ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/section/entertainment life ardmoreite.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Sat, 25 May 2013 15:38:33 +0000 Movie review: ‘Fast & Furious 6’ http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529859/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 24 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529859/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE But, again, you can still have a great time. A “Fast & Furious” movie consists of [...]]]> Movie review: Last call for ‘Hangover’ gang http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529860/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 24 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By Dana Barbuto http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529860/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The journey – from California to Tijuana to Vegas – is mildly amusing, even hysterical at times. But most of those giggles are of the cringe-inducing ilk, as in “I don’t know why this is funny but I’m LMAO.” Ken Jeong eating dog food sounds grossly unfunny in theory, but on screen, well, I almost fell out [...]]]> The Readers’ Writers: YA author Scott Blagden http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529861/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 24 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By DA Kentner http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130524/NEWS/130529861/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE “Dear Life, You Suck” isn’t standard fare in any genre, let alone young adult (YA). The main character, Cricket Cherpin, is a young man growing up without parents in a Catholic group [...]]]> Ken Jeong bares his soul - and body - in ‘Hangover 3’ http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529857/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 13:08:11 +0000 By Ed Symkus http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529857/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Heather Graham returns to ‘Hangover’ http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529858/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 13:06:45 By Ed Symkus http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529858/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The blond-haired, blue-eyed actress had been around the Hollywood scene for some time already, with parts in “Drugstore Cowboy” and “Swingers,” as well as an ongoing role on the oddball TV show “Twin Peaks.” But it was “Boogie Nights” that pushed her to the next level, part of which is her [...]]]> Brainfuse available now at Chickasaw Regional Libraries http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529928/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 9:15:53 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529928/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Students who are attending the after school Homework Club at The Chickasaw Regional (Pub­lic) Library System were recently introduced to Brainfuse, a new database provided by the library.
 
Brainfuse offers a multitude of features but the "live" tutor­ing was what prompted several students to try the database re­cently.
 
 Lyric To Host Free 50th Anniversary Concert at Myriad Botanical Gardens http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130519795/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130517/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130519795/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma will continue its 50th Anniversary celebration by hosting a free, open-to-the-public concert at the Myriad Botanical Gardens on Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
 
The concert will feature previews of Lyric’s upcoming summer musicals—TARZAN, THE KING AND I, THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES and BIG RIVER. There will also be a performance by Lyric alumnus Julie Johnson, who appeared in [...]]]> Movie review: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519909/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 May 2013 1:00:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130515/NEWS/130519909/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Movie review: The best ‘Gatsby’ adaptation yet http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519994/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 10 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519994/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The Readers’ Writers: Nonfiction author Robert K. Tanenbaum http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519995/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 10 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By DA Kentner, More Content Now http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130510/NEWS/130519995/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Leonardo DiCaprio brings Jay Gatsby to life http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509797/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Mon, 6 May 2013 16:18:45 +0000 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130506/NEWS/130509797/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The Readers’ Writers: NYT bestselling author Helen Brown http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509915/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 3 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By DA Kentner, More Content Now http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509915/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Breast cancer drove the arrow of mortality awareness into Ms. Brown. While recuperating from surgery and all the accompanying emotional highs and lows, the last thing Ms. [...]]]> Movie review: ‘Iron Man’ franchise still soaring http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509916/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 3 May 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130503/NEWS/130509916/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Rose State College Presents Festival of Modern Music http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130502/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130509933/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 2 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130502/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130509933/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Rose State College and the Music Engineering & Industry program will host the Festival of Modern Music 3.
 
The festival, which is held at the Rose State College amphitheater adjacent to the Performing Arts Theatre, will start at 3 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m. today; the festival will then resume at 2:15 p.m. Friday and continue until 9 p.m. Performance lengths range from 30-to-60 minutes with 15 minutes [...]]]> Tickets on sale for 2nd Annual Peace, Love & Goodwill Benefit Concert http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130501/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130509976/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Wed, 1 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130501/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130509976/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE It’s time to soft-rock out to the Americana sounds of this summer’s hottest local singer/songwriters. This extraordinary compilation of talent is complimented by a variety of local food vendors. Proceeds from this concert benefit Goodwill’s Abilities Scholarship for high school seniors with disabilities.
 
 Bob Wills' Day to be Celebrated at Oklahoma Capitol http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429789/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130425/NEWS/130429789/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Lawmakers, along with the citizens of Oklahoma, will celebrate Bob Wills Day at the Oklahoma Capitol on Wednesday.
 
From 9 a.m. until noon, Oklahoma state fiddlers will perform in the House Chamber. From 1: p.m. until 3 p.m., activities will occur on the 4th Floor Rotunda.
 
"All Oklahomans are invited to come enjoy the [...]]]> ECU Gospel Singers presenting Evening of Worship http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130423/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130429889/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:50:50 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130423/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130429889/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The East Central University Gospel Singers and students from ECU’s Sacred Music Program will present an Evening of Worship 7:30 p.m. t Grace Christian Fellowship Church.
 
Some of the selections by the ECU Gospel Singers will include "Hallelujah Anyhow" and "Order My Steps," as well as other familiar praise songs.
 
The ECU [...]]]> Mark Wahlberg talks about ‘Pain & Gain’ http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130418/NEWS/130419640/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:08:12 +0000 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130418/NEWS/130419640/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE ECU vocal groups to perform Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130418/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130419665/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130418/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE/130419665/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The East Central University Singers, University Chorale, Wind Ensemble and Women’s Chorus will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 22 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ada.
 
Begrabnisgesang (Burial Song), opus 13, will be performed by the Wind Ensemble and ECU Singers. Written by the 19th century master, Johannes Brahms, opus 13 is one of the very few examples of a composition written for [...]]]> UCO to have Friends of the Library Sale Friday through Sunday http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130411/NEWS/130419967/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130411/NEWS/130419967/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Book lovers can find shelves full of deals at the University of Central Oklahoma’s Friends of the Library Book Sale, Saturday through Sunday, in the basement of UCO's Max Chambers Library.
 
Sponsored by the Chambers Library and Friends of the Library of UCO, the book sale will begin with a special pre-sale for Friends of the Library members from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, while the public is invited [...]]]>