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Brief Interviews With Hideous Men Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:41PMHighly Recommended THE MOVIE: I'm not sure what exactly John Krasinski, the writer/director/co-star of Brief Interviews with Hideous Men , has done to earn the scathing reviews his picture was greeted with; he certainly didn't make a bad film. He did make one that is flawed and uncertain and occasionally too mannered, yes, but it is also funny and unorthodox and sharp as a razor. None of that ...
Bring it on! Oscars need more fun, less frump Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:58AMThe Oscars may be the Super Bowl of showbiz. But this granddaddy of awards shows needs some fresh, fast-paced laughs. That's the verdict from new producers Adam Shankman and Bill Mechanic, who promise a new sense of fun in Sunday's show.
In brief: Hernando Courthouse Square trees gaining arboretum status Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:03AMHistoric Courthouse Square in Hernando turns over a new leaf this spring with the formal naming of trees on the grounds.The Board of Supervisors this week approved a request by Ann Landers, president of the Hernando Civic Garden Club, to declare the area around the courthouse an arboretum, a designation by the Mississippi Garden Club.The plan is to affix small plaques (with tree-friendly ...
OUT & ABOUT: No one will have trouble finding something to do Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:18AMGood Lord. The last thing you need to hear this week is somebody whining that there's nothing to do in Cornwall. It's not only exhausting just looking at it, but I see the length of it and I immediately think, "Okay, reduce the wordage.[...]
What's happening in and around New Orleans: Friday, March 5, 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:04AMExhibitions Hornets Day at the Zoo Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. Performances by the Honeybees, Hornets Drumline and the Stingers, interactive games, music, the Hornets Bookmobile, and appearances by the players (2-3 and 3-4), 10 a.m.-4 Sun. Free ticket to...
FOX News: Nothing Personal, Just Business Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:24AMOn Tuesday night, Sarah Palin was given the honor of being a guest on Jay Leno’s second night back to the “Tonight Show.” Considering the fact that she is often the punchline in late-night television monologues, she did — by most accounts — a pretty good job, providing viewers with a glimpse at the lighter, less serious side of herself.
It's easy being Green Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:20AMDana Tom His bum may have been on the rail in 1999, but last night comedian and actor Tom Green’s bum was in Zellerbach Theater. Green hosted the 12th Annual Intercollegiate Comedy Festival, produced by Penn’s Mask and Wig Club and the Social Planning and Events Committee. Two hundred thirty-three students attended, according to the Annenberg Theater manager. Green opened the show as he tried to ...
Martin County Community Calendar, updated March 5 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:00AMLOOKING AHEADNew ListingsSCORE Business Counseling: Free business counseling open to the public. Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce, 11954 S.E. Dixie Hwy, Hobe Sound, 9 a.m.-noon, March 12, 26. Free. (772) 546-4724; jotten@hobesound.org.New Tropicals for Your Florida Garden Seminar: By Colin & Mark Friedrich of Excelsa Gardens. Tropical Ranch Botanical Gardens, 1905 S.W ...
Sarah has 'em laughing on Leno Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:23AMSarah Palin showcased her impish side Tuesday, spinning a series of corny one-liners on Jay Leno's Tonight Show in California. The gaffe-prone former Republican vice presidential nominee appeared more than willing to poke fun at herself during her late-night debut on the legendary U.S. program. Teased by Leno...
Gaffe prone Palin plays for laughs Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:02AMSARAH Palin showcased her impish side today, spinning a series of corny one-liners on Jay Leno's Tonight Show in California.
Martin County Community Calendar, updated March 4 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:00AMLOOKING AHEADNew ListingsWalk To Cure Diabetes: Walk, breakfast, lunch, music, children’s activities. Flagler Park, 201 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart, 9 a.m.-noon, March 13. (561) 686-7701; jdrf.org.New Tropicals for Your Florida Garden Seminar: By Colin & Mark Friedrich of Excelsa Gardens. Tropical Ranch Botanical Gardens, 1905 S.W. Ranch Trail, Stuart, 10 a.m. March 13. Free. (772) 283-5565; trbg ...
Small firms taking on the global giants Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:27PMA closer look at the ways in which small companies can best compete against the multinational giants.
David v Goliath Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:27AMSmall firms can beat giants
Kerns: Ragtown postpones March show, but weekend choices still abound Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:00AMA bit of this and a bit of that ... with a reminder that the 32nd annual Lubbock Arts Festival will arrive on April 15-18 and one of the surprises will be Lego art out of New York City. We’re talking jaw-dropping, extremely amazing, contemporary Lego art.
Gulfport Little Theater offers up some ‘Off Kilter’ entertainment Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:24PMQuick, can anyone out there suggest an award-winning performing company that stages hilarious, on-the-fly shows?
Welcome To The Great Outdoors Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:48PMCamping, a New Zealand summer tradition. Beautiful sandy beaches, lush landscapes, sausages on the barbeque, the smell of dimp and the salty sea air...
