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Venues still adjusting to cancellations
Cancellations have become a fairly routine event in the last several months. For example, in Van Wert, which has become a hotbed of entertainment options over the years, the Van […]
Watch films with friends
In last week’s column I talked about how drive-in theaters are making a comeback in the era of COVID-19. If drive-ins aren’t your thing, here are a few other ways […]
‘Project Power‘ Review: Underpowered blockbuster still good fun
Even though movie theaters are closed nationwide, it’s still technically the summer movie season and blockbusters aren’t canceled if Netflix has anything to say about it. Its latest alt-superhero film, […]
Local jazz group finds outlet for music
Summer Nights at the Embassy Theatre has been one tradition which could not be defeated by COVID-19. The Embassy staff started off slowly, with live streaming options as they hammered […]
Record Store Day becomes three smaller music events
Record Store Day is the one day audiophiles look forward to every year. It’s a day when they make it a point to get up early, frequent the local independent […]
Country star following in Garth Brooks’ footsteps
Members of the so-called Silent Generation used to tell stories about the impact of seeing Elvis Presley perform on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956. Kids felt that they’d seen […]
Happy to rock in top-notch tribute band for arena rock
Mike “Happy” Schneider’s nickname came from not seeming all that happy. “It’s a ‘jumbo shrimp’ sort of thing,” the guitarist for the band Hairball said in a phone interview with […]
Fancy & Staple hosts art, music and animals
The Fancy & Staple gift shop at 1111 Broadway will host an evening of art, music, and animals on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 6-9 p.m. The Doink & Dink print […]
Austin French
Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Austin French is teaming up with singer-songwriter JJ Weeks to bring the “Wake Up Sleeper Tour” to the 13-24 Drive-In in Wabash on Aug. 23. The Dove Award-nominated […]
‘Huntington Twin Drive-in’ Review: Huntington Drive-In gets a fresh start
When the Goodrich Quality Theatre chain declared bankruptcy in February, it wasn’t just Huntington residents who were upset. Goodrich’s Huntington Twin Drive-In drew patrons from miles around. This bankruptcy happened […]