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Teens on a mission make improvements to 60 homes this week Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:06PMMIDDLETOWN — They were here for only six days — not long enough to understand the meaning of a “Middie” — but the impact they made may be seen and felt for years.In the community beset by high foreclosure rates and unemployment, with many people unable to afford repairs, more than 400 high school students from across the country — members of the Group Workcamps Foundation — made general home ...
Curtains rise on new theater seasons in Melbourne, Cocoa Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:49AMTwo community theaters have events to announce upcoming seasons.
Corona del Mar woman known as 'Mrs. Santa Claus' dies Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:42PMJean Mallow Boyd used to deliver candy to schoolchildren, using a police chopper as her ride. She was 87.
Mark C. Miller: Comedy Camp Boosts Kid Comedians' Self-Esteem Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 4:16PMEver seen a nine-year-old underprivileged kid perform stand-up comedy before a live, nightclub audience? No, that's not some out-take scene from a David Lynch movie. Jamie Masada saw it first in his mind and then proceeded to make it happen.
Artists create playbills for Slidell Little Theatre playlist Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 3:13PMNew season to run Aug. 19-May 13
RSVP to attend IceHouse Theatre’s annual Cubie Awards Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 6:24AMThe IceHouse Theatre will celebrate all who participated in its 63rd season’s productions at the annual IceHouse Cubie Awards festivities on Saturday, June 18. The event will begin with a 7 p.m. reception offering light appetizers and beverages, followed at 8 p.m. by the awards and entertainment. This year’s celebration takes place at the [...]
Memorable holiday movies airing this month on Vision Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 5:50PMThis month, Vision TV is billing itself as "The Nation's Christmas Station" and airing a diverse offering of memorable movies and shows. Here's a sampling of what's on this week (all times are Pacific time zone):
Chieftain Slide Shows Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 1:12AMThis wasn't your typical motorcycle rally. Leather and Levis replace lace and the loathsome tie. Fellowship involves a hot meal before worship, not doughnuts and coffee afterward. Classic rock music warms up the crowd before the pastor takes the stage. No pulpit here.
Branagh's comic-book adventure goes down a storm Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 5:08AMGodfather. Chris Hemsworth has his thunder stolen in "Thor," as Anthony Hopkins banishes him to Earth.
Paige: Carmelo Anthony, Tim Tebow sharing Big Apple Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 2:55AMAt Ninth Avenue, across from the entrance of the world's largest department store, is the newly unveiled, 100-foot-high billboard featuring Carmelo Anthony's back and showcasing his Knicks uniform.
How Wikileaks Ruined Christmas [Secrets] Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 11:07AM# secrets Among the classified State Department cables released by Wikileaks—cables so sensitive that, even now, unauthorized federal employees are barred from reading them online —is a report of tense meeting between our ambassador to Norway and Santa Claus. More »
'Shaggy Dog' has no new tricks Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 2:26AMIn the creative funk that has Disney updating almost anything it can find in its family-film vaults, it probably was inevitable the studio would end up sniffing around 'The Shaggy Dog' again.
The 7 Toughest Movie Holy Men Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 3:00AM This Friday sees the release of Priest , featuring a cadre of futuristic holy men who do battle with the undead. Like the Jedi, they possess heightened abilities that border on the mystical, as well as a plethora of bad-ass weaponry to put the harm on any vampire who comes within stabbing range. But they’re not the first preachers, rabbis...
Stamford Neighbors Notes Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 6:29AMBennie Jablonski and the North Stamford Lions Club are getting ready for their annual Spring Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 10, at the Belltown Firehouse. Heading off to Poughkeepsie in...
Local man set to keep Vista's Easter Egg hunt alive Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 10:16PM“Santa Claus” is stepping in to give the Easter Bunny a helping hand in Vista.
Tracy Baxter Reports: Weary homeowners want an end to floods Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 1:03AMIt was a rough morning for Santa Claus. The 4-foot Kris Kringle lawn decoration currently resides in the basement of Frank and Alice Bigger's Westbrookville home, and he was losing a battle to keep his head above water.
Billy Bob Thornton in talks to reprise ‘Bad Santa’ role Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 5:14PMA Weinstein Company spokeswoman has confirmed to EW that Billy Bob Thornton is in talks to reprise his role as Willie T. Stokes in a Bad Santa sequel. (TheWrap first reported the news.) In the 2003 R-rated comedy, Thornton played a vulgar con-man who dressed up as Kris Kringle to rob various department stores. The
'The Stranger,' 'Kansas City Confidential,' 'Butch & Sundance/Death Hunt,' 'Fresh Fields: Set 1' DVD reviews Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 7:05AMThough not pointed to with the fervor reserved for "Citizen Kane" or "Touch of Evil," make no mistake, "The Stranger" is one of Welles' great films.
