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Annual Salute to America will feature DSO concerts
By EVELYN CAIRNS The roar of canon fire will accompany performances of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Wednesday through Saturday during the finales of the second annual Salute to America celebration concerts at Greenfield Village. The performances, to be followed by fireworks, are scheduled for 8:30 p.m., but the fun will start when gates open at 6 p.m. for concertgoers with picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs staking out spots for the evening. Food prepared by Greenfield Village chefs … [Read more...] about Annual Salute to America will feature DSO concerts
TOP TEN VIDEO, DVD for June 30, 2014
Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Rentals 1. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (PG-13) Chris Pine 2. The Monuments Men (PG-13) George Clooney 3. Ride Along (PG-13) Ice Cube 4. Non-Stop (PG-13) Liam Neeson 5. Her (R) Joaquin Phoenix 6. Pompeii (PG-13) Kit Harington 7. That Awkward Moment (R) Zac Efron 8. Lone Survivor (R) Mark Wahlberg 9. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (PG) Ben Stiller 10. I, Frankenstein (PG-13) Aaron Eckhart Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Non-Stop (PG-13) Universal 2. Lone Survivor (R) Universal 3. Jack Ryan: Shadow … [Read more...] about TOP TEN VIDEO, DVD for June 30, 2014
SALOME’S STARS
FOR RELEASE WEEK OF JUNE 30, 2014 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Get your facts together and become familiar with them before you have to face up to that interview. The better prepared you are, the easier it will be to make that important impression. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) New information might warrant changing your mind about a recently made decision. Never mind the temporary confusion it might cause. Acting on the truth is always preferable. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Creating a loving atmosphere for those you care for … [Read more...] about SALOME’S STARS
CELEBRITY EXTRA
Walt Willey as Wild Bill Hickok By Cindy Elavsky Q: You mentioned a while back that “A Young Doctor’s Notebook and Other Stories” would be back for another season, but I’ve heard nothing more about it. Do you know when or if it will return? — Jennifer D., via email A: Season two of this darkly humorous series, which stars Jon Hamm and Daniel Radcliffe as television’s most unlikely alter egos, premieres Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 10 p.m. ET on Ovation. It will continue on consecutive Tuesdays nights thereafter: Aug. 26, Sept. 2 … [Read more...] about CELEBRITY EXTRA
‘Nuts’ Downriver and ‘Oz’ at the Opera House
Photo by Sue Suchyta “Nuts – the Musical” cast members Lily Steele (left), 10, of Lincoln Park, and Emily and Anna Bruce, both 10, of Trenton, get into character at the Downriver Actors Guild. The youth production runs 7 p.m. June 28 and 3 p.m. June 29 at the Theater on the Avenue, 2656 Biddle in Wyandotte. For more information, go to http://downriveractorsguild.net. By SUE SUCHYTA “Nuts – the Mini Musical” showcases the talents of 34 children, ages 3 to 10, at 7 p.m. June 28 and 3 p.m. June 29 at the Downriver Actors Guild’s … [Read more...] about ‘Nuts’ Downriver and ‘Oz’ at the Opera House
HOLLYWOOD
Chris Hemsworth HOLLYWOOD — James Cameron, currently at work prepping “Avatar 2,” “3” and “4,” starts shooting all three sequels simultaneously in October. Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver, the sequels are set for 2016, 2017 and 2018 release. He’s also planning a prequel, set 35 years before “Avatar.” He’ll shoot these films at a higher frame rate than the standard 24 frames per second to add a heightened sense of reality. Considering that “Avatar” is the top-grossing film of all time, having earned … [Read more...] about HOLLYWOOD
TRIVIA TEST
1. GEOGRAPHY: What kind of creatures were the Canary Islands named for? 2. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who once said, “There’s no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you”? 3. MOVIES: In which movie was the following line uttered, and by which character? “Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son.” 4. ANATOMY: What human gland produces growth hormones? 5. MUSIC: In musical notation, what does the direction “mezzo” mean? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Of the seven deadly sins, the biggest one … [Read more...] about TRIVIA TEST
SOAP UPDATES
Matthew Atkinson stars as “Austin” on “The Young and The Restless.” THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Justin expressed his concern to Bill that their involvement in Ridge’s accident could very well be exposed. Eric and Brooke were alarmed when they noticed some rather peculiar behavior coming from a loved one. Carter called Maya out on her obsession with Oliver and Aly’s relationship. Katie was extremely worried that she would never have a fairytale life with Ridge. Quinn was pleased to learn that she seemed to be off the hook for … [Read more...] about SOAP UPDATES
TOP TEN VIDEO, DVD for June 23, 2014
Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Rentals 1. The Monuments Men (PG-13) George Clooney 2. Ride Along (PG-13) Ice Cube 3. Lone Survivor (R) Mark Wahlberg 4. Pompeii (PG-13) Kit Harington 5. That Awkward Moment (R) Zac Efron 6. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (PG) Ben Stiller 7. I, Frankenstein (PG-13) Aaron Eckhart 8. About Last Night (R) Kevin Hart 9. The Nut Job (PG) Animated 10. The Wolf of Wall Street (R) Leonardo DiCaprio Top 10 DVD, Blu-ray Sales 1. Lone Survivor (R) Universal 2. RoboCop (2014) (PG-13) FOX 3. Son of God … [Read more...] about TOP TEN VIDEO, DVD for June 23, 2014