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Live music this weekend: Long live live music
Happy New Year to all music lovers in Hendersonville and the surrounding area! It will be almost two years since we had to find creative ways to hear the music of local artists. We zoomed in; attended concerts online; sitting outside, far apart, wearing masks; and, sometimes, just done without. Other times, we decided to …
Hugh Jackman and Baz Luhrmann want to reunite for musical, so do it, Hollywood
Hugh Jackman is one of great musical actors of our time, as evidenced by his multiple Tony Awards and Oscar nomination for his musical performance in Wretched. He also worked with Baz Luhrmann, the writer / director who relaunched cinematic musical with his 2001 film Red Mill! What I’ve always found ironic and humorous, however, …
Task Force urges Irvine to recognize museum to honor Orange County’s original inhabitants
Many ancestral artifacts from the original peoples of Orange County are hidden in a warehouse, waiting to see the light of day. Important cultural relics tell the story of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, whose sacred sites and traditional lands have been plundered, desecrated and devoured by development. But a cohort of community and …
Little River Band Tickets On Sale | Kpcnews
FORT WAYNE – Fall in love with the Little River Band’s timeless hits from the 1970s to the present day with a powerful musical performance by the Little River Band on January 23 at the Clyde Theater, 1808 Bluffton Road. Hotter than ever, Little River Band sells shows coast to coast, continuing its legacy as …
Skateboarding and soda cans make musical instruments for disadvantaged youth in Spain
Cristina Vazquez, a Roma teenager who grew up in a slum in Madrid, never imagined playing the violin. But today, she is the first violinist in an inventive orchestra bringing together about twenty other disadvantaged young people, who play with instruments made from recycled materials. Its violin is made from colorful soda cans, while a …
5 THINGS TO KNOW: What are the American traditions for ringing the New Year? | Local news
Histoire.com details some American traditions to celebrate the New Year. 1. Times Square in New York The world-famous celebration dates back to 1904, when the New York Times moved to what was then known as Longacre Square and convinced the city to rename the neighborhood in his honor. At the end of the year, the …
Matt Sorum recalls his meeting with Desmond Tutu on his “spiritual experience”
The world suffered great loss over the weekend when South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu passed away at the age of 90. The anti-apartheid lawyer and frequent voice for justice have impacted many people he has met over the years, including the former Guns N ‘Roses drummer. Matt Sorum who shared his memories of meeting Tutu …
Neil Young / Crazy Horse: Barn album review
Neil Young is standing on the porch, smoking weed, waiting for someone else to show up. This is the basic premise of “They Might Be Lost”, the strangest, looser song and therefore the epitome of barn, his latest album. (Young’s discography itself is odd and loose enough that contextualizing barn in the usual way seems …
How’s the Saints’ game plan when so many people have COVID-19? “It’s definitely like musical chairs” | Saints
It’s one thing after another for the New Orleans Saints this season. The displacement of Hurricane Ida. End-of-season injuries to wide receiver Michael Thomas, kicker Wil Lutz and quarterback Jameis Winston. The first COVID outbreak that sidelined nearly half of assistant coaches. The five-game losing streak. Lots of other injuries, like those to two starting …
The Narrows Center announces upcoming January concerts and gallery exhibit
FALL RIVER – The Narrows Center for the Arts has a busy start to the year with 11 event nights and a new gallery exhibit in January. With a mix of local favorites, critically acclaimed acts, and comedy legends, there’s something for everyone. NEXT CONCERTS Saturday January 1 – Funky White Honkies For over 40 …