks ranked last.

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Dec
02

Navigating to the DPAC

The new Durham Performing Arts Center has gotten plenty of press coverage, but the pervasive question is,”Where is the thing?” It is basically behind the Blue Monster in the DBAP (beyond Left Field in the Bulls’ stadium).

Here is a Google map

Here is a detailed view of the area, including the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the Performing Arts Center, and the American Tobacco Complex.

Dec
02

BIG BOSS Celebrates Big Times

big-times-cask Celebrate “Big Times” on December 10th with BIG BOSS Brewery. At the Raleigh Times Bar, BIG BOSS will be having TWO, one off cask ales. What’s in them you ask? One will be filled with Mark’s Belgian IPA; the other with BIG BOSS’ Winter Stout minus the coffee. The whole thing will get going at 6 p.m., and it’s a thank you to the Times Bar for being BIG BOSS’ #1 account this year.

Dec
02

Hardee’s on Falls Closes

This morning the regular breakfast crowd for the the Hardee’s restaurant in North Ridge Shopping Center (map it) on Falls of Neuse Road were greeted not only with locked doors, but also boarded up windows. Evidently this closing was a long-time-coming.

Dec
02

David Sedaris’ Career Soars

Elmira, NY’s Star-Gazette has a nice article today which describes Raleigh native David Sedaris and his ascent to literary fame.

David Sedaris: how a career took flight

Dec
01

Yanni Coming to RBC Center

On April 24, Yanni will be coming to the RBC Center. Presale and general ticket sale dates will be posted on Yanni’s website.

That’s right, Charlotte! You had to settle for AC/DC while we got Yanni. We are dominant, baby!

Dec
01

Raleigh Set to Unveil New Comp Plan

The public is invited to Wednesday’s official release of Raleigh’s updated Comprehensive Plan draft at the new convention center. The program will include short presentations and an open house.  Attendees will have an opportunity to meet and talk with members of the City Council, Planning Commission, City Planning staff, and other City boards and commissions. The project consultants also will be in attendance. Summaries of key elements of the updated Comprehensive Plan will be available, and important policy maps from the plan will be on display (including a new land use plan).

The updated Comprehensive Plan draft is the culmination of 18 months of work on the part of City staff and consultants. The plan will provide the framework to guide the city’s growth through 2030.   

Starting today, however, the Plan will be available for review and comment both on-line and at City of Raleigh offices and Wake County public libraries. Comments will be accepted in any form that citizens may wish to use, from letters to phone calls. The comment period will be open from Dec. 1, 2008 through Jan. 31, 2009.  During this time, the final three citywide public workshops will be held to provide another vehicle for input.   Public briefings will be held to answer questions about the Plan.

Register here for both the Draft Plan Rollout & Open House and Citywide Public Workshops.

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