ATS Today Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:18AM"Yesterday - A Tribute to The Beatles," Tropicana, Liverpool Club in North Tower, 8:30 p.m., $25. 609-340-4020. Kozak the Magician, Tropicana, Comedy Stop, 6 p.m., $23 show only, $30 dinner-and-show package starting at 5 p.m. 609-348-0920.
PLAYBILL.COM'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW: Out of the 'Park' Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:35PMFormer actor and current playwright Bruce Norris has been scribbling away for some years now, garnering productions a-plenty and a heap of respect in Chicago, where his works are staged regularly. But one career-cementing thing always eluded him: a New York hit.
PLAYBILL.COM'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, Feb. 20-26: Out of the Park Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:49PMFormer actor and current playwright Bruce Norris has been scribbling away for some years now, garnering productions a-plenty and a heap of respect in Chicago, where his works are staged regularly. But one career-cementing thing always eluded him: a New York hit.
Five things to know Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:01AM"It Could Be Any One of Us": Steel Beam Theatre in downtown St. Charles presents a comedy/mystery "It Could Be Any One of Us" opening at 8 p.m. Feb. 26. Suitable for the family. Performances continue weekends through March 21. Call 630-587-8521 or visit www.steelbeamtheatre.com.How much: $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and studentsMark Bettcher and Friends : A cast of ...
Culture Calendar Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:01AMAUDITIONS GreenMan Theatre: The GreenMan Theatre will hold auditions for Woody Allen's "Don't Drink the Water" Feb. 28 to March 2 at the First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York Road in Elmhurst. Times are 1 p.m. Feb. 28 and 7 p.m. March 1 and 2. Call 630-464-2646, or visit www.greenmantheatre.com.Steel Beam Theatre: Steel Beam Theatre in downtown St. Charles is ...
Cosmic imbalance and an ailing Kid Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:47AMFlopping down on the sofa in my living room/dining room/kitchen/office, Scott Thompson says he has zero energy and won't be much of a guest.
At The Shore Today Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:19AMWho Is He: Ray Davies is a well-respected man of rock with a career that has spanned more than four decades, both as a founding member of The Kinks and as a solo artist.
Local events for the week of Feb. 26-March 4 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:31PMYosemite Renaissance celebrates with art show 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26 / Yosemite Museum Gal
Carol Fowler: South Carolina Politics in the Headlines Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:17PMSouth Carolina repeatedly draws attention because of the bad judgment and hypocrisy of its Republican leaders. People across the country don't know whether to laugh at our state or cry for us.
On Stage: Theater and dance Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:18AM"AbunDANCE: Joyful Noise": Presented by Ballet Memphis. 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Also, 8 p.m. March 5-6; and 2 p.m. March 7. Tickets: $10, $20, $35, $50 and $70. Playhouse on the Square, 66 S. Cooper. 737-7322. Visit online: balletmemphis.org."Buffalo Gal": A.R. Gurney's contemporary comedy. Shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays ...
Saturday's events Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 4:04AMSATURDAY, FEB. 20 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION BANQUET, 4:30 p.m., University of Northern Colorado Ballroom, 20th St. and 11th Ave., Greeley. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., $30 adult meals, prime rib or sauteed chicken dinner, youth buffet $10. Auctions start at 6:30 p.m., silent auction, live auction, and ladies raffle. New and re-newing members recieve free RMEF knife and merchandise coupons ...
Shakespeare contest brings out the best in young thespians Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 11:39PM"Share Shakespeare!" directed actor John Ahlin to the nice full house that gathered yesterday afternoon at the O'Reilly Theater for the finals of the 16th annual edition of the Pittsburgh Public
Shakespeare contest crowns student finalists Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 3:51PMNeither snow nor snow nor even more snow kept hundreds of entrants from strutting their stuff for teams of judges these past two weeks in the Pittsburgh Public Theater's 16th annual Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest.
Theater, Dance and Visual Arts Listings for Feb. 18 Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:11AMTHEATER
“The Vagina Monologues” increase awareness of female sexuality Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:32PMThe Woman Center hosted a benefit production of Eve Ensler’s award winning play “The Vagina Monologues” Wednesday at Witherspoon Cinema. It will be presented again today.
Private parts go public against domestic violence Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 10:25PMLook who’s talking now. They are pink, liberated from the panty prison and very angry. For the tenth year in a row, Project Safe is putting on “The Vagina Monologues,” an episodic play by Eve Ensler about the joys and strife of being a woman — as told by their most intimate parts. Men, do not be [...]
Land of Lincoln Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 4:02AMComedy The Improv: 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. (847) 240-2001. Bobby Lee, Saturday and Sunday. Pablo Francisco Feb. 18-21.Laugh Out Loud: Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. (847) 240-0386. "Instant Musical" will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursdays through April 1. Tickets are $15.Zanies: Pheasant Run Resort and Spa on North Avenue in St. Charles. (630) 513-1761. John Roy ...
