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Bush Film W. Starts Friday at Cary’s Galaxy Cinema
Whether your bumper sticker says W. The President or F. The President, there is one thing that is the truth, George W. Bush is still the president and will be for the next 97 days.
Cheap Balcony Seats for Magnetic Fields available.
Looks like the Cat’s Cradle wants to you see the Magnetic Fields in Raleigh on the cheap. Click the headline for the details.
City Plaza Construction Will Commence October 20
After scrapping plans for an installation by an internationally renowned artist, and following an ugly legal argument with property owners of City Plaza property, Raleigh will finally break ground on the much anticipated civic gathering space on October 20th. Read the full post.
Millionaire Bryant Won’t Pay Ex-Prime Only Employees
Richard Bryant, 48, co-founder of Capital Investment Cos. and majority owner in the defunct Prime Only, is playing stingy with a few thousand dollars in employee backed pay.
Richard Lewis Coming to Charlie Goodnights
Famous Actor and Comedian Richard Lewis will be at Charlie Goodnights Comedy Club in Downtown Raleigh for six shows between November 7th-9th. He was also on MSNBC’s Countdown with Keith Olbermann last night. More information and video below the fold.
Boylan Bridge Brewpub Hires Cook and Brewer
In this week’s installment of the slowly generating news about Boylan Bridge Brewpub….They’ve hired a head cook and brewer!
OMG Deep Fried Pecan Pie
In what could only be called the Baklava of the South, Chef Alan Rubin of Murphy House brings fried pecan pie to the State Fair this year.
Obama Winning Over McCain at Flying Saucer
Barack Obama has a healthy, almost 400 point lead, over John McCain in the pint glass elections.
Broadway Glam Rock: Of Montreal at Carolina Theater
Kevin Barnes is an obsessive showman like no other. The mid-thirties musician used the last decade to hone his sound into something so rich and psychedelic and yet sugar pop danceable. His band performed in the Triangle for the 4th time Tuesday night with a new member, but that wasn’t of Montreal’s biggest surprise for the evening.
October Tir Na Nog Local Beer, Local Band Schedule
October started with a bang at Tir Na Nog with the Local Beer, Local Band, National Politics show last Thursday and continues each Thursday with more fantastic bands, including a special Halloween performance.
CBS Evening News Interviewing in Raleigh
A producer from the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric will be in Raleigh tomorrow shooting interviews with first time voters inspired by Obama.
The Duke Spirit Added to Eagles of Death Metal Show
Soul Punk band The Duke Spirit have been added to the Eagles of Death Metal show at Lincoln Theatre.
Kickin Grass to Release Third Album
Saturday at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro is the CD release party for Raleigh bluegrass band Kickin Grass. This will be the band’s third full album.
Get Out The Vote Training
At 7:00 Sunday night, October 12, Obama volunteers will gather at 6317 Angus Dr. in the Teamsters Union Hall to learn about Get Out The Vote, the massive grassroots effort leading up to election day. If you want to see NC go blue this election year, please come to this event.
Classe Tous Risques at NCMA Tonight (10/10)
This Friday, October 10th, you have a chance to catch a special work of art via a film about a couple of guys who rob banks. That’s a simple assessment, but the players of the film itself are the important part.
Second McCain Obama Presidential Debate on SNL
Featuring Bill Murray Presidential Debate Spoof Below the Fold
Starbucks Runs Faucets All The Time, Wastes 6 Million Gallons of Water a Day
A call to several Starbucks locations this afternoon revealed that the Raleigh stores are in lock step with the coffee shop company’s policy of running a faucet during all business hours. This is their method for keeping spoons clean. When asked if Starbucks kept this up through the water crisis, an employee at the North Hills location replied “Yes we did.” Another employee at a Glenwood Avenue location when asked what she thought of the policy “That’s just the way it is.” More on Starbucks Water Waste Below The Fold
Works of HeArt This Weekend
Works of HeArt is a Public Art auction benefiting The Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina. It starts tomorrow with a public preview at 11 am and a silent auction starting at 6 at the Progress Energy Center. Come out and get a good price on talented local artists, while helping AIDS victims in the Carolinas. Works of HeArt
Slacker Uprising
Catch Michael Moore’s new film, Slacker Uprising, in its entirety on Amazon Video on Demand. Slacker Uprising
Sahara Cafe, Hooka Bar Open on Peace Street
Sahara Cafe brings the mature atmosphere of Middle Eastern cafes to Raleigh. Located on Peace Street in the old Steak Out Building, the business stands in stark contrast from the militant, student-patroned bars on Hillsborough, Sahara has lots of comfortable seating, inside and out, and a relaxed quiet atmosphere with a decent selection of coffees, teas and a shisha assortment to taste in their many Hooka pipes. Full review coming next week.
