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TV: UK police probing 6 assault claims against Kevin Spacey

LONDON (AP) — British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed. British media reported earlier this year that London’s Metropolitan Police force was investigating three allegations ...

TV: Scarlett Johansson’s plans to play trans man spurs backlash

NEW YORK (AP) — Scarlett Johansson’s plans to portray a transgender man have sparked a backlash from many who object to cisgender actors playing trans roles. Earlier this week, Johansson was announced to star in “Rub & Tug,” a film about prostitution ring leader Dante “Tex” ...

The Fearless Fools to host performance, workshop

MORGANTOWN — Join The Fearless Fools for a night of unrehearsed, unabridged and unedited comedy at 8 p.m. July 7 at Monongalia Arts Center (MAC). The Fearless Fools specialize in a blend of short-form and long-form improv, frequently fusing performances with stand-up and original sketch ...

‘How I Learned to Drive’ debuts July 20 at M.T. Pockets

MORGANTOWN — M.T. Pockets will continue it’s 2018 season with Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “How I Learned to Drive,” directed by Tawnya Drake. The production is set for 8 p.m. July 20-21, July 26-28 and 2 p.m. July 22. It is recommended for mature audiences. “How I ...

Morning yoga, photography lesson among July activities at garden

MORGANTOWN — Are you looking for things to do during the weekends in July? Scheduled activities this month at the West Virginia Botanic Garden (WVBG) include family walks, morning yoga, kids growing organic in containers, nature photography, a discussion about arthritis and gardening, an insect walk and making paper flowers. Most summer activities are free to members. Membership information is available online or in the information kiosk in the lower parking lot in the garden. Join Erin Smaldone, education director, on the first Friday of each month for family walks. From 10 ...

New Deal Festival organizers seek quilts for show

ARTHURDALE — The New Deal Festival is held annually on the second Saturday in July to celebrate the history of the nation’s first New Deal Subsistence Homestead Community of Arthurdale. The event is sponsored by Arthurdale Heritage, Inc., the nonprofit organization that formed to ...