Kids shine as Broadway's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' goes big

NEW YORK (AP) — The cast of “To Kill a Mockingbird” ditched its somber Broadway home Wednesday for the cavernous Madison Square Garden, performing the play for 18,000 school kids in an electric one-time-only performance that one actor called “primal.”

Kids shine as Broadway's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' goes big

NEW YORK (AP) — The cast of “To Kill a Mockingbird” ditched its somber Broadway home Wednesday for the cavernous Madison Square Garden, performing the play for 18,000 school kids in an electric one-time-only performance that one actor called “primal.”

Kids shine as Broadway's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' goes big

NEW YORK (AP) — The cast of “To Kill a Mockingbird” ditched its somber Broadway home Wednesday for the cavernous Madison Square Garden, performing the play for 18,000 school kids in an electric one-time-only performance that one actor called “primal.”

North Central Regional Library kicks off annual Summer Reading Program

North Central Regional Library is getting ready to kick off its annual Summer Reading Program.

Columbia Basin Allied Arts starts 2018-19 season Oct. 5

MOSES LAKE — Dance, classic country, Celtic holiday music and a Columbia Basin talent show will be among the performances presented by Columbia Basin Allied Arts for the 2018-19 season. Columbia Basin Allied Arts turned 40 in June, and will be presenting its 41st season of performance. The organization sponsors two different programs; the Premiere series for adults, and the Green Turtle shows for children. All Premiere performances are at 7 p.m. at the Wallenstien Theater on the Big Bend Community College campus. Country singer Carlene Carter opens the Premiere season Oct. 5. Carter is part of legendary country music families with roots deep in the genre. Her grandmother Maybelle was a pioneer of country music, part of the groundbreaking trio the Carter Family; Carlene Carter's mom and dad, June Carter Cash and Carl Smith, were stars in the 1950s, and her stepfather Johnny Cash was a country music legend. Carter has performed both solo and with family members. The first “Columbia Basin Talent Invitational” is scheduled for Oct. 20. The evening will feature live theater, performance art, dance and video from Grant County performers, including aspiring and experienced artists from Moses Lake, Ephrata, Quincy, Soap Lake among others. The talent show is an addition to the traditional four-performance CBAA season. Violinist Geoffrey Castle will perform in concert Dec. 8. Castle is a regional performer and is accompanied by a five-piece band, dancers and singers. The “Celtic Christmas Celebration” will feature the traditional sounds of Ireland. The Yakima Symphony Orchestra will perform in concert Feb. 1. The theme for the symphony's 2018-19 season is “National Heroes,” and will feature selections from Antonin Dvorak, Jean Sibelius and Camille Saint-Saens. Cellist John Michael, Ellensburg, will be the guest soloist. The Rainbow Dance Theater will bring its innovative production to Moses Lake March 1. The company performs modern dance, West African and Haitian dance and hip hop, and mixes them with motion tracking technology, interactive sets and 3D backdrops, among other elements. The company also will be visiting schools in the area.

Florida legislator: Punish Mar-a-Lago for mask-free party

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida legislator wants President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club fined and closed temporarily for hosting a New Year's Eve party where few of the 500 guests wore masks as they sang, shouted and danced indoors for hours in possible violation of local coronavirus ordinances.

Florida legislator: Punish Mar-a-Lago for mask-free party

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida legislator wants President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club fined and closed temporarily for hosting a New Year's Eve party where few of the 500 guests wore masks as they sang, shouted and danced indoors for hours in possible violation of local coronavirus ordinances.

Caitlynn Lawson continues dancing

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake teen Caitlynn Lawson's performance on Wednesday's episode of the FOX TV show, "So You Think You Can Dance?" kept her in the competition.

Audit: Insufficient oversight of harassment investigations

SALEM, ore. (AP) — An Oregon Secretary of State audit has found the Department of Administrative Services does not provide sufficient oversight of investigations into workplace discrimination and harassment throughout state government.

Audit: Insufficient oversight of harassment investigations

SALEM, ore. (AP) — An Oregon Secretary of State audit has found the Department of Administrative Services does not provide sufficient oversight of investigations into workplace discrimination and harassment throughout state government.

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Grant County's performing arts menu more diverse than it seems at first glance

MOSES LAKE — Maybe it’s a drama or a comedy, maybe a musical, maybe a classical concert or a quartet, maybe a tribute band or a solo recital, maybe players sitting around jamming. Whatever it is, there’s nothing like a live performance.

Peak performance: CBAA brings drama, music and more to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Since 1976, Columbia Basin Allied Arts has made it a mission as a non-profit organization to promote a vibrant arts and theater culture in Moses Lake.

Discover Elementary hosts cultural extravaganza

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake students at Discover Elementary were the

Wahluke kids to take part in Rapunzel

MATTAWA - About 50 youngsters, maybe more, from Wahluke Schools are learning this week how intense theatrical work can be.

Post Malone owns Billboard Awards, Legend shines onstage

NEW YORK (AP) — Walking into the show with 16 nominations, Post Malone won nine honors at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, where John Legend gave a heartfelt performance that was dedicated to his wife.

Theater union OKs 2 plans to return to post-virus live shows

NEW YORK (AP) — The national labor union representing stage actors and managers has given the go-ahead for two Massachusetts theaters to resume theatrical performances, offering potential road maps for the national return to live performances.

Theater union OKs 2 plans to return to post-virus live shows

NEW YORK (AP) — The national labor union representing stage actors and managers has given the go-ahead for two Massachusetts theaters to resume theatrical performances, offering potential road maps for the national return to live performances.

Theater union OKs 2 plans to return to post-virus live shows

NEW YORK (AP) — The national labor union representing stage actors and managers has given the go-ahead for two Massachusetts theaters to resume theatrical performances, offering potential road maps for the national return to live performances.

Theater union OKs 2 plans to return to post-virus live shows

NEW YORK (AP) — The national labor union representing stage actors and managers has given the go-ahead for two Massachusetts theaters to resume theatrical performances, offering potential road maps for the national return to live performances.

Bieber, Shawn Mendes kick off AMAs; Weeknd wins R&B album

NEW YORK (AP) — Canadian-born pop stars Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes kicked off the 2020 American Music Awards with a performance of their new duet “Monster."