Will Elvis Presley artifacts lure tourists to Graceland?Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:53AMGraceland hoping the king's clothing — and his crayons — will lure tourists to his legendary estate in Memphis Elvis had entered the building.
Vegas gamble pays off for vacationing familyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:37AMThe Encore resort at Wynn Las Vegas provides plenty of entertainment for gamblers and non-gamblers alike.
Games galas will showcase Indian culture - not all BollywoodWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:41AMPlans for the 2010 Commonwealth Games ceremonies are a bit of a secret. There is speculation that India will showcase its Bollywood formula yet again in Delhi like it did in Melbourne. But here's what - you can actually expect a cultural fiesta replete with classical and folk dances and music!
Games galas will showcase Indian culture - not all BollywoodWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:48AMBy Shweta Srinivasan, New Delhi, March 10 : Plans for the 2010 Commonwealth Games ceremonies are a bit of a secret. There is speculation that India will showcase its Bollywood formula yet again in Delhi like it did in Melbourne.
Tim Burton serves visual delight with 'Alice in Wonderland'Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:39PMTim Burton goes off the deep end with “Alice in Wonderland.”For the most part, that’s a very good thing.The director stuffs the 3-D fairy tale, which blends live-action footage, performance-capture animation and computer-animated images, with enough vivid colors, psychedelic touches and bizarre characters to give Cheech and Chong a buzz.Though certainly not for everyone, the PG-rated fantasy ...
Illinois notebook: Illini preparing for NIT just in caseTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:15AMBubbles, bracketologies and RPIs go into overload this week, but there's one thing for sure even if Illinois fails to play its way into the NCAA tournament for the second time in three seasons: The basketball season won't end for the Illini this weekend. The school was completing paperwork Monday to send to NIT officials. Illinois (18-13 overall, 10-8 in the Big Ten) might need another option ...
Fighting Illini prepare for NIT possibilityTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:38AMCHAMPAIGN — Bubbles, bracketologies and RPIs go into overload this week, but there’s one thing for sure even if Illinois fails to play its way into the NCAA tournament for the second time in three years: The basketball season won’t end for the Illini this weekend. The school was completing paperwork Monday to send to National Invitation Tournament officials.
Illinois on the bubble for NCAA tournamentTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:30AMCHAMPAIGN -- The bracketologists are gnawing on Illinois this week like a St. Bernard with a meaty bone.
Supinie: NIT seems likely for Illini menMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:56PMBubbles, bracketologies and RPIs go into overload this week, but there’s one thing we know for sure. Even if Illinois fails to play its way into the NCAA men’s basketball tournament for the second time in three seasons, the season won’t end for the Illini this weekend.
Illinois notebook: Illini preparing for NIT just in caseMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:40PMBubbles, bracketologies and RPIs go into overload this week, but there's one thing for sure even if Illinois fails to play its way into the NCAA tournament for the second time in three seasons: The basketball season won't end for the Illini this weekend.
U of Ill. plans Assembly Hall alcohol salesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:05PMCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- The University of Illinois will start selling beer and wine at some concerts at the on-campus Assembly Hall starting this month.
U of Ill. plans Assembly Hall alcohol salesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:53PMAssociated Press - March 8, 2010 5:44 PM ET CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The University of Illinois will start selling beer and wine at some concerts at the on-campus Assembly Hall starting this...
From Vegas into the Valley of FireSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:39AMOVERTON, Nev. -- You've done your time in Las Vegas. You've given generously to the casinos, gorged on their food and overdosed on their glitz.
A fusion of aestheticsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:21AMSpinning, the two velveted acrobats twist up and around a spiraled metal ladder. As they arch upside down, they cradle huge metal spheres, banging them onto harplike strings beneath them as they circle. The music is ethereal, the vision mesmerizing.
Loe: New Oasis of the Seas cruise ship exceeds expectationsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:01AMRemember Bob Adams? He was half of the “Dave & Bob” duo that woke up for Ventura County radio listeners for decades? During his time on KVEN and KVTA radio, he and his morning show partner escorted something like 30 listener cruises. The guy knows all about the world of cruising, so when he absolutely raves about a new cruise ship, I pay attention.Bob, who is now retired from radio and living in ...
Disney World for adultsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:17PMWalt Disney World makes a great family vacation destination.
CityCenter: Las Vegas' big gambleSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:38PMSin City bets its future on a game-changing $8.5 billion complex of hotels, shops, restaurants and nightclubs.
VIDEO: A North Penn fashion statementSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:03PMTOWAMENCIN — Amid shrieks and applause as well as the beat of nightclub music, students with painted faces wearing sparkly dresses and carrying masks preened and posed Thursday morning.
Travel: Theatre of thrillsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:14AMHEAVY red curtains open. An antique bicycle sits just in front of the opulent stage with a circus striped backdrop of red and beige.
