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DVD of the Week: a Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
Hayden Schlossberg and Jon Hurwitz have written all three of the Harold and Kumar movies, maintaining an inexplicably inconsistent quality control throughout.
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VOICES Chorale invites entries for young composers' contest
Ten-year-old Emily DeLia, past winner of VOICES Chorale's composition contest, performs her work, "What Christmas Means to Me," at the chorus' holiday concert in December.
Dick Whittington is set to take the Seaton stage
Once again the script is another hilarious offering from the pen of Alan Frayne .
Hallenstein leads NZ shares higher
New Zealand shares rose at the open, led by Hallenstein Glasson after the clothing retailer said interim net profit could come in 25 per cent higher than expected due to strong Christmas sales.
Landau returning for charity show
If you missed out on seeing Landau Eugene Murphy because all of his shows have been sold out, you've got one more chance.
Many people greet the arrival of Dec. 26 each year with a sigh of relief, grateful that they somehow survived another Yuletide season and expressing the obligatory disdain over "the commercialization of Christmas." Sudden thought: I wonder how many of them take time to attend a church service on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day as a counterbalance to ... (more)
The Friday Video Playlist: Rich Aucoin, Charlotte Cornfield, Bjork, Lil Wayne, The Donaghy Files
Is there anything Rich Aucoin can't do? After the release of his prolific album We're All Dying to Live , the Halifax musician has one-upped himself by releasing a complimentary 56-minute film intended to be screened alongside the album.
Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Feb. 4
Local band TreeHouse! will headline "Myrtle Beach Rocks!" with Humble Vibez, Jay D Clark and Jahman Brahman, in a concert for all ages to benefit the United Way of Horry County.
Music: Conformist - the uncoventional electronic musician
HE'S the Welsh electronic wizard who is called Conformist but when it comes to making music he is anything but.
Hedgehogs raise funds for festival
A large litter of hedgehogs was sold at the Christmas concerts of the Coast Symphony Orchestra and more will be available at their next concerts this weekend.
in All Honesty: Want to re-live your childhood? Find some snow
One of my favorite Christmas' movies is Frosty Returns, a cheesy, 1990s sequel to the classic Rankin-Bass adaptation of "Frosty the Snowman." I didn't say it was a good movie, but I love the opening sequence that starts with a chorus of children and adults giving their diverse opinion about snow.
Xmas bomb blasts: Victims buried amidst tears
Some 2,000 mourners crowded a Nigerian church still marked by blood stains Wednesday for a funeral service for victims of a Christmas day attack claimed by Islamists that killed dozens.
"The Most Handsome Chinese Man I've Ever Seen"
In 1987, a young man walked onto a vast, lantern-festooned stage and, in less than three minutes, won the hearts of a billion.
Camellias, yes; South Carolina gardens are famous for these winter blossoms. But to see daffodils, periwinkle, Japanese magnolia, Sweet William and even verbena blooming in January, transports the term "mild winter" to a whole new level.
Needy children enjoy magical holiday with help from Rotary Club
Charlynn Harless coordinated the Rotary Club of Stockton's Annual Children's Christmas Program, held Dec.
Chorus sings Partnership blues
Patrick Manning had ridiculed how she pronounced "nation". That was during the 2010 election campaign when, first, sceptically curious, and later, wildly alarmist, attention was being paid to the risen star that was Kamla Persad-Bissessar. She had won the victrix ludorum sash in an Olympian contest, deposing the supposedly immovable champion, ... (more)
Hear the Newton Community Chorus perform Handel's 'Isreal in Egypt'
George Frideric Handel's epic masterpiece "Messiah" is a beloved Christmas tradition for many.
Military wives honor their husbands
One group of everyday women proves you don't need celebrity members or highly-trained voices to win a top spot on the singles chart.
Barbershoppers offer Valentine's Day serenades
The Johnny Appleseed Harmonizers, a nonprofit barbershop chorus, are ready to serenade your sweetheart at home, work, or anywhere else.
Ukrainian Christmas celebration
Ukrainian Christmas celebration. Ukrainian communities united at a grand Christmas musical celebration last week.
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