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22nd Latin American Film Festival
¡Mira! The 22nd Annual Latin American Film Festival continues tonight with screenings of two short films, Gringoton (Greg Berger, Mexico) and A History of Committed Cinema (Emilio Rodríguez, Nicaragua), and one full-length feature, Más Vampiros en la Habana (Juan Padrón, Cuba). The films will be shown in the Nelson Mandela Auditorium at UNC Chapel Hill’s Global Education Center beginning with Gringoton at 4 pm.
What’s the Best Concert You’ve Seen in the Triangle?
Born Ruffians October 08 at Local 506, Photo: David Millsaps New Raleigh hereby launches a new Q&A series in which we pose questions about culture in Raleigh and beyond for you, the readers, to answer. This week we’re coming at you with, “What’s your most memorable live-music experience in Raleigh the Triangle?” Some of our writers answer below the fold. Tell us about your experiences in the comments.
The First Friday Agenda November 2008
This month’s First Friday has a nice variety of offerings. From Pro/Con’s poignant offering at Rebus works (with Scott Goner performing), to Art Space’s silent auction preview, there is plenty to see. Also exciting is VAE’s Found Object/ Graffiti Show, and Lump’s exhibition of Canadian artist Jason de Haan. Design Box hosts a show of young artists inspired by Bob Rankin. And Flanders 311 has a gorgeous show of Lori Esposito’s paintings (shown above). Finally, Gallery Shibui in Cameron Village will be showing Adam Peele Prints. Check out our Map and Guide to Raleigh’s First Friday
One Week Only: Contempt
Jean-Luc Godard’s “attempt” at commercial filmmaking is an effort shot in beautiful CinemaScope that’s got a cast with star power. One week only!
Ric Flair Must Need Money
N.C. n.ative Nature Boy and voice of the Hurricanes Ric Flair will make a rare appearance at a wrestling event on Saturday in Raleigh.
It’s Official: NC Goes Blue, Obama Wins
For the first time since 1976, a Democrat has won North Carolina.
Downtown Raleigh Election 2008 Recap
As mentioned yesterday, there was a convergence of two large crowds at the corner of Hargett and Wilmington Streets after the election was announced for Obama. This was not the first time this election season saw a bit of energy in downtown Raleigh.
Handmade Market Saturday at Marbles
Another year, another fabulous handmade market in downtown, this year at Marbles Kids Museum. Should be quite colorful!
Is the NC Capitol Building Haunted?
John over at Goodnight Raleigh has a very intriguing dialogue on this issue. New Governor Perdue, beware!
Graffiti on the Walls of Visual Art Exchange
This Friday graffiti artists unleash on Visual Art Exchange for a night of deviance.
Downtown Raleigh Election Celebrations
From Shaw students singing at The Capital Building to The Raleigh Times spilling into the streets, downtown was full of sights and sounds after the election.
4.2 Million North Carolina Voters
North Carolina had 700,000 more voters than it did in 2004. Kay Hagan, Beverly Perdue, and Barack Obama all look to succeed in the Tar Heel State and Obama won Wake County 57%-42%.
Kay Hagan Greets Voters At Polls
On the final day of her tightly contested race with incumbent Elizabeth Dole, Kay Hagan dropped by polls in Raleigh today, thanking supporters who worked in the rain while greeting voters.
Wake County in Top 25 Election Counties to Watch
Tonight all eyes will be on Wake County, so says Politico.
Raleigh Times Election Night Party
We know about 101, Tir Na Nog and other parties, now the Times throws its hat into the celebration tonight.
MSNBC Video NC Huge Voter Turnout Expected
Can North Carolina get to 5 Million Voters? Video below the fold.
