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By Kathy Kolb
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1 year 2 weeks ago

Uptown Music Collective “Young Bloods” return home for the International Blues Challenge

By Jared Mondell
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21 hours 30 min ago

At midnight on Feb. 1, six students and three staff members of the Uptown Music Collective left Williamsport bound for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. The next day the students, all members of the Uptown “Young Blood” Blues Band, participated in the International Blues Challenge “Youth Showcase” and “Youth Knowledge Bowl.” more»

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

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February 22, 2012

In the successor to the worldwide hit "Ghost Rider", Johnny still struggling with his curse as the devil's bounty hunter is hiding out in a remote part of Eastern Europe when he is recruited by a secret sect of the church to save a young boy from the devil. more»

Artist, The

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February 22, 2012

It's the late 1920s in Hollywood and handsome George Valentin is a silent movie idol. During the premiere of his latest film, Valentin meets Peppy Miller, a star-struck extra and aspiring actress. The two are attracted to each other and Peppy is given a small dancing role in his next picture. more»

St. Patrick’s Day Blog Hop

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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February 16, 2012

On March 16th, I’ll be participating in the St. more»

This Means War

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February 22, 2012

Two of the world's deadliest CIA operatives are inseparable partners and best friends - until they discover that they've fallen in love with the same woman. Deciding to keep their friendship a secret from her, they pull out their full arsenal of fighting skills and high-tech gadgetry to defeat their greatest enemy ? each other. more»

CHRONICLE: The Lord of the Flies of superhero movies

By Joseph W. Smith III
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1 week 3 days ago

*** (out of four)

Imagine a handful of ordinary teens who suddenly acquire extraordinary powers -- the ability to fly, to move giant objects, to fend off fists and other attacks.

Would they really use such powers to take down bad guys and rescue those in trouble -- like Peter Parker? more»

10 Ways to Improve Your ‘Likability Quotient’

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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February 11, 2012

(NOTE: This is a re-post of a blog article by Kristen Lamb, used with permission by the author.)
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D (In Digital)

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February 22, 2012

In Star Wars: Episode I, Darth Vader is a hopeful nine-year-old boy named Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi is a brash young Jedi Knight. The first chapter of the Star Wars saga follows Anakin's journey as he pursues his dreams and confronts his deepest fears in the midst of a galaxy in turmoil. Starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid. Rated PG. more»

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

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February 22, 2012

The new journey begins when young adventurer Sean receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist-a place of strange life forms, mountains of gold, deadly volcanoes, and more than one astonishing secret. Unable to stop him from going, Sean's new stepfather joins the quest. more»

The Vow

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February 22, 2012

Based on the true story of a newlywed couple recovering from an accident that puts the wife in a coma. She wakes up with severe memory loss and can't remember any of her life with her new husband... so he has to fight to win her heart all over again. Starring Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Sam Neill, Scott Speedman, Jessica Lange. Rated PG-13. Showing today at 1:30, 4:30, 7:05, and 9:25. more»

Safe House

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February 22, 2012

Matt Weston has been frustrated by his inactive, backwater post in Cape Town. A "housekeeper" who aspires to be a full-fledged agent has been waiting for an opportunity to prove himself. When the first and only occupant he's had proves to be the most dangerous man he's ever met, Weston readies for duty. Tobin Frost has eluded capture for almost a decade. more»

St. Patrick's Day Parade Scheduled in Williamsport

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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2 weeks 23 hours ago

Clear Channel media and entertainmaint, along with the city of Williamsport, is planning a St. Patrick's Day parade in downtown Williamsport for Saturday, March 17, beginning at 11 a.m. more»

Week of February 6, 2012

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February 6, 2012

Featured Comics:  Moxie Politick and Moxie           Featured Humor: Relationships Ending Badly
                                     by Shawn Raymond         

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Film Festival Founder Invites Public to Third Annual Movie Festival

By Richard C. James, Billtown Film Festival
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2 weeks 2 days ago

By definition, the Second Annual Billtown Film Festival was a success. Despite the dreary weather and conflicts with the Easter holiday weekend, many people came and enjoyed 13 short films and three feature films from around the world, and from local filmmakers, too. But don't take my word for it, check out the BFF2011 promo (see link below). more»

WXPI and Grey Art Gallery to present “A Night of Spoken Word” February 10

By John Yogodzinski
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2 weeks 2 days ago

WXPI 88.5 Williamsport Community Radio and Grey Art Gallery are pleased to announce that every second Friday of the month will be reserved for "A Night of Spoken Word." The next scheduled “Night of Spoken Word” is this Friday, February 10. The event will once again take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. more»

Romance Giveaway Hop

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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February 5, 2012

Valentine’s Day is a special day in my household because it’s also my anniversary. more»

2012 PREVIEW: A Peek at Some Cool-Looking Movies

By Joseph W. Smith III
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2 weeks 3 days ago

While 2011 was a fairly tepid year at the movies, 2012 looks downright hot.

