Monthly Archives: January 2011

Locals use crowdfunding to help raise funds for movies, albums

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Erin McCracken

In an e-mail message, Mark DeRose & The Way Home discussed its new project: We decided to begin recording some new material, and we wanted to be sure that we put out an amazing album (“Carolina Smile”). To do this, … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music, Technology | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum will reopen Saturday, have a cameo in ‘Route 30′ sequel

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Erin McCracken

(Photo: Submitted; A movie still of Ed Gotwalt from ‘Route 30 Too’) Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium and its owner Ed Gotwalt have starring roles in the upcoming movie “Route 30 Too.” The film is a sequel to … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebs, Movies | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The cereal serial 01/31/11: SAG Awards; Zuckerberg on ‘SNL’; Taco Bell’s legal beef

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. “The King’s Speech” picked up best picture during Sunday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards. Cardboard culinary creations slid down Roundtop hills Sunday. (Fast food) Mark Zuckerberg and … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards, Celebs, Fashion, Food, Movies, Nightlife, TV | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Friday five 01/28/11: Beach Party Weekend; Pa. Auto Show; Cardboard Derby

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Five links to help you make the most of your weekend. More ideas. (Photo: Submitted; Cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers on display at the 2010 Pennsylvania Auto Show.) Sick of winter weather? Bube’s Brewery hosts a Beach Party Weekend with … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Food, Music, Nightlife | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Meet York’s new poet laureate, writing contest winners at YorkArts

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Erin McCracken

The public is invited to meet York’s new poet laureate Carla Christopher at 5 p.m. Feb. 4 at YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St., York. Mayor Kim Bracey will formally introduce Christopher and, at 6 p.m., Writer’s Eye contest participants will … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Nightlife | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

UnCork York hosts Tour de Tanks in March

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Erin McCracken

The UnCork York Wine Trail presents the sixth annual Tour de Tanks Event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in March. Tickets are $25 and allow unlimited visits and tastings at the trail’s wineries every weekend in … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Food, Nightlife | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The cereal serial 01/28/11: Challenger 25 years later; Tracy Morgan’s NBA antics; Local top dog

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. Mark Zukerberg’s Facebook page was hacked. (Social insecurity) The NBA apologized about Tracy Morgan’s comments about Sarah Palin. (Hoops oops) The country remembers the Challenger disaster … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebs, Technology, TV | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Modern-day romance “Going the Distance”

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Jess Krout

These days, the movies I most often watch come in a compact plastic case courtesy of Redbox or Blockbuster. So it’s not surprising that I’m just now watching the romantic comedy “Going the Distance,” starring Justin Long and Drew Barrymore. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Leave a comment

Music update: Cigar Box concert at York Emporium; Battle of the Bands at Tourist Inn

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Erin McCracken

To celebrate the six month mark until the next Pennsylvania Cigar Box Guitar Festival, The York Emporium is hosting a Loud and Hot and Blue cigar box concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 during First Friday. Lancaster-native Old Sleeper will … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, Music, Nightlife | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The cereal serial 01/27/11: Buffett OK after fall; Priests talk ‘The Rite’; Ferrell on ‘The Office’

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. Another day, another snow storm. (Rush hour slush) Jimmy Buffett was released from hospital after falling offstage in Australia. (Blunder down under) Area priests address exorcism … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebs, Holidays, Movies, Music, Nightlife, TV | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment