Comedy trailblazer and actor, Dane Cook, is known for his legendary stand-up comedy specials, unparalleled stage presence, and outrageous observational humor, and he’s bringing it all to DPAC on Wednesday, November 13th! All week long, enter the BBB Box Office for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show. Contest ends May 5th at 11:59 p.m.
Listen in as Madison talks with comedian Leanne Morgan, whose “I’m Every Woman” comedy show will drop on Netflix on Thursday, April 11th. You can also enjoy Leanne’s comedy live at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro (Wednesday, April 3rd – Friday, April 5th) or at the Crown Theater in Fayetteville (Thursday, April 25th, and Friday, April 26th). Plus, look for the release of Leanne’s upcoming book, “What in the World,” as well as for her role in the upcoming Reese Whitherspoon and Will Ferrell movie, “You’re Cordially Invited.”
And… here is a link to Leanne Morgan’s website. Would you please add it to the post – so that interested folks can get tickets? https://www.leannemorgan.com/
Your projects begin here… at The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show from Friday, April 12th, through Sunday, April 14th, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Enjoy three days to shop, compare, and save with local, trusted experts to make your dream home a reality.
Plus, from now until Thursday, April 11th, at 11:59 p.m., enter The Tailgating Yard Magic Contest presented by the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show for your chance to win:
The Tailgating Yard Magic Contest offers a HUGE prize pack valued at more than $1,000! Be sure to enter the contest (below) today!
Also, from kitchens and baths to landscaping and more, don’t miss the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show! Here are a few show highlights and special ticket offers:
We hope to see you at the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show on Friday, April 12th, through Sunday, April 14th!
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Enjoy Madison’s conversation with NC native – and her former intern! – Fortune Feimster. Fortune currently wears a lot of hats, including: standup comedian, writer, and actor. You’ll recognize her familiar voice from small screen favorites like “Chelsea Lately,” “The Mindy Project,” “Last Comic Standing,” and her Netflix comedy specials. Listen in as Madison and Fortune talk about their time spent working together, as well as about Fortune’s journey to “find herself.” And… if you’d like to catch Fortune’s standup gig in person, she’ll be appearing at DPAC on Saturday, March 16th, at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Click here for ticket information.
Listen in as Madison talks with UNC Children Hospital’s Dr. Joshua Alexander about Jersey Mike’s 3/27 Day of Giving. Dr. Alexander, who is the Director of Pediatric Rehabilitation at UNC Children’s Hospital, shares that 100% of local Jersey Mike’s sales on Wednesday, March 27th, will be donated to the UNC Health Fitch Family Comprehensive Pediatric Rehabilitation Program. Dr. Alexander also shares about the critical need for pediatric rehabilitation services in North Carolina, and how Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving is helping UNC Children’s Hospital to move closer to its goal of being able to offer those services in-house.
Listen in as Madison learns more about Ella’s Race, a 10K and 5K race that will be held at the North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh on Saturday, March 16th. Proceeds from Ella’s Race benefit The Cure Starts Now and The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Madison interviews Renae Newmiller, the mother of Ella – an eight-year-old Raleigh native who passed away from a pediatric brain tumor in 2012. Ella’s Race was established as a way of bringing hope – and possible new treatments — to families who are battling pediatric brain cancer and tumors.
Taleggio, better known to some as Tally, is a medium guy with a big personality with so much love to give. He loves to crawl into your lap for scritches and cuddles after a long romp around the APS play yard. Tally loves to play fetch and will do just about anything for a treat, but he’s also really good at entertaining himself. We’ve seen Tally’s personality blossom! When he first entered the shelter, he was anxious and timid, not even willing to sit up tall for pictures. Now, he’s posing and smiling for all that will bat an eye his way. Sweet Tally is looking for a place to land with toys, play time, positive experiences, and opportunities to learn. Ready to meet love in dog form? Stop by to give Tally some attention!
Kids: any age, young, can be jumpy and mouthy
Dogs: friendly sniffing, can hump when overexcited
Animal Protection Society of Durham
2117 East Club Blvd.
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 560-0640
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Donating blood is essential. That’s why 96.1 BBB partnered with The Blood Connection for a series of blood drives. If you were unable to join us at these dates and locations, please visit https://thebloodconnection.org/ to find a time and location that is convenient for you.
Listen in as Madison speaks with Clint Harp, host of Magnolia Network’s “Restoration Road.” Clint shares about the eight years that he lived in North Carolina, as well as about how he has shared his talent and his passion for woodworking with his wife and his children.
Listen as Kitty chats with Nesha Bartholomew Daubenspeck, Executive Director for 1ofus, a local nonprofit providing assistance to women who are living with breast cancer and other gynecological cancers.
