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Description from Purple Chick aka Violet: Happy Birthday , dear Sarah, aka our Faery Goth Chick...
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On Oct 12, 2010 at 1:45 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Thank you so much Violet! That is so sweet of you You are truly a gentle soul! Love you xxx
On Oct 12, 2010 at 2:13 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Violet this is a gorgeous pick for our dear Sarah,Happy Birthday Sarah !
On Oct 12, 2010 at 2:40 pm #
Chickie Nonnie T says:happy birthday Sarah! Violet, it's so sweet of you to remember your friend this way. By the way, Violet, I went to your web site last night. It really looks good, you did a great job!
On Oct 12, 2010 at 2:49 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:This is a lovely pick for our sweet friend! You are a wonderfully special Chick yourself!
On Oct 12, 2010 at 4:06 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:You are right about that Deb! Violet is the best
Thanks for the birthday wishes chickies! -
On Oct 12, 2010 at 4:36 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Great pick, Violet! Beautiful Birthday wishes for you, Sarah!
On Oct 12, 2010 at 5:39 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Violet, what a gorgeous birthday pick for our wonderful Sarah! So thoughtful of you to create this!
Happy Chicky Birthday Wishes to you, dear Sarah!!! I hope you are having an amazing day!!! Hugs to you, my friend!
On Oct 13, 2010 at 1:17 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Thanks so much Lorrie and Lynn! I had a great day
On Oct 14, 2010 at 4:20 pm #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:Congrats on FOTW! It is a lovey pick for anyones birthday! Happy belaated Birthday Sarah!
On Oct 14, 2010 at 4:29 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Violet,Congrats on this gorgeous pick being one of the week favs, Purple and all !
On Oct 14, 2010 at 11:36 pm #
J Yee smart chick says:Wowza Violet, such a gorgeous purple Pick for Sarah's birhthday, Congrats on it being one of the favs of the week!!
and Sarah, wishing you a belated very happy birthday, sure hope you enjoyed the day!! -
On Oct 16, 2010 at 10:09 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Thank you everyone !!!
So glad you liked the pick…. and i'm glad you had a wonderful
day, Sarah !!!!! You are so special !!
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A Rod Stewart Concert Experience will take place Jan. 12 at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago.
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Here is a look at upcoming concerts.
Events include "The Voice! A Celebration in Song" on Jan. 13 at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University in University Park and A Rod Stewart Concert Experience on Jan. 12 at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago.
Opera Up Close
This series will continue with "The Voice! A Celebration in Song" at 4 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, off University Parkway east of Governors Highway, University Park.
"Quite simply, this will be an afternoon to revel in the beauty and power of the voice," officials said.
"In a program that spans the operatic and musical theater repertoire, four world-class singers will perform songs, arias and ensembles from your favorite operas and Tony Award-winning musicals from 'The Barber of Seville' to 'West Side Story' and everything in between.
"(There will be) seduction, jealousy, humor and the triumph of love."
"Bringing this music to life are Rachel Holzhausen (soprano), Yvette Smith (mezzo-soprano), John Concepcion (tenor) and Michael Cavalieri (baritone).
"If you're looking to lose the midwinter blues, spend an afternoon up close with some glorious voices."
Viennese pastries and coffee will be offered during this intimate performance on the Center for Performing Arts' stage.
Information: (708) 235-2222 or centertickets.net.
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'Fascinatin' Rhythm'
Chicago pianist Richard Sladek will present "Fascinatin' Rhythm: From Ragtime to Rap," a free concert, from 2-3 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave.
"(This) eclectic program is sure to feature something for everyone," officials said.
"Concert selections will feature the George Gershwin songbook as well as Scott Joplin, Dick Hyman and Billy Joel.
Information: (708) 422-4990.
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For Rod Stewart fans
Steve Bobbitt and the Young Turks will perform A Rod Stewart Concert Experience at 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago.
"This tribute band brings to the stage the look, sound, energy and star-appeal music of Rod Stewart," officials said.
Tickets are $19 or $16 for center members.
Information: beverlyartcenter.org, (773) 445-3838.
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BAILEY'S: 17731 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, (708) 429-7955: Jan. 12, Crazy Uncle.
BEVERLY ARTS CENTER: 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, (773) 445-3838: Jan. 13 (two sets): Kids Rock Band — Jeannie McQueenie. "This upbeat puppet show follows the adventures of Jimmy and Neil as they find instruments and decide to start a rock band," officials said. "The fun only begins with lively music performance of original songs. The audience gets the chance to participate and see just how much fun it is to learn and play music. Jeannie McQueenie brings a collection of percussive instruments, characters and professional musicians to lead the action."
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BOTTOMS UP BAR & GRILL: 1696 Thornton-Lansing Road, Lansing, (708) 418-3877: Fridays, My Kinda Friday with Jeremy & The Stoney Island Band; Jan. 12, Big Top; Thursdays, Thirsty Thursday Jam with Jeremy & The Stoney Island Band featuring Chris Karp and Danny Rantin Mcnantin.
THE BRAZEN HEAD: 13602 S. Cicero Ave., Crestwood, (708) 388-8862: Jan. 12, Mark Taylor; Jan. 17, Bear & Jake (acoustic).
BUDDY GUY'S LEGENDS: 700 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, (312) 427-1190: Jan. 13, Buddy Guy with Carlos Johnson and Eddie Taylor Jr.; Jan. 14, jam hosted by Jimmy Burns; Jan. 15, Joanna Connor; Jan. 16, Mary Lane; Jan. 17, Buddy Guy with Corey Dennison and Gerry Hundt.
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CHICAGO STREET PUB: 75 N. Chicago St., Joliet, (815) 727-7171: Jan. 11, Alex Hofer with Villains Company; Jan. 12, the Steepwater Band; Jan. 17, open mike night.
CIVIC OPERA HOUSE: 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, (312) 827-5657: Through Jan. 19, Lyric Opera of Chicago presents "Hansel & Gretel."
ED & JOE'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA: 17332 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, (708) 532-3051: Jan. 11, the Frett Brothers (two guitars, bass and drums playing baby boomer tunes); Jan. 12, Liz and Greg from Just4Kixx (acoustic); Jan. 17, open mike with Bruce Foster.
