Posted in Comedy on Feb 12th, 2009 View Comments
Yep, Andover’s favorite son is headed home. Just before he signs off as “Tonight Show” host, Leno will do some stand-up in the Witch City. (If it’s anything like his act from his benefit last year, in Lowell, Mass., it’s definitely worth seeing folks.) Leno is coming to Salem State as a favor to his [...]
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Posted in Television on Feb 12th, 2009 View Comments
Yes readers, it’s true. The original lineup of the Bizkit is back. This just in: The original line-up of Fred Durst, Wes Borland, Sam Rivers, John Otto, and DJ Lethal are back from an eight year hiatus to bring their world back to ours. Fred Durst and Wes Borland said in a joint statement: “We [...]
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Posted in Television on Feb 12th, 2009 View Comments
As many of you know, Scott Herman of Salem, N.H., is on this season of “The Real World: Brooklyn.” The MTV hit brought together eight strangers for this season, from diverse backgrounds. One of those strangers was a transgendered girl named Katelynn. Up until last night’s episode, Katelynn’s sex change operation was the worst kept [...]
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Posted in Theater on Feb 11th, 2009 View Comments
Apparently theater lovers still have some disposable income — or just don’t care about debt. This just in: Four additional weeks have been announced for the Boston engagement of Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre.
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Posted in Film on Feb 10th, 2009 View Comments
Now that “The Shield” is over, Chiklis has several other projects in the works. The latest is a comic book series about the Greek gods as superheroes. They do battle with the Titans (aka, other gods). Does anyone else see a future summer popcorn flick here? I certainly do. Here are the details about the [...]
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Posted in Music on Feb 7th, 2009 View Comments
“The band swings and Rico’s singing style reminds me of a combination of Louis Prima and Buddy Greco” – Ron Della Chiesa, WPLM, Easy 99.1 Local swing band favorites: Rico Barr and the Jump ‘n’ Jive review has a new album out and some radio interviews lined up. Here’s the latest: Tune in to the [...]
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Posted in Music on Feb 6th, 2009 View Comments
This just in, chamber music lovers. The works of Beethoven and Chopin as well as a world premiere of a contemporary artist will be showcased by Worcester pianist Davis Pihl during a concert presented by the Essex Chamber Music Players. The concert will be held at the Technology Center conference area at Northern Essex Community [...]
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Posted in Music on Feb 6th, 2009 View Comments
Here’s some news you can use: The Boston Pops are making a Red Sox album. The album hits stores April 6 — just in time for opening day. The Pops will start their 124th season, their 15th with Conductor Keith Lockhart, a month later. I’m guessing in honor the album, the Pops came up with [...]
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Posted in Music on Feb 5th, 2009 View Comments
Lawrence’s Ancient Order of Hibernians recently scored a coup: They got the band Celtic Thunder to come to the Immigrant City for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon on Friday, March 13.Tickets are $35. Rumor has it the band will stay for five songs. For information and reservations call: 603-898-7766. Those who love them can [...]
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Growing up, “Dirty Dancing” was one of my favorite films. When I heard “Dirty Dancing” was going to be made into a stage show (I think musical is the wrong word — the principle actors don’t sing) I was worried that my favorite movie would be massacred. But the more I find out about this [...]
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