KRIKORIAN: Van Nostran fits in fine with his adopted home Sunday, February 27, 2011 @ 3:12AMLarry Van Nostran is seated in the living room of his Lakewood home, and he is speaking in his deep radio announcer's voice about senior citizen recreation centers, parks, crime prevention, infrastructure projects and various other civic related topics.
Hispanics and the Oscar Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 3:48PMActor Thomas Gomez was the first Hispanic to win an Oscar nomination, more than 60 years ago.
Saturdays at the Movies Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 11:52PMMountain residents of a certain age will remember their parents dropping them off at the movie theater on a Saturday to see the latest film made to delight children.
No Democrats present for latest Wis. Senate session again Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 10:31AMDemocrats say they won't return until Walker compromises The Wisconsin state Senate has met for a third time with no Democrats present. The 14 Democrats stayed away again on Wednesday. They left last week so they wouldn't have to vote on Gov. Scott Walker's proposal stripping public workers of collective bargaining rights.
Bill Murray Gives ‘Ghostbusters 3′ Update; HAS NOT Read The Script Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 12:30PMWhile appearing on The Howard Stern Show this morning, Bill Murray set many of the 'Ghostbusters 3' rumors to rest and revealed his stance on the long-awaited 'Ghostbusters' threequel. After reading this article, people also read: Bill Nighy and Stanley Tucci Join ‘Jack the Giant Killer’ Bruce Willis Interviewing ‘Die Hard 5′ Directors; Script Being Rewritten ‘Harry Potter’ Screenwriter To ...
Well-Known Spokane Police Senior Volunteer Passes Away Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 6:47PMGene LaLiberte, one of the best-known senior volunteers for the Spokane Police Department, died last Friday.
Evaluating the 11 candidates for Russia's 2014 Olympic mascot Monday, February 14, 2011 @ 8:23AMOn Monday, three years from the start of the first Winter Olympics to ever be held in Russia, organizers announced the 11 characters that could become the mascot of the Sochi Games. There's a little something for everyone, from the Christmas lover to the follower of heliocentrism to fans of anthropomorphic animals adept at winter sports. Russians will be able to vote for their favorite via text ...
Saturdays at the Movies Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 11:26AMMountain residents of a certain age will remember their parents dropping them off at the movie theater on a Saturday to see the latest film made to delight children.
V-Day date ideas Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 10:18AMSo, we're painting the town red again and each year must leave a (RED) mark. Give the idea of a dinner date in a posh restaurant a rest and get even more love-struck with these unique date ideas that'll surely make a good impression.
Saturdays at the Movies Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 10:55AMMountain residents of a certain age will remember their parents dropping them off at the movie theater on a Saturday to see the latest film made to delight children.
Preservation Hall doc among South by Southwest 2011 lineup Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 10:41AMMovie to make its world premiere at Austin, Texas, festival
2011 SXSW Film Festival Announces Line Up Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 3:21PMBack in December it was announced that Duncan Jones‘ upcoming feature Source Code, would open the 2011 South by Southwest Film Conference and Fest. That was followed by the reveal that Jodie Foster and Mel Gibson’s flick The Beaver would also debut at the event alongside the Conan O’Brien documentary Can’t Stop. Today the complete [...]
SXSW: Catherine Hardwicke's 'Red Riding Hood' Among Fest's Feature Line-up Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 2:34PMJay A. Fernandez The South by Southwest Film Festival rolled out its feature film program Wednesday, and among the treats is Morgan Spurlock’s "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold," Errol Morris’ "Tabloid," a documentary about the Foo Fighters and an early screening of Catherine Hardwicke's "Red Riding Hood." As its size and influence grows—and its movies increasingly find distribution—SXSW has felt ...
SXSW Film Festival Announces 2011 Features Lineup Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 2:11PMThe South by Southwest Film Festival has announced their features lineup for the 2011’s Festival, which will take place March 11th to the 19th in Austin Texas. Read the full press release after the jump. SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2011 FEATURES LINEUP Austin, Texas – February 2, 2011 – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival is thrilled to announce the features lineup for this year’s ...