FITZGERALD'S: 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, (708) 788-2118: Jan. 11, Deacon Blues (Steely Dan tribute plus music from the New York Rock & Soul Revue); Jan. 11 in the SideBar Music Room, Ralph Covert's Acoustic Army; Jan. 12, Webb Wilder and Falling Stars; Jan. 12 in the SideBar, Milk Money and the What; Jan. 13, Big Band Jazz Sundays with Chicago Grandstand Big Band; Jan. 13 in the SideBar Music Room, John Fullbright and Julia Klee (a fusion of folk, Americana and pop from a Grammy nominee); Jan. 15 in the SideBar, open mike; Jan. 16, Revolutionary Swing Orchestra (music of Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Cole Porter and others); Jan. 17, Bad Sneakers Orchestra featuring Paul Mabin (the music of Steely Dan); Jan. 17 in the SideBar, Expo '76 (music for dancing).
FOUR WINDS CASINO RESORT: 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, Mich., (866) 494-6371: Jan. 11 in the Silver Creek Event Center, the Four Tops; Jan. 11 in the Hard Rock Cafe, Platinum; Jan. 12 in the Hard Rock Cafe, Shock Roxy; Jan. 13 in the Hard Rock Cafe, Paul Erdman; Jan. 17 in the Hard Rock Cafe, Mike Talbot.
GLENDORA BANQUETS: 102nd Street and Harlem Avenue, Chicago Ridge, (708) 425-3686: Jan. 11, Good Time Charley's Singles Dance; Jan. 13, live polka music and dancing.
GRECO'S: 8850 Archer Ave., Willow Springs, (708) 839-0333: Jan. 12, Afterglow.
HARRAH'S JOLIET'S STAGE 151: 151 N. Joliet St., (815) 740-7800: Jan. 11, 16 Candles; Jan. 12, Mike and Joe.
HEROES WEST SPORTS GRILL: 1530 Commerce Drive, Joliet, (815) 725-1234: Jan. 12, Rendition.
HOLLYWOOD CASINO JOLIET'S HOLLYWOOD STADIUM: 2300 Empress Drive, (888) 436-7737: Jan. 11, JP & The Cats (party and show band); Jan. 12, Suburban Cowboys (country).
JACK GIBBONS GARDENS: 147th Street and Oak Park Avenue, Oak Forest, (708) 687-2331: Jan. 11, Afterglow.
J.J. KELLEY'S RESTAURANT & PUB: 2455 Bernice Road, Lansing, (708) 474-9977: Tuesdays, karaoke with Chris; Thursdays, open mike with Cody and friends.
J.W. HOLLSTEIN'S SALOON: 17358 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, (708) 429-7000: Jan. 11, 80's Impact Band; Jan. 12, Sunfallen; Thursdays, Thirsty Thursday with DJ delaChapelle.
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LITTLE JOE'S: 1300 N. Cedar Road, New Lenox, (815) 463-1099: Jan. 11, Incognitos; Jan. 13, Nino Folino; Tuesdays, Piano Styles by Joe.
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Oregon state employee smoking ban takes effect
Jan 4, 2013 | 2 Comments
By The Associated Press
SALEM — A no-smoking rule has taken hold throughout most of Oregon's state government, and with a few exceptions, state workers have to go outside to a sidewalk or private property to light up.
Prison guards are among the exceptions because there's no convenient place for them to smoke, the Salem Statesman Journal reported.
Gov. John Kitzhaber, who is a physician, signed the order in August, and it went into effect Tuesday. He said it would save money.
"Conservative estimates find that the state employees who smoke cost the state more than $13 million per year," says his executive order.
About 4 percent of Oregon's 50,000 state workers smoke, according to a survey done by the state benefits board. The ban extends to chewing tobacco.
Workers will mostly be on the honor system, since the governor can't issue fines.
"People generally respond to rules, honestly," said Tony Green, spokesman for the Department of Administrative Services.
The state has slowly been pushing workers toward quitting. Its health insurance benefits cover programs and products to help people quit, and a new health engagement program will require smokers to take smoking cessation classes.
Workers who use tobacco are charged $25 per month on top of their insurance premiums, and if they and their spouse use tobacco, the charge is $50.
The state has been steadily reducing smoking areas in Oregon, requiring smoke-free workplaces in a 2001 law and extending that in 2007 to bars and restaurants.
Within state government, the Department of Corrections, Oregon Youth Authority and Department of Parks and Recreation have until the end of 2014 to come up with a plan that will allow their employees to comply with the new ban.
Prisons, for example, are so large and the working areas so far from privately owned land that it's unclear where those employees will go to smoke.
The ban doesn't apply to college campuses, although some have already created similar rules.
Barb O'Neill, an administrative specialist with the Department of Education, said she didn't mind the new rule but was frustrated with how it was implemented.
"It makes sense, but they never told us where we could smoke," she said. "There's no specific area where we're allowed."
Green said the state did that on purpose.
"We're not telling people where they can smoke," he said. "We're just telling them where they can't."
O'Neill said the new rule has had its intended effect: She plans to quit.
"I can't afford it, it's bad for your health, and this is kind of the clincher," she said.
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If a correctional officer cannot cope with not smoking tobacco over the course of a shift ... it begs another question. Why not switch to chewing tobacco, would that not be a healthier choice for a nicotine addict working on government property?
I see this as no different than using any other addictive substance that can be taken/used for personal reasons. Smokers are more of a threat to others than chewers/dippers are.
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Local theaters offering up big shows this season
By Annie Alleman For Sun-Times Media September 13, 2012 10:58AM
LEO is one of the acts coming to Elgin Community College in the 2012-13 season. | Courtesy of ECC
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Updated: October 16, 2012 8:24PM
From Dionne Warwick to William Shatner, and Engelbert Humperdinck to Mavis Staples, there are a lot of good shows coming to area theaters this season.
Here's an overview of shows coming to Naperville's North Central College, the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, the Paramount in Aurora and Elgin Community College.
(630) 637-7469, northcentralcollege.edu/showtix
Dionne Warwick, The Oak Ridge Boys, Bernadette Peters, Branford Marsalis, Sara Evans, Five for Fighting and Celtic Woman are among the highlights of the upcoming season at Naperville's North Central College.
