Monthly Archives: July 2009

What you need to know now

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Erin McCracken

Watch the video to the right to head down to the Olde Fogie Farm. Grab a bite to eat at “the new Brown’s.” (Betcha won’t be able to tell the difference.) Bored? Why not head to a board game convention? … Continue reading →

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…Trail of Dead pummels eardrums at Chameleon

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Erin McCracken

Last night, I had my first beef with the Chameleon Club, but we’ll get to that later, since I want to rave about the band I saw there last night: …And They Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. … Continue reading →

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Head back to the ’80s, ’90s

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Erin McCracken

“Saved by the Bell” is about to turn 20. (As if I need more reasons to feel old.) Jimmy Fallon has been begging the cast to reunite for his show. But things might be a little tricky. Kelly (Tiffani-Amber Thiessen) … Continue reading →

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The Scoop: Foundry Park

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Erin McCracken

The FlipSide ladies head to Foundry Park in York, where the Splash! concert series kicks off this weekend. Let them fill you in about what else is going on downtown.

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Best music of 2009 (so far)

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Erin McCracken

Since we’re halfway through 2009 (gasp!) NPR decided to let listeners vote for the best singles and CDs of the year to this point. See who made the top five in each category: Best Song: “My Girls” by Animal Collective; … Continue reading →

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Another day, another movie remake

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Erin McCracken

Dr. Suess’ 1971 classic “The Lorax” will be made into a 3-D animated movie that will hit theaters March 2012. (I hope it’s not like the dreadful 2000 “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” remake.) I’m surprised that this took so … Continue reading →

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Live Nation offer is the real deal

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Erin McCracken

So, I guess Live Nation changed their No TIcket fee Wednesday to No Full Price Wednesday. Either way, this latest deal — which is the same offer as last week — seems like a keeper. It’s basically buy one ticket, … Continue reading →

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Go green at fashion show

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Erin McCracken

Take part in a green fashion show at 5 p.m. Oct. 1 in downtown York.The event is part of the Arts Block Festival, which will be held prior to the 2009 Governor’s Awards for the Arts. Area middle- and high-schoolers … Continue reading →

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‘Mad Men’ yourself

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Erin McCracken

I always wanted to enter the sleek, stylish world of AMC’s multi-Emmy nominated series “Mad Men.” And I just did! (That’s me in the purple.) The show’s Web site lets you create your own “Mad Men”/ Mad Women avatar. Choose … Continue reading →

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York bands to play cancer benefit

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Erin McCracken

Cancer Aid of Gap hosts a concert and benefit from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Gap VFW, 4498 Lincoln Highway. The event will feature raffles, door prizes and performances by Odd Thomas, Instant Tranzmission, Slim 6, Second Guessed, … Continue reading →

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