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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

HOLIDAY JOY: ‘Elf: The Musical’ kicks off at Thalian Hall this Friday night

  “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” “Santa! I know him! I know him!” “I just like to smile; smiling’s my favorite.” “Christmas is more than just Santa Claus” is actor Jeff Hidek’s favorite quote from Buddy the Elf. Hidek will play the hallmark character—first made famous by Will Ferrell in the 2003 film “Elf”—in Thalian Association’s stage adaptation, “Elf: The Musical,” opening Friday … Continue reading HOLIDAY JOY: ‘Elf: The Musical’ kicks off at Thalian Hall this Friday night

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Theater

SEE, HEAR, FEEL: ‘Awakening’ debuts November 22 at Thalian Hall

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for choreographer Alyona Amato. Her piece, “Crook,” was among almost a dozen performances featured in Dance-a-lorus at Cucalorus 25 on November 13. Amato brought her experimental piece to life with fellow dancer and filmmaker Emily Bannerman. Accustomed to collaborating with painters, visual artists and musicians, the Russian-born dancer grew up in Siberia, where she became enamored with dance … Continue reading SEE, HEAR, FEEL: ‘Awakening’ debuts November 22 at Thalian Hall

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Theater

BEYOND ONE ROLE: ‘Shakespeare in Love’ opens this week at Thalian Hall

  Many of us hear “Shakespeare in Love” and automatically think of the 1998 movie with Joseph Fiennes playing a young Bard, and Gwenyth Paltrow as Viola de Lesseps, an aspiring actor forbidden to take her place on stage. As its title promises, Shakespeare falls in love with Viola and sets into motion an Elizabethan-era romantic comedy. Making matters worse, the famed playwright is dealing … Continue reading BEYOND ONE ROLE: ‘Shakespeare in Love’ opens this week at Thalian Hall

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EXTRA & FEATURES, Feature, FEATURE MAIN

ARE WE THERE YET? Where to celebrate the end of 2016 and beginning of 2017 in ILM

Whether encore readers are enthusiastically celebrating the end of this past year or happily welcoming the beginning of another, all sorts of fun ways await to celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in the Port City. Here are a few highlights… Continue reading ARE WE THERE YET? Where to celebrate the end of 2016 and beginning of 2017 in ILM

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURE MAIN, Film, Music

THE LAST OF AN ERA? ‘Gip’ documentary showcases unique tale of bluesman and his juke joint

Patrick Sheehan’s new documentary, “Gip,” which is scheduled to show at the 22nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival on Friday, Nov. 11, uncovers the story of bluesman Henry ‘Gip’ Gipson and his beloved Gip’s Place. Continue reading THE LAST OF AN ERA? ‘Gip’ documentary showcases unique tale of bluesman and his juke joint

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, Theater

Hope, Even in Fear:

Man of La Mancha Thalian Hall, main stage 310 Chestnut St. 8/31-9/4, 9/9-11; 8 p.m. Sun. matinees, 3 p.m. •$23-$25 http://www.thalianhall.org pedlamps.org It’s a story that has been told and retold in many ways—a true classic, where our heroes are optimistic and imaginative, even if pitted against cynicism. Don Quixote has been conceived in literature, movies and even TV shows, including on PBS’s “Wishbone” (”two … Continue reading Hope, Even in Fear:

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