Off the cuff
Improv is kind of a double-edged sword. Most every good actor agrees that improv classes are invaluable learning tools that enhance reaction time, stage presence and critical thinking abilities. However, [...]
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Posted July 03, 2013in Center Stage
Posted July 03, 2013in Political Mercury
Political Siamese suicide?
Mixed in with the blonde Bond Girls and gotcha gadgets, umbrella guns and lethal cigarette lighter sneakiness, The International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. features a display with a cyanide [...]
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Posted July 03, 2013in Sound Stage
A bunch of dicks
When does musical parody gain legitimacy? Spinal Tap was created for a comedy sketch, and I don’t think Michael McKean, Christopher Guest or Harry Shearer would classify themselves as a [...]
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Posted July 03, 2013in On The Tube
My son, my psychopath
Dexter meets the woman who made him a killer In episode two of its nail-biting, final season, our psychopathic hero (Michael C. Hall) in “Dexter” makes a troubling discovery about [...]
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Posted July 03, 2013in Civic Skinny
GOP’s Linder is a thief, but how tall is she?
April Gayle Linder is a member of the Polk County GOP leadership team. She is an executive committee member for the group. She serves on the planning committee for Polk [...]
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Posted July 03, 2013in Joe's Neighborhood
Fear and the needle
Fear can raise a rebellion even in the smallest of hearts. It certainly was the force that propelled me at the age of 8 to barricade myself in the family [...]
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Posted July 03, 2013in Sound Notes
The Civic Music Association has announced three new board members for the 2013-14 season. Coming on board for new three-year terms are Joel Fortney, Mary Kay Tamasi, Richard Hodges, Sheila [...]
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Posted July 03, 2013in Cover Story
Roadmap to 80/35
The rains and gloom of spring have passed us by, and summer is now in full swing. That means it’s time once again for the flagship event from the Greater [...]
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Posted July 03, 2013in Film Review
Illegal alien
“Man of Steel” 3 stars PG-13 143 minutes Action Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon Man of Steel delivers a fresh approach to the shop-worn Origin of Superman narrative [...]
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Posted July 03, 2013in Belly Up To...
Simplistic delight at Phil’s Bar and Grill
A lot of bar owners contrive all kinds of different gimmicks to lure patrons into their establishments. They come up with clever names above front doors, snappy logos on their [...]
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