Trans-Siberian Orchestra (pictured) is a theatrical experience, a musical presentation put together by Paul O’Neill–the sort of composer who uses the term “rock opera” with no irony whatsoever. Along with collaborators Robert Kinkel and Jon Oliva, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra crosses race, gender, age and musical backgrounds, bringing together musicians and vocalists for a performance that’s […]
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In gospel
Satan begone! Gospel Times Ministries is presenting a New Year’s Eve show featuring Jonas Brown and a roster of local gospel talent, church and community leaders. Proceeds from the event, which also features an “all you can eat” country buffet, go to benefit the Jonas Brown Medical Fund. The program starts at 7 p.m. this […]
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In spoken word
Stammer!, Raleigh’s monthly spoken-word evening, begins a new year early with a new hostess, Amy Nolan. A student at Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies, Nolan has made some changes in the event at Artspace: While still featuring spoken-word performances, Stammer! will now also include performance art, music and films. December’s scheduled performers include Queen […]
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In museums
Rare artworks from the 1760s through the 1870s will be on display through Feb. 17 at UNC-Chapel Hill when Young America: Treasures from the Smithsonian Art Museum comes to the Ackland Art Museum. These 54 major works–by painters such as Frederic Edwin Church, Thomas Cole and John Singleton Cople–trace the growing self-awareness and optimism of […]
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In standup
Born in the South, Louis Ramey (pictured) began his standup comedy career over 10 years ago in Atlanta jazz clubs. Since then, he’s won the 1999 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival Jury Award for Best New Artist. You may have seen him on television on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and Stand and Deliver. Ramey is known […]
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Community Cookbook
There is something innately satisfying and “homey” about a slice of good poundcake. Our dessert menu changes with the seasons, and we often feature a generous wedge of lightly toasted poundcake topped with ice cream and accompanied by a fresh seasonal fruit sauce. In the case of this pear-accented variation, we think pear sauce, a […]
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Community Cookbook
A tart that seems to capture both exotic yet homespun flavorings in the same bite. Fresh mushrooms, spinach and turkey are stirred into Middle East staples such as lentils and basmati rice. Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups dried lentils 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 2 tablespoons Middle Eastern Spice Mix, divided, recipe below 1-1/2 teaspoons […]
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In sculpture
A group show of sculptures from about 25 different regional, national and international artists, including indoor pieces and outdoor pieces, will be up in Chapel Hill’s Steinway Gallery through the end of January (Rob Lorenson’s “Stars and Stripes” is pictured). The Sculpture Spectacular comprises over 100 different pieces of sculpture, using all media–including marble, bronze, […]
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Connection, not consumption
According to a poll commissioned by the Center for a New American Dream in Tacoma Park, Md.: “In the aftermath of 9/11, Americans are looking to their friends, family and community for strength and support” this holiday season. The study indicates that “connection, not consumption, will be foremost in Americans’ minds this time, and that […]
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The Quiet One
Angie Carlson (Indy music editor): In the mid-to-late ’60s, I remember listening to Beatles records (and Monkees–my non-discerning kid mind didn’t know or care that The Monkees were a put-together Beatles knock-off) courtesy of a hip aunt. Of course, I watched the Beatles cartoon (bad American actors doing phony Liverpool accents) but I didn’t own […]