The College has four main performance venues: The 605-seat, acoustically perfect Wentz Concert Hall at 171 E. Chicago Ave.; the 150-seat black box experimental Madden Theatre adjacent to the Wentz; Pfeiffer Hall at 310 E. Benton Ave., which houses most theatrical productions, recitals, choral and instrumental performances; and the 240-seat theatre at Meilley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St.
Brian Lynch, fine arts director at North Central College, promised theatergoers an exciting season.
"We always try to bring something for everyone," he said. "We hope people are starting to realize we're getting the best of the best here."
The season kicks off with Eric Hutchinson Sept. 23, followed by Five For Fighting Sept. 27.
"Specifically targeted because of all the hundreds of thousands of people descending on this area because the Ryder Cup, we're bringing in Five For Fighting the night before the Ryder Cup opens," he said.
The Ryder Cup golf tournament is held this year in Medinah Sept. 25 to 30.
For people who prefer more iconic artists, Dionne Warwick will perform two concerts Oct. 6 and 7.
"We've had her six or seven years ago, and she's such an amazingly classy lady to work with," he said. "She's everything anybody could imagine for a performer with her reputation. She does a magnificent show. She's an incredibly gracious lady on stage. You're seeing one of the greats in the business perform."
Kicking off Homecoming week will be an Oct. 26 performance by the legendary Bernadette Peters, he said.
"Some of the audience, when we sell the show out, will be sitting above and behind her in the choral balcony," he said. "That might be the key place to sit."
Closing homecoming week is two performances by country superstar Sara Evans on Oct. 27.
"It's going to be a great season," he said. "And that's just the first two months."
In November, a new production of the classic story "The Velveteen Rabbit" comes to the concert hall on the 10th of the month.
On Nov. 17, singer Mary Wilson stars in "Stormy Weather: The Lena Horne Project," with biographer, narrator and host James Gavin.
"The way it's been described to be, is some video clips, some audio clips, some narration by the author and that salute to Lena. It's going to be an absolutely amazing show," he said. "We're going to be the first in the area to have that performance, too."
Christmas comes alive at North Central, beginning with two performances by the famed group Celtic Woman on Dec. 8 and 9.
Just before Christmas, the legendary country group Oak Ridge Boys perform their holiday program, "Christmas Time's A-Comin', on Dec. 21, he said.
"We started getting calls for Oak Ridge Boys as soon as they posted it on their web site, before we had even announced the season yet," he said.
TheatreWorks USA will put on two performances of "A Christmas Carol" on Dec. 2, and the Organic Theater Company will once again bring "Jacob Marley's A Christmas Carol" to the Meiley-Swallow Hall for five performances Dec. 13 through 16.
"It's Marley's side of what actually happened," he said. "That is becoming an annual event. It's a more mature performance. It's not bright, colorful costumes and fun and dance. It's a very different take on the story."
Mark Cohn kicks off 2013 with a trio on Jan. 12, and Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael return as part of the cabaret series Jan. 27.
In a continuation of the cabaret series, David Burnham performs in "Mostly Broadway" Feb. 17, and the Russian National Orchestra return Feb. 24.
"I decided to bring back dance this year, and we've got three of the best companies around," he said. "We've got Alvin Ailey (Oct. 21), we've got Parsons Dance in February, and on April 13 we have Giordano Dance Chicago. It's the 15th anniversary of the company, and it's because of that company that I have a career. Gus Giordano, the (late) founder of the company, took me under his wing when I was at Northwestern. This is my way of thanking him."
They will host a ballroom dance master class after the show.
Branford Marsalis will perform March 1, and the Vienna Boys Choir comes March 17. Between the two is the show "One Night of Queen" on March 9.
Jazz songstress Spider Saloff performs the songs of Cole Porter on March 24, and the springtime heats up with an April 27 performance by the Chicago Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble, he said.
"They have the sound and the fire and the passion of Miami Sound Machine," he said. "It's that same kind of lively, upbeat, energetic sound. Everyone needs to see that show."
Also in the spring are two family performances from TheatreWorks USA: "Junie B. Jones" on March 16, and "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" on April 20.
The season closes May 18 with "How Big Can You Get? 100 Years of Cab Calloway featuring Big Bad Voodoo Daddy."
Performing throughout the year will be the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Sinfonietta, the Naperville Men's Glee Club and the Anima Singers, to name a few, he said.
"There's something on this campus every weekend, so if folks are looking for something to do, just come to North Central and they're bound to find something good going on here," he said. "There's something for everyone. We've got a variety of performances you can see. If you don't like one thing, there's probably something coming the next night you're going to love."
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(815) 726-7171, Rialtosquare.com
"This is our first year of doing a comedy festival," said Annette Parker, Director of Marketing and Sales for the Rialto. "It's called the Rialto's Last Laugh Comedy Festival."
It's a new programming initiative aimed at tickling the funny bone from Oct. 11 through 27. Performers include: Adam Carolla on Oct. 12, Kathleen Madigan Oct. 18, the Nobodies of Comedy on Oct. 26, and Cheech & Chong Oct. 27.
"We did a little spin-off from the comedy festival — we're also doing a comedy film festival," she said. "We're (showing) the top five comedy films of all time."
They are partnering with the University of St. Francis, which will show films No. 5 through 2; and the No. 1 film will be shown at the Rialto. In case you are wondering, the films are (from No. 5 to 1): "Tootsie," "Some Like it Hot," "Duck Soup," "Dr. Strangelove" and "Annie Hall."
Comedy in October is something the Rialto plans to continue in the future. The laughs continue into November, when four funny ladies present the show "Pumps and Punchlines" on Nov. 2.
A cappella group Straight No Chaser performs Nov. 3, Baby Boomers can revel in the glory of "This is the '60s" Nov. 9, and crooner Engelbert Humperdinck comes to town Nov. 7.
"He is our top seller right now, so if people want tickets, they better get them quickly," she said.
The annual Christmastime event Festival of Trees returns again this year, Nov. 19 through 25, she said.
"We're having an opening night celebration, a holiday lunch break, a wine tasting, teddy bear tea, Rialto Idol (contest) and 'The Nutcracker.' We have organ concerts, we're showing movies, and of course we have trees and wreaths people can bid on."
December heats up with shows sure to bring in the Christmas spirit; including "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas By Chip Davis" on Dec. 5, the Joliet American Legion Band doing a free Christmas concert Dec. 9, the John Tesh Big Band Christmas Show on Dec. 12, and "It's A Wonderful Life — Live Radio Broadcast" on Dec. 14.
