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JACK TAR AND THE COLONEL’S DAUGHTER
MODERN, ECLECTIC Greg Cox for Triangle Today
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If Gray Brooks was a baseball pitcher, he surely would be a curveball specialist. In 2012, he opened Pizzeria Toro, whose blistery-crusted pies — turned out from a massive beast of a wood-burning oven in the middle of the dining room — preceded by several years the recent wave of Neapolitan pizzerias. Then, a couple of years ago, Brooks — who has worked in restaurants from the Triangle to Seattle (where he cooked for 12 years for 2012 James Beard Restaurateur of the Year Tom Douglas) — jolted jaded Durham palates with the likes of chicken fried duck tongues and beef heart tartare at Littler. Last December, he came out of the bullpen again, teaming up with his wife, Cara Stacy, and business partner Jay Owens, to open Jack Tar and the Colonel’s Daughter. The very name leaves no doubt as to whether Gray intends to play by the usual rules. Jack Tar, the restaurant, is named for the old Jack Tar Motor Lodge, erstwhile occupant of the building that is now home to the Unscripted Hotel, where the restaurant makes its home on the ground floor. The Colonel’s Daughter is the adjoining bar, a cozy, dimly lit space where libations span the timeline of cocktail history from the original Harry’s American Bar Bloody Mary to modern concoctions with names like Rosemary’s Bourbon and Kombucha Kooler.
Jack Tar and the Colonel’s Daughter serves Gray’s Mom’s Lamb Spaghetti, a homespun creation that Brooks’ mom created by combining culinary elements inherited from her parents, a father born in Crete and a Durham native mother. Juli Leonard
The dining room, a cheery contemporary space with an open kitchen and mid-century modern accents that pay tribute to the building’s architecture, sets just the right mood for a menu billed as “a modern spin on classic diner fare.“
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JANET JACKSON IS BACK PERFORMING. HERE’S WHY WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HER. Ed Condran for Triangle Today metal and hello to an exciting brand of uncompromising music from Seattle, Jackson defied trends.
August 2 , 3, 4 , 7 p.m.
Clayton Youth Theater Presents “Bye Bye Birdie”
2. Jackson ushered in a new era. The album’s introductory pledge said it all. “We are a nation with no geographic boundaries,” Jackson said. It was a call to end racism at a time when Public Enemy was never featured on the cover of Rolling Stone. However, Jackson was making changes. By 1990, MTV released hour-long specials, which focused on Jackson.
When rock star and teen idol Conrad Birdie is drafted into the army, his manager Albert Peterson faces financial ruin. Desperate for a publicity stunt big enough to help him survive Birdie’s departure, Albert and his secretary Rose hatch a plan to send Conrad to small-town America to sing one last song and give a goodbye kiss to one lucky fan on national television. claytonyouththeater.com/shows.html August 3 & 4, 7:30 p.m.
Into The Woods
Raleigh Little Theatre This epic musical is about wishes, family, and the consequences of the choices that we make. A childless baker and his wife endeavor to lift their family curse by journeying into the woods, where they encounter familiar faces including Rapunzel, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and more enchanted fairy-tale creatures. https://raleighlittletheatre.org/shows/intothe-woods/ Friday, August 24, 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
Family Fun Night at Marbles Kids Museum
marbleskidsmuseum.org Join the crew at Marbles for this afterhours event for children with special needs that offers the opportunity to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. This event is free and exclusively for kids with special needs and their families.
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Janet Jackson performs during her State of the World Tour in Lexington, Ky., Dec. 4, 2017. Jackson will headline at Raleigh’s Coastal Credit Union Music Park tonight. Matt Goins Lexington Herald-Leader If Janet Jackson’s name was a “Family Feud” topic, her Super Bowl clothing malfunction would probably be the top answer. Her legendary late brother Michael Jackson would be no doubt be part of that trivia, too. But Janet Jackson is much more than Michael’s sister or an unfortunate Super Bowl halftime show. She’s back on tour, performing tonight, Aug. 1 at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. Here’s why she’s one of the most significant entertainers of her time. 1. The world was gripped by a “Rhythm Nation.” “Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814” (or simply “Rhythm Nation”) was recorded roughly 30 years ago and produced Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The muchhyped release exceeded the hoopla, and the ambitious project explored new jack swing, pop, rock, dance and even industrial.
