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A reader’s review: RENT

February 8, 2013
A reader’s review: RENT

The following review was submitted by Deej Miller on the Lakeside Civic Players’ production of RENT, which debuted Thursday night at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts. See related story here. Homosexuality, AIDS, drug use and more covered in Ludington performance of Rent. Ludington’s own Lakeside Civic Players set out to tackle Broadway’s gem, RENT, a controversial musical that…

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RENT will rock you, in more ways than one

February 6, 2013
RENT will rock you, in more ways than one

LUDINGTON — The theater scene in Mason County has probably never really seen anything quite like “RENT.” Actor Adam Knudsen, who plays one of the lead characters, says the play is about real life. “The message of the show is about the challenges of modern society,” Knudsen says. “It deals with drug addiction, AIDS, homosexuality and the consequences of choices…

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The Wave: The new source for entertainment

February 6, 2013
The Wave: The new source for entertainment

LUDINGTON — Ever wonder what’s happening on the local entertainment scene? Get tired of the straight-laced traditional Scene? Yeah, us too. West Michigan now has an alternative source for your entertainment needs, The Wave, and it ain’t your daddy’s newspaper. The Wave is a collaboration of local art and entertainment supporters spearheaded by Andy Thomas, owner of A.M. Galleries in…

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Best kept secrets of John Merchant

January 23, 2013
Best kept secrets of John Merchant

An interview by Cathy Dalton. If you know Ludington, local musicians are the best. So much talent and this is the first musician that I can give glory to. So many years of giving his quality time to please us. Thank you John. Cathy Dalton: Brief history of your career. When did you start playing etc.? John Merchant: I’ve been…

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WSCC presents ‘Sex Signals’

January 23, 2013

VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College’s Performing Art Series and the WSCC Student Senate present Catharsis Productions’ popular touring sexual assault awareness program, “Sex Signals” on Friday., Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the Center Stage Theater. The presentation differs from traditional sexual assault prevention programs in that it incorporates improvisational comedy, education and audience interaction to provide a…

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