Monthly Archives: April 2008

Weekend roundup

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Erin McCracken

I missed “Fliff Friday” festivities in York since I had to head back east for the night. I did have my first Rock Band experience. I missed my chance to sing “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs due to a lingering … Continue reading →

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Finally, a reason to watch beauty pageants

Posted on April 11, 2008 by susan jennings

Anybody see NBC’s ads for this year’s Miss USA Pageant? Instead of going with the standard “watch beautiful, talented woman with blinding teeth strut around a stage in bikinis and evening gowns” route, NBC took a slight detour, deciding instead … Continue reading →

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Spring returns

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Winter hibernation ended last night in York. It was the first time that people could sit outside at the bars all night without freezing, and many took advantage of it. While I was out and about, there was a sizeable … Continue reading →

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Weekend roundup

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Friday, like so many other great nights in York, began at the Harp & Fiddle. One thing led to another and I found myself in the Waterway Raw Bar & Grill’s Blue Room listening to Harrisburg rockers The Thrives. Saturday … Continue reading →

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Help local college contestant

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Sigourney McCleaf of Hanover was selected as one of 10 finalists for a video she submitted to the Upromise Tuition Tales contest. All of America can now vote to select the winner, who will be awarded $25,000 for college expenses. … Continue reading →

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Now and then

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Early ’90s boy band sensation New Kids on the Block is back together and preparing to go on tour. Just because the Spice Girls did it doesn’t make it okay. I’m getting sick of bands from back in the day … Continue reading →

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Will they ever learn?

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Erin McCracken

NBC will unveil a spinoff of “The Office” after the 2009 Super Bowl. That is not a good idea. When in the last decade has a spinoff been successful? Speaking of “Office”-related things, I’m still up in the air about … Continue reading →

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Teens take on Chris Walla, “Big Shots” and “Vantage Point”

Posted on April 2, 2008 by susan jennings

Every month, members of the York Daily Record Teen Takeover staff review all sorts of entertainment. Get their perspective on what’s worth watching (and listening) and what is a waste of time. This month check out: * Laura Dzwonczyk’s take … Continue reading →

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Weekend roundup

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Where to begin? “Fliff, aka cash money, Friday” got underway when Davidson beat Wisconsin and continued with “Arrested Development” and other assorted festivities. On Saturday, I got the chance to listen as violinist Joshua Bell rehearsed with the York Symphony … Continue reading →

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