Here, in alphabetical order -- with tentative release dates -- are some promising titles on the cinematic horizon: more»

Chronicle

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February 22, 2012

Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of control, and their darker sides begin to take over. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Dane DeHaan, Michael Kelly, Ashley Hinshaw, Anna Wood. Rated PG-13. more»

Big Miracle

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February 22, 2012

Inspired by the true story that captured the hearts of people across the world, the rescue adventure Big Miracle tells the amazing tale of a small town news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer who are joined by rival world superpowers to save a family of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. more»

The Woman in Black

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February 22, 2012

Arthur Kipps, a widowed lawyer whose grief has put his career in jeopardy, is sent to a remote village to sort out the affairs of a recently deceased eccentric. But upon his arrival, it soon becomes clear that everyone in the town is keeping a deadly secret. more»

Williamsport Documentary Airs Monday

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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2 weeks 5 days ago

A film documenting the growth of First Friday, Williamsport's monthly art festival, debuts Monday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. on WVIA.

Lorena Beniquez wrote, directed and produced "Williamsport Art Attack," which tells the story of First Friday's humble beginnings 10 years ago in order to promote art in the downtown area. more»

“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close”

By Joseph W. Smith III
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2 weeks 6 days ago

** (out of four)

“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” could also be described as “Moderately Boring” -- at least for the first 40 minutes or so.

Once Max von Sydow enters the tale, it picks up a bit, and by the end it’s almost worthwhile. more»

February First Friday

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2 weeks 6 days ago

Writers’ Prompts #WritersPrompts

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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February 1, 2012


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Writers’ Exchange

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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February 1, 2012

Writers' Exchange

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New Susquehanna Tower Features Local Artwork to Promote Healing

By gwynne kinley, Susquehanna health
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3 weeks 10 hours ago

As Susquehanna Health (SH) opens the door to its new, state-of-the-art Susquehanna Tower, patient care facilities constructed with innovative, environmentally conscious design to provide the best care and hope for its patients, the health system also unveils a collection of nearly 300 works of art displayed not merely to enhance aesthetics but to promote healing. more»

Susquehanna Greenway Photo Contest Deadline Looms

By susquehanna greenway partnership
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3 weeks 10 hours ago

With a looming deadline of Feb. 29, the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership's annual "Treasured Towns and Landscapes" photo contest remains open for budding photographers. more»

Before the First Snow

By Walter Brasch
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3 weeks 1 day ago

If you have trouble understanding the issues surrounding natural gas fracking or reasons for the Occupy movement, a good start might be Walter Brasch’s critically-acclaimed novel, Before the First Snow.
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The Grey

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February 22, 2012

An unruly group of oil-rig roughneck's plane crashes into the remote Alaskan wilderness. Battling mortal injuries and merciless weather, the survivors have only a few days to escape the icy elements - and a vicious pack of rogue wolves on the hunt - before their time runs out. Starring Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, James Badge Dale, Joe Anderson, Frank Grillo. Rated R. more»

Man on a Ledge

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February 9, 2012

An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The NYPD dispatch a female police psychologist to talk him down. However, unbeknownst to the police on the scene, the suicide attempt is cover for the biggest diamond heist ever pulled. The psychologist and the con find themselves romantically attracted and might just end up partners in crime. more»

One for the Money (In Digital)

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February 16, 2012

A proud, born-and-bred Jersey girl, Stephanie Plum's got plenty of attitude, even if she's been out of work for the last six months and just lost her car to a debt collector. Desperate for some fast cash, Stephanie turns to her last resort: convincing her sleazy cousin to give her a job at his bail bonding company...as a recovery agent. more»

The Descendants

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February 16, 2012

"The Descendants" is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey for Matt King an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off Waikiki. Starring George Clooney, Judy Greer, Beau Bridges, Matthew Lillard, Robert Forster. Rated R. Showing today at 4:15 and 9:00. more»

