By April Norris Those who love the Springer Opera House and No Shame Theater may have read on social media about the health issues of the talented Jim Pharr, host of No Shame and resident actor for The Springer. There is no replacement. I learned over coffee, (Fountain City Coffee, where he begins each morning) that Jim was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was 23, roughly the time he began working at the Springer. “There…
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by Joe Miller The differences between Late Spring (K) and Early Summer (FS) are subtle. The films were released back to back in 1949 and 1951, and they both star Setsuko Hara as a woman in her late 20s named Noriko who’s unmarried and still living at home. Both were directed by the Japanese auteur Yasujirō Ozu, whose singular style of filmmaking has been among the most influential in the history of cinema. His camera…
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Crown and Comedy at The Loft every Thursday, 7 – 8:30 p.m., The Loft, 1032 Broadway, Columbus Casting Call for adult actors, male and female Participants will recite or read a monologue for an audition. Please call (706) 505-1411 for more information. May 1 through 10, call for times, Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, Columbus Last of the Red Hot Lovers A delirious comedy starring popular Hollywood and Broadway Guest Artist Brian Reddy. Barney…
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by Joe Miller What a difference a year makes. Last year, the nominations for the Academy Awards prompted the hashtag #OscarsSoMale. This year, there are more women nominated in more categories than ever before, and more films about female characters are up for best picture. But the biggest breakthrough came with Rachel Morrison’s nomination for best cinematography, for Dee Rees’s Mudbound (NF). Morrison (who’s also cinematographer on Black Panther) cast this great American epic of…
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It’s a New Year, and we all know what that means – resolutions. We all pledge to smoke less, drink less, eat better, go to the gym more. It’s a time for bringing priorities into focus. But, we tend to make one mistake when it comes to New Year’s resolutions: we limit them to ourselves, to our personal growth. We should be making resolutions for our city. Consider it a community To-Do list for 2018. …
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Riverdance: 20th Anniversary World Tour The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular deman. Marking this eagerly-awaited return to stages across North America, the anniversary production features new costumes, new lighting, new projections and the addition of a brand new number, “Anna Livia,” featuring the female members of the Irish dance group in an acapella hard-show number. Make your reservation through the RiverCenter box offive at (706) 256-3612. Jan. 11, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.,…
Read MoreAll Aboard! The Polar Express The Polar Express 3D is returning to the Giant Screen Theatre inside the National Infantry Museum every weekend beginning Dec. 9. Every child wearing pajamas will receive a free hot chocolate at the museum. Dec. 9 – 23, The National Infantry Museum, 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus The Nutcracker, presented by The Columbus Ballet Celebrating over a decade of performances, The Columbus Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker promises to instill a…
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It’s a great month in Columbus in local theatre and movie events. Check out The Local’s event calendar to keep you entertained all month long. Listen & Laugh Tour Undisputed Queen of Comedy, Sommore, and renowned radio personality, Michael Baisden, will set the tone as your center stage MCs for this exclusive entertainment extravaganza. Fellow comedians Earthquake and George Willborn team up with the hosts for this collaborative debut. For tickets, visit rivercenter.org. Nov…
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No Shame Theatre At 10:30 every Friday night, the Springer plays host to No Shame Theatre. No Shame Theatre is an uncensored evening of original performance that allows anyone to explore their creative potential. Signup begins at 10 p.m., and the first 15 to sign up get a five-minute time slot to perform their original material. Admission is $5, including for performers. Every Friday, Springer Opera House, 103 10th Street, Columbus, (706) 324-5714 Movie Night:…
Read MoreNo Shame Theatre At 10:30 every Friday night, the Springer plays host to No Shame Theatre. No Shame Theatre is an uncensored evening of original performance that allows anyone to explore their creative potential. Signup begins at 10 p.m., and the first 15 to sign up get a five-minute time slot to perform their original material. Admission is $5, including for performers. Every Friday, Springer Opera House, 103 10th Street, Columbus, (706) 324-5714 Dreamgirls…
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