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TV singing contest works for young star
Winners and finalists in TV singing contests are not guaranteed success in the music business. In fact, most contestants have a rough time capitalizing on the national exposure they get […]
One original member rolls R&B group to 60th year
The Temptations need no introduction. Their almost 60-year history has been filled with drama, joy, ups, downs, highs, lows — and lots of music. The original five-man group that set […]
Alter Bridge is the draw at Clyde Theatre
Last month, the rock act Alter Bridge released their sixth studio album, Walk the Sky, which includes the singles “Wouldn’t You Rather” and “Take the Crown.” Shortly after, the band […]
Young singer grows up (a lot) in the spotlight
Singer Jackie Evancho grew up in the spotlight, so it wouldn’t be surprising to learn that she has developed a highly polished media persona and a well-rehearsed line of self-promotional […]
Perfect touches of sweetness and sentiment season Civic’s holiday musical
Playwright and composer Meredith Willson created four musicals in his lifetime. Two were hits (The Music Man and The Unsinkable Molly Brown), one wasn’t, and one (about Christopher Columbus) never […]
Fire & Light is Tolkien about The Hobbit
There are several stage adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, but only one that was approved by the author himself. It was published in 1967 by dramaturge Patricia Gray. Tolkien […]
Battle of Midway movie takes top box office
Roland Emmerich’s historical action-drama hybrid, Midway, about the Battle of Midway, took the No. 1 spot at last weekend’s sleepy box office with just under $7 million in sales over […]
Enjoy the holidays visiting with Jane Austen’s Darcy family
Christmas is my favorite holiday. It is entirely my mother’s fault. I love the lights on the houses and trees, I love the music, I love the scents of pine […]