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'A Shortcut in Time'
[JUNE 4, 2003]
"A
Shortcut in Time," Charles Dickinson, Tom Doherty Associates, LLC,
288 pages, science fiction
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Review by Bobbi Reddix
Like many authors, Charles Dickinson
tackles the concept of time travel. "A Shortcut in Time" is a novel
written in a very unique manner. Dickinson doesn't give us gadgets
and gizmos, nor does he attempt to explain the physics behind his
concepts. He just allows it to happen as a freak incident with no
real explanation, and that works wonderfully in this book.
Josh Winkler is a struggling artist
living in a town called Euclid Heights, Ill. He is unexpectedly
transported back 15 minutes in time while taking a shortcut in a
rainstorm. Josh becomes intrigued by his experience and relates the
events to an unconvinced wife and daughter.
After Josh's unexpected jaunt in the
past, things begin to unravel, as they often have a way of doing.
A young girl appears in town claiming
to be from the year 1908. Most people in town are naturally
unbelieving, but because of Josh's recent trip, he agrees to try to
help her return to her own time. She must return to the past before
a certain date to prevent an unfortunate and unforgivable event.
In a search for clues to what has
caused her to materialize in the future, she learns that the man she
loves will in a few days be executed in the past for her
disappearance. The reader is drawn into the frantic pace at which
Josh and this young lady attempt to recreate conditions to return
her to her own time.
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 Her successful return is only the
beginning. It appears as if these two are not the only ones capable
of time travel. The town is full of odd shortcuts, and while running
home during a rainstorm one night, Josh's pre-pubescent daughter
Penny is taken back to the year 1908 as well. After he discovers
that she will die in the influenza epidemic following World War I,
he must attempt to travel back and save her.
This is a wonderful one-night read.
Dickinson makes the concept of time travel real to readers, but not
by showing us scientifically that it could happen. He doesn't talk
of formulas or theories, and we are better able to enjoy the story
because of this. The characters' travels through time do cause
events in the future to change. The changes in the events of Josh's
life following his attempt to alter a bit of history are somewhat
surprising and present another story in and of itself.
Charles
Dickinson is the acclaimed author of such novels as "Rumor Has It,"
"The Widows' Adventures," "Crows," and "Waltz in Marathon." He lives
in Arlington Heights, Ill.
[Bobbi Reddix, Lincoln
Public Library District]
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LCT '1776' auditions
[JUNE 2, 2003]
Lincoln Community
Theatre is looking for a few good men -- literally! Twenty-three men
ranging in age from 20 to 50 are sought to fill roles in the final
production of the 2003 summer season,"1776," a history-based
musical. Roles include parts for older, "mature" actors as well as
for one teenage male.
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A few male
non-singing roles are also required for the show, and two female
(soprano) roles are available.
Auditions will be on
Friday, June 6, at 6 p.m. and on Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m. at St.
John United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh St. in Lincoln.
Those auditioning for
a singing role should have a song prepared. An accompanist will be
provided.
Scripts may be viewed
at the Lincoln Public Library two weeks prior to the audition.
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Questions regarding
auditions should be directed to Marlene Perry, audition chairman, at
(217) 732-2640.
Jennifer MacMurdo,
formerly of Lincoln, is directing "1776," which will be performed
Aug. 1-9.
Season tickets are
still available for this summer. To order, send check or money order
($20 adults, $12 children through eighth grade) to LCT, Box 374,
Lincoln, IL 62656.
More information regarding Lincoln
Community Theatre's season is available at
www.geocities.com/lincolncommunitytheatre.
[Judy
Rader, LCT publicity chairman]
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Lincoln
Community Theatre
presents
"Nuncrackers"
JUNE 13-31
Johnston Center
for
Performing Arts
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Lincoln Community Theatre box office opens
[MAY 28, 2003]
The Lincoln Community
Theatre box office will open for the summer on Monday, June 2. The
box office is located in the lobby of the Johnston Center for
Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus.
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Season ticket holders
may begin making reservations for any of the three summer
productions by calling (217) 735-2614 or by visiting the box office
between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Season tickets for
the summer cover the musical comedy "Nuncrackers," which opens June
13 as the season's first production; the July bittersweet comedy,
"Steel Magnolias"; and the August musical, "1776."
Season tickets,
priced at $20 for adults and $12 for children through eighth grade,
are still available for the 2003 summer season. General admission
tickets are offered to the public one week prior to the opening of
each show for $9 for adults and $6 for students through eighth
grade.
Further information is available at
www.geocities.com/lincolncommunitytheatre.
[Judy
Rader, LCT publicity chairman]
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LCT
'Nuncrackers' cast
[MAY 19, 2003]
The cast for Lincoln
Community Theatre's June 13-21 production of "Nuncrackers" was recently
announced by director Sarah Knutilla.
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Featured roles
include Gail King of Lincoln as the Reverend Mother, Lesa Andrick of
Decatur as Sister Hubert, Linda Schneider of Springfield as Sister
Robert Anne, Angela Bayler of Decatur as Sister Amnesia, and Ann
Ehnes of Manitoba, Canada, as Sister Mary Leo. Rounding out the
adult cast will be Chuck McCue of Mount Pulaski as Father Virgil and
Allen King of Lincoln as the stage manager. Four area children also
appearing in the production are Amy Knutilla and Rachelle Cravens,
both of Lincoln, Nick Kmetz of Mount Pulaski, and Brianna Skaggs of
Mason City.
On the show's
production staff are Paula Stone, technical director; Jason Yarcho,
musical accompanist, vocal and orchestra director; Ehnes,
choreographer; Tony Crawford, lights and sound; Cynthia Knutilla,
costumes; and Marlene Perry and Tom McLaughlin, LCT board liaisons.
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People who have
season tickets can make reservations beginning June 2, when the LCT
box office opens. General admission tickets will be available June
7. The box office is located in the Johnston Center for the
Performing Arts on the Lincoln College campus.
Season tickets for
the summer are still available at $20 for adults and $12 for
children through eighth grade. Send check or money order to LCT, Box
374, Lincoln, IL 62656.
Additional information regarding LCT's
upcoming season is available at
www.geocities.com/lincolncommunitytheatre.
[Judy
Rader, LCT publicity chairman]
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Classic films
return to Lincoln Cinemas
The Logan County Arts
Association, in conjunction with GKC Cinemas Corporation, has
brought the classic film night series back to the Lincoln Cinemas.
The next set of films is scheduled for every second Thursday through
October, with shows at 7 p.m.
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Classic films lined up for the 2003
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Tickets are $5.50 for adults and $4.50
for senior citizens and children 12 and under. The tickets are
available at GKC Lincoln Cinemas. Anyone
wanting more information may call the Logan County Arts Association
at (217) 735-4422.
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Lincoln Community Theatre
information
Lincoln
Community Theatre's box office, phone
735-2614, is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through
Saturday for the summer season. The office is located in the lobby
of the Johnston Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of
Lincoln College.
Performances of
"Dearly Departed" are scheduled for July 12-20, and "The King and I"
will be presented Aug. 2-10. Show times are 2 p.m. on Sundays and 8
p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
The LCT mailing address is Lincoln Community Theatre, P.O. Box 374, Lincoln,
IL 62656; e-mail: lincolncommunitytheatre@yahoo.com.
Visit the
LDC website at www.geocities.com/lincolncommunitytheatre/index.html.
Pictures from past productions are included.
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