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New book shows lavish Shakespeare illustrations PressPass

"Shakespeare/The Illustrated and Updated Edition" (HarperCollins, 256 pages, $29.99), by Bill Bryson: There's no play attributed to Shakespeare about a Puritan woman who whipped her cat for catching mice on Sunday.

By CARL HARTMAN,For The Associated Press , November 09, 2009

Review: 'Gentlemen Broncos' a saddle-sore mess PressPass

"Gentlemen Broncos" is a comedy so weird, so off, so simply wrong that even freakish hero Napoleon Dynamite would have a hard time lending it his catch word, "Sweet."

By DAVID GERMAIN,AP Movie Writer , October 27, 2009

“Outlaw” author to to visit Pipestone PressPass

PIPESTONE — For some, Jesse James is considered a romantic figure — the subject of songs, movies and many books. The Meinders Community Library in Pipestone, counting on the public’s fascination with the outlaw, will host author John Koblas for a presentation and book signing at 2 p.m. Saturday.

By Justine Wettschreck , October 23, 2009

Review: Wendt's 'Drinking With George' PressPass

"Drinking With George" (Simon Spotlight, 240 pages, $24.99), by George Wendt: "Drinking With George" isn't an autobiography, memoir or tell-all. It has elements of all three, but in the end, it's about one thing: beer.

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER,Associated Press Writer , October 21, 2009

Review: 'Cirque du Freak' a vampire Frankenstein PressPass

NEW YORK (AP) — It's getting downright batty trying to keep all these vampires straight.

By JAKE COYLE,AP Entertainment Writer , October 21, 2009

Famous musicians once rocked at the Roof Garden PressPass

Famous musicians once rocked at the Roof Garden ARNOLDS PARK, Iowa — The Midwest was the heart of rock and roll for decades, and many of the biggest acts in the business performed at Arnolds Park Roof Garden Ballroom — the Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Guess Who, the Shangri-Las and the Yardbirds are just a few examples.

By Kari Lucin , October 19, 2009

TLC network is suing its star Jon Gosselin PressPass

NEW YORK (AP) — The TLC network has sued Jon Gosselin for breaching his contract as a star of the hit reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8."

By FRAZIER MOORE,AP Television Writer , October 16, 2009

A dark 'Lonely Avenue' turn for Stray Cat Setzer PressPass

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brian Setzer can't keep his fingers still. When he talks about his new CD "Songs From Lonely Avenue," he has to grab his bright orange Gretsch guitar and start firing off the edgy riffs that make up his film noir tribute.

By JEFF BAENEN,Associated Press Writer , October 08, 2009

Elizabeth Taylor tweets about heart procedure PressPass

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elizabeth Taylor says she's headed to the hospital for a heart procedure.

By Associated Press , October 06, 2009

2 Crickets to meet Minn. music students PressPass

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Students at a St. Paul music college will get a lesson in rock 'n' roll history from two of Buddy Holly's Crickets.

By Associated Press , October 02, 2009

Chinese ensemble brings a taste of Chinese culture to Alexandria PressPass

The captivating music of Beauty and Melody, an all-female 16-member ensemble from China’s Sichuan Province, will take audience members on a journey – from ancient Chinese dynasties to the hip and contemporary culture of today.

By Alexandria Echo Press , September 25, 2009

Sioux Falls Lincoln grad has role in Damon movie PressPass

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls native Jayden Lund got a chance to hobnob with actor Matt Damon while filming several scenes for the new movie "The Informant!"

By JAY KIRSCHENMANN,Argus Leader , September 23, 2009

Engadget blog: Wii nears price cut by $50 to $200 PressPass

NEW YORK (AP) — A $50 price cut may be imminent for Nintendo's popular Wii gaming console.

By Associated Press , September 23, 2009

Show on 2nd half of Renoir's career opens in Paris PressPass

PARIS (AP) — An exhibit opening Tuesday in Paris showcases artwork from the second half of Auguste Renoir's career, when he changed course in his 40s to experiment with a more classical style.

By Associated Press , September 22, 2009

County fair provides unique backdrop for gallery PressPass

POMONA, Calif. (AP) — In the heart of North America's largest county fair, fine arts face tough competition from the Ferris wheel, pig races and a stand peddling chocolate-covered bacon.

By SUE MANNING,Associated Press Writer , September 22, 2009

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1959: Choirs Present Annual Concert

Worthington Senior High School presented its annual Christmas Choral Concert in 1959, with the senior high choir, the Worthington junior college c

Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Dec 19, 2009 at 12:00 PM | Reprint

1934: Maurice Chevalier Was Not Born Old

This 1934 advertisement for "The Merry Widow" proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that Maurice Chevalier was not always a jovial and slightl

Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Dec 18, 2009 at 5:00 AM | Reprint

12 Carols: Pretty Paper and Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella

Carol #4, Pretty Paper, is a Willie Nelson tune from his 1979 Christmas album, and though I have heard it on the airwaves from time to time, people who don't like country music might not have heard it before. It's a sad-sounding tune about a guy who wraps his presents in pretty paper and blue ribbon

Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Dec 18, 2009 at 5:00 AM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!

10 Time Wasters: Bad Movies, Weird Photos, Weird Beach Boys Tunes and Even a LOLCat

1. From Reuters comes this top 10 list that may be better termed a bottom 10 list: It's a list of the 10 biggest movie flops of the past decade. And the biggest flop isn't Battlefield Earth, surprisingly. I'm happy to report I haven't seen any of these movies, and I don't intend to, either. 2. A sa

Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Dec 17, 2009 at 5:00 AM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!

12 Carols: Still, Still, Still and Fum, Fum, Fum

Our carols today are both one word repeated three times, and both of them aren't English, though both are often translated into English. Carol #2, "Still, Still, Still" is a traditional Austrian Christmas carol that spends its chorus telling people to hush so the baby can sleep. You'd thi

Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Dec 15, 2009 at 5:00 AM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!

12 Carols, or, Christmas Tunes You May Not Have Heard: Noel Nouvelet

One of my friends told me he hated Christmas songs the other day, and I immediately corrected him: "No you don't. You just hate the 20 or so p

Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Dec 11, 2009 at 2:55 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!

1959: Days of Our Comics

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1944: Al Menke vs. Tiny Little

In 1944, Tiny Little and His Orchestra took on Al Menke and His Orchestra in a battle of the bands in December 1944 at the Worthington Armory.

Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Dec 8, 2009 at 9:00 AM | Reprint
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Fun at the Bridal Fair and Prom Extravaganza
The annual Daily Globe Bridal Fair and Prom Extravaganza, on Feb. 6, 2010, featured a bridal style show, a prom fashion show and caterers, driving services, cake decorators and musicians galore.