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 Here is a list of fun things to do in the Triangle this weekend!

December 19 - December 21, 2008

>>SPORTS

NC STATE VS. LIPSCOMB (College Basketball)
Saturday @ 2:00pm

RBC Center
1400 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27607

Tickets: $20

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>>MOVIES

YES MAN (PG-13)

Cast: Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, Terence Stamp

Jim Carrey stars as Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere—the operative word being “no”—until he signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything...and anything. Unleashing the power of “YES” begins to transform Carl’s life in amazing and unexpected ways, getting him promoted at work and opening the door to a new romance. But his willingness to embrace every opportunity might just become too much of a good thing.

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THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX (G)

Cast: Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Robbie Coltrane, Emma Watson, Tracey Ullman

Tiny and graced with oversized ears, Despereaux was born too big for his little world. Refusing to live his life cowering, he befriends a Princess named Pea and learns to read (rather than eat) books—reveling in stories of knights, dragons and fair maidens. Banished from Mouseworld for being more man than mouse, Despereaux is rescued by another outcast, Roscuro, who also wants to hear the tales. But when the Princess dismisses Roscuro’s friendship, he becomes the ultimate rat and plots revenge with fellow outsider Mig. After Pea is kidnapped, Despereaux discovers he is the only one who can rescue her…and that even the tiniest mouse can find the courage of a knight in shining armor. In this tale of bravery, forgiveness and redemption, one small creature will teach a kingdom that it takes only a little light to show the truth: what you look like doesn’t equal what you are.

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SEVEN POUNDS (PG-13)

Cast: Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Michael Ealy, Barry Pepper

The emotional story of a man who will change the lives of seven strangers.

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>>HOLIDAY EVENTS

Friday, Dec 19, 2008

Nutcracker - selected days through Dec 28
Progress Energy Center Memorial Auditorium. (919-831-6060)

Christmas Party
Children 13-years-old and under are invited to a Christmas Party at the Greenville Police IMPACT Substation. The party is from 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec 20, 2008

Santa Claus at the Carolina Inn - selected days through Dec 21
Each child is welcome to sit on Santa's lap and receives a holiday Beanie Baby. Feast on the Carolina Inn breakfast buffet. Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Cost: $20 adults, $15 children 3-12, children under 3 get in free Reservations required - 919-918-2711

Raleigh Ringers Holiday Concert - daily through Dec 21
Progress Energy Center Meymandi Concert Hall. (919-831-6060)

Jingle Bell Rock - Children's Holiday Party
It's Christmas karaoke with Mrs. Claus and a special performance from magician Holiday Dan as he shares a jingle bell surprise. Reservations are required. Time: 2 - 4 p.m. Cost: $20 for adults and children 3 and older Contact: Carolina Inn 919-918-2711

Sunday, Dec 21, 2008

Pig Pickin'
Whole Foods Market in Cary will host a pig pickin' with all the fixings to benefit the Whole Planet Foundation. Taste local, North Carolina pork and take a break from the holiday hustle under the big tent in the parking lot.






>>PERFORMING ARTS

RALEIGH RINGERS HOLIDAY CONCERT
Saturday, December 20th – 3:00 pm
Saturday, December 20th – 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 21st – 3:00 pm

Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
2 East South Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

Tickets:
Adults $18, Seniors (60+) $16 and Students $14
All tickets $2 more at the door.

This year’s Holiday concerts will include three new Trans-Siberian Orchestra arrangements by Hart Morris, the premiere of The Raleigh Ringers’ newest Rock ‘n’ Roll piece, and will end with the traditional candlelit rendition of “Stille Nacht”.

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>>MUSEUMS

THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS
Through January 4, 2008

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-1029

The Dead Sea Scrolls:
- are the most important manuscript discovery of the 20th century
- were discovered in caves in the Judean desert in the late 1940s
- include manuscripts of the Hebrew bible (Christian old testament) dating more than 2000 years old
- are the oldest biblical manuscripts in existence anywhere in the world

The Museum exhibit:
- now features six new scroll fragments, including part of Genesis (creation of man) and Exodus (let my people go)
- includes more than 100 artifacts from Qumran, the ancient settlement most closely linked with the scrolls
- is a rare opportunity to experience first hand the riches of biblical study and archaeology of the holy land
- is a chance to see life reconstructed, as it was in the first century

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>>FREE EVENTS

Raleigh is indeed the "Home of the Free" with more than 30 free attractions symbolizing the essence of City Life, Carolina Style. Also dubbed the "Smithsonian of the South" for the quality of its 30 free attractions, Raleigh's museums and greenway trails are among the region's finest.

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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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