The new year opens with a Jan. 11 performance by The Midtown Men — four original members of the Broadway hit "Jersey Boys." The annual Bridal Expo will be Jan. 20, the State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents "Cinderella" Jan. 22, and the play "Defending the Caveman" will be performed Feb. 9.
"In honor of Valentine's Day, we thought that would be a good date-night show for people," she said.
In addition to the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas show, the Broadway at the Rialto series includes Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" Feb. 18, "Dreamgirls" March 14, and Steve Solomon's one-man show, "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm in Therapy" on April 13.
Sandy Hackett's The Rat Pack Show pays tribute to the Golden Age of Las Vegas on April 5, and the season rounds out with an unusual and highly anticipated show from Jim Henson on April 14.
"Henson Alternative Stuffed and Unstrung Featuring the Miskreant Puppets" is an improvisational show recommended for mature audiences only.
"It's an improv show with the puppets, and audience members yell out situations," she said.
The show is called unpredictable and irreverent, and it's never the same show twice.
"We are announcing three very popular concerts Sept. 28, and tickets go on sale Oct. 5," she said. "I think people are going to like them."
The season closes with the annual Organ Extravaganza on April 27.
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The Paramount Theatre in Aurora will see a lively mix of comedy, dance, music and theater this season, said executive director Tim Rater.
After a successful first outing, the self-produced Broadway Subscription Series returns.
"What I'm hearing is that folks seem to be very excited about the Broadway," he said. "It was the first time we produced our own Broadway theater. The ticket price was reasonable, the subscription price was reasonable, and the response has been great. People are very excited to see 'Grease.'"
"Grease" opened Sept. 12 and runs to Oct. 7. Other shows in the series include "Annie" Nov. 21 to Dec. 30, "The Music Man" Jan. 16 to Feb. 3, and "Fiddler on the Roof" March 6 to 24.
"It's a pretty family-friendly season," he said. "I think it's going to be a pretty great season this year."
In honor of the upcoming election, the political comedy troupe The Capitol Steps pay a visit Oct. 12.
"They're always really well-received, and fun to watch," he said. "This year should be especially fun with all the politicking that's going on right now. These guys make fun of everybody."
Aurora's own Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl performs Oct. 19, and the folk-rock duo The Indigo Girls play Nov. 3. Popular singer Olivia Newton-John comes to Aurora Nov. 10.
If you watch the WGN Morning News, you won't want to miss the Chicago Comedy Tour on Nov. 17. The show features Pat Tomasulo, Ana Belaval and Mike Toomey performing in the Copley Theatre.
There will be a special holiday concert with some of the stars from last year's Broadway season and this season on Dec. 4.
"They'll do some of the big hits from the Broadway musicals as well as some holiday songs," he said. "Then we have Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue in the Copley Theatre, which is very irreverent comedy; nobody is off-limits. That's the fun of the show. It's already selling really well."
That show runs Dec. 13 to 23.
Ring in the New Year with Under the Streetlamp on Dec. 31, featuring stars from Chicago's "Jersey Boys." There are two concerts; the latter will include a champagne toast to the new year.
Perhaps the biggest jewel in the Paramount's crown this season is the Jan. 4 performance by William Shatner. His show is titled "Shatner's World: We Just Live in It."
"The show is funny, and touching and insightful," he said. "It was very favorably reviewed."
Poi Dog Pondering performs Feb. 9, and entertainer Bobby Vinton performs a Valentine's show Feb. 14. Finally, the disco era lives on with the tribute show "Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees" on March 30.
The theatrical event known as Stomp comes to the Paramount April 13, and the season closes out with '60s rockers The Ides of March and Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone performing on May 18.
"We're going to be adding more throughout the year, and we have our Classic Movie Mondays which have been running for almost a year," he said. "Movies are $1 and you can see a different classic movie every Monday at 7 p.m. People love to be able to come and see these classic films in the movie theater."
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The goals are to continue to redefine the concert experience for the audience, said director of performing arts Steve Duchrow, and make the arts central to peoples' lives. It's those goals that helped shape the season.
"We named it three years ago: do art differently," he said. "Ultimately, different here means better. Different here mean surprising. Different here means exciting. That's the bar. How do we surprise the patron in a different way and give them something they don't expect?"
They will do that through an eclectic and exciting mix of artists, he said.
"There's a lot of great artists and great shows coming up," he said.
The season opens Sept. 29, with a return performance by the renowned American Place Theatre's Literature to Life. At the end of a full week of educational programming, the theater will present their stage presentation of "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien.
The legendary blues artist Mose Allison performs Nov. 3.
"He is one of the great legends of jazz and blues," Duchrow said. "When you look up Mose Allison, you see Van Morrison talking about him. You see Elvis Costello talking about him. You see Pete Townsend talking about him. They talk about how influential he was to them."
As it's his 85th birthday, ECC will have a birthday cake for Allison.
Victor Wooten — bass player for Bela Fleck and Dave Matthews, among others — comes to town Oct. 13. He will do a 90-minute workshop open to anyone prior to the performance.
The former "Jersey Boys" cast mates, Under the Streetlamp, returns for two shows on Oct. 18, performing hits from the American radio songbook. The group has sold out the Blizzard Theatre three times in the past.
Mavis Staples performs Nov. 17. Not only is she one of the legendary singers to come from the Stax/Volt era, "she worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, and … Bob Dylan actually proposed to her," he said.
They have a show called LEO premiering Nov. 26 and 27 only at ECC.
"It's a show that is sort of a mix between Buster Keaton and Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil," he said. "It appears to defy gravity."
A new initiative they are trying this year is the "Super Patron." Someone who buys tickets to two events a year is a "super patron." Super patrons will receive a 10-percent discount on pre-show dinners presented by the culinary department.
In addition to the presenting season, there are 20 performance ensembles that call ECC home, he said.
"Those are all priced between $10 and $20, so it's a good value," he said. "One night you can see steel band, and then you can see a ballet folkloric group, then you can see a full orchestra, then you can see an adult chorus doing 'The Messiah.'"
When it comes to Christmas, there are "about a dozen" holiday shows, he said, with the centerpiece being the Ruth Page Civic Ballet performing "The Nutcracker" Dec. 8 and 9.
