Friday, May 14, 2010

Friday 5/14 Live Blog

The hard knock life, indeed. A heartfelt RIP to Little Orphan Annie, officially canceled after 85 years as a daily comic strip. We can only hope she now has the time for that long overdue pupil transplant, assuming she can find a compatible donor.

International Learn-to-Fly Day comes up tomorrow and our friends with EAA have set up a chance for you to take the stick with a seasoned pilot riding shotgun. Check out a full listing of area events here.

Event planner Karen Bussen had a few simple ways for us to crank up the fun this summer. Her new book, Simple Stunning Parties at Home, is full of recipes, ideas, and inspiration for creative entertaining.

Feeling anxious? Nervous? Jittery? Dr. Laura Smith has the cure with the latest entry into the For Dummies book series -- Overcoming Anxiety for Dummies. Tips, tricks, and techniques to help you keep calm and carry on.

The '70s southern rock group Poco comes to the Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake this weekend. Band member Rusty Young got us caught up on what the boys have been up to lately, and gave us a sneak peek at what should be a couple of great shows. Tickets are available for either tonight or tomorrow night at 7:30 for just $34. Call 920.294.4279 for info.

BIG movies in theaters tonight...okay, only one movie can be considered big, but that's only because Russell Crowe barely fits into his Robin Hood tights. Queen Latifah stars in Just Wright and Amanda Seyfried rolls out Letters to Juliet, also in theaters today. Click on k107.com for that list of movies and weekend showtimes.

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