Entertainment News in Raleigh

A Rooster for the Masses, The Love Language, Citified, Future Islands and Lonnie Walker.  The good news is that all of these bands are playing in Downtown Raleigh Friday night.  The bad news is that this list is divided into two venues and the bands will be playing at the exact times.  Which to see?

As we reported last week, The World Beer Festival will land upon Moore Square in April for its third year in a row.  Tickets go on Sale today at Noon, so get them quick before they sell out. 

If you are familiar with DJ Marco and his DJ musings, then you know he likes to rock a party or two with an impressive arsenal of jams. Well, apparently, you can get your hands on some of the weapons he’s used in the past.

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The best description I have come across so far for derby, I found on the Texas Roller Derby website: “outrageous production value and fabulous women on skates”. This is as accurate and as succinct a summary of this amazing phenomenon as you will ever find. Fabulous is always a matter of opinion, but what sets roller derby apart from other athletic pursuits is that it is owned, operated, managed, and marketed completely by women. I can’t think of any other sport in the history of sporting that better represents the empowerment of women. Derby sends a message through the ages, through the races, and throughout the nation that women are just as passionate about their athleticism, and just as committed to their sport as men.
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WUNC’s The State of Things with Frank Stasio will Broadcast Live Friday from Noon - 1pm on Friday Oct. 5 at The Cameron Village Library.