1:54 PM Apr 29, 2010

Break time: Quest for the Rest

Today's game choice combines my love for music (and most things music-related) with a relatively simple selection I found on Techcult.com.
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1:53 PM Apr 29, 2010
Events

FSO presents 'A Beautiful Evening of Music'

The Firelands Symphony Orchestra invites you to its May Gala, which features a full-course dinner, live musical entertainment and an auction chock-full of some of the best packages we've ever seen. But you'd better hurry - a little bird told us that seating is very limited.
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11:26 AM Apr 29, 2010
Events

'Jesus' takes the BSA stage

"Jesus Christ Superstar,' the controversial rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, will be performed at the Bellevue Society for the Arts.
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10:14 AM Apr 29, 2010

Word of the day: empyrean

Today's noun has what could be called a somewhat "lofty' definition.
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3:39 PM Apr 28, 2010
Events

Mythology meets Monty Python

At this Harlequins production, you can expect a lot of laughs - but don't expect an educational show. Whether you know something about Greek mythology or not, this show will be funny.
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2:29 PM Apr 28, 2010

Movie flashback: "Would you like to swing on a star?"

This week's movie flashback has action, adventure, slapstick comedy, love and a crazy ball biting dog. What else could it be other then Hudson Hawk? This 1991 flick starring Bruce Willis (and a host of other big names) is one of my favorites.
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1:14 PM Apr 28, 2010

Word of the day: pellucid

An adjective pronounced "puh-LOO-sid,' it means "transparent; clear; not opaque' and "easily understandable.' It also means "clear in meaning, expression, or style' - for example, "a pellucid way of writing.'
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12:07 PM Apr 28, 2010
Contest

Contest: win tickets to see Gary Lewis and the Playboys

If you're a fan of feel good music, be sure to enter for a chance to win two tickets to see Gary Lewis and the Playboys perform at the Sandusky State Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on May 8.
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11:24 AM Apr 28, 2010
Music

Finalists announced in 2010 Battle of the Bands

Well folks, it's official - we've got your finalists. You voted, and here's what you had to say.
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10:42 AM Apr 28, 2010
How to

How to make a stop motion animation

Ever wonder how Robot Chicken or some of Tim Burton's movies are made? Well, the answer is stop motion. This week's how-to video will show you how to create your own stop motion animation.
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3:36 PM Apr 27, 2010
Video Game

Drone: not just another tower defense game

Tower defense games are a dime a dozen nowadays. To make matters worse, the vast majority of them are pretty awful. The latest one making the rounds is called Drone, and this independently developed little title does tons of stuff I've never seen in a tower defense game.
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3:33 PM Apr 27, 2010

New Release: taken over by vampires

This New Release Tuesday is being renamed to New Release Vampires, because a whole lot of blood sucking is going on. The book is a continuation of a great vampire series, the movie is a fun vampire parody, and the video game? Yep, about vampires.
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11:14 AM Apr 27, 2010

Word of the day: quisling

It sort of sounds like something straight out of the mystical worlds of Harry Potter or the Lord of the Rings, doesn't it? While that may not be where the word came from, you'll find plenty of quislings in those tales, nonetheless.
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10:48 AM Apr 27, 2010

Casting call: Big hair and 'The Sound of Music'

Want to get involved with local theatre? Would your children love an opportunity to perform on the Sandusky State Theatre's historic stage? Now's your chance. The State has just announced a casting call for not one, but two productions: "The Awesome 80's Prom' and "The Sound of Music.'
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10:25 AM Apr 27, 2010

Juggling gone wrong

Since we found these on Scary Mary the Hamster Lady's blog titled "Dark Thoughts,' you know they're going to be, well, interesting. Today, we talk hijinks, genetics and juggling.
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4:38 PM Apr 26, 2010

Facebook friend of the day: Deshunte Randleman

Deshunte Randleman is our Facebook friend of the day. Deshunte is from Sandusky, OH and is a fan of sports, music, cards and chess.
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3:37 PM Apr 26, 2010
Events

Recap: Weekend in Port Clinton

If you were in Port Clinton over the weekend, you probably didn't have trouble finding something to do. Funcoast was out and about for Family Fishing Day at East Harbor State Park and the Buckeye Regional Chili Cookoff held at Mon Ami Restaurant and Winery.
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