Ethan Bortnick Coming to Raleigh
, the 9-year old musical prodigy, is coming to Meymandi Concert Hall on February 24. are on sale thru Ticketmaster.
Mural’s Stand-Out Expression
I was really impressed by the work imagined by my brother-in-law’s nephew, Ryan Whitley. A freshman in the NCSU School of Design, Whitley imagined a Warhol-like tribute to the college’s Dean, Marvin Malecha. It took 9 hours for the 35 students to complete the masterpiece tribute.
did a great job in telling the story, and there is a good showing the project’s assembly as well as a .
The group is now selling $15 t-shirts to commemorate this fantastic project. If you are interested let me know.
It would be great if Raleigh had more murals. I love the one that graces the back of the Mission Valley Theater. Perhaps something like this imaging all of Raleigh’s mayors would spruce up some blank wall in downtown…
Bob Goldthwait Coming to Goodnights
On the weekend of February 17th, Bobcat Goldthwait is returning to Goodnights Comedy Club. are available online.
Sketches of Frank Gehry Showing in Cary
The Nowells Architecture Movie Series is back! The next installment in the series is . The Sydney Pollack-directed piece features the works of Frank Gehry, the man Vanity Fair labeled "the most important architect of our age.” Gehry’s best-known works include the titanium-covered Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles; Experience Music Project in Seattle; Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis; Dancing House in Prague; MARTa Museum in Herford, Germany; and the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto. But it was his private residence in Santa Monica, California, which jump-started his career.
The movie showing is showing at the in Cary () on Thursday, January 13, at 7pm. are $8 in advance and $9 at the door.
Flag Football Tournament Coming in January
Premier Co-ed Sports is bringing the inaugural City of Oaks Flag Football Tournament sponsored by The Downtown Sports Bar and Grill. The January 29th and 30th tournament features 4-person 4v4 Male and 4v4 co-ed Divisions. The entry price is $240 per team. Spots are open to 8 teams in each division. Three games will be played Saturday with the top 2 teams from each pod of 4 advancing. Playoff and Championship games will be played on Sunday with an awards ceremony at The Downtown Sports Bar to follow. Division winners will receive a paid, guaranteed spot in the Miller Lite Weekend Warrior Tournament to be held in Charlotte NC this April. (.pdf)
Royal Comedy Tour Coming to RBC Center
On Sunday, February 27, the will be coming to RBC Center. The tour features Sommore, the “Queen of Comedy”, Bruce Bruce, D.L. Hughley, and many more. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.
Time Warner Rolls Out More Channels
Time Warner Cable has rolled out a few new channels. They are:
- Comedy Central HD – Channel 1304
- MTV HD – Channel 1450
- BET HD – Channel 1308
- VH1 HD – Channel 1454
- The Hub HD – Channel 1211
- 5 StarMax HD – Channel 1725
- Showtime Beyond HD – Channel 1736
- ESPN Buzzer Beater HD (seasonal replacement for ESPN Goal Line) – Channel 1540
“On or about” January 19, we’ll see Jewelry TV (374), Nickelodeon HD (1205), Spike HD (1310), CMT HD (1460), Disney XD HD (1202), Showtime Next HD (1738), Showtime Women HD (1740).
Russia TV will be coming to channel 183 at a later date.
IMAX Closing For Upgrades
The in downtown Raleigh (the real IMAX) will close for about a month on Monday in order for it to undergo a huge upgrade. The screen, seats, carpeting, and sound system are being upgraded. The big upgrade, however, is a new projection system that will be especially better for 3D presentations. It will be one of the world’s first such IMAX upgrades.
The remaining schedule this weekend includes Tron 3D showings today and tomorrow at Noon, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, and 10:00.
Superchunk Coming to Cat’s Cradle
Throughout the years, Superchunk has reigned as one of the area’s best bands. After a 9-year hiatus, they returned with Spin Magazine’s #12 CD of 2010, . Ironically we in the Triangle have had about the least access to seeing them live. Superchunk returns on Friday, March 4, to the Cat’s Cradle. .
Jesse Malin Coming to Kings
On Sunday, Jan 16, & the St Marks Social will be at Kings. are $8.
Mike Watt Coming to Local 506
The one and only Mike Watt and his Missingmen will play at on Monday, March 28.
Doug Stanhope Coming to The Pour House
On Saturday, February 26, one sick puppy will take the stage for a night of comedy at The Pour House. It will be Doug Stanhope, a man that is truly not right! The show begins early, at 7pm, and in advance.
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Red Monkey Coming to Crabtree
A new restaurant called Red Monkey is now showing on Crabtree Valley Mall’s map. Apparently it will occupy space on both levels, just to the left of the Belk mall entrance. No word on what the restaurant is about. There is a Red Monkey in India, but unless this is a high-end, chic Indian restaurant, there probably is no relation.
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