"The steel band has a Christmas show, the jazz band has a Christmas show, the youth orchestra does as well, so there's a number of those holiday shows that start in early December," he said. "And of course, no Christmas show would be complete without a performance of 'Dark Side of the Moon.' Pink Floyd people like Christmas, too."
Duchrow's referring to a concert by the band Echoes of Pompeii, which will perform Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" to honor the 40th anniversary of that album release. They will perform the historic album live, along with other Floyd favorites, on Dec. 15.
The new year's slate begins with American Grands on Jan. 26, 2013. It's a piano lover's dream when 12 grand pianos and more than 500 local performers take the stage.
Comedian Robert Klein performs Feb. 9, Ladysmith Black Mambazo comes to town Feb. 16, blues guitarist Matt Andersen burns up the stage on Feb. 23 and guitarist Frank Vignola performs March 15 and 16.
On March 16, the Improvised Shakespeare Company performs a fully-improvised and hilarious show using the language and themes of William Shakespeare. The show hails from Chicago's famed iO Theatre.
Tim Piper portrays John Lennon in "Just Imagine" on April 6. "Just Imagine" asks the question, what would John Lennon say if he knew he only had two hours left to live?
"We try to focus on the art, and make sure the art is relevant and exciting and transformational," Duchrow said.
The group 2CELLOS will apply their skills to works by Coldplay, U2, Nirvana, and AC/DC during a performance on April 11, while singer/songwriters Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka, and Lucy Kaplansky will perform as the super group Red Horse on April 13.
Biographer James Gavin explored the man and myth behind jazz legend Chet Baker in his book "Deep in a Dream: The Long Night of Chet Baker" on April 14. The performance contains a mix of spoken word, film and jazz music performed by Spider Saloff (vocals), Art Davis (trumpet), and Dennis Luxion (piano).
In 2014, ECC will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Arts Center, Duchrow said.
"They had a great vision when they built the Arts Center," he said. "We are excited about our venue."
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In an unfortunate turn of event, the Hemmens' presenting budget was eliminated in a round of city budget cuts, said Butch Wilhelmi, supervisor of the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.
Don't fret, the Hemmens won't be collecting dust this season. Green Room Productions theater company will continue to do an improv show on the first Saturday of the month.
"The phrase they use is 100 percent clean and 99 percent funny," he said. "It's something we started a year ago and we're excited about it. It's something you can bring the whole family to. It's a nice, fun night out."
The Hemmens is still home to the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, which will continue to perform their usual repertoire of pops classics and holiday concert in December, he said.
The Children's Theater of Elgin will have a couple of shows at the Hemmens, including "Peter Pan" in October, he said.
"They bring in a company from Las Vegas, so Peter Pan will be flying," he said.
The Hemmens will still see plenty of action, he said.
"From the first weekend in January through the last weekend in July, I don't have any open weekends except for Easter weekend," he said. "I've got something booked at least one night every weekend for those first seven months from renters. We're not doing our own thing, but we've been able to fill in with rental business."
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Jul 3, 2013This is a joke. 7 years later we get this? I am referring not only to the amount of content (which is pitiful AND they are selling DLCs starting day one) but also to the scope of innovations (which is functioning in REVERSE). Gameplay wise this a dumbed down version of original coh that manages to run like on high-end gaming PCs. End of the story.
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Jun 25, 2013Very disapointing, uses the same graphics engine, the graphics look very similar but it brings my 3770K and 680GTX to a halt. IT has very few improvements over the first game. This just screams cash in to me, Stick with the oringal CoH its much superior
Jun 30, 2013Unfortunately, this game is a letdown, compared to the CoH 1. Less units, removed commander trees, less maps. And most of all uninteresting and quite political campaign, clearly anti-soviet, that shows all soviet officers as beasts, who sent soldiers to die and executed them every single day.
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Jun 25, 2013The games go has this- The Russian play their hearts out while the germans wait till they get panzers then win simple has that.
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Jun 26, 2013They ruined my favorite game, just like Dungeon Siege 3, they corrupted the great game to make it a 1st person shooter console feel. I am completely disappointed. I hate games like that which is why i don't have a console and only play PC strategy.
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Jun 26, 2013Bad optimization ,poor campaign ,stupid AI, minor changes from first COH.
Very high price for this game,useless dlc with collections edition.
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Jul 3, 2013This game has no SLI support, And relic have confirmed it never will.
Utterly terrible performance for such a visually poor game, Do not take my word for it, Download a "demo" version and see for yourself before you part with your hard earned cash.
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Jul 25, 2013Very bad. The gameplay is old and uncomfortable. Military equipment does not meet the reliability. Yes, and spat on history. And most importantly the storyline is not interesting at all. Zero is zero
Jul 4, 2013terrible performance issues same graphics as the old game absolutly nuthing has changed here i cant believe this scam they really are juts cashing in on the name no effort was made when making this game and it shows steer clear.
Jun 25, 2013Nothing new here except crashes and errors. And I can't seem to get any help for the problems. Company of Heroes was a great game. This one has better graphics and music but a lot of problems. It is a waste of money. Skip It.
Jun 29, 2013Micromanagement, twitch RTS. Too fast to enjoy. AI infantry swarms. Easy mode is too hard. Back to the original for me. Invincible AI infantry and little incentive to built advanced mechanised units. Spam infantry to win command point victory.
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Jun 30, 2013Even worse than company of heroes 1 Game is the same except instead of usa you have russia.
Gameplay is still horrible Group of infantry running casually infront of MG nests and not dieing Then they just sprint away Im giving this 1 point of out of pity 50 far too much for this game Should be 5 -
Jun 29, 2013Invasive drm, ACT control is being used. Also servers lag a lot on every game I play. Worse part is skirmish have to be played ONLINE what a joke, Moreover, this is a $60 game but with so few maps and day 1 dlc, jesus relic. What happened to you guys. Really disappointed with the game.
Jul 24, 2013The new word in the industry! Great graphics, great sound, and most importantly, smell the smell of ****
In this game you will find a lie and a provocation, Nazi propaganda, the lack of elementary logic in the script. Perverted all that is possible, goats -
Jul 2, 2013Gameplay & graphics are good, but story is terrible and unrealistic. Tons of first-day DLC make it even worse, optimization could be better too... Campaign should be removed and remade from scratch.
