Kidney’s Canadian Curtain Raiser Should Be Walk In The Park
Filed Under Kitchen Curtain | Posted on November 8, 2008
The splendid revamp of Thomond Park will be given an international stage tomorrow when Ireland kick-off their season with new coach Declan Kidney, in what should be a trouble-free defeat of Canada.
It should also be the first of many caps for the explosive Keith Earls (21), who will make his debut a few minutes from [...]
Cuba Ballet Festival Calls Curtain
Filed Under Shower Curtain | Posted on November 8, 2008
The 21st International Ballet Festival of Havana comes to an end today after 10 days of intense dancing and homage in which the Cuban National Ballet (BNC), in its 60th anniversary, received the biggest honors.
The Cuban Ballet Director, prima ballerina assoluta Alicia Alonso, has been feted for the 65 years of her debut in the [...]
Curtain Up On New Drama Group Book
Filed Under Kitchen Curtain | Posted on November 6, 2008
The fascinating book called Stage By Stage highlights the colourful history of the group and its links to the town’s theatre and offers an insight into the society from 1933 to the present day.
The book was first published during the drama society’s diamond jubilee in 1993, authored by the late Arthur Jones – a theatre [...]
Larionov Has A Special Place In Hockey History
Filed Under Shower Curtain | Posted on November 6, 2008
In 1984, when Team Canada faced the Soviet Union in the Canada Cup semifinal, Wayne Gretzky and his Canadian teammates felt secure in the knowledge that they could shout instructions to each other without the Soviets understanding them.
After that memorable 1984 game, which Canada won in overtime, Gretzky arranged to meet Igor Larionov and one [...]
Magazine Pulls Curtain Back On Campaigns
Filed Under Curtain Rods | Posted on November 6, 2008
When the United States selects a president every four years, Newsweek magazine gets unrivaled access to all of the candidates. The reporters agree not to report anything they learn until after the election has ended. This year, there have been some interesting revelations reported about both tickets.
One GOP contributor footed the bill for most of [...]
Reunited for a Road Trip and an R&B Curtain Call
Filed Under Country Curtain | Posted on November 6, 2008
“Soul Men” is a raucous, rambling comedy, offering some laughs, some groans and a feast for fans of the musical idioms it mocks and celebrates. It is also something of a bittersweet experience for fans of Isaac Hayes, who has an extended cameo as himself, and Bernie Mac, who plays Floyd Henderson, half of a [...]
Martin’s final curtain call at arts centre
Filed Under Country Curtain | Posted on November 5, 2008
During that time Martin has seen it grow from very simple beginnings in a semi-derelict building to become a hub of artistic and social life for the community of Helmsley and its surrounding towns and villages.
Mr Vander Weyer was also a founder member of the 1812 Theatre Company, the resident amateur drama company of the [...]
Ironmen Close The Curtain
Filed Under Kitchen Curtain | Posted on November 5, 2008
The Ironmen, wrestling injuries among key players throughout the season and leaning heavily on sophomore and junior starters, became a tight brotherhood of devoted athletes as the weeks went by and showed clear potential of extending their season by at least a few games.
But the reality of hard-nosed football and thin numbers seemed to pay [...]
Curtain Chases The Cash
Filed Under Curtain Rods | Posted on November 5, 2008
Now in his second season of commuting from Christchurch to play for the Eastbourne club, the former world triples champion and seven-times national title holder says the move north by himself, Gary Lawson and Roger Glendinning is just the tip of the iceberg.
From the remuneration to the competition structure, the Wellington centre puts Canterbury to [...]
Behind The Curtain
Filed Under Shower Curtain | Posted on November 5, 2008
It’s mid-October, and Alinea’s Grant Achatz is far from home. The molecular chef is in New York City for the Gourmet Institute, a weekend focused on food.
Early in the event, a smartly dressed woman describes the Institute as “a science fiction convention for foodies.” If it’s a con, then it’s an upscale one, with top [...]