"V" is for Vagina Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 3:11PMMystery. Comedy. Tragedy. ...Romance? For the three days leading up to Valentine's Day, (tonight, tomorrow, and Saturday), Eve Ensler's award-winning play, the "Vagina Monologues," will be performed at University of Louisville Playhouse. The show, a series of theatrical vignettes, interviews, and ensemble pieces, incorporate all of the above genres in a powerful and informative show about, you ...
Sponsored links Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 8:57PM1. Aubrey Plaza: So you probably only know this standup comic from her bit part as a weird office intern on mockumentary Parks and Recreation, and a minor role in recent comedy feature Funny People. She's drier than a sack of hay, and she can even make Sarah Silverman funny. That's a miracle.
Now Playing Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 7:10PMAnimals Out of Paper : Rajiv Joseph's comedy, directed by Amy Glazer. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Continues through Feb. 27. SF Playhouse, 533 Sutter (at Powell), 677-9596, www.sfplayhouse.org . Beauty of the Father :
Welcome To The Great Outdoors Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 10:33PMCamping, a New Zealand summer tradition. Beautiful sandy beaches, lush landscapes, sausages on the barbeque, the smell of dimp and the salty sea air...
Just Me and My (Murderous Soviet Agent) Shadow Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 3:16PMAs the dark comedy “Duet for Solo Voice” begins, Leonard Pelican, its only character, recounts his personal chronology: published a novel at 24, married a chorus girl at 26, entered a mental institution “for the first time” at 30. Now, years later, he’s the night manager of the quintessential seedy Times Square hotel in 1969.
Your Weekend To-Do List Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 10:31AMLandmark's Nuart Theatre presents a selection of British Noir double features, released by the go-to distributors of classic reissues, Rialto Pictures.
At The Shore Today Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 5:18AMPeople look over the Miss Geico Offshore Racing boat on display at last year’s Atlantic City International Powerboat Show., which returns to the Convention Center this weekend.
Land of Lincoln Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 4:02AMComedy The Improv: 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. (847) 240-2001. Bill Bellamy, Saturday. Bobby Lee, Feb. 12-14. Laugh Out Loud: Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. (847) 240-0386. "Instant Musical" will be performed at 8 p.m. Thursdays through April 1. Tickets are $15. Zanies: Pheasant Run Resort and Spa on North Avenue in St. Charles. (630) 513-1761. The Midnight Swinger ...
EBE Ensemble to Present Third Annual Award Winning Festival of New One Act Plays in New York Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 2:01AMEBE Ensemble to present their third annual festival of new one-act Plays: Elephants on Parade 2010 featuring new plays by: Erin Austin, Libby Emmons, Rebekah Lopata, Rhea MacCallum, Nicole Pandolfo, & Isaac Rathbone. Directed by: Eric Alba, Kristine Ayers, Alfred John Heekin, Charley Layton, Lexie Pregosin, & Jonathan Reed Wexler. Begins performances March 9, opening March 10 at Teatro IATI in ...
Best Bets - Feb. 5, 2010 Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 5:43PMMusic, comedy and other entertainment events for the week.
Also Playing Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 7:20PMPhèdre. Neoclassical French drama is most famous for its rigid adherence to the theory that nothing interesting must ever be shown onstage. Instead, the plot is advanced by the characters confessing to each other all the amazing things that happened offstage. This makes the plot of Ph&e...
01/29/10 Planner Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 6:24PMVALLEY THEATER COMPANY. 7-9 p.m. Feb. 15-16. The Princess Theatre, 1226 Meade Ave., Prosser. For "The Man of La Mancha." Come prepared with a song and bring the sheet music; a pianist will be provided. 509-786-2180, www.valleytheatercompany.org.
01/29/10 Theater Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 6:08PM"LUNA." 2 p.m. today and Saturday. CWU's Hertz Auditorium, off D Street, Ellensburg. Free. 509-963-1774. Presented by the Central Theatre Ensemble. (Family audience, K-fifth grade.) www.cwu.edu/~theatre/
Is iPad insanely great, or lame Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 4:37PMOnline responses to Apple iPad range from glowing praise to snide insults One editor says iPad shows Apple's plans -- no one gadget needs to do it all Writer says tablet fails at what he wants: the ab...
CNN - Is IPad Insanely Great Or Lame? Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 2:14PMWithin Hours Of Apple CEO Steve Jobs's Breathless IPad Presentation -- He Called The Device 'Extraordinary,' 'Unbelievable' And 'A Dream' -- The Independent Reviews From Techie Types Began Rolling In.
Today's events (Jan. 28) Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 10:29AM[http://events.stanford.edu/events/217/21701/ Readings: 'Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Monologues on Mental Health Issues'] Tonight (Jan. 28) at 7 p.m., Stanford students from the Stanford Theatre Activist Mobilization Project (STAMP) will present anonymous student monologues written about living with panic attacks, depression and other mental-health issues. The free ...
Charleston actress making a name in New York Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 1:45PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Kitty Lindsays bag of tricks includes writing, acting, stand-up comedy, dance and improv. Shes using it all on the New York theater scene, with great success. On a recent visit to Charleston to see her parents, Richard and Pamela Tabor...