Art and Entertainment
Explore the mind of R. Buckminster Fuller at the Lincoln Presidential Library
SPRINGFIELD — This vehicle is on loan from Nashville’s Lane Motor Museum, with generous support from Isringhausen Imports. It will be displayed at the ALPLM until the “Here I Have Lived” exhibit closes in January. Submitted photo Events for adults and kids, plus the ‘car of the future’ SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential…
Read MoreComedian Maria Bamford details her mental health issues with compassion and humor
MAE ANDERSON The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — “Sure I’ll Join Your Cult,” by Maria Bamford (Simon & Schuster) Comedian Maria Bamford has been a comic and actor for more than two decades, her high voice and quirky persona gracing countless stand-up stages and the occasional TV show such as “Arrested Development” and her…
Read MoreStephen King finds terror in the ordinary in new pandemic-set novel ‘Holly’
ROB MERRILL Associated Press “Holly” by Stephen King (Scribner) In half a century of writing horror novels, Stephen King has created some remarkable villains. Who can forget the sing-song voice of Pennywise the clown, the devil incarnate Randall Flagg, or the drooling jaws of Cujo? The big bads in King’s latest novel, “Holly,” aren’t quite…
Read MoreHollywood readies for a fall season with stars on sidelines
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood is at a standstill. Actors and screenwriters are months into a dual strike. Film sets are dark. But the movies are still coming — or, at least, most of them. Even if that means some potentially solitary red-carpet walks. “I’m hoping I’m not promoting the movie by myself,” says Nia…
Read MoreNew book details Biden-Obama frictions and says Harris sought roles ‘away from the spotlight’
WILL WEISSERT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A new book about Joe Biden portrays the president as someone whose middle-class upbringing helped foster a resentment of intellectual elitism that shaped his political career and sometimes caused strain with his onetime boss, Harvard-educated Barack Obama. Biden, who spent eight years as Obama’s vice president, told a…
Read MoreThe Nature Conservancy opens its annual photo contest for 2023
Chicago — The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced its annual Global Photo Contest is now open for submissions, giving Illinois photographers – and wildlife – a chance in the spotlight. The competition is open to all and will be accepting entries through Sept. 29. By entering your most captivating photos of nature you can help amplify the message…
Read MoreAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers chance to join volunteer team
Orientation for potential new volunteers on Sept. 13 SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will welcome potential new members of its amazing volunteer team at an orientation session Wednesday, Sept. 13. ALPLM volunteers greet visitors, assist at events, help researchers and much more. The orientation session will explain the how the team of…
Read MoreRolling Stones release first studio album in 18 years
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The wait is over: The Rolling Stones will soon release new music. On Monday, the band announced they are preparing to release their first album of original material in 18 years — since 2005’s “A Bigger Bang.” Titled “Hackney Diamonds,” the band will share details of the release at an event…
Read MoreSmash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, known for the ubiquitous pop-rock hit ‘All Star,’ dies at 56
MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth that was behind the megahit “All Star” has died. He was 56. The band’s manager, Robert Hayes, said Harwell “passed peacefully and comfortably” Monday morning surrounded by family and friends at his home…
Read MoreClarence Hunt, The Man With Many Faces
Tavia Jean Breeze-Courier Writer Glass Art by Clarence Hunt Clarence Hunt is a Taylorville native born and raised. He has many talents from his service in the military, beautiful craftsmanship, restoring old headstones in abandoned graveyards, and even race car driving. I want to share Mr. Huntís extraordinary talent regarding his glasswork. He has created…
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