November 01, 2006 - The ballots are in, the votes have been tallied, and we've got the low-down on what stores, services, places and people our readers trust and turn to most often. The following list of Family Favorites is based on the experienced opinions of hundreds of parents in the Triangle. Congratulations to the winners. We're proud of your commitment to making life better, easier, happier, healthier, more tasty and more fun for the families in our neighborhoods.

To cast your vote in next year's search for Family Favorites, look for ballots in our summer 2007 issues and on our Web site beginning in May 2007.

Best Live Entertainment

1st place: Carolina Mudcats Baseball

2nd place: Kazoom

3rd place: Durham Bulls, Raleigh Little Theatre, Trish Miller

                                           -- Carolina Parent Magazine, November 2006