Exclusive Interview: Noah Hanahan and Valencia Morgan of Birmingham Village Players’ ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
There’s no better way to kick off a new year than with a musical, and so many local theaters are
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‘Zootopia 2’: A Smart Sequel That Understands the Assignment
When Zootopia premiered in 2016, it quietly became one of Disney’s most deceptively sharp films—an animated buddy-cop comedy that doubled
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Breakfast at Junior’s: A Family Meal Where the Cheesecake Still Steals the Show
Choosing Junior’s Restaurant & Bakery for breakfast with my family felt like a very intentional New York move. Not a
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Exclusive Interview: Mary Magyari of Grosse Pointe Theatre’s ‘White Christmas’
Even in moments of sadness, it’s important that we highlight the happiness that comes from the aftermath. For every storm,
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Pontiac Theatre IV 2025–2026 Season: Bold, Inclusive, and Community-Bound
For years, Pontiac Theatre IV (PTIV) has served as a vibrant hub for local storytelling and theatrical expression. This staple
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Lunch at Bubba Gump: When the Food Isn’t the Point—and Somehow That’s the Point
Choosing Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. for lunch with my family was never about discovering a hidden gem or chasing the
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Confessions of a PlayStation Newbie: The Playstation Portal
I’ve never owned a PlayStation. I’ve never booted up a God of War, never swung through New York City in
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A First-Timer’s Take on Las Vegas’ ‘Immersive Van Gogh Experience’
I’ll admit it: I walked into the Immersive Van Gogh Experience in Las Vegas with the kind of cautious optimism
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Jousting for Applause: ‘The Tournament of Kings’ Dinner is Pure Medieval Fun!
The Tournament of Kings at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino (3850 S Las Vegas Blvd) is one of those classic
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‘The Wizard of Oz’ at the Sphere: A Spectacle?
Seeing The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere is a study in contradictions—an experience that is, without question, very cool, visually
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Journey Through Oz With Tori Calamito | The BSB Podcast
The World of Oz has exploded since L. Frank Baum’s original novel, The Wizard of Oz, was published back in
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Book Review: ‘Future Boy Back to the Future and My Journey Through the Space-Time Continuum’ by Michael J. Fox and Nelle Fortenberry
Back To The Future is cemented in our pop culture. It has enjoyed the kind of generational appeal that only
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