Uptown Music Collective Presents "Purple Heart Project"

By Jared Mondell
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3 weeks 6 days ago

On Saturday, Feb. 11, students from the Uptown Music Collective will team up together with students from area schools, and the staff of the Community Arts Center, to present the Purple Heart Project, a fundraising concert for Wounded Warriors. more»

Grey Art Gallery to present “From Paul Kostabi with Love” exhibition in February

By John Yogodzinski
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3 weeks 6 days ago

On Thursday, Feb. 2, Williamsport will be rocked (in more ways than one) by the art of New York’s Paul Kostabi. Paul is the featured artist at the Grey Art Gallery’s month long exhibition titled “From Paul Kostabi with Love.” more»

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

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February 9, 2012

Oskar is convinced that his father, who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, has left a final message for him hidden somewhere in the city. more»

Red Tails

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February 9, 2012

An account of the Tuskegee Airmen, an all-black World War II fighter pilot squad. The squadron, which was sent to North Africa and Italy to escort white bomber pilots, consisted of some of the best fighter pilots in the Air Corps. Starring Terrence Howard, Nate Parker, Tristan Wilds, Elijah Kelley, Leslie Odom Jr.. Rated PG-13. Showing today at 1:05 and 7:25. more»

Underworld: Awakening

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February 9, 2012

Selene escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species. Starring Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, India Eisley, Charles Dance, Michael Ealy. Rated R. Showing today at 1:40, 4:30, 7:05, and 9:30. more»

Haywire

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February 2, 2012

In Haywire, an electrifying tale of espionage and betrayal, a female covert ops specialist (Carano), who works in the deadly world of international operatives, strikes back after discovering she's been double-crossed by someone close to her in the agency. Starring Channing Tatum, Ewan McGregor, Michael Douglas, Antonio Banderas, Gina Carano. Rated R. more»

Cuban Music Group Tiempo Libre to Appear at Weis Center, Lewisburg

By Allison Ravenscott
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4 weeks 6 days ago

The three-time Grammy nominated Cuban music group Tiempo Libre is coming to the Lewisburg to play and generally throw a Cuban music party on Friday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. at the Weis Center for the Performing Arts (on the campus of Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA 17837). Tickets are $20 and $10 for Bucknell students and may be ordered by calling 570-577-1000 or visiting
Bucknell.edu. more»

Week of Jan. 16 to Jan. 22, 2012

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January 17, 2012

 Contents of this edition:Featured Comic Strip - MoxieHumorous Family Stories - Dad's Just Can't Win   Humor Column - Get Out of the Car!    -   more»

Joyful Noise

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February 2, 2012

The small town of Pacashau, Georgia, has fallen on hard times, but the people are counting on the Divinity Church Choir to lift their spirits by winning the National Joyful Noise Competition. The choir has always known how to sing in harmony, but the discord between its two leading ladies now threatens to tear them apart. more»

Beauty and the Beast 3D (In Digital)

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January 26, 2012

Walt Disney Pictures' magical animated classic "Beauty and the Beast" returns to the big screen in Disney Digital 3D?, introducing a whole new generation to the Disney classic with stunning new 3D imagery. The film captures the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright and beautiful young woman who's taken prisoner by a hideous beast in his castle. more»

Contraband

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February 2, 2012

A cargo ship security guard who was recently released from jail after serving time for smuggling alcohol, struggles to support his family. Then he gets an opportunity to do one last smuggling job on a freighter between Reykjavik and Rotterdam. Starring Kate Beckinsale, Mark Wahlberg, Ben Foster, Giovanni Ribisi, Diego Luna. Rated R. Showing today at 4:05 only. more»

Virtual Book Tours

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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January 10, 2012

Virtual Book Tour

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Supporting Authors One Read at a Time

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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January 31, 2012

The February 2012 issue of  ”Supporting Authors One more»

Junying Kirk

By Feed: Madeline Sloane
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January 11, 2012

Junying Kirk

Junying Kirk

SUPPORTING AUTHORS ONE READ AT A TIME: more»

WXPI and Grey Art Gallery to present “A Night of Spoken Word” this Friday

By John Yogodzinski
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6 weeks 1 day ago

WXPI 88.5 Williamsport Community Radio and Grey Art Gallery are teaming up for the second “A Night of Spoken Word” next Friday, January 13. The event will once again take place from 7-9 p.m. and is open to the general public and anyone interested in reading poetry, prose, freestyle verse and dramatic readings. more»

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