Local horse trainer traveling as circus performerSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:42AMBy Fred Hiers Staff writer Sylvia Zerbini can't remember a time when she wasn't on the road.She calls Ocala home, but the ninth-generation circus performer seldom sees her 12-acre farm. (Alan Youngblood/Staff photographer)
Dubai World and MGM Mirage have high hopes for CityCenterSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:25AMDubai World’s joint venture partner in the CityCenter complex of Las Vegas, MGM Mirage is anticipating the $8.5billion resort will provide a much needed boost to the company’s bottom line.
Masquerading at North PennFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:40AMStaff Writer TOWAMENCIN — Amid shrieks and applause as well as the beat of nightclub music, students with painted faces wearing sparkly dresses and carrying masks preened and posed Thursday morning.
Viva Cirque!Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:03AM“Elvis put Las Vegas on the map!” — Col. Tom Parker’s character in Cirque du Soleil’s new “Viva Elvis” production at CityCenter’s Aria casino resort.
'Where the Wild Things Are' and 'All Together Now' on DVDFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:43AMJames Gandolfini as Carol and Max Records as Max in Warner Bros. Pictures', Legendary Pictures' and Village Roadshow Pictures' adventure film "Where the Wild Things Are, " a Warner Bros. Pictures release. By Mark Voger "Where the Wild Things Are"...
(No heading)Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:42AMSpecial to the Times-News ASHEVILLE -- Complexions Contemporary Ballet, a renowned troupe that's been described as "one of America's only truly integrated dance companies" will bring its fluid blend of modern and classical dance to the Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place in downtown Asheville tonight and Saturday night.
Campbell Reporter CalendarThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:14PMSpecial EventsCampbell First Friday: Luck o'the Irish is this month's theme. Children up to age 12 are invited to take part in a leprechaun costume contest, and live entertainment includes bagpiper Richard Charette, clog dancer Cheyenne Danner and face painters from Bay Area Stars.
The Diary: Philip Glass's Satyagraha; World Book Day; Tamasha; Cirque du Soleil; Darcey BussellThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:26PMSo hypnotic is the score of Philip Glass's opera, 'Satyagraha', that in its dress rehearsal stages, the English National Opera's chorus found itself falling into a mesmeric state and were "encouraged to stop" singing after becoming near hypnotised by the repetitions in the Sanskrit libretto.
World of puppets would dwarf visitorsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:33PMIf Marco Veilleux's vision comes true, fantasylike puppets as tall as a six-story building and life-size marionettes will mingle with visitors to an "Imagination Activity Center" at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Moving StoriesTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:27PMQuestFest creates theater without the words The idea of storytellers who don't rely on words might seem counterintuitive. That's until you've seen a "visual theater" production at QuestFest. The festival, which has taken place every two years since 2004, offers theater without words, visuals without vocabulary. This year's edition, "QuestFest...
Creativity no laughing matter at Cirque du SoleilTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:14PMCEO Daniel Lamarre says consensus has its drawbacks. If you want to foster ingenuity, he says, the best ideas must prevail – and they come through debate
Creativity within CirqueTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:13PMCirque du Soleil CEO Daniel Lamarre speaks with Karl Moore
Flying Canucks at Metropolis March 5-7Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:44PMWith the Olympics over, anyone wanting another dose of acrobatic athleticism will want to visit Metropolis at Metrotown March 5 to 7 when The Flying Canucks will put on four shows daily. The elite Canadian athletes, led by three-time Olympian Jeff Bean, will perform trampoline acrobatics while strapped into snowboards and skis. Similar to freestyle aerial skiing and half-pipe snowboarding events ...
Cirque UsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:58AMPerhaps comedian Patton Oswalt’s says it best when he describes Cirque du Soleil as being “wet and French and gay and on fire.” Well, there’s a different outfit coming to town, but it’ll have similar outfits: It’s called Cirque Dreams, and one of its shows is Cirque ...
Fairgrounds circus would feature 60-foot puppetsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:15AMIf Marco Veilleux's vision comes true, fantasy-like puppets as tall as 60 feet and life-size marionettes will mingle with audience members at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Cleveland Schools To Look At K-12 Language ProgramMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:33PMThe Cleveland City School Board on Monday voted unanimously to a comprehensive review of a K-12 language program system-wide. Currently, no foreign language is taught until high school where, beginning this year, a student must take two foreign languages for two years each to graduate.
Brightkite Users Engage with Local PromotionsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:30AMBURLINGAME, Calif.----Brightkite, the Social Discovery Network, is finding its users respond well to local promotions, with many campaigns seeing response rates of more than two percent with the best campaigns achieving five to 10 percent response rates.
Concert venues go boomerMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:33AMI sign that the younger baby boomers and Generation X want to see?
Live entertainment draws baby boomers to Atlantic City venuesSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:31PMGreg Tesone, general manager of Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center, says it’s easy to notice the increased crowds around town when the hall is hosting a big event.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet coming to DWTSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:06AMSpecial to the Times-News ASHEVILLE -- The fluidly athletic Complexions Contemporary Ballet will energize the Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place in downtown Asheville on Friday and Saturday nights.