ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/section/entertainment ardmoreite.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Sat, 18 May 2013 11:05:55 +0000 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 [...]]]> The Readers’ Writers: Dietician Harry Papas http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130419/NEWS/130419638/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 19 Apr 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By DA Kentner, More Content Now http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130419/NEWS/130419638/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Movie review: ‘Oblivion’ is oblivious http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130419/NEWS/130419639/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Fri, 19 Apr 2013 1:01:00 +0000 By Ed Symkus, More Content Now http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130419/NEWS/130419639/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE “Oblivion” is not one of them. “Oblivion” is from a special subgenre of science fiction movies: Huge-budget films that feature wild action sequences and beautiful people and supposedly thought-provoking ideas, but when you get down to the bottom of it all, don’t make a lick of sense.
A recent example of this was “Inception,” but that film was saved in the end by a [...]]]> 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 [...]]]> Legendary disco band Chic headlines ACM@UCO Rocks Bricktown Saturday http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130410/NEWS/130409664/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130410/NEWS/130409664/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma will invade Oklahoma City’s Bricktown district with more than 60 student bands in 14 venues as a part of its fourth annual "ACM@UCO Rocks Bricktown" event, featuring free live music throughout the district starting at 3 p.m., Saturday.
 
Legendary disco-era band Chic featuring Nile Rodgers will headline the event with a [...]]]> Nat'l Drop Everything and Read Day Friday http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130409/NEWS/130409690/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Tue, 9 Apr 2013 9:22:59 http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130409/NEWS/130409690/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Stand for Children Oklahoma encourages Oklahomans to observe National Drop Everything and Read Day Stand for Children Oklahoma, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that every child has the sup­port and tools they need to succeed, is encouraging Oklahomans to observe National Drop Everything and Read Day on Friday to engage children and keep them excited about read­ing and learning.
 
"Reading is one [...]]]> Rocking to the music! Learning to play guitar opens doors to other music venues http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130409/NEWS/130409693/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Tue, 9 Apr 2013 8:44:15 Jennifer Lindsey jennifer.lindsey@ardmoreite.com http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130409/NEWS/130409693/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE Charles Evans elemen­tary students are rocking out Monday afternoons.
 
About a dozen fourth and fifth-grade students meet weekly after school to learn to play the guitar from music teachers Patti Green and Paula Brinkley.
 
Beginning students work with Green to strum chords. Students who have prior experience work on picking [...]]]> The Farr Side: Talent is promising for ‘The Voice’ http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130404/NEWS/130409847/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE?rssfeed=true Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:54:15 +0000 By David T. Farr, GHNS http://www.ardmoreite.com/article/20130404/NEWS/130409847/1011/ENTERTAINMENTLIFE “The Voice” is back for Season 4 with two new judges. Shakira and Usher have replaced Ceelo Green and Christina Aguilera. As much as I appreciated Ceelo and Christina, I’m loving Shakira and Usher in the swivel chairs. Both fit in nicely with veteran coaches Blake Shelton and Adam Levine.
Can Shakira and Usher produce [...]]]>