Monthly Archives: May 2011

2011 Prometheus Film Festival accepting submissions

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Erin McCracken

(Photo: prometheusfilmfestival.org; 2010 Prometheus Festival winners Andrew Rodes, Nash Bhatt and W. Jeff Crawford after the awards ceremony.) York Little Theatre is now accepting submissions to the second Prometheus Film Festival. The event, which is intended to showcase independent filmmakers … Continue reading →

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Phene visits New Hope Academy Charter School

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Erin McCracken

(Photo: YDR file; Phene, aka Zach Richards, speaks to students Friday, telling them to not be afraid to follow their dreams, even if someone told them they could never make it.) When rapper Phene was young, his first love was … Continue reading →

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The cereal serial 05/31/11: Local super heroes; Turkey Hill Experience; Tupac lives?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. Read about Memorial Day services, concerts and rodeos and yard sales. (With video) According to PBS’ website, rapper Tupac Shakur is alive in New Zealand. (Humorous … Continue reading →

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What the stars said at Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Erin McCracken

(Photo: Me; Randy Houser performs for a VIP crowd Monday during Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown at Sovereign Bank Stadium.) Didn’t get to the Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown Memorial Day at Sovereign Bank Stadium? No worries. I got to interview most … Continue reading →

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Read an interview with Bela Fleck before his Tuesday Strand show with The Flecktones

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Jazz, world music, pop, classical crossover, country. These are all genres in which banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck has won Grammys so far. He earned his latest – 12th overall – in February for “Throw Down Your Heart: Africa Sessions Part … Continue reading →

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The Friday five 5/27/11: Pool openings; Chili Cookoff; Memorial Day events

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Five ideas for the weekend. Check out our newsletter for more tips. The new pool Codorus State Park will open Saturday. Here’s a roundup of other park events and pool openings. The York Jaycees’ 23rd Annual Chili Cookoff is Saturday … Continue reading →

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Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown comes to town Monday

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Lukas Nelson will have double duty during Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown. On Monday, he’ll perform with his band Promise of the Real and then join his country legend father on the main stage during the culmination of the all-day music … Continue reading →

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The cereal serial 05/27/11: ‘Idol’s’ Stacey in York; ‘Oprah’ ratings; Summer entertainment guides

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Erin McCracken

Five links to start your day off right: Part of a complete, balanced breakfast. The “Oprah” finale scored big ratings. (That didn’t stop it from becoming a punchline.) Are you taking a vacation or staycation this weekend? (Get traffic and … Continue reading →

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Microbrew Mondays at Sovereign Bank Stadium

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Erin McCracken

The York Revolution will host Microbrew Mondays, a new two-hour all-you-can-eat-and-drink package, this summer at Sovereign Bank Stadium. The food buffet will be paired to the microbrews offered during each event. The price is $55, including admission to the game. … Continue reading →

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FlipSide’s summer concert ticket giveaway

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Erin McCracken

FlipSide’s summer concert ticket giveaways start today with the chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to see Josh Groban June 15 at the Giant Center in Hershey. Enter to win on the FlipSide Facebook page. Check out … Continue reading →

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