News in Raleigh

If you caught the Oscars last night, you know that Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova accepted, very graciously, the Oscar for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture.  The song is called “Falling Slowly” and is the opening track on the film’s soundtrack.  The duo performed the song in grand fashion on the awards show.  After performing the song, they were awarded with the Oscar and Hansard was able to say his thanks but the Academy cut Irglova off with the overhead music.  After the break, host Jon Stewart brought Irglova back on stage to say her thanks which ended up being one of the most memorable moments in recent Oscar history.  Word comes through the grapevine that the Irish duo will be playing Meymandi Hall in May.  This information isn’t on the Progress Energy’s site yet, but tickets go on sale Friday. 

Before the collapse of Kings Barcade, there were a couple of local bands that regularly rocked the venue.  A Rooster for the Masses was one of the most notable ones, but shortly after Kings was demolished, a couple of members of Rooster decided to move to New York City, demolishing one of the better bands in the Triangle.  Almost one year later, Rooster has re-emerged with a couple of new members and a couple of new songs, which they will debut this evening on WKNC.  I received exclusive previews of each track and they sound as though Rooster never took a hiatus.

Clinton and Obama may be in town Saturday morning.  Clinton is said to be preparing a march while Obama’s people are working on getting permits to rally in Raleigh this Saturday March 1. At the time of reporting this Obama’s campaign said they are working on getting the permits, and may move the rally to Durham. We should have definite times and locations sometime today.

The Event has Since Been Canceled

We recently reported on the signs that popped up at 1908 Hillsborough Street advertising the opening of the beloved Durham staple Locopops.  Without an opening date posted on the window, it was anyone’s guess when the company would open their doors.  But, just in time for a warm sunny February Saturday, the wait is now over.  Locopops opened its doors on Friday and I popped in today to check out the selection and space. 

10 billion gallons down and only 5 left.. that gets us to, well, July.  WakeUp wants to help the populous get informed and they have put together a panel of experts to discuss how we got here and what we can do to help this very dry situation.

When Will the Water Run Out? Information below the fold