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Danbury's Wooster School Theatre Presents “Urinetown”
DANBURY, Conn. -- Wooster School Theatre in Danbury presents “Urinetown,” a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre itself.In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs.
Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough and pl…
Lodi Library Seeks Book, DVD Donations
LODI, N.J. -- The Friends of the Lodi Memorial Library are seeking donations for gently used books and DVDs for the friends' ongoing book sale and its spring book sale in May. The friends need new or gently used books, children’s books, DVDs, music CDs, puzzles and games for sale at both events. Please no magazines, encyclopedias, trade or text books, VHS tapes or damaged materials.
Your donation will help raise money for Lodi Memorial Library programming. Donations can be dropped off at the circulation desk inside the library.
If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by the Lo…
Pat Quinn Named Grand Marshal of Yonkers' St. Patrick's Day Parade
YONKERS, N.Y. -- Patrick Quinn, a leading advocate for increasing awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has been selected 2016 grand marshal for the 61st Annual Yonkers St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which takes place on McLean Avenue on Saturday, March 19.Quinn was diagnosed with ALS in March, 2013.
The official installation of Quinn as grand marshal and aides for the parade will take place on Sunday, March 6, at a gala celebration of the “Changing of the Sash” in the Good Time Room at Empire City Casino at 6:30 p.m.
Empire City General Counsel Tim Rooney, Jr., last year’s grand m…
Global Rock Star Jesse Leach Performs at Concordia College
BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Rock vocalist and lyricist Jesse Leach, lead singer for the popular metal band Killswitch Engage, will appear at Concordia College in Bronxville on Tuesday, March 1.Named Entertainer of the Year in England, Leach has a much-copied vocal style and will engage the audience with dynamic musical demonstrations, conversation and videos. He has toured the globe and has entertained audiences from Europe to Africa, Russia, Japan, Thailand and China, and is credited with being one of the pioneers of the metal subgenre metalcore.
His lyrics are influenced by his life experiences as…
