LOS ANGELES
Bravo will build on its unprecedented success last year with a new slate of programming and specials for the fall 2004 season, including "Project Runway," "LongWayRound", "Manhunt," "Miami Slice," "Backspin," and an all-new Elton John concert. The announcement was made today by Lauren Zalaznick, President, Bravo.
"Long Way Round" (six one-hour episodes)
Premieres Thursday, October 28 (10:00pm ET)
From London, England to Aldan, Siberia to Anchorage, Alaska - this six-hour series chronicles good friends Ewan McGrego
r ("Moulin Rouge," "Big Fish") and Charley Boorman ("On Edge") as they leave their celebrity lifestyles to circumnavigate the world on motorbikes. Departing London later this month, McGregor and Boorman will spend over three months traveling through some of the harshest terrain the world has to offer and taking on challenges and adventures indigenous to each country. To tell the story of their journey, the men will document their trip with the help of handheld cameras and production teams stationed along the way. "Long Way Round" is produced by Long Way Round Productions Ltd. Executive producers are David Alexanian, Russ Malkin, Ewan McGregor, and Charley Boorman.
Website - http://www.longwayround.com/lwr.htm
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Posted on Mon, Oct. 04, 2004
THE PILGRIMAGE
Bike rally exits with no major incidents
Officials: No traffic jams from trek out
By Kelly Marshall
The Sun News
There were no major problems as participants in the annual fall motorcycle Pilgrimage exited the Grand Strand in a steady stream Sunday.
The bikers, some who cruised into town Wednesday, left in an orderly fashion and caused no major traffic jams, said local law enforcement officials.
Police in North Myrtle Beach dealt with some complaints about traffic and noise throughout the weekend but reported no fatalities and few arrests related to the annual event.
"Traffic was slow going through North Myrtle Beach on Saturday," said Dave King, director of North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety. "Bikers began leaving town early Sunday and by late afternoon, they were pretty much all on their way."
Organizers said the rally drew far fewer vendors and riders this year than last year.
Vendors set up shop at Inlet Square Mall in Murrells Inlet and other locations in Horry County .
The crowd buying clothing and biker-related paraphernalia was much smaller this year, said Sonny Copeland, owner of Sonny Productions.
Some vendors were discouraged by high permit fees charged in Horry County , he said. Vendors had to pay at least $500 to do business.
"I've been involved in bike week for many years, and this is the worst numbers we've seen for the fall rally so far," Copeland said.
"If the permits go up again, [the vendors] said they won't be back."
About 40,000 bikers streamed into the Grand Strand for the fifth annual event.
Myrtle Beach police reported no problems with the crowd.
"It's quieter and there are less problems overall," said Lt. Dave Knipes with the Myrtle Beach Police. "This time of year, you don't have the same number of other tourists mixing in with the Harleys."
The rally wasn't all fun and games for the riders.
Poker runs and charity events raised money for tropical storm victims and the American Red Cross.
A leather auction at Jamin' Leather on U.S. 501 raised about 
$5,000 for the Red Cross.
Participants bid on leather items and performed "stupid human tricks" Saturday.
"It's just to keep them laughing and show them a good time while they were visiting Myrtle Beach ," said business owner Jamie Keats.
"The numbers were off this year, but overall, they were a fabulous group of patrons."
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Poker run to benefit human services By Jennifer Roy / Tribune Staff Writer
Friday, September 24, 2004
WALTHAM -- Aerosmith front-man Steven Tyler is expected to cruise into the city Sunday for the first "Motorcycles for Middlesex" Poker Run to Manchester , N.H. , where he may also belt out a few tunes, organizers said.
The Poker Run is sponsored by Nashua and Manchester , N.H. , Harley Davidson -- both of which are owned by Steve Talarico. It benefits Middlesex Human Service Agency.
This is the first year of the Poker Run, but organizers are hoping to make it an annual event, said Bob Herne of Middlesex Human Services.
"This is the first year of many, many more, I hope," Herne said yesterday.
He said a Poker Run means that each participant can stop at five designated sites from Waltham to Manchester and pick up a poker chip. The five chips are then turned in for a poker hand. The person with the winning hand gets a prize. Stops are in Lexington and New Hampshire .
"A good time is going to be had here," Herne said. "This is fun, we are going to raise a ton of money."
Herne said he expects about 1,000 bikers -- including his good friend Tyler -- to participate.
"We won't know (how many) until (Sunday)," he said.
Registration for the ride is Sunday from 8 to 10 a.m. at the American Legion Post 156 at 215 Waverley Oaks Road.
The ride costs $20 per rider and $5 for each passenger. People who do not want to ride, but would like to attend the alcohol-free after party in Manchester can pay $10."Two wheels and alcohol don't mix," said Herne of the party that will feature bands from Boston and Rhode Island .
"We want it to be fun and it will be safe."
There will also be an auction and a raffle, he said.
The agency serves the homeless, as well as people battling substance abuse, and operates shelters for families, men and women. It also operates a food shelter, a day care, two halfway houses in Boston and provides outreach to local schools.
The agency will also hold another fund-raiser in February. Therecurrently isn't a location for "Music for Middlesex III," but Herne said it is always a good time.
"The roof usually gets shaken," he said.
According to Herne , cuts in state funding have forced the agency to rely on donations.
"We have had to cut some services, but we refuse to compromise the care we give to our clients," he said.
Donations can also be sent to Middlesex Human Service Agency at 50 Prospect St .
For more information, contact Herne at 781-894-6110.
