Review: Creators of ‘Glensheen’ take on Jesse James in fun History Theatre musical

Published Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:39:18 GMT

Review: Creators of ‘Glensheen’ take on Jesse James in fun History Theatre musical Sometimes you have to expose a historical figure for the awful person they were. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun doing it.That’s the approach undertaken by playwright Jeffrey Hatcher and composer Chan Poling in creating “The Defeat of Jesse James,” a new musical that premiered this weekend at St. Paul’s History Theatre. It examines a 19th-century outlaw who became a folk legend — and has been portrayed in a positive light by many a piece of popular culture — and makes clear that his life didn’t offer much worth admiring.But this strong stand against historical revisionism is rooted in the rock and roll aesthetic, loaded with laughter, and told from the perspective of one outlandish character after another. It carries on a very appealing recent tradition at History Theatre, throwing together rock music and comedy to tell stories of Minnesota’s past, something Hatcher and Poling did with the enormously successful “Glensheen,” followed by Mark Jensen and Gary Rue w...

Lake George restaurant closes, owners focusing on other venture

Published Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:39:18 GMT

Lake George restaurant closes, owners focusing on other venture LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- 10 McGillis Public House, located at 10 McGillis Avenue in Lake George, has permanently closed as of Sunday, April 30. Owners Jason and Nicole Travis made the announcement in a Facebook post on April 28. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "We would like to give a huge thank you to all of our amazing guests over the years," said the owners. "10 McGillis Public House has been a labor of love for us and we couldn’t have done it without our fantastic staff and wonderful guests."The Travis' also own The Brasserie & Tavern on the Bay in the former View Restaurant at Dunham's Bay Resort at 2999 Route 9L. With a bigger kitchen and dining space, the owners said they will now be focusing on this restaurant inside the newly renamed Bayside Resort. Capital Region chain offering chance to win ‘free burritos for a year’ 10 McGillis opened in October 2019 as a farm-to-table restaurant. After The View Resta...

Travel advisory for Canajoharie starting May 16

Published Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:39:18 GMT

Travel advisory for Canajoharie starting May 16 CANAJOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Starting Tuesday, May 16, State Route 5S between Chruch Street and Thruway Exit 29 in Canajoharie will be closed for roughly one month for bridge work, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Drivers will be directed to detour through Fultonville using State Routes 5 and 5S. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Thruway traffic from Canajoharie, which includes Rute 10, will be directed to Thruway exits 28 (Fultonville/Fonda) and 29A (Little Falls). Drivers are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones.Speeding fines are doubled in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of a driver's license.

Capital Region chain offering chance to win 'free burritos for a year'

Published Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:39:18 GMT

Capital Region chain offering chance to win 'free burritos for a year' PITTFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Hot Harry's Fresh Burritos is having a Cinco de Mayo celebration from May 1 to May 7. The chain has four locations in the Capital Region and Massachusetts: one in North Greenbush, two in Pittsfield and one in Dalton. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Customers at each location have a chance to win a free burrito each week for a year. Throughout the week, customers can enter to win and 10 winners will be chosen per store. Overall, that's 3,120 free burritos to be given away over the year. On May 5, the first 100 customers at each location will also get a limited-edition Hot Harry’s Cinco de Mayo t-shirt."We are excited to continue this popular Cinco de Mayo promotion and by allowing sign-ups for the giveaway throughout the week, we hope many of our loyal customers get the chance to win so we can say ‘thank you’ for a wonderful year,” said Samir Abdallah, President of Hot Harry’s Fresh Burritos. G...

Officers called to Old North Academy after shooting

Published Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:39:18 GMT

Officers called to Old North Academy after shooting ST. LOUIS -- Officers have been called to the Confluence Academy school in Old North St. Louis for a report of a shooting at around 9 a.m. The scene appears to be calm, but Bommarito Automotive SkyFOX Helicopter captured images of students being moved from one building to another.Police tell FOX 2 that a woman was accidentally shot in the foot. The shooting appears to be self-inflicted. The shooting may not be directly involved with the school. Mike Shannon, longtime Cardinals radio broadcaster, dies at 83 Many police vehicles can be seen parked near the school on North 13th Street. Investigators are out of their vehicles and on campus.This is a developing story. More details will be posted here as they come into the FOX 2 Newsroom.

