Artistic director joins Little Theatre

By ASHLEY RUEFF - H&R Staff Writer

SULLIVAN - Tralen Doler is the new artistic director for the Little Theatre-On The Square.

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Beyond 'Twilight': series inspires young fans to cultivate friendships, love of reading

By ASHLEY RUEFF

DECATUR - Fourteen-year-old Cheyney Evans is baking a cake Friday to celebrate a special event.

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

Symphony Guild ball set today at Decatur Club

By ASHLEY RUEFF - H&R Staff Writer

DECATUR - Filet mignon and grilled shrimp will be some of the main attractions today at the annual Symphony Holiday Ball, the largest fundraiser for the Symphony Guild of Decatur each year.

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

Opus 24 concert blends classic and contemporary

By ASHLEY RUEFF - H&R Staff Writer

DECATUR - Opus 24 is readying a list of tunes from Renaissance to contemporary for their annual fall choral concert.

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

The taming of 'Kate:' Cole Porter musical looks at love and marriage with an ironic eye

By ASHLEY RUEFF - H&R Staff Writer

DECATUR - Life will imitate art over and over again this weekend when Millikin University students stage the Cole Porter musical "Kiss Me Kate."

Nov 12, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

Control Freak column: ‘DJ Hero' worth another plastic controller

By AIMEE GREEN - Lee News Network Writer

I've been getting a little tired of peripherals. Much as I love the music games, all those controllers take up space (especially the drums, and I've got two sets).

Nov 12, 2009 | 9:00 pm | Loading…

Women's a capella group sets library performance

By ASHLEY RUEFF - H&R Staff Writer

DECATUR - Seraphim, a women's vocal group based in Springfield, will perform a free concert Saturday at the Decatur Public Library.

Nov 12, 2009 | 8:00 pm | Loading…

'Pajama Game' cast gives blood, sweat, tears and teeth: Theatre 7 revives hit '50s musical

By ASHLEY RUEFF - H&R Staff Writer

DECATUR - The cast and crew of Theatre 7's upcoming production of "The Pajama Game" are anxious for an audience.

Nov 12, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

Tim Cain column: Shows' cult followings shape TV

By TIM CAIN - H&R Entertainment Editor

Nov 12, 2009 | 4:00 pm | Loading…

Decatur woman playing role in Positive Music Month movement

By ASHLEY RUEFF - H&R Staff Writer

DECATUR - Ann Pogue is a sneezer, but not because she has a cold.

Nov 12, 2009 | 2:50 pm | Loading…

NewSong to unveil new songs

By ASHLEY RUEFF- H&R Staff Writer

DECATUR - The Christian music group NewSong will preview material from its upcoming album, "Give Yourself Away," when it perform Saturday at First Church of the Nazarene during the last leg of their national tour.

Nov 05, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…

'Crack in Time' cranks up winning formula

By AIMEE GREEN Lee News Network Writer

When it comes to platformers on the PlayStation 3, it's hard to beat the "Ratchet & Clank" games. The newest, "Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time" improves on its predecessor to make a fantastically fun adventure.

Nov 05, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Tim Cain column: Canceled by popular demand: Gallagher show falls victim to its own lack of promotion

By TIM CAIN - H&R Entertainment Editor

The cancellation of a performance is never good news.

Nov 05, 2009 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Bluegrass music planted in fertile field: Acoustic sound finds fans in younger generation

By ASHLEY RUEFF - H&R Staff Writer

SPRINGFIELD - The veteran bluegrass group Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver will be one of three headlining acts this weekend at the Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Festival.

Nov 05, 2009 | 8:00 pm | Loading…

Charleston native continues work on feature film

By ROB STROUD - H&R Staff Writer

CHARLESTON - Quincy Joyner's favorite films are those that leave movie-goers wanting to sit down and talk about a thought-provoking or emotional story over coffee.

Nov 05, 2009 | 7:00 pm | Loading…

Neoga senior competing for spot on Grammy winner's tour

By DAVE FOPAY H&R Staff Writer

NEOGA - There's a running joke at Jacob Dow's house that there were more people in the crowd when he sang in the Chicago area last month than there are in the town where he grew up.

Nov 05, 2009 | 4:00 pm | Loading…

Casey native making mark as folk singer

By DAWN JAMES - H&R Staff Writer

With storytelling ingrained in his bones, it's no surprise that Casey native David Hanners, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, has found a niche in the folk singing world. After all, a story is a story.

Nov 05, 2009 | 3:00 pm | Loading…

Dueling piano show a benefit for Children's Museum

By ASHLEY RUEFF - H&R Staff Writer

DECATUR - Dueling piano player James Brown knows that nearly every time he performs, the audience will request "Piano Man," "Crocodile Rock," and "Tiny Dancer."

Nov 05, 2009 | 2:00 pm | Loading…

Swingsations fall show will benefit Komen Foundation

By ASHLEY RUEFF - H&R Staff Writer

DECATUR - Mount Zion High School's show choirs are working with some additional motivation this year as they gear up for their fall show.

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