ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Jason Castro booted from 'American Idol'
Thu, May 8, 2008
NEW YORK — Simon Cowell once told Jason Castro that his face would save him from elimination. Not this time.
Bust of Frank Zappa to be erected in Baltimore
Thu, May 8, 2008
BALTIMORE — Frank Zappa, who sang about "Plastic People," has been cast in bronze. Again.
Star Jones lashes out at Barbara Walters
Thu, May 8, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two years after Star Jones left "The View" on rocky terms, the 46-year-old TV personality has criticized former boss Barbara Walters for writing about her.
'Give Peace a Chance' lyrics to be auctioned
Thu, May 8, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — A document containing John Lennon's lyrics to "Give Peace a Chance," written during the legendary 1969 Bed-in protest for peace, will be auctioned in London this summer.
Lighthouse slide show at museum May 12
Wed, May 7, 2008
After a difficult time locating the Old Presque Isle Lighthouse, Jerry and Barb Roach, members of the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association, had an idea — why not publish a book about lighthouses in West Michigan?
River cruise with county parks group May 22
Wed, May 7, 2008
The Friends of Ottawa County Parks are again sponsoring an at-cost trip aboard the Grand Lady riverboat on May 22.
Club to host doll sale Saturday in Muskegon
Wed, May 7, 2008
MUSKEGON — The Muskegon Sand Dollers Doll Club will host its 25th annual doll sale Saturday at Maranatha Conference Center, 4759 Lake Harbor Road.
Gallery Uptown featuring exhibit, 'Splash Ten,' during month of May
Wed, May 7, 2008
The Wahlberg gallery at Gallery Uptown, 201 Washington Ave., is featuring the exhibit "Splash Ten" until May 30.
Pianist Watts to perform with GR Symphony
Wed, May 7, 2008
GRAND RAPIDS — Pianist André Watts will join the Grand Rapids Symphony Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. in DeVos Performance Hall for its classical season finale concert.
Arts festival in downtown Fremont Saturday
Wed, May 7, 2008
FREMONT — The NCCA Arts Festival will be held Saturday at the Market Place Pavilion in downtown Fremont, directly behind the NCCA Artsplace.
