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.
'Whatever Works' is warmed-over Woody
Movie review: 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.
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.
More to offer than the tasty kebabs
Restaurant review: 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.
Something for the children
Ziggy Marley loves children. The reggae singer-songwriter is the father of five, ranging in age from 2 to 13.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Rock Picks
American Aquarium, Birds of Avalon, The T's and more play tonight's "Weese Fest 09" at Raleigh's Pour House.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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