Monthly Archives: January 2010

What’s next for ‘Pants on the Ground?’

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Erin McCracken

We try to avoid watching, talking about and thinking about “American Idol” as much as possible. But it’s getting harder and harder to avoid the song/PSA “Pants on the Ground.” Daytime TV hosts are dropping their drawers, respected musicians are … Continue reading →

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Sundance 2010 in full swing

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Erin McCracken

This week, Hollywood turned its attention from awards to the movies that might win them next year. About 200 movies debut at in Park City, Utah during the Sundance Film Festival, which runs through Sunday. Check out the full lineup. … Continue reading →

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The cereal serial 01/26/10

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. First Fridays will expand in downtown York. (TGIF) Teen pregnancy rates rose for the first time in a while. (Let’s blame MTV.) Justin Timberlake is Harvard’s … Continue reading →

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The weekend roundup 01/25/10

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Five weekend highlights. (Thank goodness for selective memory.) Said goodbye to “Jersey Shore” Thursday night. One final fist-pump. Dined at Iron Hill Brewery and saw The Youngers in Lancaster Friday. Finally watched “The Hurt Locker.” It was brutal and brilliant. … Continue reading →

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Little Ivory Blues Band plays Blues Challenge

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Last week, York County’s Little Ivory Blues Band headed to Memphis, Tenn. to compete in the International Blues Challenge. The group didn’t make the finals, but they had fun and networked with musicians, agents and managers. Read a diary of … Continue reading →

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The cereal serial 01/25/10

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. January goes out like a lion. (Gone with the wind) The Felice Brothers sell-out. (In a good way) Celebrate the beer can’s 75th with a fun … Continue reading →

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What you need to know now 01/22/10

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Five must-do ideas to help you make the most of your weekend. Find out how locals are staying warm and stylish this winter. “Little House on the Prairie” comes to life in Gettysburg. Like “Mamma Mia!”? Then, you’ll love the … Continue reading →

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The Scoop: Art Institute of York

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Erin McCracken

The cat’s out of the bag this week on the Scoop: The FlipSide ladies check out faculty canvas tote creations at the Art Institute of York. The pieces will be auctioned off Jan. 28 to benefit a scholarship fund for … Continue reading →

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The cereal serial 01/22/10

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. Find out who was nominated for BAFTA awards. (Critics give us “An Education.”) We bet that attendant on US Airways Express 3079 will get canned. (The … Continue reading →

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‘Jersey Shore’ yourself, tweet about the finale

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Erin McCracken

Tonight, mascara will run and fake tans will smudge: It’s the season finale of MTV’s “Jersey Shore.” And just when we started to factor the show into the equation. No need to go BoomBotz, FlipSide will be tweeting about the … Continue reading →

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