Free and cheap things to do in Denver in May: Colorado Chocolate Festival, Free Comic Book Day and more

Published Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:39:18 GMT

Free and cheap things to do in Denver in May: Colorado Chocolate Festival, Free Comic Book Day and more Kids bowl freeFamilies will be bowled over by this fun, budget-friendly offer, especially with the start of summer. Through September, kids (15 and under) can bowl two games every day for free at various participating bowling centers around the state. Participating bowling alleys are in Broomfield, Colorado Springs, Cortez, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Fort Morgan, Grand Junction, Greeley, Sterling, Thornton, Walden and Windsor. Hours and offer dates vary by location. Kids Bowl Free participants must be registered at the specific alley. Shoe rental is required, but not included in the offer. However, some bowling centers offer an unlimited shoe rental pass at a special rate. kidsbowlfree.comMargot Elena’s warehouse saleYou may not have heard of Margot Elena, but the company sells high-quality bath and beauty products through national retailers and smaller boutiques. Based in Denver, Margot Elena is holding a warehouse sale (9800 E. Easter Ave.) in Centennial on May 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p...

Colorado solider among 3 killed in collision of U.S. Army helicopters in Alaska

Published Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:39:18 GMT

Colorado solider among 3 killed in collision of U.S. Army helicopters in Alaska FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Two U.S. Army helicopters that crashed last week in Alaska, killing three soldiers, collided over a rugged, mountainous area, and there were no weather issues or visibility problems at the time, an Army spokesperson said Sunday.The two AH-64 Apache helicopters were returning to Fort Wainwright from an aerial gunnery range southeast of Fairbanks when they collided.Killed were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Robert Eramo, 39, of Oneonta, New York; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kyle D. McKenna, 28, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Warrant Officer 1 Stewart Duane Wayment, 32, of North Logan, Utah.A fourth soldier survived and remained hospitalized Sunday, said John Pennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Alaska.Investigators planned to fly on Monday morning to the accident scene about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of the small town of Healy, Pennell said.The Army grounded aviation units on Friday to conduct further training following recent deadly accidents.R...

Man injured during road-rage shooting, crash on 91 Freeway in Corona

Published Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:39:18 GMT

Man injured during road-rage shooting, crash on 91 Freeway in Corona A man was injured during a road-rage shooting and crash along the 91 Freeway in Corona Sunday night, authorities said.The incident was reported around 10:40 p.m. near the Main Street exit of the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.A man driving a Toyota Camry allegedly fired shots at the victim who was driving a Dodge Ram.The suspect was also trying to strike the victim with his vehicle and was eventually successful, according to the CHP.The victim, described as only as a man in his 30s, suffered minor injuries as a result of the crash, but was not struck by gunfire.The suspect, who is described as being 44 years old, fled the scene, and it is unknown if he is in custody, the CHP said.A truck with major damage is towed from the scene of a road-rage shooting and crash in Corona on April 30, 2023. (LOUDLABS)A sedan with major damage is towed from the scene of a road-rage shooting and crash in Corona on April 30, 2023. (LOUDLABS)Authorities look for clues after a road-r...

After the iPad, this is the next best tablet. But...

Published Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:39:18 GMT

After the iPad, this is the next best tablet. But... OnePlus is known for its smooth and fast smartphones and the company's first tablet is no different.The OnePlus Pad has an excellent design that’s comfortable to hold, with optional accessories including a keyboard case and stylus.It looks and feels a lot like an iPad, but tablet runs Android software. The kind nerds like me like to see: it's clean, fast and has little bloatware. Most of the extra features are actually useful.For example, I like how you can swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to split screen two apps.Follow Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Instagram!Base storage is 128 gigabytes and there is no expandable memory card slot. Also, the OnePlus Pad currently comes in a single color: Halo Green.One unique design aspect is the design: there's a "cyclops-esque" center mounted camera on the back. The quality on both cameras is good, but you're probably not going to be taking keepsake pictures of your kids on them.The screen is 11.61 inches and isn't necessari...

49ers’ draft boosts Super Bowl confidence, but quarterback drama looms

Published Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:39:18 GMT

49ers’ draft boosts Super Bowl confidence, but quarterback drama looms SANTA CLARA — Kyle Shanahan was asked the inevitable, just before he could escape his post-draft press conference Sunday: What about those 49ers’ quarterbacks?No matter how the roster improves with a nine-man draft class, championship hopes here — and anywhere in the NFL — essentially hinge on the quarterback. Or, quarterbacks, in the 49ers’ case.Shanahan did not flinch Saturday at the perpetual state of uncertainty that revolves around QB1, or even Nos. 2-3-4.All is well. Remain calm. Hut-hut-hike.Come Monday morning, Shanahan and his coaches can hit the practice field with their quarterbacks, although Brock Purdy won’t be among those throwing, since he’s not quite two months into his six-month elbow recovery.“We’ll be alright, though, in the offseason and when we get to training camp,” Shanahan said. “Hopefully we’ll get Brock back soon. Regardless, we’d love a fourth guy here. You never know how much you’ll end up doing ...