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Getting a late start in art doesn’t deter local painter
Most artists can pinpoint their beginnings somewhere in elementary school. Maybe they were given their first set of paints as a birthday present, or the once-a-week art classes sparked something […]
Agen concert set to benefit charity
Neighbors helping neighbors. It sounds simple, almost quaint, but given the mobility of homeowners — not to mention how often busy schedules leads to people not even knowing the people […]
Classic crooner Bennett at the Embassy
A collection of 19 Grammy Awards including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, two Emmy Awards, and a Kennedy Center Honor — we must be talking about the one and only […]
Here’s your interview: Engvall more than just a redneck
When comedian Bill Engvall takes the stage for a show, he doesn’t just hope the audience finds him to be funny. He hopes people find him to be relatable as […]
Musical about obsession makes the cut at Civic
The opening words, “Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd…,” began a love affair I have had with Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street since I first became aware […]
Classic Wilde play comes to life at FPT
The 2019-20 season at First Presybyterian Theater season kicks off this month with Oscar Wilde’s timeless classic The Importance of Being Earnest. This amusing story features various perspectives on the […]
It dominates box office; Joker gets early honors
It Chapter Two dominated an otherwise weak box office with $91 million in sales over its first three days of release. The movie, directed by Andrews Muschietti, stars Jessica Chastain, […]
‘It: Chapter Two‘ Review: Horror sequel stays afloat with humor, cast
When Andy Muschietti’s film adaptation of Stephen King’s sprawling novel It was released in 2017, it scared up box office numbers that not even the most optimistic figures could have […]