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'Mulan' to the rescue
Brentwood Teen Theater Artistic Director Steve Kinsella believes that an actor’s understanding of the life of the character portrayed deepens the authenticity of a performance – and the company’s c...
May 10, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Art gallery opens on Second Street
Art aficionados, local patrons and community artists now have a place to hang their work and their collective artists’ hats. The Gallery on Second in Brentwood officially opened its doors to the pu...
Apr 19, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jack Gaughan, right, helps Yisehak Fikre-Sellassie hang his oil painting “Looking Up” at the Gallery on Second.<br><i>Photo by Amy Claire</i>
Gallery on Second opens first show
A work of art can provoke a knowing smile or inspire deep philosophical thought. It can make us laugh or cry. It can thrill, terrify, amuse and confuse – sometimes all at once. To continue bringin...
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‘Aladdin’ glides onto Edna Hill stage
The musical “Aladdin” takes the stage at The Theater at Edna Hill in performances by the production’s cast A on Friday, April 13 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 14 at 2 and 7 p.m.; and the production...
Apr 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jazz bands from the area’s six high schools, including Heritage in Brentwood, above, will compete at the fundraiser Battle of the Bands and Choir Competition on May 5 in Antioch.<br><i>Press file photo</i>
Battle to support high school bands
Nineteenth-century artist Henry Wadsworth Longhorn said music is the universal language of mankind. Music might be a common bond that transcends culture, but the war to save music in local schools...
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Spotlight on poetry
Lovers of poetry are invited to help celebrate Poetry Month at Open Mic, held Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill in downtown Brentwood. All short work – poetry, short ...
Mar 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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<i>Photo courtesy of Walter Ruehlig</i>
East County Idol
High school senior Cayson Renshaw sings “New Shoes” by Paolo Nutini in his recent East County Idol audition at Somersville Towne Center before Antioch Music Foundation judges, from left, Linda Thom...
Mar 20, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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‘Hairspray’ at Heritage
Plump teenager Tracy Turnblad’s dream is to dance on “The Corny Collins Show.” When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes an overnight celebrity and launches a campaign to end segregation on t...
Feb 23, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Singer David McClellan lends his splendid voice to a wide variety of musical genres.<br><i>Photo courtesy of David McClellan</i>
Crooner fuses smooth style and stirring substance
Music isn’t only in singer David McClellan’s voice – it’s in his soul. “I always liked to sing,” he said, recalling that in the fifth grade, his teacher would ask him to sing songs when the student...
Feb 21, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Niki (Kaitlyn Nesbitt), Georgia (Brooke Damico) and Bambi (Danielle Reyes) are suspects in the madcap murder mystery musical “Curtains.” The production runs from Feb. 24 to March 10.<br><i>Photo courtesy of Helen Dixon</i>
It’s ‘Curtains’ for Liberty Playmakers
The curtain goes up in February and March for the Liberty High School Playmakers’ production of “Curtains,” an offbeat murder mystery with lots of laughs. “Curtains” opened on Broadway in 2007 and ...
Feb 17, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Trend alert: The future of in-store shopping goes high tech
Gone are the days of loading the station wagon and heading to the local mall to spend the entire day getting everything the family needs. Today, American shoppers are savvy and smart. They know exa...
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Love and relationships: Should you return the ring after a broken engagement?
A broken engagement can be a very painful and confusing experience. And in the fog of hurt feelings that accompany such a stressful moment, one question often arises: Should the engagement ring be ...
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Five things you should know about hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a silent epidemic in America. Millions of Americans have chronic hepatitis C, which is caused through infection with the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver ca...
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Summer games in the garden
The sun is shining, birds are singing, butterflies are darting from colorful flower to colorful flower ... and children across the country are complaining about being bored. Eliminate this by takin...
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Gift wrapping tips: Fashionable and functional ways to make packages extra special
The warm weather seasons are well stocked with special occasions. Whether you're saying best wishes at a friend's wedding or offering congratulations to a recent grad, it's easy to make your gift t...
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Keeping kids safe online: What every parent should know
By now, most parents are aware that the entertainment and educational value of the Internet also comes with risks, particularly for children. Protecting children from those risks is a vital concern...
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Hot wheels vs. smart wheels: How to find a safe car for your teen
When the time comes to purchase a car, your teenagers might be dreaming of hot wheels. They may be thinking sporty, while you're looking for reliability and affordability. Use these tips to help yo...
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