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Marblehead School of Ballet celebrates 50th with pivot to popular hybrid classes
13 Aug

Marblehead School of Ballet celebrates 50th with pivot to popular hybrid classes

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCulture, Entertainment, Local News, Top Stories
Young dancers at Marblehead School of Ballet Karen Smith is stretching in a studio at the Marblehead School of Ballet while founder and teacher Paula K. Shiff gently places her hands on Smith’s leg and shoulder to emphasize proper form. MSB founder and teacher Paula K Shiff (right) with student Karen Smith “Paula is a master teacher,” said Smith, who is recovering from a back injury. “She addresses alignment, body mechanics and coordination.” In addition to these one-on-one stretch and strength lessons, Smith has taken…
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Marblehead Little Theatre’s fall children’s musical
04 Aug

Marblehead Little Theatre’s fall children’s musical

Will Dowd0 CommentsCulture, Entertainment, Local News, Press releases
For ages 7-12 MLT’s Children’s Theater productions are age-appropriate scripted musicals licensed from one of several companies who specialize in children’s theatrical titles. Each child will be cast with a speaking and singing part, usually with choreographed movement. We limit our program to under 23 actors – everyone has a unique role or roles. FALL 2022 Inspired by “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” The Grunch tells the story of Rudy Grunch, a grumpy 6th grader who always feels like an outsider. When the entire school…
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Top Gun: Maverick Review
24 Jul

Top Gun: Maverick Review

Will Dowd0 CommentsEntertainment, Reviews
July 16, 2022“I was trying to be the father he lost, I wish I would have done it better,” says Maverick (Tom Cruise) about his relationship with Rooster (Miles Teller). But there’s no doubt that “Top Gun: Maverick” surpasses Tony Scott’s original. “Maverick” finds Maverick caught in a conundrum. He’s been kicked on account of cockiness from the Air Force’s experimental-planes division. On special order from Iceman (Val Kilmer), now a high-ranking officer, Maverick has another option: Go back to the elite "Top Gun" program…
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‘Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered’ concert set for July 16 at St. Andrew’s
08 Jul

‘Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered’ concert set for July 16 at St. Andrew’s

Will Dowd0 CommentsCulture, Entertainment, Religion
Vocalists Cameron Dobson and Mary-Alexandra Onstad will perform jazz standards and sing-along music July 16 at 5:30 p.m., in an outdoor “Pops on the Plaza” concert at the Church of St. Andrew, Marblehead. Dobson and Onstad, both sopranos, will perform “Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered” by Rodgers and Hart, as well as “I Got Rhythm” by George Gershwin, “Stardust” by Hoagy Carmichael, “I Could Have Danced All Night” by Lerner and Loewe, and other favorites. They will be accompanied by Mary Jodice, music director at St. Andrew’s.…
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Marblehead concert offers ‘great purpose in a dark time’
27 Jun

Marblehead concert offers ‘great purpose in a dark time’

Will Dowd0 CommentsCulture, Entertainment, Top Stories
There was something for everyone at the Shelter My Soul concert Saturday night. New songs from the Chad Hollister Band and some old favorites from the Deb Larkin and Jeff Stout Jazz Quintet. A sparse but enthusiastic audience was on hand in the Performing Arts Center at Veterans Middle School. The concert benefited the Lynn Shelter Association which is raising money to rehabilitate a new space for the region’s homeless in neighboring Lynn. “This concert provides great purpose in a dark time,” declared The Rev.…
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