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Published Apr. 4, 2008
Here is a list of fun things to do in the Triangle this weekend!
April 4 - April 6, 2008
>>SPORTS
FLORIDA PANTHERS vs. CANES
Friday, 7:00pm
RBC Center
LAST REGULAR-SEASON GAME!! Usually the last game of the season is meaningless... NOT THIS ONE. The Canes are in a must-win situation. Come out and yell really loud for our Canes!
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>>MOVIES
LEATHERHEADS (PG-13)
Cast: George Clooney, Renée Zellweger, John Krasinski, Jonathan Pryce, Peter Gerety, Jack Thompson, Stephen Roo
In 1925, Dodge Connolly is a charming, brash football hero who is determined to guide his team from bar brawls to packed stadiums. But after the players lose their sponsor and the entire league faces certain collapse, Dodge convinces a college football star to join his ragtag ranks. The captain hopes his latest move will help the struggling sport finally capture the country's attention. Welcome to the team Carter Rutherford, America's favorite son. A golden-boy war hero who single-handedly forced multiple German soldiers to surrender in WWI, Carter has dashing good looks and unparalleled speed on the field. This new champ is almost too good to be true, and Lexie Littleton aims to prove that's the case. A cub journalist playing in the big leagues, Lexie is a spitfire newswoman who suspects there are holes in Carter's war story. But while she digs, the two teammates start to become serious off-field rivals for her fickle affections.
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NIM'S ISLAND (PG)
Cast: Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin, Gerard Butler, Maddison Joyce
Anything can happen on Nim's Island, a magical place ruled by a young girl's imagination. It is an existence that mirrors that of her favorite literary character, Alex Rover - the world's greatest adventurer. But Alexandra, the author of the Rover books, leads a reclusive life in the big city. When Nim's father goes missing from their island, a twist of fate brings her together with Alexandra. Now they must draw courage from their fictional hero, Alex Rover, and find strength in one another to conquer Nim's Island.
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THE RUINS (R)
Cast: Jonathan Tucker, Jena Malone, Shawn Ashmore, Laura Ramsey, Joe Anderson
Bright sun, warm waters and sandy beaches beckon countless Americans every year, particularly young adults seeking inexpensive fun. Enter Amy and Stacy, two best friends who bring along their very different boyfriends--focused med student Jeff and free-spirited partier Eric. As the group's vacation nears its end, they journey into the lush Mexican jungle in hopes of seeing some ancient Mayan ruins. But when they arrive at the magnificent site, an unexpected event drives the frightened travelers to the top of the crumbling stone structure, where they confront hidden deadly horrors and engage in a brutal battle for survival.
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SHINE A LIGHT: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE (PG-13)
Playing at:
Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum
201 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 2760
Shine A Light: The IMAX Experience, a Rolling Stones concert film directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese, has been digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® through proprietary IMAX DMR® technology.
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>>SIGHTSEEING
HISTORIC RALEIGH TROLLEY TOUR
Every Saturday
Departs Mordecai Historic Park on the hour. Board at any stop. Last complete narrative tour begins at 2 p.m. Unlimited same day boarding and reboarding. Free parking.
$8.00 for adults / $6.00 for youth ages 7-17. Children 6 and under are free.
See Raleigh's 200 Year History from an old point of view on the Raleigh Trolley...From the first mule-drawn streetcar in 1886 to the first electric trolley cars in 1933, the Trolley was part of the Raleigh's streetcar scene.
Narrated tour includes historic sights, art galleries, museums, shops and restaurants. Board at any stop including Mordecai Historic Park and the City Market.
Tour time is 45 mins.
Unlimited re-boarding with an all-day pass.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
>>PERFORMING ARTS
NORTH CAROLINA RENAISSANCE FAIRE
NC State Fairgrounds
April 5 & 6 and April 12 & 13 2008
Tickets at the Gate: Adults: $12, Children and Seniors: $6*
At The North Carolina Renaissance Faire, you can step back 400 years into time and history! This full scale, interactive theater experience is like no other. The Faire offers you a chance to visit the days of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I!
At this 16th Century Faire, you'll find over 110 artisans hawking their wares, you'll enjoy musicians, jugglers, and the ribaldry of actors in many distinct staging areas. You'll see brave and bold knights competing for the favor of the Her Majesty's Court (and for their lady's affection) during any one of three full-contact jousts held in the Queen's Tiltyard.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
>>FOR KIDS
MARBLES KIDS MUSEUM
201 East Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Picture Me Studio: Inuit Laughing Masks
Saturday April 5th 2008
Location: 2 B Me!
Spark your imagination and show off your individuality as you create your one of a kind artistic design in this creativity lab. Today’s focus is Inuit Laughing Masks.
Free with admission to the museum.
Liquid Art Lab: Birds and Feathers
Saturday April 5th 2008
Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am-4:30pm
Sunday 12:00-4:30pm
Location: Splash!
Art and science converge as kids explore the wonders of water and nature in this constantly changing studio. Today’s focus is Birds and Feathers.
Free with admission to the museum.
Family Challenge: Cardboard Community
Saturday April 5th 2008
Saturdays at 3:00pm
Location: BB&T Family Clubhouse
Today: Cardboard Community
Play together as a family as you step up to the Family Challenge. Whether you are hula hooping, bubble blowing or bowling, laugh together as you use your marbles.
Free with admission to the museum.
Team Marbles at the 6th Annual Neuse River Spring Clean Up
Saturday April 5th 2008
Saturday, April 5, 2008
8:00am - 2:00pm
Neuse River
The Neuse River Spring Clean Up, hosted by the Neuse River Foundation, is an annual event where volunteers help to pick up more than 20 miles of the Neuse River. Team Marbles will be out there in force helping to remove trash from our river.
For more information about the Neuse River Spring Clean Up please visit www.neuseriver.org.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
That's it for now.
If you want to share cool weekend events, post a comment here, and I'll be sure to check them out!
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I have never seen it... thankfully...
But if it makes you feel any better, my buddy saw it and said that it wasn't nearly as bad as getting a root canal!
Have fun!
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