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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 family Wednesday, 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 Bollywood Wednesday, 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 Bollywood Wednesday, 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.
'Cavalia,' the Cirque du Soleil-type show with horses, prances into fairgrounds Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:31PMHandsome horses. Awesome acrobats. A Cirque founder creates a mega-carrot jewel that gives four-legged stars top billing.
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 case Tuesday, 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 possibility Tuesday, 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 tournament Tuesday, 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 men Monday, 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 case Monday, 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.
Beer and Wine Offered Soon at Assembly Hall Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:37PMYou'll soon be able to get a brew at the Assembly Hall in Champaign.
U of Ill. plans Assembly Hall alcohol sales Monday, 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 sales Monday, 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 Fire Sunday, 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 aesthetics Sunday, 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.
'Alice in Wonderland': Director Tim Burton goes off the deep end Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:27AMTim Burton goes off the deep end with "Alice in Wonderland."
Loe: New Oasis of the Seas cruise ship exceeds expectations Sunday, 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 adults Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:17PMWalt Disney World makes a great family vacation destination.
Ballet of Dolls' 'Our Way' shows sense of adventure Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:04PMChoreographer, composer combine their talents in adventurous works.
Ballet of Dolls: "Our Way" is successful Johnson-Rydberg collaboration Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:34PMChoreographer, composer reunite to combine their talents in adventurous works.
CityCenter: Las Vegas' big gamble Saturday, 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 statement Saturday, 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 thrills Saturday, 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.
Billions for Haiti, a criticism for every dollar Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:48AMPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - The world's bill for the Haitian earthquake is large and growing - now $2.2 billion...
Local horse trainer traveling as circus performer Saturday, 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)
Billions raised for Haitian relief, but aid workers overwhelmed Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:17AMThe world's bill for the Haitian earthquake is large and growing - now $2.2 billion - and so is the criticism about how the money is being spent.
Dubai World and MGM Mirage have high hopes for CityCenter Saturday, 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 Penn Friday, 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 DVD Friday, 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.
Critical Divide: Are out-of-town reviewers blinded by the lights? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:11AMAfter "Viva Elvis" opened, local reviewers were highly critical and out-of-town critics could not have been more thrilled.
DWTickets Releases the DW Savers GuideBook, a Free eBook Offering Information and Tips for a Great Orlando Vacation Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:00AMThe DW Savers GuideBook is a free 24 page color eBook published for members of the DW Savers Club. This great resource is full of travel tips, theme park information, and insider advice.
Campbell Reporter Calendar Thursday, 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 Bussell Thursday, 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.
N.B. couple took a not-so-grand canyon tour Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:16AMTeachers in Rexton, Rob and Megan Woodburn, spent last March Break living it up in Las Vegas.
Roesler: Collins must balance his roles on team Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:07AMThe senior guard must continue leading as playmaker but also trust his fellow teammates.
World of puppets would dwarf visitors Tuesday, 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 Stories Tuesday, 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 Soleil Tuesday, 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 Cirque Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:13PMCirque du Soleil CEO Daniel Lamarre speaks with Karl Moore
Flying Canucks at Metropolis March 5-7 Tuesday, 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 Us Tuesday, 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 puppets Tuesday, 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 Program Monday, 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 Promotions Monday, 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 boomer Monday, 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 venues Sunday, 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 DWT Sunday, 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.