This column offers a sampling of dining experiences in the area. It is not intended as a review of the restaurant other than to provide the reader with one diner's experience.

It’s hard to stay cool when you’re feeling the heat of the stage.

Here's a look at what's up the next 10 days:

Friday, May 9

Here's a look at what's happening in the area for the next 10 days:

FORT MILL — The sausage skins have been stuffed and the talent selected. All that’s left to do now is wait and pray for good weather.

I’ve endured many unfortunate cancellations during the five years I’ve written this column — “Angel,” “Deadwood,” “Veronica Mars” and “Invasion,” to name a few. Unfortunately, I’m now facing one I won’t be able to get past — my own.

Time to transport through a progressive portal via Order of Chaos Saturday at The Money, 111 S. Cherry Road, Rock Hill. Grunge with heavy rock is stylishly distorted in the sound of this four-man band.

YORK — In opera, they say it’s not over until the fat lady sings.

Launch the first weekend of May with two chances for a musical meet and greet with The Truckstop Preachers. Tonight, mosey over for honky-tonk healing at The Long Branch Saloon, 761 Riverview Road, Rock Hill. You’ll believe in rock ‘n’ roll and a country twang with enough rockabilly bang to save your mortal soul.