MOVIE CAPSULES: March 5 to 11Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:15PM‘Alice in Wonderland ’A grown-up Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to the magical world from her childhood adventure, where she reunites with her old friends and learns of her true destiny: to end the Red Queen’s reign of terror. Johnny Depp plays the Mad Hatter, Helena Bonham Carter the Red Queen in director Tim Burton ’s update. PG (fantasy action and violence involving scary images and ...
Bay Area concertsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:27PMNewly announced shows and upcoming gigs at major area venues
Big Cypress Marketplace debuts dinner theatreWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:39PMBig Cypress Marketplace introduces the Big Cypress Dinner Theatre. A section of the Marketplace has been transformed into a performance space, complete with an original stained glass sign and posters from the now-closed Naples Dinner Theatre.“Sully & Sofia’s Italian Comedy Wedding” is scheduled for noon on March 6, and is an interactive show that may have audience members catching the bride’s ...
Citrin, Garin and Nelson Will Pen Score for Sleepless in Seattle–The MusicalWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:46PMProducer David Shor, who is developing Sleepless in Seattle–The Musical for Broadway, announced March 3 that Michelle Citrin, Michael Garin and Josh Nelson will collaborate on the music and lyrics for the show, which is aiming for a Broadway bow on Valentine's Day 2011.
The scandalous history of Cyprus | Robert EllisWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:08AMAfter decades of botched interferences, the EU should practise what it preaches and ensure that Turkey withdraws its troops Last week at a House of Commons event on Cyprus, Europe minister Chris Bryant called the fact that within the EU we have a divided capital and a divided island "a scandal and a tragedy" . It is difficult to disagree. But as Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias has ...
NIA VARDALOS KEEPS DAUGHTER OUT OF SPOTLIGHTWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:24AMNIA VARDALOS refuses to pose with her adopted daughter for a magazine spread - because she's desperate for the child to have a "normal life".
Younger wife is key to happy marriageWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:50AMLondon, March 3 (IANS) Want your marriage to last longer? Then choose a wife who is five years younger to you and from the same cultural background, suggest experts from the Geneva School of Business.
Younger wife is key to happy marriageWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:38AMWant your marriage to last longer? Then choose a wife who is five years younger to you and from the same cultural background, suggest experts from the Geneva School of Business.
Now Playing in TheatersWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:39AMOpening this week: Brooklyn's Finest: The lives of three NY cops are thrown into upheaval as their involvement in a massive drug sting peels back the layers of corruption. Richard Gere, Ethan Hawke, Don Cheadle and Welsey Snipes star, with Antoine Fuqua behind the camera. The Most Dangerous Man in...
Jammin' in LASunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:14AMA little planning can route you around traffic and to the cool shops and sights of Los Angeles.
Feb. 27-March 6, 2010Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:05AMSATURDAY, Feb. 27Midnight(HGTV) House Hunters 9926805 (CC)(DIY) Ask This Old House — New pendant lighting brightens a kitchen; succulent plants. 2863534 (CC)12:30 a.
Math Is HardFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:40PMThe Madoff whistle-blower talks about what the S.E.C. doesn’t understand about money.
Feb. 26, 2010 Warrick: The Questions with Sharon HatawayFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:22PMOccupation: Owner and Massage Therapist at Mindful Touch Massage on State Street in Newburgh.Family: Married for 7 years with one son, Cameron, age 6.Brief Bio: I grew up in England and moved to Newburgh in 2003 when I was 7 months pregnant. I'm a proud supporter of several local charities, including Holly's House and The Lampion Center, and I'm a member of Historic Newburgh Inc. THE ...
Woman preserves heirlooms that hold precious memoriesFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:38PMEffie Economou feared family memories held on aging 8 mm film reels could be ruined over time. In early 2009, the Centerville woman began searching for an expert to preserve them.“I had been thinking about doing this for more than a decade,” Economou said.
Broadway's Mamma Mia! Offering Snow Day SpecialFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:32AMDue to the inclement weather, the Broadway production of Mamma Mia! is offering a Snow Day Special, according to the Twitter page of the marketing firm SituationOnBway.
WBQFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:13AMAnswer: CHEESE AND BISCUITS AND MALTESERS. The question?
Spring AheadFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:28AMThe first day of spring is March 20, but Hollywood knows no season. That's why a spring movie preview begins now, because movie people have trained us that when 'Iron Man 2' opens on May 7, that must be ...
Showcase: Calendar of eventsThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:34PMHere is our comprehensive calendar of events beginning Friday , Feb. 26, 2010:Tickets on saleAlan Jackson Freight Train Tour, tickets on sale 10 a.m. Saturday, Germain Arena, 1100 Everblades Parkway, Estero and Ticketmaster, (800) 745-3000. Performance: 7 p.m. April 8. $69.50, $49.50 and $39.50.GeneralMarjory Stoneman Douglas Festival, lunch, history a day in the Everglades and workshops, 2 p.m ...
Smash musical Mamma Mia heading for Millennium Centre this ChristmasThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:04AMTHE internationally-acclaimed musical MAMMA MIA! will come to Wales Millennium Centre this Christmas from November 16 until January 23. This feel-good production has been enthralling audiences around the world for the past five years and has now been seen by more than three million people.
