The Artful Dodger News

I just wanted to contact you regarding the story printed in the December edition of Fort Dodge Today entitled, a oeArt With A Cause: Window To My World.a The last paragraph mentions that the Artful Dodger project will partner with the Webster County Alzheimer's Association.

Charles Dickena s beloved orphan who a oeasked for morea sings into life in The Center for the Arts production of a oeOliver!a . Oliver! opened in London in 1960 and immediately became a huge hit, running over 2000 performances.

"A Christmas Carol" at the International Printing Museum Dec 19. L to R- Phil Soinski, as Charles Dickens, Theo Emery as the Artful Dodger and Wendy Emery as Nancy from Oliver Twist.

Adam Dock, 13, of Blue Ash plays the Artful Dodger in 'Oliver!' at the Carnegie, a musical version of another famous Charles Dickens adventure, 'Oliver Twist.' He's the young thief-in-training who gets to lead the company in 'Consider Yourself.' Question: Who do you play and what do you like about him? Answer: His real name is Jack Dawkins.

With the help of archivist Paul McCardell, here is one more clip about the Rolling Stones' 1969 appearance at the Baltimore Civic Center.

Sixth-graderA Hailey Hartwich is one of three dancers sharing theA lead role of Clara in Pacific Northwest Ballet's "Nutcracker." Hailey has been dancing with the Pacific Northwest Ballet School for five years and has performed in two previous Nutcracker productions.

'TIS the season to be generous but two door to door "scammers" have been taking advantage of people's charity in a scene reminiscent of Oliver.

Memories can be a horrible thing to lose. It's why the Artful Dodger committee has decided upon "Memories" as the theme for next year's Artful Dodger event as the group partners with the Webster County Alzheimer's Association.

As part of the deal Iconix will control the licensing of Ecko's brands. Founder Marc Ecko will continue on as chief creative officer.

A RIVERSIDE pub in York which is a favourite drinking haunt of students and tourists has lost out in its revamp bid.

Students at Theale Green Community School put their own a twista on a Charles Dickens classic for their latest school production.

PAUL WALDIE W hen times were tough, venerable art patrons Signe and Robert McMichael could count on their lawyer and friend, Geoffrey Zimmerman, to do their bidding.

SCHOOLGIRL Becky Salt is hoping some of Robbie Williams's success will rub off on her when she pulls on a costume he wore as a youngster.

Jack Wild as the Artful Dodger in the 1968 movie musical "Oliver!" Just a reminder: Midnight tonight is the deadline for American tax-dodgers to come clean about money they've hidden in offshore accounts.

LONGNOR Players are staging a production of the musical 'Oliver' in October half term.

A YORK puba s refurbishment plans look set to be thrown out. The owners of The Artful Dodger, in Micklegate, had drawn up a scheme to convert offices on the first floor of the building into a bar and function room, install a new staircase and sound system and replace some of its windows.

Michael Ackerman had to wipe away tears as he shared his story of working to overcome mental illness.

A teenager from Bath will be joining Fagin's gang for the performance of his lifetime in London.

ROCK Ferry Amateur Operatic Society is due to hold auditions for its forthcoming production of Lionel Bart's Oliver! It will be staged at the Gladstone Theatre in Port Sunlight from March 14-20 next year.

Northville resident Steven Collareno will play Noah Claypole, Novi resident Alora Adams will play The Strawberry Seller and Novi resident Barbara Bloom serves as director and choreographer of "Oliver", presented by Spotlight Players.