BY VINCENT ABBATECOLA Although he has only made two feature-length films, director John Michael McDonagh seems to have a gift for creating stories that are rooted in the Irish culture, like he did back in 2011 with his fantastic crime comedy, “The Guard.” Now, he has switched to a much more dramatic narrative with “Calvary,” […]
Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at www.puddindont.com.
Chance to play “Michael Jackson Slots” The King of Pop is back for an encore at Empire City Casino. Bally Technologies Inc. has unveiled a follow-up to its Michael Jackson King of Pop slot machine. The exciting, interactive new game called Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ hit the casino floor this week. The highly anticipated Michael […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Stony Pointer Ricky Romano, who is musical director at Thiells United Methodist Church, will direct the new show “Ruthless the Musical” from September 5 – 22 in a nine-performance run. Romano tells the Rockland County Times the production is a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. “Ruthless” is the story of […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Adam Chanler Berat, son of Shelley and Bert Barat of Pomona, cut his acting teeth as a student at Clarkstown schools and the sky has been the limit since. The latest in his career exploits was a complete a run off-Broadway in “Fly By Night.” He is now appearing in “Fortress […]
A full day of free music and art set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Hudson – that’s what the first Haverstraw RiverArts Festival promises. On Saturday, September 20 from 12 – 7 p.m., Emeline Park (16 Front Street, Haverstraw) plays host to four bands – jazz, rockabilly, indie rock and Latin fusion. A “sculpture […]