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Review: ‘Steel Magnolias’ is full of laughter and immersive performances
Written by Kayla Sosa | Tuesday, 11 September 2018 17:30 |Civic Theatre’s latest production, “Steel Magnolias,” highlights the eternal strength of women through life’s ups and downs. Set in Truvy’s Beauty Salon in late ’80s small-town Louisiana, the set, costumes and characters all reflect the time and place — from teased up hair held by hairspray, to blush pink carpets and strong southern accents.
Review: ‘On the Town’ is a beautiful fusion of dance and theater
Written by Marin Heinritz | Friday, 07 September 2018 14:46 |The genius of the creative collaboration between composer Leonard Bernstein and choreographer Jerome Robbins, two legends in their own right, is perhaps more lasting than love. That is, if we are to believe the larger theme of “On the Town,” the grand 1940s musical they created together based on their previous ballet, “Fancy Free.”
Review: Barn Theatre’s ‘Disaster!’ is anything but
Written by Marin Heinritz | Thursday, 30 August 2018 13:34 |If there’s one thing anyone who’s ever been to The Barn Theatre in Augusta knows, it’s that they know how to do a killer rock musical. And anyone who’s had the good fortune of seeing shows there this summer certainly knows the 72nd season company of Michigan’s oldest resident summer stock theater is well-versed in brilliant, campy comedy.
Patrons of New Hotel Mertens may notice that the French restaurant’s cocktail menu is original to the erstwhile hotel in the 1940s. It’s a classic, pre-prohibition era menu gracefully updated with both modern and internationally renowned spirits.
With a newly created IPA variation, craft brewers are offering a novel way to showcase hops in a style that falls on the opposite end of the spectrum from the much-hyped New England IPAs.
Suburban Satisfaction: Fantastic eateries on the outer edge
Written by Nick Macksood | Wednesday, 29 August 2018 16:57 |Jell-O salads, 44-oz. drinks, Wish Bone Italian dressing, John Cheever — these seemingly disparate items conjure up nothing if not our preconceived image of the suburbs, in all its milquetoast glory.
If it looks good on Kherington McFarland, it can look good on you too. September’s style child shows you how to work it as we head into fall.
Gathering the Girl Gang: Boss Babe Expo celebrates women and local businesses with a party
Written by Missy Black | Wednesday, 29 August 2018 16:43 |What started as a cheeky Instagram photo has turned into a large casting call for all badass babes. If you’re not on board, kindly move out of the way.
Molding Minds: Pottery Lane offers an escape from the stress of life
Written by Dana Casadei | Wednesday, 29 August 2018 16:33 |After spending her day job staring at a screen for hours on end, Kelly Kermode found herself needing a release, so she returned to an old love: pottery.
Livening the Lakeshore: Cultural venues debuting new facilities, amenities this year
Written by Marla R. Miller | Wednesday, 29 August 2018 16:28 |When patrons visit the renovated Howmet Playhouse in Whitehall, not only can they expect new seats, carpets and restrooms, but they’ll see features of the building’s historic character unveiled.
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