By the Spectator, John Maloney Well, here it is, January 24 as I write this column. The Spectator is going to give his predictions for the year 2013, which as I said is already 24 days old. I didn’t do too badly with last years’ predictions. I did predict that the Giants would win the […]
Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at www.puddindont.com.
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Using actual transcripts, “The Exonerated” at Elmwood Playhouse is presented in narrative form, with the accused telling their stories of being unfairly or inaccurately accused of crimes including murder, often serving decades in prison before finally being exonerated by use of DNA or confessions by other people. Elmwood makes an excellent […]
BY GEORGE DACRE James Lugo, who in the real world is an investment consultant with Morgan Stanley, and Mary Jane Bray, making her first appearance at Antrim Playhouse, star in this saga about a financial battle over a sagging company owned by Andrew “Jorgy” Johansen. Johansen is played by Donal Lehane with Lugo as Lawrence […]
CROWBAR BY HARRY WALTZMAN My poetry is pumped up by smog and mercury. my lines stretch like knotted rubber bands. I wish there was more horseradish in my life instead of sugar-coated cereal. Corn syrup thins my blood. Salt and pepper preserve my tongue. Honest decay, skunk stink tosses my breath. I feel faint but […]
Tickets on sale now BY GEORGE J. DACRE The Newton Theatre, established in 1924, will feature the music of “Average White Band,” April 28 at 7 p.m. and hail it as one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music. The group formed in the early 70s and became the supporting […]