by Isaac Weeks | Aug 26, 2017 | Going Out
Decades Rewind is a National touring concert, dance party and theatrical performance all wrapped up in one show. Whereas most Broadway touring shows that come through the area that are celebrated for their soundtracks may only highlight one era of popular songs,...
by Erika Hoffman | Aug 24, 2017 | Going Out, Personal Stories
100 After circling the crowded lot twice, we located a space, opposite the “green” where old films are shown on August evenings of dog –day afternoons. Crossing the street on our way to the trattoria/pizza parlor, I commented, “If you don’t like the menu here, we can...
by Erika Hoffman | Aug 14, 2017 | Going Out, Travel
100 To describe a photo might take a thousand words, but a picture’s worth, as measured by what it tells, well, that’s debatable. My neighbor is a guru with the computer. Sheila modestly plays down her skills. Of course I’m an idiot, not an idiot savant but more like...
by Tony Castleberry | Aug 10, 2017 | Going Out, Humor
010Jordan Carlos is ready for a homecoming, sort of. Carlos, a stand-up comedian, writer and actor who can list Samantha Bee, Larry Wilmore and Stephen Colbert as collaborators, began a summer tour on Tuesday night that will take him to the deep South. Leaving New...
by Erika Hoffman | Aug 8, 2017 | Going Out
Coming face to face with a huge tarpon? Joining a school of Blue Tang as they weaved in and out of an old shipwreck? Dining on sea bass with macadamian nut crust or wolfing down calamari with vinegar? Downing 150 proof rum punches, flavored with blackberry...
by Staff | Aug 3, 2017 | Going Out, Triangle Guide to Parks & Trails
Courtesy WRAL’s Go Ask Mom There’s a lot of excitement around the new playground that opened last November at Laurel Hills Park in north Raleigh. The playground stretches out across 3.5 acres, making it the biggest in the city of Raleigh. The $2.3 million...
by Isaac Weeks | Aug 2, 2017 | Going Out
020 When you first hear that Charles Esten – perhaps better known to many as Deacon from the television program Nashville, or the current Hardee’s commercials where he portrays founder “Carl Sr.” – is headlining a national tour of talent...
by Tony Castleberry | Aug 2, 2017 | Going Out, Humor
031 He probably isn’t giving the prize money back, but J Bliss would have been just as happy, or maybe even happier, with a different reward for winning this year’s North Carolina’s Funniest competition. “I think there’s some money, but I want work,” Bliss said...
by Isaac Weeks | Aug 2, 2017 | Going Out
The national touring production of the Broadway smash Motown the Musical set up stage last night at the Durham Performing Arts Center for the first night of a six night run. Running from August 1st through the 6th, Motown is part of the DPAC’s Encore...