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‘IF’ is a wild card that plays well

Columns/Opinion

I have always been the serious one. I gravitate toward people who love play, but my natural tendencies lean toward cynicism and somberness. Imaginative play has never been something that I excel at, so I have a slightly complicated relationship with media that puts that at the center. I want to love it, but it’s not always easy for me to get on board. So I had some trepidation about John Krasinski’s newest film, “IF.”  Bea (Cailey Fleming) loses her mother at a young age, forcing her to grow up too fast. When her Dad (John Krasinski) returns to the same hospital for ...

No Menthol Sunday wants to help people overcoming tobacco addiction

Community

Sunday is No Menthol Sunday, an annual call to action started a decade ago by The Center For Black Health & Equity.  This day highlights the challenge of tobacco use and encourages all of us to do our part to overcome it.   For years, big tobacco companies have targeted Black Americans with their advertising, making smoking seem more acceptable and desirable. And while communities have been fighting menthol cigarettes for years, there is still a continual battle to be waged. This year, 22 West Virginia faith-based congregations are participating as part of the West ...

Feel free to be a no-show to wedding comedy ‘Mother of the Bride

Entertainment

When my kids were younger, we would regularly watch the Nickelodeon show, “iCarly.” It was a relatively silly show about three friends who ran their own web show. I don’t think the phrase “influencer” was popularized yet, but Carly, Sam and Freddy were some of the original influencers. Of course, I’m old enough to remember when Brooke Shields was the “It Girl” as well, so I was interested to see how that might play in “Mother of the Bride” from director Mark Waters, currently streaming on Netflix.  Emma (Miranda Cosgrove) is a brand ambassador who was just ...

Global sensation Blippi to rock out at WVU Canady Creative Arts Center Sept. 30.

Entertainment

Blippi: Join the Band Tour! is making a stop at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center for one show at 6 p.m.  Sept. 30.  Tickets are on sale at the Arts & Entertainment Box Office in the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center lobby and online at ticketmaster.com. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 304-293-SHOW (304-293-7469).   This brand-new production features musicians playing live onstage and promises vivacious, energetic and educational antics.    Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, their singing and dancing buddies and live musicians. ...