News entertainment 2008-05-23 Andanh.com

Thursday To-Do: Arkansas Flyer Thu, 22 May 2008 10:02:32 -0600

David B. Treadway

ARKANSAS FLYER
7:30 p.m., UALR Center for Performing Arts, University Theater. $10.

KUAR, FM 89.1, the local public radio station, once again tries to give Garrison Keillor a run for his money with “Arkansas Flyer,” a live variety show celebrating the “culture, music and politics” of Arkansas. Longtime local radio personality David B. Treadway hosts. North Little Rock's Billy Jones Blues Band serves as the show's house blues band. Other featured acts include the Edgar Allan Po' Boys (a bluegrass band that includes Treadway), Bob Hulsey's local sketch group, Invisible Radio Theater, and storyteller John Philpot. A grant from the Department of Arkansas Heritage makes the program possible. The event is free for ages 12 and under and $5 for UALR students. A reception at 6:30 p.m. kicks off the event.

After 19 years, Indiana Jones is back Thu, 22 May 2008 03:31:00 EST
There is no getting around it: "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" is shackled with the burden of unreasonable expectations.

Tornado drill tests hospital preparedness Thu, 22 May 2008 03:20:00 EST
As tornado warning sirens sounded Wednesday during an emergency preparedness drill at Baxter Regional Medical Center, emergency workers scrambled to respond to the scene.

James Arthur Almond, 89 Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
James Arthur Almond, 89, of Mountain Home passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Good Samaritan Village. A funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday at Roller Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Randy Ludwig officiating. Visitation will be noon to 8 p.m. today at Roller Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m.

What's this called? Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
John Darkow

Koko Taylor to headline Eureka Springs festival Thu, 22 May 2008 03:31:00 EST
EUREKA SPRINGS — The "Queen of the Blues," Koko Taylor, and Native American blues band Indigenous will headline shows at The Auditorium May 29 and 30 as part of the 2008 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend. Altogether, there will be 70 shows at 15 venues in four days, May 29 through June 1.

Officials: Lakes ready for visitors, safety urged Thu, 22 May 2008 03:21:00 EST
A pair of kayakers made their way across Norfork Lake toward the Panther Bay Park area Wednesday afternoon, enjoying the peace and quiet before the lake becomes filled with people celebrating Memorial Day weekend, signaling the start of summer.

Thomas Rex Flippin, 64 Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
A funeral for Thomas Rex Flippin, 63, of Cotter will be 10 a.m. today at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Flippin died Saturday, May 17, 2008.

Drawn into American dream Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
SAN DIEGO — Many Americans look down their noses at recent immigrants even while looking back nostalgically at their own immigrant forebears. Some thread that needle by maintaining that recent immigrants, most of whom come from Asia and Latin America, don't measure up to previous waves that came mostly from European countries.

The Doctor doesn't seem to mind being an outsider Thu, 22 May 2008 03:32:00 EST
Time now for a major confession.

Chacon breaks streak against Cubs Thu, 22 May 2008 03:23:00 EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Decisions, decisions — or rather, finally just one.

ON CHRISTIANITY Thu, 22 May 2008 03:59:00 -0500
DEAR REV. GRAHAM: What do you think is the worst thing that can happen to a person? I’ve had a lot of sickness and financial problems in my life, and I thought things couldn’t get any worse. But recently I lost my wife, and that’s even worse.

Risa’s Astrology Thu, 22 May 2008 20:23:45 +0000
Mercury Retrogrades in Gemini Mercury retrogrades in Gemini (21 degrees) Monday morning. Tend to all communication carefully. In the meantime news around the world in the past weeks has been devastating – Colombia’s earthquake, China’s earthquake, Myanmar’s cyclone. Deaths could exceed one million and rising. We can do two things to assist those who are suffering: [...]

Highlights for May 22-29, 2008 Thu, 22 May 2008 20:19:08 +0000
Bang Camero, Claire Holley, hot picks Bang Camero Flashback to the time of air guitar and head banging, music when a Camaro, not a Smart Car, was the ride. Flash forward to today, when a band called Bang Camero is bringing back that hard driving sound that sent herds of fans to the clubs of the ‘80s. If [...]

Just say no Thu, 22 May 2008 17:23:58 +0000
The Bottled Water Backlash

Poems of God and sex Thu, 22 May 2008 17:20:48 +0000
Theodora Ranelli to read for OPWC

On the Aisle Thu, 22 May 2008 17:16:33 +0000
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Doug Thompson Thu, 22 May 2008 17:13:34 +0000
Thoughts on Grand Theft Auto By Doug Thompson Grand Theft Auto’s latest version of the game is more successful than ever. Grand Theft Auto, the platform mover, is not. Opening week sales of GTA IV broke records. Sales for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Sony’s PlayStation 3 game consoles, however, barely rose during this massive debut. This is surprising and [...]

Film Times Thu, 22 May 2008 15:45:43 +0000
Film Times for Friday May 23 through Thursday May 29

8 Days A Week Thu, 22 May 2008 15:37:19 +0000
Arts Festival, Blues Weekend

LIVE MUSIC & CLUBS Thu, 22 May 2008 15:30:22 +0000
Live Music in Clubs and Restaurants in NWA

Ewine of the Week Thu, 22 May 2008 15:26:59 +0000
Spanish winemakers upping the quality

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