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Eclipse, May 28, 1900, North Carolina. Edward Featherston Small Papers, Rubenstein Library

[raleighliving]

Rocky Horror in Raleigh

                         Well, I’m already having troubles with getting Adsense, so I might as well use this opportunity/time/struggle to my advantage and talk about something that might not be super ad friendly anyways; The Rocky Horror Picture Show.  

           The film adaptation of “The Rocky Horror Show” released in 1975, is a musical comedy/horror starring the absolute legend, Tim Curry, as a mad scientist who helps main characters Brad and Janet as they appear to him right before he unveils the creation of Rocky; a Frankenstein-esque man created to be an example of perfection. Of course, along the way hijinks and drama ensue as the characters explore the topics of sexuality and fringe culture.

             The film wasn’t reviewed well at the time of its’ release unfortunately, didn’t review very well.  Compared as either a “obvious and even flat” mirror to the stage show, or a stale backdrop to the stage performances.  However, to this day thanks to a cult following and a message that outlives the glam rock style of the musical by eons The Rocky Horror Picture has become one of the longest running theatrical releases.

           Partly, this is due to fans of the show being SUPER into it.  In New York and other major US cities a form of hybridization took place that gave the movie and its audience a bit of interactivity it’d never seen before.  By combining screenings with “Shadow actors” that would mimic the scenes onscreen with their own sense of humor, props the audience would use at certain points, and a sort of “call and response” between movie goers and the script.

           Of course, this is a Raleigh Life blog and not a movie review/discussion blog so why am I talking about it?  Because you don’t have to go too far to experience the full Rocky; our very own Rialto Theater at Five Points Crossing has you covered.  

           I remember listening to my dad reminisce about seeing a Rocky production when he was younger, describing how people would shout at the screen, throw newspapers and toilet paper and such, and of course the time warp. A recollection of nostalgia from a man growing up in 70’s New York; I thought ever having that experience myself would be an impossibility but the Rialto keeps 90% of it alive and well.  

           $6.50 at the door gets you the ticket and your “Bag O’ Shit”, a sack containing all the props you need to enjoy the movie properly. If you haven’t seen the movie like this before, expect to have one of the friendly shadow actors mark a big red “V” on your head to show your virginity.  All throughout the movie, actors and viewers alike will riff on the movie, you’ll get to experience two shows at the same time with actors at the bottom of the screen recreating what’s going on above them in a fun manner, and you get to enjoy this wonderful sense of community. That’s not even getting into the underwear run, the time warp, and the interesting clothes (or lack thereof) fans will wear.

           It’s a fun, local experience that you can’t get anywhere else in Raleigh, and it’s a nice piece of local history.  If sources are to believed then the Rialto has been showing Rocky since 1986; and it’s showing no sign of stopping anytime soon.  Although, unfortunately, a source of mine claims they’re planning on shrinking it from 3 showings a month to just monthly; due to a lack of community interest.

           If you or loved one likes glam rock, Tim Curry, fun and relaxed people, cheap thrills, good clean exercise with a breeze, or just enjoy being in an environment of acceptance; then Rocky is for you.  It’s a great way to meet new people, make new friends, have some fun, and along the way you’ll probably see why this has been a local tradition for the past thirty-four years. If you have been, and you’re reading this, then be sure to bring some friends the next time you go. That way, you can watch them shudder in antici……

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[iliveinaconstantstateoffire]

ND: They call me North cause I raise the roof.

NC: They call me North cause I can chill a man with a single stare.

SD: They call me South because I... I’m in the south. Literally, I am south Dakota.

SC: They call me South because I know how to start war.

NC & ND: SC, NO.

SD: I wish I could start a war.

NC & ND: South Dako- No

SC: SD, yes.

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My first night in Hatteras, North Carolina

My first night in Hatteras, North Carolina

It’s beautiful.

No one is in a hurry.

You must know how to surf.

I am currently looking into the horizon, with my laptop in front of me, finally really understanding why people thought that the earth was once flat. The horizon is infinite. For some reason, the sound of the waves, and the few wind surfers quietly scramming around with their gear, brings my body to an ease, and finally lets my…

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(via Vintage 1980's Duke Blue Devils Gray Athletic by TheBlockVintage)

[tonytata-blog]

Tony Tata - Charities

Tony Tata is an avid supporter of military charities and a member of various non-profits including the North Carolina Heroes Foundation which set out on a mission to improve the quality of life for military men and women in the region. As a recipient of the North Carolina Military Order of the Purple Heart, he thinks it’s important to give back to the community where he spent the vast majority of his adult life.

Legitimate charities like Meals on Wheels are extremely important for two reasons. One of these reasons is the more obvious one, they directly help people (in this case elderly and those who are compromised health-wise) by giving them exactly what they need. In the case of Meals on Wheels that something is food, the No. 2 component for survival after water.

It doesn’t get any more important than that. But there is also another aspect that often gets ignored, which is that good deeds are contagious. When you are seeing other people do good deeds, there is a very good chance that you will get inspired by it.

An innate devotion to social issues can help as well, of course, but it often comes down to a simple moment, and a single charitable act. Tony Tata always felt the impact of these issues and what it means to help those less fortunate getting ahead in life. For him, this usually means helping out his fellow soldiers through the North Carolina Heroes Foundation. To you, it can mean something entirely different.