“Ricki and the Flash”: blinded by the light
The cast tried so hard. But the jokes were tortured and the warmth didn't reach room temperature.
Today in history: Uncle Ruthie Buell born 85 years ago, still performing
Tomorrow, Aug. 8, marks the 85th birthday of an extraordinary performing artist who is still very much among us and active.
Today in history: Jazz artist Ramsey Lewis premieres new concerto at 80
Ramsey Lewis, iconic leader in the contemporary jazz movement for 60 years, was born on May 27, 1935.
"Green Grow the Lilacs": Summer of the "Okies"
WGTB is presenting Lynn Riggs' 1931 classic Green Grow the Lilacs, wherein two of the townsfolk identify themselves as being one quarter Native.
Today in labor history: Ode to a labor troubadour, Woody Guthrie
He wasn't afraid to tackle the problems that workers and unionists faced, while bucking up their spirits, by singing about the people, you and me.
Today in history: Ringo Starr turns 75, asks for peace and love
Ringo Starr, legendary drummer for the Beatles, and a world-renowned advocate for peace, was born as Richard Starkey in Liverpool, England, on this date in 1940.
Today in history: Earl Robinson, composer of “Joe Hill,” born
On this date in 1910, composer Earl Robinson was born in Seattle.
"Stacy's Mom" inspires music video to Hillary Clinton
The band, Well Strung, has strummed a new music video dedicated to presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton.
Cher: "If Trump's elected I'm moving to Jupiter"
Cher described him as a bigot with an ego the size of Texas.
Christopher Lee, 93: the Count bows out
Lee, whose 70-year career spanned multiple mediums of art and several generations of audiences; his life was nearly as colorful and interesting as his later film roles would be.