2011 SXSW Film Fest Announces Full Line-Up Wednesday, February 2, 2011 @ 2:03PMThe 2011 South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Fest has already announced some of the movies premiering during the festival's run of March 11 and March 19, including Duncan Jones' Source Code as the Opening Night film and other highlights including Greg Mottola's Paul starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost and Jodie Foster's The Beaver starring Mel Gibson. Today, they announced their full ...
Letter to the Sun Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 10:25PMIt seems no one liked our 'drunk Rudolph' cover... I must say, I count myself among the people offended by your Dec. 24 cover depicting beloved Rankin/Bass characters from our childhood in various states of public intoxication.
Obamas don't make cut, France's first couple does Saturday, January 29, 2011 @ 11:00PMTalk about a royal snub! Notices went out last week for the April nuptials of England 's Prince William and his bride-to-be, Kate Middleton. Conspicuous by their absence from the list were President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle.
Asian Adventure -- Eat Pray Hurl. Supermodel diet? Or holiday favourite? Saturday, January 29, 2011 @ 2:34PMMy last three visits to Bali came after two nightclub bombings and lots of bad press. The airport security is a subtle reminder of past turmoil -- machine-gun-toting soldiers almost past puberty stand by as your baggage is X-rayed for the third time.
Art studio pins one on for Heartly House Wednesday, January 26, 2011 @ 1:12AMChildren and their parents will be encouraged to bring out their inner artists when the Art & Soul Studio in Urbana hosts a Free Art Night next month
Pocket takes on insurers Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 1:47AMFIG Tree Pocket residents devastated by the Brisbane floods are banding together to take on heartless insurance companies.
Take a mini winter getaway at Great Wolf Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 9:50AMA magical winter wonderland is exactly what the Great Wolf Lodge has been providing guests for nearly a decade at its Wiley’s Winterfest, which takes place now through February 17 at the Sandusky tourist destination. read more By date (default)
Eagles improve to 2-0 in conference with hard-fought win over Los Medanos Monday, January 17, 2011 @ 11:33AMHaving lost a close game to the Los Medanos Mustangs back in December at the Kris Kringle tournament, the Eagles were looking forward to hosting the Mustangs in a Bay Valley Conference game Wednesday night.
Kris Kringle comes through with a Kindle for a book nerd Tuesday, January 11, 2011 @ 11:36PMSanta stuffed my stocking this year with my very first Kindle, and it took my about five minutes of playing with it to fully convert to the Cult of Electronic Ink.
In tough economy, Santas are also suffering Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 12:23AMST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Craig McTavish — a.k.a. Santa — has the beard. He has the belly. He even has a few tricks up his sleeve, like pulling up to parties on his Harley-Davidson in full Kris Kringle garb.
Tributes pouring in for stabbed nurse Friday, January 7, 2011 @ 11:38AMA BEAUTIFUL man, with a dry sense of humour, Bob Fenwick was “one of the last of the gentlemen”, say his colleagues at Bloomfield Hospital.
This Day in 1911 in The Record: Jan. 7, 1911 Friday, January 7, 2011 @ 3:07AMSaturday, Jan. 7, 1911. A
Ullr Fest is here Friday, January 7, 2011 @ 1:20AMIt's true that Santa Claus is celebrated the world over as the patriarch of winter magic. But Kris Kringle's got some competition for that crown, because in Breckenridge, Ullr, the Norse god of snow, is the widely acknowledged king of Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit ...
Sportswire Thursday, January 6, 2011 @ 1:21AMRancho’s Kris Kringle Junior Golf Klassicrescheduled
Around the Lompoc Valley Thursday, January 6, 2011 @ 12:54AMLompoc High School cancels girls water polo schedule
Floyd Mayweather Is a Loser Who Happens to Moonlight As a Winning Prizefighter Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 10:02PMMere days before Kris Kringle made his annual sleigh voyage around the globe, “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather unleashed a profane verbal attack on a security guard who was monitoring the main gate at his exclusive Vegas community. TMZ obtained footage that showed Mayweather (41-0, 25 KOs) going berserk on the guard after he requested identification from the reprehensible loser who happens to ...
JOHNSON: But the shred of wrapping paper clings on yet Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 6:58PMThe other day someone pointed out that it’s been 11 years now since Y2K.That is somewhat underwhelming, although impressive that we’ve managed to survive the apocalypse this long without noticing it.More disconcerting is the realization that the...
Happiness arrives in the form of Jim’s Hot Sprinkle Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 1:34AMJim’s Hot Sprinkle is old school and extra tasty, but you can’t get it in Greeley. 6½ parts Thai Hot, 3 parts each of Carolina Cayenne, Charleston Hot and Ring of Fire.