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'American Idol' contestant talks about life after television show July 25, 2010 'American Idol' contestant talks about life after television show Bo Bice, the former American Idol contestant known as the long-haired southern rocker who placed second to Carrie Underwood in the show's fourth season, will be performing a free concert...  Read Story.

'Duke of Earl' explains the inspiration behind hit song July 25, 2010 'Duke of Earl' explains the inspiration behind hit song Gene Chandler, the man known for singing and writing the hit song "Duke of Earl," will be performing a free concert in Streetsboro July 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Streetsboro City Park as part of...  Read Story.

'Girl with the Pearl Earring' author visits Hudson July 25, 2010 'Girl with the Pearl Earring' author visits Hudson by April Helms Special Products Editor Fans of "The Girl with the Pearl Earring" and historical fiction will have the opportunity to meet with author Tracy Chevalier Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Hudson...  Read Story.

Theater takes a musical journey through 'Suburb' July 25, 2010 Theater takes a musical journey through 'Suburb' by April Helms Special Products Editor The cast of "Suburb, the Musical" -- and the audience -- persevered despite the hot weather at its opening night show July 16. The summer heat wave didn't seem to...  Read Story.

Kent Blues Festival returns for two nights in downtown July 18, 2010 Kent Blues Festival returns for two nights in downtown by Matt Fredmonsky Record-Courier staff writer The success of last year's inaugural Kent Blues Fest brings two nights of live blues bands back to downtown Kent July 23 and 24. The event is similar...  Read Story.

'Bye Bye Birdie' flies into Porthouse Theatre July 18, 2010 'Bye Bye Birdie' flies into Porthouse Theatre Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University's School of Theatre and Dance's outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, wraps up its 2010 summer season with "Bye Bye Birdie." The...  Read Story.

Several pieces illustrate personal life July 18, 2010 Several pieces illustrate personal life by April Helms Special Products Editor Visitors to the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center in downtown Cuyahoga Falls can see a variety of "Tall Tales and Treasures," including collages, paintings and sculptures by Hudson...  Read Story.

Introspection theme of BOX exhibit July 18, 2010 Introspection theme of BOX exhibit by April Helms Special Products Editor The works of Hudson artist Katina Pastis Radwanski can now be seen in the BOX gallery in Akron through Aug. 7. The exhibit, called "Subliminal Conversations," has a mix of the...  Read Story.

'Shrew' tickles the funny bone July 18, 2010 'Shrew' tickles the funny bone by April Helms Special Products Editor Shakespeare's comedy about a young couple's battle of wills earned many laughs at its opening night July 9 on the grounds of Stan Hywet Hall. The comedy was nearly nonstop at the Ohio...  Read Story.

Rediscovering community theater charm in ACT show July 18, 2010 Rediscovering community theater charm in ACT show by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor I've always been a fan of theater, but I must confess it's been a few years since my wife and I went to see a show. There was a time when we took in a couple shows...  Read Story.

Theater brings musical 'Suburb' to the stage (WITH VIDEO) July 11, 2010 Theater brings musical 'Suburb' to the stage by April Helms Special Products Editor Eight actors gathered at Western Reserve Playhouse, battling the summer heat as they practiced the music and some of the staging for a musical based on the peculiar...  Read Story.

'Foreigner' a 'Shue'-in for laughs July 11, 2010 'Foreigner' a 'Shue'-in for laughs by April Helms Special Products Editor Porthouse Theatre's production of "The Foreigner" received a standing ovation from the July 2 audience. "I thought it was great," said Debbie Barber of Stow. Barber's husband Al...  Read Story.

'Foreigner' by Aurora theater traveling to state competition July 11, 2010 'Foreigner' by Aurora theater traveling to state competition by April Helms Special Products Editor Aurora Community Theatre's winter production of "The Foreigner" was one of the two plays selected to compete at the state Ohio Community Theatre...  Read Story.