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It's so hard to believe that it has been 10 years for the Paradise. And they continue to do a great job of bringing great arts and cultural programs to the area.

Actress Charity Jones who has been in many other Guthrie Productions, will play Scrooge in performances on Nov. 26 at 7 p.m., Nov. 30 at 10:30 a.m., Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 13. According to the Guthrie release she will be playing Scrooge as a male character.

Canterbury Park in Shakopee is transforming into a world of lights from now into October. It's the Lantern Light Festival, a celebration of Chinese Culture. It's going on Thursdays-Sundays. Hours are 6-11pm through October 1, then 5pm-11pm October 5-22.

This week remember the 40th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley.  For many people it was like the day Buddy Holly died. It was the day the music died again. Here was singer and movie star who was just 42 years old, and there was the drug stories and his ballooned physical condition...

Country singer, actor and entertainer Glen Campbell has died at the age of 81. Here is the post from his official website: It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and legendary singer and guitarist, Glen Travis Campbell, at the age of 81, following his long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease...

We’ve lost one of comic and TV culture’s most enduring favorites, as original Batman star Adam West has passed away. The smooth-voiced star became iconic for his portrayal of the ‘60s Caped Crusader, earning a place in the pop culture pantheon over the decades.

There are a number of plays opening in Southern Minnesota this weekend. The Owatonna High School spring play, Lend Me A Tenor, will be staged Thursday, April 20, Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, at 7PM at the OHS Auditorium. There will be a 1:30PM matinee on Sunday...

Well let's have a little obscure pop trivia for the weekend. Here we go. 1. Barry Manilow had a No. 1 song in 1975 with I Write the Songs. Except he didn't write this one. Bruce Johnston penned it. 2. There was a gal named Jan Freeman who briefly dabbled in music...

I don’t watch much TV, but anyone who knows me can attest that when I do, I enjoy programming related to searching for a home, decorating and renovating homes, homes in exotic locations, and any home-related type of show.

Another voice has been added to rock and roll heaven. Bobby Vee died Monday at age 73. He was one of my favorites, and not just because he had a cool '65 Mustang convertible. When I was working my first radio gig in Aitkin, Minn., and I had the chance to play some oldies tunes, Bobby Vee was one of the most requested...