By LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Panic, joy, shock: Dan Piepenbring felt them all when Prince plucked him to collaborate on his first memoir, followed by more shock and profound sadness at news of the superstar’s death while the book was in its early stages. Though[Read More…]
Arts Entertainment
For an encore, ‘Joker’ is No. 1 again at the box office
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Put on a happy face. “Joker” is No. 1 again. Todd Phillip’s R-rated comic-book hit regained the top spot at the weekend box office in its fourth week of release, narrowly besting “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.” The Warner Bros.’ sensation,[Read More…]
‘Breath of the Wild’ not worthy of being called ‘Zelder Scrolls’
By ARIA DIMEZZO In a manner reminiscent of pre-release “Wind Waker” as “Celda” because of its cel shaded graphics, “Breath of the Wild” was dismissively called “Zelder Scrolls” due to its apparent borrowing of heavy gameplay elements from The Elder Scrolls series. Post release, “Wind Waker” was exonerated, and this[Read More…]
‘Charlie Brown’ opens 98th season of Springfield Community Players
By Taryn Sidney SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — Join Charlie and his friends, the “Peanuts,” on another comedic adventure here at The Springfield Community Players as we present, “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown [Revised]”, book, music, and lyrics by Clark Gesner, additional dialogue by Michael Mayer and additional music and lyric[Read More…]
Stone Church Arts presents Joe Jencks in a solo show
Courtesy BELLOWS FALLS — Joe Jencks, a veteran, international, touring performer, songwriter, entertainer and educator, based in Chicago, will be performing a Stone Church Arts concert, at 7:30 pm, Friday, May 11. He performed at the stone church on the hill with the well-known trio, Brother Sun in May 2017,[Read More…]
Glass artist, ceramicist artist on display at Main Street Arts
Courtesy SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – Works by glass artist Randi Solin and ceramicist Natalie Blake are on display in the Main Street Arts gallery. An opening reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 7. Solin describes her one-of-a-kind art glass as “a juxtaposition of weighted organic[Read More…]
Springfield Community Players kick off 98th season with auditions
By Taryn Sidney It’s that time again! The Springfield Community Players are looking for local talent to come out and join the team this season as they cast for their famed show. This year the players will feature the following shows: “Lend Me A Tenor,” “The Boys Next Door,” and[Read More…]
Join a community of ukulele players
NEWPORT — Join a community of local ukulele players with meetings to begin in May at the Richards Free Library. All levels are welcome, including true beginners. Spare ukes are available for those who want to try their hand at this fun (and relatively easy) instrument. This inclusive group will pick tunes, share[Read More…]
Music in the Meadow scheduled for June 30
CHESTER, Vt. — The 16th annual Music in the Meadow fundraising concert for the Vermont-New Hampshire Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be held Saturday, June 30, at the Motel in the Meadow on Route 11 West in Chester, Vermont. This event will be held from noon to 8[Read More…]
New art exhibition inspired by moving water
BELLOWS FALLS — Canal Street Art Gallery, 23 Canal St., in Bellows Falls, is pleased to present “The Long River” an exhibition of art inspired by moving water. The exhibit features artists working in a diverse range of mediums and styles brought together by their common inspiration drawn from the[Read More…]