Pitt alumna Dalel Khalil observes transition from Arab to American cultureWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:42PMOn a typical autumn Saturday in Oakland, Pitt students perform certain rituals. Dalel Khalil was no different. Khalil, a 1992 Pitt alumna, cheered at football games, drank beer and ate fries from The “O” — just like students do today.
Second City at 50: Still cranking out laughsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:16PMThe Second City comedy troupe, which performs two 50th anniversary shows this weekend in Springfield, has survived and thrived for a half-century with the same formula: small, youngish casts; parody, satire and improvisation; and hip, irreverent, topical, often political humor.
Mary-Kate Olsen Ends Romance With BoyfriendWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:23PMMary-Kate Olsen 's rep confirms that the actress/fashion designer and Nate Lowman, who began dating in 2008, are no longer together.
Movie capsulesWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:42PMAll movies are in wide release unless otherwise noted.
MOVIE CAPSULES: February 26 to March 4Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:59PM‘Avatar’A paraplegic marine (Sam Worthington) dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. The latest from director James “ Titanic ” Cameron. PG-13 (intense epic battle sequences and warfare, sensuality, language, smoking). 2:42. ** out of ****Showing: Bainbridge, Galaxy Uptown 10 (Gig Harbor ...
Film ShortsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:59AMThe Ghost Writer (PG-13) Roman Polanski's adaptation of Robert Harris' novel stars Ewan McGregor as a writer who learns some dangerous information while working with a former British prime minister (Pierce Brosnan) on his memoirs.
Popping the question creates special memoriesSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 3:28AMYou've got that shiny new ring, glistening on your finger. But that ring is more than just a bauble, that ring is a story waiting to be told. Whether your proposal story is as grand as some below or as simple as a quiet question asked during a quiet dinner, it's something you will always remember.
EastEnders celebrates 25 yearsFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 6:23PMBritish soap opera EastEnders marks its 25th birthday on Friday with a live episode.
Feat in the freezerFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 6:18PMRoy Masters rides the swell on a maiden voyage past giant icebergs and Shackleton's resting place.
‘Grandmother of the French New Wave’ delivers unique autobiopicFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 1:31PMKnown as the “Grandmother of the French New Wave,” Agnes Varda has been a prolific director since the 1950s — when she belonged to an artistic circle that included Francois Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard.
UK soap 'EastEnders' celebrates 25 years of miseryFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:26PM(AP:LONDON) Someone killed Archie Mitchell, bludgeoning the pub landlord with the bust of Queen Victoria that stood proudly atop his bar. Millions of Britons want to know who did it; some are even placing bets.
UK soap 'EastEnders' celebrates 25 years of miseryFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:22PMSomeone killed Archie Mitchell, bludgeoning the pub landlord with the bust of Queen Victoria that stood proudly atop his bar.
BUCKS BRIEFSFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 10:33AMBUCKS BRIEFS for February 19
Intriguing people for February 19, 2010Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 9:18AMJoseph Andrew Stack III: Federal officials said a 53-year-old Austin resident with an apparent grudge against the Internal Revenue Service set his house on fire Thursday and then crashed a Piper Cherokee PA-28 into an office building, which housed nearly 200 IRS employees.
Town column: Sophisticated palates lead to rise in gourmet groupsThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:30AMAs a child of the 1970s, I grew up with a certain television-based language. I got "Dy-no-mite" from J.J. Walker of "Good Times." When I exclaimed, "Aaaaayyy!" it was a nod to The Fonz from "Happy Days." And when I told my brother to "Kiss my grits!" it was inspired by the Flo character in "Alice."
Eats, festivalsWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:05PMRINCE NA TIARNA PUB NIGHT -- Thursday, Feb. 18, 5-8 p.m. -- Molly Brannigans, 506 State St. -- Irish dance, music, celebrity bartenders, gift baskets, prizes -- free, open to public, rescheduled from Jan. 28 -- benefits Rince Na Tiarna School of Irish Dance.
Drag's Not For SissiesWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 4:16PMTo walk through Horton Plaza at lunchtime on a gorgeous day in late spring with a flamboyantly beautiful woman on your arm is a sure way to snag a lot of looks — quick, long, furtive, appreciative, critical, and the confused.
Looking Backward: Somethings Up on Downer Street Part OneWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 10:12AMSpiritualism swept across the western world in the second half of the nineteenth century. As a movement, its popularity peaked in English-speaking countries on both sides of the
'Valentine's Day' is rom-com garbage soupWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 5:49AMCASEY PHILLIPS: If you haven't seen a romantic film in the past two decades, you'll love "Valentine's Day."
The key to outdoing HoudiniTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 10:20AMCosentino is confident of having a glittering escapologist career, but first he has 2½ minutes to prove it.
Olympics' opening nearly perfectSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 1:28PMVANCOUVER - In the end, it was a truly Canadian team effort. But the most crucial moment of the nearly flawless 2010 Winter Olympics' opening ceremony was delayed by a technical glitch when the B.C. Place Stadium cauldron was lit by three of the four great Canadian Olympians given the honour.[...]
Family filmgoerSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 1:07AMFamily-oriented reviews of movies in Cape Cod theaters.
A revival on BroadwaySaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 12:35AMAnton Giovanetto literally found opportunity next door. Living on North Broadway, and looking for a new challenge after years as a hospital chaplain, Giovanetto bought the home next to one he shared with his wife with an eye toward turning 507 North Broadway into a bed-and-breakfast.