You could say ‘The Hunger Games’ did well in its debut, but that would be a vast understatement — with $155 million in revenues, the film adaptation of the best-selling novel left the other movies in the dust and moved easily to the top of the charts this weekend.
The 2012 Tri-Cities Water Follies will be Friday, July 27, through Sunday, July 29, this year.
The Unlimited Hydroplanes race for the Lamb-Weston Columbia Cup is the main attraction.
Tickets are on sale now for
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Matthew Broderick
Age: 50
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing the title character in the classic movie ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ voicing Adult Simba in ‘The Lion King’ film franchise, portraying Leo Bloom in the Hollywood and Broadway productions of ‘The Producers,’ winning two Tony Awards, and his marriage to Sarah Jessica Parker
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1804 – Napoleonic Code is approved in France, giving the country its first post-revolutionary set of laws concerning property, colonial affairs, the family, and individual rights (More info)
1963 – Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay closes down and transfers its last prisoners (More info)
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Spike Lee
Age: 55
Occupation: Director, Producer, Writer and Actor
Known For: Earning two Oscar nominations for helming controversial socio-political films like ‘Do the Right Thing,’ ‘Jungle Fever’ and ‘Malcolm X’ as well as documentaries including ‘When The Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts’ and ’4 Little Girls,’ sometimes lacking a barrier between what he thinks and what he says, and possibly being the most ardent New York Knicks fan on the planet
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Glenn Close
Age: 65
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Being a six-time Oscar nominee for her roles in movies including ‘The Big Chill,’ ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Dangerous Liaisons,’ winning three Tonys for her work on Broadway, and her current role on the TV series ‘Damages’
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1920 – The United States Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles for the second time (More info)
1931 – The Nevada legislature legalizes gambling in an attempt to lift the state out of the hard times caused by the Great Depression (More info)
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Flavor Flav
Age: 53
Occupation: Rapper and Television Personality
Known For: Rising to prominence as a member of the controversial rap group Public Enemy, known for songs like ‘Don’t Believe the Hype,’ ‘Fight the Power’ and ’911 Is a Joke,’ starring on VH1 reality shows including ‘The Surreal Life,’ ‘Strange Love’ and ‘Flavor of Love,’ and the ginormous clocks he wears as necklaces
March 15, 2012 Aaron, Brett, Tyler & Coach Courtney stopped in to visit Bear this afternoon and share their experiences on winning the U-18 State Championship! What's next for these guys? How about a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! These guys are are traveling to Lansing Michigan for the National Championship March 28th thru April 1st.
