By Chris Harris ~ 5/8/08
At age 15 she went off to see the wizard. Now more than 70 years later, Margaret Pellegrini — an original munchkin from Munchkinland — still doesn't get tired of the story of Dorothy and her trip to the Emerald City.
By Joe Reed ~ 5/8/08
The first summer blockbuster of the year has arrived, and it goes by the name "Iron Man." Director Jon Favreau and star Robert Downey Jr. have taken one of Marvel Comics most enduring characters and created a near-perfect comic book adaptation.
By Dawn Bollinger ~ 5/8/08
Estes Deli and BBQ was brought back by popular demand. The restaurant closed in 2004, but when people kept asking owner Alan Estes about reopening, he couldn't resist. Estes Deli and BBQ opened again July 2007. The restaurant is housed in what was once the Jackson Pizza Hut.
By Chris Harris ~ 5/8/08
Visitors will have five chances to learn about Missouri brews at the annual St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival in Forest Park in St. Louis today, Friday and Saturday.Nine brewing companies come together to provide 60 brews and a great time under huge festival tents in Forest Park. The St.
5/8/08
Visual Arts
By Chris Harris ~ 5/8/08
Death has a funny way of bringing people together. When Jeanie Eddleman's uncle died, his doctor became a friend of the family and eventually, an arts partner for the Cat Ranch Art Guild.
5/8/08
Registration open for summer art classesThe Arts Council of Southeast Missouri will hold the 33rd annual Summer Arts Classes in June. Artists ages 6 to 18 can attend six separate camps in different mediums. Times and age ranges vary by class. Cost for each weeklong class is $75.
5/8/08
1. "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow
By Chris Harris ~ 5/8/08
When graduating mass communication major Joanna Wende finished her senior project it was "only natural" to rent a movie theater, screen the 30-minute film and donate the ticket profits to charity.
5/7/08
This 30-minute short film by soon-to-be Southeast graduate can be viewed at 8 p.m., Thursday, May 8.
By Chris Harris ~ 5/1/08
Elephants, tigers and fire — oh my. It can only mean one thing: The circus is coming to town, red noses, blue hair and all.Three shows Saturday and one performance Sunday each guarantee two hours of nonstop action in the ring. The new show from Ringling Bros.
5/1/08
PERFORMING ARTSGuitar ensemble concertSoutheast Missouri State University Guitar Ensemble will play a free concert.Where: Shuck Music Recital Hall, River CampusWhen: 7:30 p.m.
5/1/08
The Carson Center, Paducah, Ky.The Bob & Tom Comedy All Stars show brings Donnie Baker, David Crowe, Patti Vasquez, Tim Wilson and Roy Wood Jr. for your enjoyment. Many of the best comedians in North America appear weekly on The Bob and Tom Show.
5/1/08
Madonna, "Hard Candy," (Warner Bros.)
By Chris Harris ~ 5/1/08
This Mother's Day you can take mom to see the classic story of a mother's love, the bonds of friendship and share a few catty laughs at the River City Players presentation of Robert Harling's "Steel Magnolias.
By Chris Harris ~ 5/1/08
If you want rap, rock, pop, country, hip hop, jazz or blues, head to the Bluff City this weekend.The annual Memphis in May International festival begins this weekend with the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tenn.Sheryl Crow, My Chemical Romance, Santana, Seether, O.A.
By Peg McNichol ~ 5/1/08
At 4 a.m. on most days, Michael Leggett is getting ready to make giant Western omelets, one of his specialties at the No Name Cafe in Chaffee, Mo. At $5.60, it is the menu's most expensive item.
By Blake Heuring ~ 5/1/08
First of all, if you haven't seen "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle," do so immediately. It's not necessary to understand "Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay," but it is an amazing movie and should definitely be seen.
By Chris Harris ~ 5/1/08
Everything is going green, and I'm not talking about gardens and lawns. I'm talking about houses made of Styrofoam, Lollapalooza offering carbon offsets, bands donating part of their T-shirt sales to charity or even making the T-shirts out of recycled materials.
Compiled by USA Today ~ 5/1/08
1. "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" by Eckhart Tolle (Plume) (NF-P)2. "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow (Hyperion) (NF-H)3. "Hold Tight" by Harlan Coben (Dutton Adult) (F-H)4. "Just Who Will You Be? Big Question.
5/1/08
The Central Junior High production of "The Wizard of Oz" starts May 8 and runs through a matinee performance May 11. Margaret Pellegrini, an original cast member from the movie, will be available for autographs one hour before performances.
By Chris Harris ~ 5/1/08
For a collection they worked a year to make, Rochelle Steffen and Nathan Pierce couldn't settle with only displaying one piece in their Senior BFA shows. The artists and friends decided to take over the Untitled Gallery for their final performance as students.
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