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Not ready to stop rockin'

Bands used to get their gold-watch validation of importance with a career-spanning box set or enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- two milestones that Aerosmith accomplished in 1991 and 2001, respectively. Nowadays, you're nobody until someone bases a computer game on you. Thus we have Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. They're also at Walnut Creek next week.

Updated: Jul. 3, 2009 5:40 AM | Full story

'Whatever Works' is warmed-over Woody

Woody Allen has aged into that grandpa you hate taking out to Cracker Barrel because you never know what might come out of that mouth. He's still got the occasional Oscar-worthy bit of wit in him.

Updated: Jul. 3, 2009 5:41 AM | Full story

Ballet troupe stretches, twists tradition

The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet made an impressive return to the American Dance Festival on Thursday, following its dazzling debut here last year, adding luster to its already shining reputation.

Updated: Jul. 3, 2009 2:17 PM | Full story

More to offer than the tasty kebabs

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The warm light of an early summer evening filters through gauzy curtains in the windows at Unaabi Grill, amping up the vibrant colors of exotic folk costumes and tapestries on the walls.

Updated: Jul. 3, 2009 5:43 AM | Full story

Something for the children

Ziggy Marley loves children. The reggae singer-songwriter is the father of five, ranging in age from 2 to 13.

Updated: Jul. 1, 2009 6:23 PM | Full story

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home

The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service.

Updated: Jul. 3, 2009 4:04 PM | Full story

Taste This

'We're famous for our crab cakes." I've heard the phrase countless times in a wide variety of restaurants, from seafood shack to deluxe steakhouse. The closer the restaurant is to the coast, I've learned, the more likely I am to hear it.

Updated: Jul. 3, 2009 5:45 AM | Full story

DVD Picks

Nothing like a good apocalyptic story to put your day in perspective, I always say. When contemplating the end of the world, does it really matter if the lawn gets cut? According to my wife, it does, but her priorities have puzzled me for years.

Updated: Jul. 1, 2009 4:53 PM | Full story

Family Picks

For 30 years, folks have been heading down to the Eno River for the crafts, live music, demonstrations and environmental education at the Festival for the Eno.

Updated: Jul. 1, 2009 6:23 PM | Full story

Game Picks

Old-school gamers will remember the original NES version of Punch-Out which, I hate to tell you, was released more than 20 years ago. Depressing, isn't it?

Updated: Jul. 3, 2009 5:53 AM | Full story

Rock Picks

American Aquarium, Birds of Avalon, The T's and more play tonight's "Weese Fest 09" at Raleigh's Pour House.

Updated: Jul. 3, 2009 5:52 AM | Full story

Country Picks

It started small, with a concerned group of citizens staging a music festival to raise funds to clean up and purchase land along the Eno River.

Updated: Jul. 1, 2009 6:23 PM | Full story

Classical Picks

The Cross Currents Chamber Music and Arts Festival, featuring the Brussels Chamber Orchestra, has its weekend highlight in a concert at Fletcher Opera Theater on Sunday evening.

Updated: Jul. 1, 2009 6:23 PM | Full story

The Movie Mash-Up Game

The object: The blurbs below combine the titles of two or more well-known movies. Can you guess the new mash-up movie title?

Updated: Jul. 1, 2009 4:59 PM | Full story

Children and the public divorce

Jenny Sanford's response to her husband's affair is a departure from that of the typical wronged political spouse.

Updated: Jul. 1, 2009 11:23 PM | Full story

Room to pray at multiple mosques

Vendors once sold Tupperware, furniture, crafts and jewelry in this spot. But in a sign of the times, the old Apex Flea Market is now a mosque.

Updated: Jul. 1, 2009 11:23 PM | Full story

Acts of Faith

Updated: Jul. 2, 2009 6:45 AM | Full story

The sequel of stupid, transformed

Movie Review:Michael Bay movies are just like piñatas: No matter how much we critics bash them, they still shower the eager masses with tasty, colorful, easy-to-swallow junk.

Updated: Jun. 26, 2009 8:16 AM | Full story

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