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Arts/Entertainment

Former Sherman Teacher Writes Books For Musicals

When he is not busy writing, he is busy rewriting. For John Keating, revision is what he does when writing books for new musicals. “For me, I’m always, always rewriting. That discipline comes from my education in Journalism at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pa.,” he ...

Joking Around

Husband and wife comedy duo Tom Cotter and Kerri Louise both clearly remember where their paths to the stage began. Both share similar starting points on the journey that will bring them back to Jamestown for a New Year’s Eve 8 p.m. show at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. They are the ...

Write Now: While Watching A Hit Movie, You’re Probably Hearing Williams

By now, you saw it or are ready to see it, know someone that saw it, or know someone that is planning to see it. I’m talking about “Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise Of Skywalker.” It’s not just any old film score either. The score is composed by the maestro. In my opinion he is one ...

Loud And Bombastic

One of the reasons that drummer Kurt Sodergren and his bandmates have had so much success performing live shows over the years is the natural spirit that comes with swing music, which pairs perfectly with the holiday season. Music fans will have a chance to experience that energy ...

Write Now: An Updated Or New Anthem Is Needed For Our City

I have been thinking about this for a long time. It’s one of those thoughts that stay with you somewhere in the back of your mind. From time to time, it will make an appearance and say “Pay attention to me now!” You do and then the thought gets tucked away back into your mind ...

Welcomed, Not Judged

“From an early age I was just drawn to it — especially seeing all the album artwork to everything.” Today, Chris Lee still loves music for the same reason. One thing that Lee disagrees with as an artist is the way digital music artwork is presented. Gone are the lavish art covers ...