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Jul 24, 2013This game is a nazi propaganda. Joseph Goebbels applauds to the Relics studio.
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Jul 24, 2013This game is warped history (not just ours, but the whole the world). The script Company of Heroes 2 complete nonsense, lies, and the desecration of the memory of Soviet soldiers.
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Jul 23, 2013If you care about real history don't buy it.
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Jul 24, 2013This is false, anti-Soviet, anti-Russian game that has nothing to do with the real history! It offends the memory of the entire Soviet people (at the moment all the people living in the former Soviet Union), who sacrificed their lives and fought for their motherland, their country, their people, their relatives.
Jul 26, 2013
Jul 24, 2013>Having all Relic WH40K games I expected better value for the price. Bad performance, crashes and silly plot. Portraying of Russians in a "historical" game was ridiculous. Orcs look like a charming persons compared with these "evil russkies".
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Jul 24, 2013Campaign scenario is written by Joseph Goebbels fans.
It's shame. Cold War is over there is no reason to picture USSR as Mordor.
But why to bother and read real history books? Let's just make another game about this terrible unhuman russians. -
Jul 25, 2013This game is full of propaganda cliches of the Cold War. It's just a mockery of fallen Soviet soldiers who gave their lives for the victory over Nazism.
Jul 24, 2013Probably one of the most stupid scenarios in RTS games.
It was surprised that in Relic there are a lot of admirers of creativity of Goebbels. Well, I will never buy your games. -
Jul 25, 2013I expected stupid clishes and some antisoviet propaganda in the game, but this crap is beyond imagination. Information war continues. Shame on you, Relic.
Jul 24, 2013"Dirty, Russophobe, anti-Soviet propaganda.
I'd like to send the developers at the time, they are even written by hand, which would be shot them in the back of a penal battalion.
Do not buy or play this piece of cheap propaganda.
Do not litter your brain. "
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Aug 1, 2013Relics, you HAVE TO watch this review! Maybe you'll understand why so many people call you liars and why these people are right.
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Jul 24, 2013This game represents awfully unfair one-sided point of view on the past of my country. I feel a real offence to the memory of my grandfathers. Shame on you Relic.
Jul 24, 2013Worst game of 2013. Campaign scenario is written by Joseph Goebbels fans. Just another game about terrible russians. Why critic reviews so positive? Shame.
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Jul 24, 2013Dear Relic historians! No doubt, Dr. Goebbels applause for your great work. Good for you not to show ritual cannibalism in Red Army. Seems it's just a "Revenge Time" for Nazis.
Jul 24, 2013Lying Game.
Goebbels may rejoice in what brought him worthy successors.
Pseudo-historical Russophobe trash.
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Jul 22, 2013This game utter no relation to the real istorichekim events is not available.
The game is a disgusting piece of Goebbels's propaganda, all the that poured Nazi propagandists collected in this game.
Like pouring mud insult my grandfather died in 1947 from a severe wound.
Fascist bastards who live in Canada, I'll be with you suing.
I sued the developers and distributors of the game!!! -
Jul 25, 2013Relic! Really?
As a Company of Heroes veteran (have bought and extensively played the previous four), I really could not be more disappointed.
Every developer has had a big miss, and Relic has their first huge miss. -
Jul 23, 2013In this game, there is nothing about the second world war. only lies! The creators of the game do not have representation that it really is. SHAME ON YOU
Jul 24, 2013Relic Entertainment! The second this game was finished and sent for sale you managed to:
- loose a fan.
- loose a customer
- loose your shame
Good job. -
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Jul 25, 2013This Nazi game made by Nazis. I would like it to be wiped from the memory of people who played this game. Dear Nazis from the team Relic, shame on you, and your families.
Jul 23, 2013
Jul 24, 2013Nice nazi propaganda here. "Repeat a lie a thousnd times and it becomes the truth." Hitler and Goebbels would be glad to play that games from Hell. Sad thing. In past they made Homeworld and Dawn of war, and now they just create a company of heroes 1 with nazi propaganda in story mode.
Jul 25, 2013I can't play more than two levels. It was boring and absolutely insane: why the Russians would burn houses with Russian people inside? It is the stupidest game about WW2 I have seen so far.
Jul 24, 2013this game it's a disgusting lie. My grandfather was in the WW2 and told me what happened. War is terrible, it is not the Soviet Union began, but through the suffering and pain of our grandfathers nobly won
Jul 25, 2013shame on Relic. Let's make a game where US or canadian or whoever soldiers kill children, rape women and do whatever they want, and then we'll say that its just a game and not all of this is truth and shouldn't be taken seriously what do you think the reaction of that country would be?
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Jul 22, 2013That was one of the worst game plot I have ever seen. Zero percent of truth. COMPLETELY political. One word to describe Nazism. I wish die and suffering to creators.
Jul 23, 2013Dear developers! Or, if you prefer, dear Nazi propagandists!
You are worthy successors of Goebbels's propaganda. Hitler should be proud of you!!!1111 -
Jul 24, 2013You are lies. 150 symbols is not comfortable. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=skas_Am2IeE is normal critics for that game, i want only set scorer for your post, didn't want to set my comments.
Jul 24, 2013Relic, shame on you! Scenario was written by nazi or illiterate jerks. For reference, 70% of nazi soldiers were killed on eastern front. Russian soldiers did not burn their own villages and did not kill their own citizens. They killed nazies and died for their country and soviet people. And they saved the world from greatest evil on Earth. You desecrate them, Relic. This is disgrace.
Jul 24, 2013For the sake of historical justice people must know that the scenario in this game is full of propaganda and false facts. The publisher must notify customers about that before purchase.
Jul 24, 2013Hitler would be pleased by this game's scenario. The game is full of lies. My grandfather died in a german concentration camp, 14 million of civils were simple executed by german army burned in their houses, shot, raped and you tell me its was Soviet Union was the monster?
Shame on you, Relic. -
Jul 25, 2013"Great campaigh"
Campaign scenario is written by Joseph Goebbels fans.DON`T buy this game until it hits its true price point at around 1$ (10 symbols) -
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Jul 9, 2013What happened during the development? Did the developers get lazy and decide to just take the original game and change the characters? Don't turn into the strategy version of CoD. This game had so much potential, but they screwed it up, but they went "Hey here is your game, this is so good... HAHA suckers! We got your money now!"
