Boy – the weather has really been pretty much perfect lately. We’ve had a bit of rain to refresh, and the oppressive heat seems to have simmered down to a comfortable level. Fittingly, the entertainment schedule is finding its sweet spot, too, with live music every day/ night, some theater productions and a slate of good movies at Red River Theatres. Here’s what’s up this week: Music Tuesday Paul Desmarais at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Nevers’ Second Regiment Band at Keach Park at 7 p.m. East Bay Jazz at Presidential Oaks at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Paul Lovely at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Tim Wildman at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Laser Show at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. $3 cover. Barry Brearly at Makris Lobster & Steak House at 6 p.m. Club Soda at Eagle Square at 7 p.m. Holly Ann Furone at the Common Man at 7 p.m. Friday 2nd Story Underground at Area 23 at 8:30 p.m. Watts Up Band at Makris Lobster & Steak House at 8 p.m. Street Legal at Pit Road … [Read more...] about Entertainment: Plenty of concerts and shows to keep you busy
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How to navigate different campus entertainment groups
For those fresh from their high school theater department or dreaming of a college experience like Beca’s in “Pitch Perfect,” Boston University boasts a variety of undergraduate entertainment opportunities. Joining a performance group on campus is a great way for BU students to meet new people and showcase their talents. While some BU performance clubs travel for tournaments and other intercollegiate competitions, others take a more casual approach to performing. Despite variation in levels of intensity, all of the following clubs welcome students from all majors and levels of experience. Here are some of the BU entertainment groups on campus: Liquid Fun This hilarious and confident comedy group makes improvisation look as easy as pie. With performances all over BU’s campus, Liquid Fun never fails to make audiences laugh until they cry. Whether you have high hopes of joining the ensemble or not, Liquid Fun hosts open practices every Sunday night for funny … [Read more...] about How to navigate different campus entertainment groups
Carmel entertainment business moving to bigger digs in Westfield
A Carmel-based entertainment center plans to relocate to Westfield. Laser Flash has announced it will open a 50,000-square-foot, multi-level family entertainment facility at the southwest corner of State Road 32 and U.S. 31, after 16 years at its Carmel location at 617 Third Avenue SW. The new center will feature laser tag, bowling, axe throwing, an indoor ropes course, and an outdoor miniature golf course, as well as other activities. It will also have a restaurant and bar. The center will be part of EdgeRock Development’s Landing at Monon Marketplace project, currently under construction. EdgeRock is developing the entertainment center, which will be owned by a separate partnership. It's projected to cost between $10 million $12 million.announced plans for an 8,000-square-foot Westfield restaurant in December. A Starbucks cafe, Penn Station restaurant and Crew Carwash also are in the works and expected to open sometime this year. The site for Laser Flash was selected … [Read more...] about Carmel entertainment business moving to bigger digs in Westfield
Cedric the Entertainer gets star on Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the live performance category was unveiled July 19 honoring Cedric the Entertainer for his career as a stand-up comedian. “I feel very blessed to be recognized in such an iconic manner,” Cedric told City News Service. “I feel like I’m getting roses when I can still smell them.” Comedian George Lopez and Basketball Hall of Fame member Earvin “Magic” Johnson joined Cedric in speaking in the late-morning ceremony in front of the El Centro apartment complex on Hollywood Boulevard. Cedric said when he moved to Los Angeles in 1994, he lived in an apartment on Hawthorn Avenue and would walk one block north to Hollywood Boulevard to eat and would see stars, include those honoring Spencer Tracy and Jack Nicholson. “Coming from St. Louis, it felt so surreal to actually be there walking down that street,” said Cedric, who was born Cedric Antonio Kyles on April 24, … [Read more...] about Cedric the Entertainer gets star on Walk of Fame
Arts and Entertainment Wrap Up: 07-26-18
Entertainment Thursday, July 26, 2018, 12:05 a.m. Share this story Steve Chelminiak, left, plays Gandalf and Joziah Chelminiak plays Bilbo Baggins in Waimea Community Theatre's production of "The Hobbit." Performances are this weekend at Kahilu Theatre. (Waimea Community Theatre/Courtesy Photo) Lauhala bracelets by Jelena Clay. (Volcano Art Center/Courtesy Photo) ‘The Hobbit’ premieres this weekend at Kahilu Waimea Community Theatre opens ‘The Hobbit’ at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea on Friday. ADVERTISING Directed by Rich Givens, performances are scheduled this weekend for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available through the Kahilu Box Office, and can be purchased online at kahilutheatre.org or at waimeacommunitytheatre.org. Prices are $30/$25/$20, with a discount for children 12 and under. Info: Visit waimeacommunitytheatre.org. Learn lauhala weaving at the Volcano Art Center Learn the art of lauhala … [Read more...] about Arts and Entertainment Wrap Up: 07-26-18