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Birthday celebration for late Texas musician Stevie Ray Vaughan to be held at Auditorium Shores

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:39 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Late Texas musician Stevie Ray Vaughan would've turned 69 this week. To honor the iconic Dallas native, the Trail Conservancy is holding a birthday celebration Tuesday from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Stevie Ray Vaughan Memorial Statue at Auditorium Shores. This year also marks the 30th anniversary since the statue was placed there, according to the conservancy. The Stevie Ray Vaughan statue on downtown Austin's hike and bike trail in November 2021.ARNOLD WELLS/ABJThere will be live music by Bill Carter, who wrote a lot of Stevie Ray's music, the Trail Conservancy said. Vaughan would've turned 69 this year. He died in 1990 in a helicopter crash in Wisconsin.

Foo Fighters to play first local show in nearly six years when they headline Target Field in July

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:39 GMT

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Foo Fighters will play their largest show yet in the metro when they headline Target Field on July 28.Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. There are at least eight presales taking place, including one for Citi cardholders that starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday. For further details, see foofighters.com. Neither the venue nor the promoter announced prices.Fellow Rock Hall inductees the Pretenders and grunge-era rockers L7 are also on the bill.The band had booked an August 2022 stop at Huntington Bank Field that, due to a disagreement between the band and venue over COVID protocols, was then moved to U.S. Bank Stadium. But that March, drummer Taylor Hawkins died of an overdose before a show in Colombia, causing the band to cancel the tour.Led by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, the Foo Fighters have become one of the most successful contemporary rock bands of the era. In 2021, Paul McCartney inducted the band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in ...

Aerosmith postpones farewell tour, which includes a November stop at Xcel Energy Center

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:39 GMT

Aerosmith is postponing all upcoming tour dates, including a Nov. 13 stop at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center, to give Steven Tyler the chance to recover from a serious vocal injury.All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates, which have yet to be announced but will take place in 2024. Once the new schedule is announced, refunds will be available for ticketholders who can’t make the rescheduled date.Tyler first hurt his vocal cords on the third night of the tour, a Sept. 9 concert in New York, which led to the group postponing a half dozen dates. But after Tyler took an extended break from singing, his doctors found further damage.“Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal injury is more serious than initially thought,” reads a post on the band’s Facebook page. “His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx which requires ongoing care. He is receiving the best medical treatment available to ensur...

Friends of Crandall Public Library to host book sale

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:39 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Friends of Crandall Public Library are hosting a fall book sale on Friday, October 20, and Saturday, October 21. The book sale runs from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Adult books cost $1 each. Books for kids and teens cost four for $1. Patrons are asked to bring their own bags.The book sale will be held in the Christine L. McDonald Community Room on the lower level of the library. Visitors are asked to use the Glen Street Entrance.

Dispensary relocating in Colonie, hoping to sell cannabis by November

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:39 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The CBD shop Brownies is relocating within Colonie. The shop, which hopes to start cannabis sales soon, is moving from 1593 Central Avenue to 1686 Central Avenue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Brownies is owned by mother and son duo Kelly and Michael Hilland. They opened Brownies two years ago in Colonie.Michael Hilland said they needed a bigger space. The new location is a stand-alone building, as opposed to a plaza, with a 20-space parking lot. Brownies is currently closed while they move into the new space at 1686 Central Avenue. Multiple agencies searching for missing child in Saratoga County Brownies was awarded a Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) license by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) at the end of July. The dispensary will be selling THC flower, cartridges, edibles, topicals, oils, and concentrates.At the new store, Hilland said they'll be adding a terpene smell wal...

NY adult-use cannabis license applications set to open

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Cannabis Control Board has announced the opening of general applications for certain adult-use cannabis licenses. Applications for cultivator, processor, distributor, microbusiness and retail dispensary licenses will be available through New York Business Express starting October 4. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Office of Cannabis Management will begin its first approval process for applicants with control over a proposed retail dispensary or microbusiness by 5 p.m. on November 3. All adult-use license applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on December 4, 2024. The Cannabis Law has an established goal of awarding 50% of all adult-use licenses to Social and Economic Equity (SEE) applicants with the mission of promoting equity and fair access. SEE applicants include individuals from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of cannabis prohibition, minority an...

Avalanche on the penalty kill: Increased expectations, but also two key players to replace

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:39 GMT

Colorado Avalanche assistant coach Nolan Pratt delivered a simple message to his prospective penalty killers at a meeting early in training camp.There are a couple of key guys from the PK a season ago who need to be replaced, but Pratt wanted to set the standard high.“He said, ‘We know the expectation for the (power play) is to be top-five. Why don’t we have the same expectation?” Avs defenseman Josh Manson said. “That should be our mentality coming in, that we want to be a top-five PK, because we can do it.’“I think that really hit the nail on the head.”Everyone knows the Avalanche have the firepower to score with anyone, and any power play that features Cale Makar flanked by Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen is going to have a high floor and sky-high expectations. The Avs have finished sixth and seventh in the NHL on the power play in the previous two seasons, while the PK has been middle of the pack (15th two years ago, 17th last season...

2 dead in wrong-way Tesla crash in Corona

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:39 GMT

Two people died in a head-on crash on the 91 Freeway in Corona early Monday morning.A wrong-way driver behind the wheel of a Tesla Model 3 was reported headed east in westbound lanes at 12:10 a.m., and two minutes later, they crashed head-on into a Mitsubishi Lancer near the on-ramp for North Lincoln Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.Footage from the scene showed that both vehicles sustained burn damage, but the fires were extinguished by the time cameras arrived.While initially only one fatality was confirmed, CHP officials later clarified that both drivers were killed as a result of the crash. The two men have not been identified.No passengers were in the vehicles, and "alcohol and/or drugs are unknown factors at this time," the CHP said.All westbound lanes were closed for several hours, but they were reopened by 3:40 a.m.Any witnesses who may have observed the incident are encouraged to call the CHP at 951-637-8000.Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

Why You Should Keep Your Travel Plans to Hawaii

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:39 GMT

Maui, known for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, has long been a dream destination for travelers seeking a slice of paradise. However, recent wildfires have left their mark on this beautiful island, affecting both its environment and tourism industry. Despite these challenges, responsible travel to Maui is not only possible but also vital to support the island’s recovery. In this article, we’ll explore the impact of the fires, encourage travelers to keep their plans, and shine a spotlight on one of Maui’s luxurious havens, the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.The Impact of the FiresMaui’s lush landscapes faced a severe threat when wildfires swept across the island. These fires not only devastated the natural beauty that draws travelers worldwide but also took a toll on the local economy, particularly the tourism sector. Many hotels and businesses have been affected, and the island’s residents are working diligently to recover.Why You S...

Downtown San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco office vacancies hit sky-high levels

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:47:39 GMT

SAN JOSE — The Bay Area’s three largest downtown districts suffered with sky-high levels of empty offices in the third quarter of 2023 even as tech companies slashed their workplace footprints, a new real estate report shows.Office vacancies hit sky-high levels in the downtown districts of the Bay Area’s three largest cities at a time when companies continue to slash the amount of space they require, a new report has disclosed.Downtown San Jose, downtown Oakland and downtown San Francisco all are reporting office vacancy levels that are at or near all-time record highs, according to preliminary reports that CBRE, a commercial real estate firm, provided to this news organization.The greatly elevated amounts of empty office space in the Bay Area’s three largest downtown districts offer a harsh reminder of the ongoing economic fallout from the coronavirus-linked business shutdowns of 2020 and 2021.Despite the grim current picture for office space in the Bay Area...