Jul 23, 2013This is what happens when random guys from Canada want to make cash on World War 2 and myth of "soviet monsters". No facts, no logic in the plot, nothing even close to historical accuracy. It seems to me that Joseph Goebbels himself developed the game. Relic Entertainment are just insane, or fascist.
Jul 24, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Jul 25, 2013What a fascist wrote the story for this game?Game developers were mixed with all who liberated the world from fascism! Shame on them! More in life do not buy games from this company!
Jul 25, 2013Now need to rename developers as Reichlic and SSega. Joseph Goebbels is very happy, 70 years later his work did not go unnoticed. Good job. Hitler did not die in vain.
Jul 23, 2013False game from nazis. FREAKS! Developers say lies. They humiliated USSR, told false story which doesn't correspond to reality. Would kill developers
Jul 25, 2013If not take a scenario it's really a good strategy. But i just cant close my eyes on this piece of sh&t. Our Russin heroes win this war for piece on the planet it's not emotion, it's true) and after all this you just dip them in I'm not even going to ask if you have a conscience or not. After all this lies and propaganda you will suffer punishment, not a physical but something more.
Jul 23, 2013Whole game is an insult, and a crime that should be punished.
If something like that about americans were published, game would be banned.
Relic should at least apologies. -
Jul 24, 2013The story in this game is a total fabrication. If the goal of the developers was an insult to the Russian people, they have achieved. I do not know what else to say, except that I never buy products from the relic. I understand that they do not care, but maybe I would not be the only one. And I hope Russian market for them will be closed forever after that.
Jul 24, 2013Heh, here is you can not write the word "feces". Sadness (
And yes, I am an evil Russian Ivan. I'll go burn a couple of neighbors' house, just if I did not do it, I will be killed. Russia ^ ^
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Jul 25, 2013Just one problem: Worst scenario across the history of video games. Even, with good gameplay and good multiplayer regim this is the worst strategy I have ever seen.
Jul 23, 2013A good marketing move Relic. hype hype hype
Call the Ministry of Culture of Russia, they will fund next game. They have the same attitude to war.
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Jul 23, 2013Game set of worn-out cliches about the USSR. Was expecting more. What punitive battalions? Where it was found? Talk to Soviet veterans of the Eastern Front, and learn as there was in fact, not listen pseudo-writers are those who writes history as a blueprint.
Jul 23, 2013This game is warped history (not just ours, but the whole the world). The script Company of Heroes 2 complete nonsense, lies, and the desecration of the memory of Soviet soldiers.
Yes, multiplayer is good! But the main company killed a desire to play the game. -
Jul 23, 2013This game is a spit in Russia and her history. Spit in souls of all russian people and soldiers, who died on that horrible war. Stop talking about "Evil Soviet Union".
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Jul 24, 2013Single player campaign is lies Joseph Goebbels applauds to it.
This game is not about heroes, it about cowards and idiots. Nazis shown as great and proud crusaders come to free peoples of Soviet Union from the tyrany.
**** Ban the game! -
Jul 25, 2013It's nazi's sh*t and cowardly lie. The developers fully distort the history of WWII and attributes nazi crimes to the Red Army. Hope they will be brought to justice.
Jul 25, 2013Script writers must be brought to justice for Nazi propaganda and racism. They are worthy followers of Joseph Goebbels.
The game is historically not trustworthy more than full. -
Jul 25, 2013This game is useless garbage...
Absolute lies, propaganda of fascism and russophobia in its purest form. Bad campaign, bad gameplay, useless as strategy. -
Jul 25, 2013Absolute lies, propaganda of fascism and russophobia in its purest form. Bad campaign, bad gameplay, useless as strategy. It's just a mockery of fallen Soviet soldiers who gave their lives for the victory over Nazism.
Jul 25, 2013Campaign scenario is so terrible. This game is lying about the history of my country. Game equates the feat of my people to the crimes of Nazi Germany. This is unacceptable
Jul 24, 2013+weather
-Bad AI,
-gameplay copy from Men of War,
-Little maps,
-Tanks using HP.
- Booring story
-80€ on steam absolutely joke.
Company of heroes 1 was much better. -
Jul 24, 2013nothing about real history of WW2, nothing about real soviet heroes. Read a historical documents before starting to write scenario of game, Honorable brothers of Hitler!
Relic Burn in hell with your lie! -
Jul 24, 2013If you want to know what nazi's propaganda is play it and learn. If you are a nazi enjoy it. If you are a normal human being spit in the faces of developers.
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Oct 7, 2013Company of Heroes 2 is curiously forgettable as single player, even though cliched horrors of war and overdose of fake accents try their best. As a multiplayer it shines, although beginners usually think otherwise. [Aug 2013]
Sep 10, 2013Relic Entertainment cleared the hurdle the original game set as far as I'm concerned. Tweaking, remoulding and teasing out the underlying systems of the original, and then layering things like cold weather, may not set the world on fire like the original Company of Heroes did but it's still a solid strategy game and with the right support and continued release of content I can see it living on for quite some time.
Aug 23, 2013Everything its predecessor was: an intense and enjoyable RTS that gives you the feeling of really being an armchair general. It is just unfortunate that after waiting so long for a sequel, it doesn't offer too much in the way of innovation.


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They didn't say much to each other as they got closer to where they were going.
There was not much to say, after all. They were on their way to tell a man he was going to die.
In Clement's eyes, an execution was serious business. He would often check to see if there had been any error that would justify changing the sentence, but that was not the case that day. He and Marshall were making their way to a small prison cell to tell a man the exact date of his last breath.
It wasn't something Marshall took lightly either. As chaplain of the Tennessee State Prison, his was often the last human voice a person would hear before they faced the fatal shock of the electric chair. Though the inmates had committed crimes punishable by the death penalty, Marshall still believed that God was able to give a sense of freedom and peace to people ensnared by their own mistakes.
The account of that long walk, which took place in 1959, is one of many stories Dr. Eddie Roberson recounts in his book "Chaplain of Death Row," a biography about his father, Marshall.
"Growing up, I heard my father telling some of the most incredible stories in his sermons and around the dinner table," Eddie said.
His father, "a son of Bradley County," was a small-town preacher who eventually made his way to Nashville and became the chaplain at a prison housing death row inmates.
