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On Theater: A 'Blonde' moment worth having
Of all the stage musicals based on hit movies over the years ("Applause," "Promises, Promises," etc.), few have hit the ground running with the wit, verve and sheer entertainment value of "Legally Blonde," now in its second and final weekend at Golden...
Tags: Entertainment Events, Music Theater, University of California, Los Angeles, Arts and Culture, Reese Witherspoon
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Exploring the other Maverick
Linda Alexander favors an underdog. The 56-year-old Maryland author's intent is to give a fair shake to those who haven't been a staple of the public eye. Hence, the late Jack Kelly, who died in 1992, served her well as the protagonist of her latest...
Tags: James Garner, Robert Taylor, Arts and Culture, Lymphoma, Authors
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In the Pipeline: Fountain Valley's own 'War Horse'
The horses arrived in Costa Mesa this week. As you may have heard, the Tony award-winning "War Horse," one of the most lauded stage productions in decades, is opening at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. And playing a key role in the World War I story...
Tags: World War I (1914-1918), Yale Repertory Theatre, Arts and Culture, Human Interest, Authors
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Around Town
Fundraiser Focus on 'Maverick' actor, mayor Old-time Hollywood actor and Huntington Beach leader Jack Kelly will be the topic of discussion at a book signing fundraiser with author Linda Alexander who wrote "A Maverick Life: The Jack Kelly Story."...Tags: James Garner, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Arts Year in Review: Highlights on the cultural scene
With Nike departing the U.S. Open of Surfing, contentious City Council elections and those Mitt and Barack guys grabbing headlines, it was a busy year for news — and the arts proved to be no exception. We could try to order this into a...
Tags: Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Super Bowl, Wesley Clark
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The Ghosts of 'Tinseltown'
JAMES STEWART 1908-1997 Best known as: The lovable Everyman in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and other Frank Capra classics; also took edgy turns in Hitchcock thrillers Holiday classic: "It's a Wonderful Life" Oscar? Best Actor in 1940 for "The...Tags: Frank Capra Jr., The Wizard of Oz (movie, 1939), It's a Wonderful Life (movie), Natalie Wood, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (movie)
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Stepping into the stars of Tinseltown
When Madeleine Barker's fellow cast members handed her the Oscar in the Claire Trevor Theatre, she felt excited for herself and a little sad for Judy Garland. Barker, who plays Garland in UC Irvine's upcoming musical "Tinseltown Christmas," had been...
Tags: Bing Crosby, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (movie), James Stewart, Christmas, It's a Wonderful Life (movie)
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On Theater: 'God's Favorite,' but not this critic's
One can just imagine Neil Simon, 30 years ago, mulling over possible themes for his next Broadway play, his eyes fixing on a Bible and saying to himself, "Hey, how about the Book of Job? That would be a real knee-slapper." Thus was begat "God's Favorite,...Tags: Entertainment Events, Broadway Theater, Arts and Culture, Education, Colleges and Universities
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A book signing to recall
A large mass will take over the Costco in Huntington Beach this weekend, but it's not a tumor. Arnold Schwarzenegger will sign copies of his tell-all autobiography, "Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story," at the store on Saturday morning as...Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger
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On Theater: My favorite actress is my favorite daughter
The Huntington Beach Playhouse will be opening its new production, a reprise of Neil Simon's comedy "Rumors," this weekend, but I won't be at my customary spot in Row K taking mental notes. I won't even be in town. It's late August and, for the 10th...Tags: Comedy (genre), Arts and Culture, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Entertainment
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Greer's OC: New Coffee Bean opens in Huntington
Just steps from the beach is a new Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf designed to reflect the surf culture in downtown Huntington Beach. Quiksilver and other action sports brands donated the surfboards that were used to build the art installation. There's a tall...Tags: Labor Day, Sarah Jessica Parker, Vidal Sassoon, Personal Service, Annie Leibovitz
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Grand marshal named for Fourth of July Parade
Father Christian Mondor has been named community grand marshal for this year's Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade, which means he won't be riding on his usual float with other religious leaders. But he can still have the horse-drawn trolley —...
Tags: Festive Events, Arts and Culture, The Beach Boys, Christianity, Sports
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