Guy Ritchie’s latest British gangster yarn, “The Gentlemen,” opens with a bartender pulling a beer tap printed with a logo reading: “Gritchie’s English Lore.” It’s oh-so-appropriate branding for this return to roots for Ritchie, who burst onto the scene in the late ‘90s with the rollicking L…
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Chelan’s Historic Ruby Theatre patrons will soon have front-row seats to world-class British theater.
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WENATCHEE — Carson Zehnder will play Sophie and Dawn McCormick will play Donna in “Mamma Mia!” this spring in the 2020 Apple Blossom Musical that is being directed by Paul and Kelly Atwood and produced by Jill Sheets.
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This week: A theme of Ice and Fire is making a comeback, with or without George R. R. Martin. After all, winter is here, with a vengeance, just in time for Lake Chelan Winterfest and Leavenworth’s Bavarian Ice Fest. If those activities there aren’t enough to get you to brave the cold, consid…
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After turning in the first two greatly beloved, operatically souped-up action opuses in the “Bad Boys” franchise, everyone’s favorite gearhead maximalist auteur Michael Bay is no longer behind the camera for the third, “Bad Boys for Life” (though he is in front of it, briefly).
The 2020 Oscar nominations were announced Monday morning to lots of ... mixed feelings. If you want to catch up on some of the nominated films, here’s some information about where you can watch them.
If Elton John can do it, why not Bob Dylan?
‘1917’: World War I tale captures a realistic, riveting race across enemy lines
Just as we're all scrambling to catch up with the best of 2019's releases — here comes the 2020 movie slate. Here are 10 movies to watch for; some you've heard of, some that maybe you haven't. Note that all release dates are subject to change, or in some cases are vaguer than vague at this p…
This week: As the enthusiasm for the New Year’s Resolutions start to become old hat, take time to shake it up, whether it’s a real “Thriller” in the form of a Michael Jackson impersonator, a funny play about the mafia or a not-so-happy opera that puts it all in perspective. It’s not as bad a…
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This week: Consider the bigger picture, from Mother Nature and mythical beings to science fiction heroes and words of inspiration that will help keep you on track this year.
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After all the romps romped, all the dances danced and the little women of Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” married off, this is the story of a girl and her book, the copyright negotiated, the pages cut, the gold leaf stamped. In Gerwig’s adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s blockbuster 1869 novel,…
This week: The season is upon us, so those who want to ramp things up, you have plenty of opportunities to take in the sights and sounds. For those who want to step back and chill, those options are available, too. Your call. Either way, here’s wishing you a Merry, Merry Christmas!
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This week: Miracles and music, fundraisers and festivities, ice and inspiration. Need we say more. Here’s the rundown:
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“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is making its debut Dec. 19 — and local one-screen theaters are getting in on the act.
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LOS ANGELES — The post-Thanksgiving weekend is usually a box-office dead zone, which is why studios don't often roll out major wide releases in this corridor. Even among holdovers, it's common for movies to drop more than 40% from the previous weekend, and Disney's mega-hit "Frozen 2" was no…
LOS ANGELES — Netflix dominated the Golden Globe nominations with strong showings from movies including "The Irishman" and "Marriage Story," as well as series including "The Crown" and "Unbelievable."
This week: Mix things up before Thanksgiving arrives. Test the gray matter, have some fun, see where it takes you — to the movies, the stage, outside … or shopping.
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It’s double feature night in the Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 20.
This week: Oh, the drama … theater-goers have all sorts of options this week. Let it rain … or snow. Stay inside and enjoy stories told with song, dance, humor and emotion.
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NCW — Broadcaster and historian Feliks Banel explores Washington state’s darkest weather days and most infamous storms in “Storm Warning: Historic Weather in the Evergreen State” next month at several local libraries.
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WENATCHEE — The annual Write on the River Writers Competition is back, inviting submissions of 1,000-word pieces of fiction or nonfiction, short form or excerpts from longer work, on any theme or topic from writers from the eastern part of the state.
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EAST WENATCHEE — East Wenatchee’s Wings ‘n Wishes Christmas Tree Lighting celebration starts at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at East Wenatchee City Hall, 271 9th St.
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WENATCHEE — Rev. Dallas Stringer will be signing copies of his new book “Isn’t That the Man Who?” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23 at Encouraging Words, 529 S. Wenatchee Ave. The book talks about overcoming labels.
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CASHMERE — The Chelan County Fair is looking for a theme for the 2020 fair, reaching out to its Facebook followers for ideas. The deadline is Thursday. The winner will be announced Friday and receive a family pass and two carnival wristbands. Send ideas via Facebook or call the fair office a…
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CHELAN — The Ruby Theatre, 135 E. Woodin Ave., is offering free Saturday matinees of holiday movies from Nov. 30 through Dec. 14, sponsored by local businesses including Bear Foods, Riverwalk Books, Apple Cup Cafe and The Culinary Apple.
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This week: Regenerate your creativity and caring spirit — sign up for an art class or two, share your prose, check out a documentary or go have a great time listening to some fun music and take in a little culture, just because you can.
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LEAVENWORTH — Icicle Creek Center for the Arts is screening the award-winning documentary, “Twisp: The Power of Community” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Snowy Owl Theater, 7409 Icicle Road.
What is the hold that "The Shining" has over us, culturally? It's the popularity of Stephen King, indeed, but it's also, specifically, Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film. The surreal and disturbing imagery, the unforgettable performances, and the film's hypnotic rhythms have woven their way into ou…
Movie listing is for Friday, Nov. 8 — Thursday, Nov. 14
This week: Halloween has arrived! Finally. Here are a couple more ideas for the big night with opportunities for good deeds, and then get ready to work off all that trick-or-treat bounty or imbibing with music, drama, discussion and a field trip.
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