Columbus, OH

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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

North Carolina State

Winston-salem, NC

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A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Florida State

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Akeena

Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Waterloo, NY

Without A Cue Productions is making their way to Waterloo, NY, with an all new murder mystery performance that promises to evoke 70s nostalgia and deliver an exciting dose of mysterious entertainment. A Very Brady Murder: A Murdery Parody will hit the stage at del Lago Casino Resort - 1133 NY 414, Waterloo, NY - for two nights on September 28 & 29, with performances at 5pm and 8pm Saturday and 2pm on Sunday.

Without A Cue Productions Presents A VERY BRADY MURDER Parody Show At Del Lago Casino Resort

Kalamazoo, MI

Miller Auditorium has two shows in their Spotlight Series going on sale Tuesday, August 20, 2024: So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary performing November 17 and JORDAN KLEPPER—SUFFERING FOOLS performing November 23. Tickets can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com. Patrons can also purchase tickets at Miller’s...

See a Neil Diamond Experience & Jordan Klepper Upcoming at Miller Auditorium

Quincy, MA

Dianna Carney

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Be Bold! Productions has revealed the cast for its Off-Broadway debut of Dark Ladies: Ghostly Tales by Gothic Ladies. An original play with vignettes based on the works of famous women writers of the past, Dark Ladies will run Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre Sept 21 - Nov 3, 2024.

Cast Set for DARK LADIES at the Players Theatre

Massachusetts State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

San Francisco, CA

The San Francisco SPCA joins NBC Bay Area, Telemundo 48 and NBC Spots Bay Area/California to participate in the 10th annual Clear The Shelters campaign, a nationwide pet adoption and donation initiative led by NBCUniversal Local. As part of this milestone campaign, the SF SPCA is offering free adoptions for...

San Francisco SPCA Joins 10th Annual 'Clear The Shelters' Campaign

New York City, NY

Summoners Ensemble Theatre, in association with the Merchant's House Museum, announces the return of Killing an Evening with Edgar Allan Poe. The haunting one-man show that debuted to great acclaim in 2018 will play 12 performances this fall at the Merchant's House Museum (29 E. 4th Street, Manhattan). At selected performances an exclusive pre-show reception, “Raise a Glass with Edgar,” will offer a taste of Amontillado and more of Mr. Poe's poetry.

KILLING AN EVENING WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE Returns To The Merchant's House Museum This Fall

The international hit White Rabbit Red Rabbit challenges a fearless performer to take centre stage with no preparation, no director and no idea what will greet them as they open a sealed envelope and take out the script. The show makes its West End debut in a limited season from 1 October. Nassim Soleimanpour’s unique, provocative theatrical experience is presented by Lambert Jackson and Nassim Soleimanpour Productions in association with Nica Burns.

Jonathan Pryce, Michael Sheen & More to Star in WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT @sohoplace

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Portland, ME

Good Theater and Stevens Square at Baxter Woods launched a new partnership. Good Theater will serve as the theater-in-residence at the Stevens Square Theater, located on the former McAuley High School campus. This partnership aims to create a vibrant cultural hub that attracts diverse events and fosters community engagement. It will also provide a permanent home for Good Theater, which concluded its 21st season at The Hill Arts (formerly St. Lawrence Arts) this past spring.

Good Theater and Stevens Square at Baxter Woods Launch New Partnership

Buffalo, NY

Road Less Traveled Productions’ UnScripted: Comedy Improv Night will return for its second season with its weekly series (during regularly scheduled RLTP productions). UnScripted will take place select Wednesdays at 7:30pm at the Road Less Traveled Theater. Join the cast of some of Buffalo’s best improv talents on Wednesday...

Road Less Traveled Productions' 2024/25 Season UNSCRIPTED Comedy Improv Night Schedule Announced

Nashville-based Texas native and four-time GRAMMY-winning musician Sarah Jarosz released her critically acclaimed new album Polaroid Lovers earlier this year. Now, she has announced a digital deluxe edition of the record, featuring 2 previously unreleased tracks. Polaroid Lovers (Deluxe Edition) will be out on September 20th, and today Jarosz is previewing the expanded record with new single “Wildflowers In The Sky.”

Sarah Jarosz to Release 'Polaroid Lovers' Deluxe Edition; Shares New Single

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Mary Gauthier's 'Drag Queens in Limousines' Coming to Vinyl for 25th Anniversary

Drag Queens In Limousines, the celebrated sophomore album by acclaimed, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier, turns 25 this year. To commemorate this milestone, Kill Rock Stars will...

Mary Gauthier's 'Drag Queens in Limousines' Coming to Vinyl for 25th Anniversary

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