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at the Depot entertainment for December
[NOV.
29, 2001] The
December entertainment schedule at The Depot, 101 N. Chicago,
features these musicians performing in the lounge from 6:30 until 10
p.m. (no cover charge):
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Saturday,
Dec. 1 — Thomas Anthony Quinn; acoustic folk/rock guitar and
vocals
Friday,
Dec. 7 — Thomas Anthony Quinn; acoustic folk/rock guitar and
vocals
Saturday,
Dec. 8 — to be announced
Friday,
Dec. 14 — Eleanor Gunderman and Dr. John Raffa; piano and violin
Saturday,
Dec. 15 — Thomas Anthony Quinn; acoustic folk/rock guitar and
vocals
Friday,
Dec. 21 — Eleanor Gunderman; piano
Saturday,
Dec. 22 — Jason Yarcho and Allison Leonard; piano and vocals
Friday,
Dec. 28 — Jason Yarcho and Allison Leonard; piano and vocals
Saturday,
Dec. 29 — Jason Yarcho and Allison Leonard; piano and vocals
Monday,
Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) — Jason Yarcho, Allison Leonard, Thomas
Anthony Quinn and Kim Quinn; piano, acoustic guitar and vocals.
Dancing in the IC Room from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Restaurant
hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (lounge stays open later);
Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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‘Chamber
of Secrets’
[DEC.
5, 2001] "Chamber
of Secrets" by J.K. Rowling. Scholastic Press, 1999, 341 pages.
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"Chamber
of Secrets" is the sequel to the smash hit "Harry Potter
and the Sorcerer’s Stone."
As
the story opens, Harry is on summer break after completing his first
year at Hogwart’s School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. He is back
with the Dursleys, and his aunt and uncle and cousin are as rotten
as ever.
Now
that Harry knows about his life outside of the Dursleys, being with
them is almost unbearable. He has never felt lonelier in his life.
He has had no contact with his friends from Hogwart’s since summer
break began.
Harry’s
aunt and uncle do everything they can to prevent him from fulfilling
his destiny as a wizard, and they are unknowingly aided by Dobby,
the house elf, who warns Harry not to return to Hogwart’s, because
disaster will. Dobby performs some magic that not only gets Harry in
trouble with the Dursleys but also gets him a stern warning from
Hogwart’s. Harry is once again locked up with bars on the bedroom
windows and a cat-flap on the door so that food can be pushed
through.
Just
as Harry is wondering if he will even survive the summer, he is
rescued by his friend Ron Weasley and Ron’s brothers, Fred and
George, in a flying Ford. They take Harry to their home for the rest
of the holiday. Harry has never been in a loving family environment
so he really enjoys the Weasley home, especially the attention from
Mrs. Weasley.
Despite
the warnings, Harry returns to Hogwart’s to begin a second year.
Harry, Fred, Ron and George end up missing the Hogwart’s Express
and, without their father’s permission, take the Weasleys’
flying car and crash it into the Whomping Willow at Hogwart’s.
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The
school term does not begin well and the legend of the Chamber of
Secrets begins to be a reality. Someone or something is scaring the
Hogwart’s residents with threatening messages referring to the
Chamber of Secrets and the heir to Slytherin. Harry is present for
most of the attacks and is even suspected for a while of being the
perpetrator.
Draco
Malfoy is back for a second year as well and is even more despicable
than last year. We are also introduced to some new, interesting
characters, like Moaning Myrtle, a ghost that haunts the girls’
restroom, and a pompous new faculty member named Gilderoy Lockhart.
It
is revealed that the lovable Hagrid has a mysterious past and Harry
must save him. Harry is again forced to confront his archenemy,
Voldemort, and his evil plan. The story climaxes with Harry in a
battle for his life in the depths of the Chamber of Secrets.
In
the midst of the intrigue and fantasy emerge some important truths
about bravery, loyalty, choice and the power of love. In the last
chapter of the book, Dumbledore, the headmaster, tells Harry,
"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far
more than our abilities."
"Chamber
of Secrets" is recommended for grades three through eight, but I
believe it will be enjoyed by Harry Potter fans of all ages. It is a
real page-turner!
For
more information visit the library at 725 Pekin St. or call (217)
732-8878.
[Linda
Harmon, Lincoln Public Library District]
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Classic
Film Nights to feature ‘It Happened One Night,’ ‘On the
Waterfront’ and ‘The Ten Commandments’
[DEC.
11, 2001] The
Logan County Arts Association executive board, meeting on Monday
night, announced plans to show "It Happened One Night,"
"On the Waterfront" and "The Ten Commandments"
at its Classic Film Nights in February, March and April 2002. The
movie to be shown Jan. 10, however, is still unconfirmed.
