Studio Two will bring their early Beatles tribute music to the Franco Center stage at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 31, as part of its Riverfront Performance & Event Series. Band members include Stephen Murray who portrays John Lennon, Joshua Jones as Paul McCartney, Robert Murray as George Harrison, and Dylan Verge as Ringo Starr. […]
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Posted inEncore, Things to Do
Lineup announced for Music for Mavis concert series
Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo will feature a great selection of musical talent this year beginning with talented and bluesy Mary Murphy from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, at the gazebo in Turner. “Music for Mavis,” a non-profit organization committed to providing music and the arts to the community, was created in […]
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Posted inEncore
Looking Back on Feb. 4
100 Years Ago: 1922 Miss Louise Close who directed the production of “Springtime” was the guest of honor at a dinner party at the DeWitt House after the Thursday evening performance. The party was arranged by Mrs. Harry Rodgers and Miss Madeline Joyce and the table was prettily decorated in “Springtime fashion” with dainty place […]
Posted inDear Abby
Man wonders how to mention wife as he begins dating
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 40 years. Fifteen years ago, she was diagnosed with cancer and given 18 months to live. Well, she is still around. Because of the illness and experimental medications, she was bedridden, and her dementia grew steadily worse. Left with no other options because of problems […]
Posted inDr. Roach
What is the right amount of sleep?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Up until recently, the recommended amount of sleep was seven and a half to eight hours per night. Now all of a sudden, some study says individuals getting more than six and a half or less than three are headed for dementia! What’s the consensus about sleep? — M.S. ANSWER: Studies are […]
Posted inHoroscope
Pisces: Sign up for a leadership position and show off your skills and attributes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Oscar De La Hoya, 49; Gabrielle Anwar, 52; Clint Black, 60; Alice Cooper, 74. Happy Birthday: Make things happen. Put together a playlist that will take you from start to finish, and don’t stop until you reach your desired destination. The progress you make this year will map out what’s […]
Posted inSun Spots
Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends seeking donations for rescue shelter
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am writing to find out if Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends is still looking for donations. I had the address and have misplaced it. — No name, Rangeley ANSWER: Tommy’s very much needs donations. The no-kill, nonprofit shelter provides hundreds of feral cats born in the wild, as well as abandoned and […]
Posted inEncore
The Veggies to play in Auburn
The Twin Cities’ favorite rock band The Veggies will be play live from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the American Legion in Auburn. The band is, from left, Moe Mckenna (bass), Ray McLoven (drums), Anna Hunnewell (vocals), Shawn Callahan (guitar), and Donnie Hebert (vocals). There is no cover charge. The American Legion is […]
Posted inEncore
Hope Chernesky concert to be livestreamed only
The ArtsFarmington concert, featuring Hope Chernesky on violin, guitar, vocals and looping pedal, will be live-streamed at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 6, from Nordica Auditorium in Farmington. teh concert was originally scheduled for live attendance, but due to the presence of the Omicron variant in our community it will be online only. Access to […]
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Litchfield native to appear in daytime drama ‘The Bay’
Elle Rae Morris, the Litchfield native and rodeo rider who moved to Los Angeles to focus on an acting career, will appear in the seventh season of the daytime drama “The Bay” this spring. The series has 23 Daytime Emmys and recently received 15 nominations for the Indie Series Awards. “The Bay” can be seen […]