Jackson dug deep lyrically. She was inspired by racism, civil injustice and poverty. Jackson proved to be one of the leading lights of the African-American entertainment community when “Rhythm Nation” dropped in 1989. That wasn’t an easy feat, considering that Public Enemy was at the height of its powers with “It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back” and “Fear of a Black Planet,” along with Spike Lee at his zenith with the release of “Do the Right Thing.” “Rhythm Nation” was right there with those projects at a turning point in the world with the protests at Tienanmen Square and the demolition of the Berlin Wall. The music world was morphing. Jackson sold 12 million albums. The album’s staying power was staggering. “Rhythm Nation” is the first album to produce chart toppers in three separate years — 1989, 1990 and 1991. When the pop world was saying goodbye to predictable hair and
3. Live performance would never be the same. The “Rhythm Nation” tour was a game changer. It was Jackson’s first headlining tour, and she took some pages from her brother’s playbook by making the production as special as possible. “Rhythm Nation” was a tour when theatrics trumped vocal prowess. A number of critics, including The New York Times Jon Pareles, openly questioned whether Jackson was lip-syncing at points during the show. But the tour influenced other recording artists with dance-heavy shows, including Madonna, TLC and Britney Spears. 4. Jackson looked back to move forward. The accomplished entertainer revealed in an interview earlier this year with Billboard that she was inspired by Joni Mitchell, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Janet Jackson When: Tonight, 8 p.m. Aug. 1 Where: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh. Tickets: $29.95, $129.95 and $149.95. Info: 919-719-5500 or walnutcreekamphitheatre.com
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Looking for good, cheap burgers in the Triangle? Greg Cox for Triangle Today A monthly roundup of ethnic eats, counter service chow and other tasty bargains. Last month, we shared some of our favorite places to score a hotdog. This month, we give equal time to that other all-American classic, the burger. Note: While half-pound bar burgers loaded with everything but the kitchen sink have their place, this time around we’re betting on the welterweight — old-school diner burgers. Al’s Burger Shack Two Chapel Hill locations: 516 W. Franklin St.; 708 Market St. alsburgershack.com In a recent TripAdvisor poll, Al’s signature Bobo Chili Cheeseburger (pasture-raised beef topped with homemade chili sauce, coleslaw, onion, yellow mustard and American cheese on a buttered potato bun) was named the best burger in America. Need I say more? Well, actually, yes: By all means, add rosemary fries to your order. Barry’s Café 2851 Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh barryscafe.com This bustling little strip mall eatery with a colorful firefighter motif has been grilling burgers on a well-worn flat-top griddle for nearly two decades. The
Baby Burger (3.5 ounces) is just a tease, and the Papa Burger (8.5 ounces) is a beast. The 6-ounce Mama Burger, to quote a certain fairy tale heroine, is just right. Buns 107 N. Columbia St., Chapel Hill bunsofchapelhill.com OK, the list of topping options — everything from avocado to wasabi mayo — flirts with gourmet. You can even get a turkey burger or veggie burger. Stick with the hand-patted Angus chuck, though, and keep the toppings classic, and you’ve got a burger that can hold its own with the best of the old-timers. Char-Grill Multiple Triangle locations chargrillusa.com The original Char-Grill opened in 1959 on Hillsborough Street, but a visit to any location is a trip down memory lane — from the order form that you fill out with a pencil and slip through a slot to the guy in the paper cook’s hat who flame-grills your burger . Not all Char-Grills offer indoor seating, so you may find yourself time-traveling all the way back to the restaurant’s early days, eating in your car.
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