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Marshall
Jacobs, president of the arts association, said he has requested
"Gone With the Wind" for the January showing at Lincoln
Cinemas but has not received confirmation that the 1939 classic is
available. Backup possibilities are "The Adventures of Robin
Hood" with Errol Flynn, "High Noon" with Gary Cooper
and "Singin’ in the Rain" with Fred Astaire.
Scheduled
for Feb. 14, "It Happened One Night" was produced in 1934,
when it won best actor and actress Oscars for stars Clark Gable and
Claudette Colbert. "On the Waterfront" (1954), to be shown
March 14, stars Marlon Brando, who also won an Oscar for that
performance. Cecil B. De Mille’s 1956 blockbuster "The Ten
Commandments" will be shown at Lincoln Cinemas on April 11.
The
association’s first Classic Film Night was a sellout. Because
people had to be turned away from "Casablanca" on Oct. 11,
the board is investigating whether future films can be shown at 4
p.m. as well as 7 p.m.
Corporate
sponsors for future Classic Film Nights and other arts events are
being sought. Those interested should contact Marshall Jacobs, (217)
899-6243, or Stuart Wyneken, (217) 732-4298.
Wyneken,
coordinator for the film nights and for the arts association’s
project to restore the Lincoln Cinemas building, announced that he
has blueprints from when the theater was "twinned," or
divided for showing two movies. When Kerasotes Theatres builds its
new theater complex, the corporation has indicated that it will
transfer the Lincoln Cinemas building to Lincoln/Logan County
Chamber of Commerce. Jacobs said plans are for the chamber of
commerce to hold the theater as part of the downtown historic
district and for the Logan County Arts Association to restore the
interior of the building. Work will not begin until at least the
fall of 2002.
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The
arts association is looking for community members with photographs
of either the interior or the exterior of the theater building at
any point in its history. People with such photos are asked to
contact Wyneken. Any photos located will be scanned and returned to
their owners.
In
more immediate business the board completed plans for the Dec. 16
classical guitar performance by Christian
Culleton of Chicago. The concert
will take place at 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church at 402 Pekin
St. Tickets cost $5 and are available from Lincoln Public Library
Annex, Gossett’s Design Studio, Serendipity Stitches, arts
association board members and at the door. Jacobs announced that the
local association will register Culleton with the Illinois Arts
Council, which will include him in its next biennial listing of
artists.
The
regular meeting time of the Logan County Arts Association board was
changed to the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The January
2002 meeting, however, will be on the second Tuesday. The meeting
place is the lower level of Lincoln Public Library.
In
other business the board authorized Jacobs to purchase $1 million in
liability insurance from State Farm Insurance. The insurance is to
be in effect before the Dec. 16 classical guitar concert.
[Lynn
Shearer Spellman]
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Classical
guitarist plays Dec. 16
[DEC.
1, 2001] The
romance of the classical guitar, steeped in the warmth of an Old
English setting, should intrigue any music lover. When the artist
has his roots anchored in Lincoln, it is doubly exciting to welcome
him.
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Christian
Culleton brings almost 30 years of musical experience to his
fingertips. He has over 15 years of professional experience
performing in the Chicago metropolitan area. While his interests lie
in painting sound from a broad palette of musical styles, the
guitarist’s program will be centered around core works from the
lute and classical guitar repertories and traditional holiday
favorites.
Culleton
began his formal study of the guitar with Joseph Breznikar at
Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Later, private
instruction with Norman Ruiz of Columbia College in Chicago led to
master class performances before Pepe Romero and Manuel Barrueco at
the Festival Internacional de la Guitarra in Cordoba, Spain. The
artist is presently codifying his own guitar method based on the
teachings of Sor, Carcassi and Carulli combined with the modern
teachings of Francisco Tarrega, Julio Sagreras and Pepe Romero.
The
only child of Carson Culleton and Cheryl Miles Culleton, Christian
was born in Springfield on Aug. 16, 1965. They made their first home
in Lincoln on South Hamilton Street, down in "the valley."
Carson was killed in action in the Republic of South Vietnam on July
25, 1968. His stepfather, Shawn Simpson, lives in Lincoln, and his
mother now resides in Springfield. Although he and his family moved
to and from Lincoln more than once, Christian’s childhood
memories, and several family members, remain in the Land of Lincoln.
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His
talents can be heard in concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, at
Trinity Episcopal Church, 402 Pekin St. in Lincoln.
Ticket
for the concert, sponsored by the Logan County Arts Association, are
$5 and may be purchased from association board members and at the
Lincoln Library Annex, Serendipity Stitches and Gossett’s Design
Studio. Seating is limited. Tickets may be available at the door the
day of the performance.