Eddie writes about Marshall marrying his wife, Mary, when he was 17. He was sitting in North Cleveland Church of God one Sunday and saw Mary, who was 16 at the time, singing in the choir. He introduced himself after church and had "suddenly developed a love for music" and joined the choir by the time the next Sunday rolled around. He soon learned that she was an orphan living in the local Church of God children's home. While residents of the orphanage were not allowed to date, Marshall began escorting Mary home from church on Sunday afternoons. They fell in love as they conversed during their walks and got married the same year.
Marshall had shared with her that he wanted to be a church pastor and was appointed to a small church called Grasshopper Church of God, in the area now known as Birchwood, not long after they were married.
After that, he pastored two other churches in small Tennessee towns, taking a break at one point to attend a year of Bible school in Sevierville.
During his first run for governor, Clement held a fish fry and political rally near where Marshall was living, and the two men met for the first time. That later led to a friendship between them that would eventually lead to Marshall working for the Tennessee government as well.
In 1952, Marshall and Mary moved to Nashville to pastor the Meridian Street Church of God. Clement had told Marshall to come see him when he became governor, and Marshall did just that, walking into his office to say hello one day.
A few months later, Marshall received a call from a state commissioner asking him if he wanted to become the chaplain of the Jordonia Juvenile Detention Center in Nashville. While continuing to pastor the Meridian Street church, Marshall established a rapport with the young men there.
About two years later, he was called upon to become chaplain of the Tennessee State Prison. It housed some of the state's most violent criminals, but he was able to start a weekly Sunday church service in the prison, even adding music into the mix.
When he was working at the Tennessee State Prison, Marshall would often speak and pray with death row inmates until the very end of their lives, often staying in the prison with them overnight. Eddie said his father told him that, when the time came, the air would be silent except for him praying with the inmate one last time. Marshall had to back away while he prayed so he would be a safe distance away from the electric chair. Saying "amen" was the understood signal for the executioner to flip the switch.
"His 'Amen' was the last word a convicted man heard," Eddie said, adding that his father witnessed seven such executions over the course of his career.
Later, Marshall went on to pastor a church in Chattanooga and serve on the Pardon and Parole Board for the state of Tennessee. However, the last conversations he had with death row inmates are memories that most lingered in his mind, said Eddie.
While the book is about his father, Eddie said he also told the stories of some of the relatives he said shaped who Marshall would become.
"To tell a story about a person, you have to look at the roots," Eddie said. "I had to give a little background."
One such relative was Homer Simpson, a former Cleveland police chief who was executed for his contribution to a murder that Eddie described as a "robbery gone wrong" when Marshall was a young boy. Because of his uncle's experience on death row, Marshall learned to have compassion for those who had made the decision to pursue crime.
"It made a terrible impression upon him," Eddie said.
Eddie said "Chaplain of Death Row" can teach readers of "the impact a person can have" upon people, much the way his father changed the lives of the death row inmates with whom he spoke and prayed until the very end.
"It also shows the grace and mercy of God," Eddie said. "Even in that dark cell, they were not forsaken by God."
He said Marshall, who is now living in Cleveland at the age of 91, told him he is grateful his story is being told. Marshall once told all of his children that, while he will not be able to leave them much in terms of real estate and other assets when he passes away, he has tried to make sure that he leaves them "a good name," said Eddie.
"He was faithful to God. He was faithful to his family, and he is still living an honorable life," Eddie said.
As a former director of the Tennessee Regulatory Authority who is currently working as a private energy consultant, he said he continues to be inspired by his father's legacy today and hopes readers will be, as well.
Chaplain of Death Row is available for purchase from Amazon.com or directly from the author. For more information about the book, visit the website ChaplainofDeathRow.com.


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I bought two zenits on a flea market for just £15 and this is the first role of film through one of them, i was so pleased that the camera worked it is such a lovely looking camera.....ans takes great pictures to boot :-)
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oversized stand collar shirt
by STEVEN ALAN
Having spent the past 20 years creating a mini fashion world grounded in classic American roots - fashioned with a twist - Steven Alan has quietly emerged an uncommon fashion pioneer. Upon opening his first retail store in 1994, Steven sold pieces from an eclectic group of emerging designers, becoming known for his keen eye. In 1999, Steven launched his first men's collection, including his now signature Reverse Seam Shirt, followed by a women's collection soon after. The collections build upon the same curatorial point of view using authentic fabrics and precise tailoring along with thoughtful details- resulting in easily wearable, refined casual looks.
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Artist style shirt in a lightweight cotton-silk twill with an airy, slightly oversized silhouette. Features a short stand collar and elbow length sleeves with wide trimmed cuffs. Seamless shoulders, curved hemline, and back yoke with inverted pleat detail.
• single front pocket
• 80% cotton, 20% silk
• dry clean only


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Billy the Exterminator: Season 3 DVD
Sale Price: $15.98
List Price: $19.98
You Save: 20% off
To Order by Phone Call 1-800-933-6249
- Additional Details
- Format: DVD
- Rating: Not Rated
- Number of Discs: 3
- Run Time: 397 Minutes
- Region: 1
- Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen
- Language: English
- Studio: A&E Home Video
- DVD Release Date: June 28, 2011
- Closed Captioning: TBD
- Audio: ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo [CC]
- Cast: Sheldon Lazarus
- Genre: TV Series
- Color: Color
- Release Date: 2010
This season Billy and his crew battle feral hogs, match wits with a raccoon terrorizing a local business, get between a family of alligators and an army of fire ants, track down a venomous snake, and tackle a duck blind filled with gators, spiders and snakes. A former U.S. Air Force Sergeant, Billy has taken a militaristic approach to pest control – and is emerging a winner.
BILLY THE EXTERMINATOR SEASON THREE contains all 17 episodes from the third season on 3 discs.
BONUS FEATURES: Featurettes About Billy, Billy's Crew; Behind-the-Scenes
DISC 1: Coffin of Deadly Reptiles / Donnie's Snake Attack / Invasion of the Giant Rats / Fox Fight! / Snakes in a Pool / Bees From Hell
DISC 2: Donnie Gets Dirty / Wolf Attack / Five Alarm Hive / Gator Bait / Raccoon Rampage / Snake Bite!
DISC 3: Battle of the Bees / Monster Mice / Hogs Gone Wild! / Hole of Horror / Best of Billy (one-hour) / Bonus


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