A
"meet the artist" reception will follow the concert. A
holiday gift will be furnished by Miss Jessie’s Gallery. For
further information, contact Jean Gossett at (217) 732-7542.
A
more complete interview with Christian Culleton will follow in Lincoln
Daily News next week.
[News
release]
[Click
here for Dec. 5 LDN posting, "Hometown boy bringing his refined
talents back for a concert."]
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Lincoln
Community Theatre ready to satisfy the
arts side of someone on your
Christmas list
[NOV.
30, 2001] Lincoln
Community Theatre is pleased to announce three productions selected
for the summer of 2002.
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Kicking
off the 31st of entertainment will be the irresistible musical
"Hello, Dolly!" the story of the beloved matchmaker Dolly
Levi and her whirlwind efforts to marry Horace Vandergelder, the
well-known millionaire, and send his money circulating among the
people.
"And
what do you do for a living, Mrs. Levi?" asks Ambrose Kemper in
the first scene of this delightful musical comedy.
Dolly
replies, "Some people paint, some sew … I meddle."
This
family show will please audiences of all ages.
The
July production, "Dearly Departed," is described as a
comedy revolving around a colorful and dysfunctional group of
Southern eccentrics dealing with an unexpected death in the family.
The struggle to get Papa buried involves the whole clan, including
the not-so-grieving widow, who wants to put "Mean and
Surly" on the tombstone.
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LCT’s
final production of the summer will be "The King and I," a
delightful musical story of an attractive English widow employed by
the king of Siam to teach English and other Western ideas and
philosophies to members of the royal family, including the king’s
many wives and many more children.
The
unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein score includes "Shall We
Dance?" "I Whistle a Happy Tune," "Hello Young
Lovers" and "Getting to Know You."
To
help kick off the holiday season, Lincoln Community Theatre is
offering holiday gift certificates for season memberships to the
summer 2002 season. Certificates may be mailed directly to the
receiver or to the gift giver.
Certificates
for adult memberships are $20 each; for children through eighth
grade, $12. Requests for gift certificates may be sent to LCT, Box
374, Lincoln, IL 62656. Further information is available at (217)
732-2640.
[Judy
Rader, LCT publicity chairman]
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Auditions
for ‘Deathtrap’
[NOV.
28, 2001] Auditions
for "Deathtrap," a production sponsored by Behnke and
Company, will be at Theatre 7’s headquarters, 131 N. Water St. in
Decatur, on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 3 and 4, at 7 p.m. Director
Anne Thompson has put together the following brief descriptions of
the show’s characters:
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Sidney
Bruhl — Middle-aged,
has air of confidence, rather impressive, well-groomed. Successful
playwright.
Myra
Bruhl — Sidney’s
wife. Slightly younger than Sidney. Somewhat self-effacing.
Supportive of her husband.
Clifford
Anderson — Young
man, seemingly talented, attractive. Casual in appearance. Appears
to be impressed by Sidney.
Helga
Ten Drop — Somewhat
off-the-wall psychic. A lot of room to create. Very compassionate
toward Myra. Can be any adult age.
Porter
Milgrim — Sidney’s
friend and attorney; also his contemporary. Open to interpretation.
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The
"Deathtrap" plot revolves around a successful writer of
Broadway thrillers struggling to overcome a "dry" spell
when he receives a script from a student. Suspense mounts steadily
as the plot begins to twist and turn with devilish cleverness that
will hold you enthralled until the final, startling moment of the
play.
Performances:
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Feb. 8-9 and 15-16, 2002, at 7:30 p.m.
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Feb. 10 and 17, 2002, at 2 p.m.
at the Decatur Civic Center Theatre
This
program is partially sponsored by a grant from the Decatur Area Arts
Council and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
[Theatre
7 news release]
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Christian
Culleton, classical
guitarist
[NOV.
21, 2001] Logan
County Arts Association presents classical guitarist Christian
Culleton at a concert and artist reception on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 2
p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 402 Pekin St. in Lincoln.
The
performance will include works by Pilkington, Bach, Carcassi, Sor,
Granados, Tarrega, Villa-Lobos and traditional holiday favorites.
This
is a limited seating engagement. Tickets at $5 are available from
board members, Lincoln Library Annex, Serendipity Stitches and
Gossett’s Decorator Studio.
[Logan
County Arts Association news release]
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Lincoln Community Theatre
information
Lincoln
Community Theatre’s website is at www.geocities.com/lincolncommunitytheatre/index.html. Pictures from past productions are
included. The LCT mailing address is Lincoln Community Theatre, P.O. Box 374, Lincoln,
IL 62656. E-mail: lincolncommunitytheatre@yahoo.com.
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