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Thanksgiving weekend busy time for clubs and nightspots
For club owners, it's as busy as New Year’s Eve and St. Patrick’s Day The Republican file photoExpect nightclubs to be busy this weekend. Any club owner will tell you that Thanksgiving weekend is one...
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Parade of the Big Balloons ready to soar in downtown Springfield
The parade kicks off along Main Street on Friday at 11 a.m. The Republican file photoThe Tower Square Parade of the Big Balloons gets underway on Friday at 11 a.m. There’s going to be a brand new...
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Upcoming concert news: Lauryn Hill, Rammstein and more
Round-up of several upcoming concerts worth checking out. AP file photoLauryn Hill R&B star Lauryn Hill headlines Mohegan Sun Arena on Dec. 17. Tickets are $78 and $58 and on sale now through...
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Ruth Stone, National Book Award poet, dies in Vermont at 96
She was the National Book Award in 2002 and named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2009. Ruth Stone, seen here in a 2002 AP file photo. Ruth Stone, an award-winning poet for whom tragedy halted,...
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Friday Entertainment Links: NBC apologizes to Michele Bachmann after Jimmy...
Daily round-up of celebrity and entertainment news. APU.S. Rep. Micele Bachmann NBC apologizes to Bachmann over insulting song choice. (cnn.com) Britney Spears dreams of skiing. (indiatimes.com)...
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Neil Diamond bringing 'Greatest Hits' tour to Mohegan Sun Casino
Tickets for the summer performance go on sale on Dec. 5. Neil Diamond performs at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Rock and Roll Hall...
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This is a blatantly great beer
Blatant Brewery is a relative newcomer to the Massachusetts beer scene. As readers know, I love IPAs. So living at this particular time has been very good, indeed. I'll be writing about the upcoming...
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Parade of Big Balloons draws thousands to downtown Springfield
“We need the good times,” said Kate Blackwell, of Monson, whose town was decimated by the June 1 tornado. Watch video 11/25/11 Springfield- Republican Photo by Mark M.Murray-Annual Parade- of Big...
View ArticleVideo game sales show only modest increase
Sony Corp. reports an 8 percent revenue decline in the game business. Retail sales of video game hardware, software and accessories rose 1 percent to $1.08 billion in October, helped by sales of...
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Staind kicks off tour at Mohegan Sun
Springfield rock group Staind kicked off their North American tour at Mohegan Sun on Friday night. UNCASVILLE _ Springfield rock group Staind kicked off their North American tour at Mohegan Sun on...
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Celtic Thunder to brings hits, holiday tunes to Symphony Hall
Celtic Thunder’s fall tour has seen the popular singers returning to their distinct Irish roots. From left, Emmet Cahil, Geoge Donaldson, Keith Harkin, Neil Byrne, and Ryan Kelly of Celtic Thunder....
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Cyber Monday deals: Amazon, Best Buy and more
Use our Cyber Monday deals guide for the best online deals to kick off the holiday shopping season. AP PhotoAmazon.com, Best Buy and many other retailers offer terrific online savings the Monday...
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Top 5: TV romances
Who your favorite pairing? David Hyde Pierce and Jane Leeves of "Frasier. (NBC photo) Niles Crane and Daphne Moon (“Frasier”) – Some prefer Sam Malone and Diane Chambers of “Cheers,” but the pairing...
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'4 Sides of 40' to bring laughter to CityStage in Springfield
Four performers, all in their 40s, make up the ensemble cast The cast of the show "4 Sides of 40." From left, Al Ducharme, Eric McMahon, Lenny Marcus and Patty Rosborough. It’s stand-up with a...
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5 great books for music fans this holiday season
Five great music books for the gift-buying season are featured. George Harrison Here’s a capsule look at five can’t miss rock ‘n’ roll books that are sure to please anyone on your gift-buying list:...
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The best in box sets for your gift giving season
12 of the year's Box Sets are featured in our music gift guide for the 2011 holidays. The Jimi Hendrix Experience "Winterland" Based on some of the prices of the box sets in this article, economic...
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Ski areas upgrading chair lifts, adding tree trails and terrain parks
Burke Mountain has become the fourth ski area to add a wind turbine to generate electricity and Berkshire East ha added solar panels. Republican file photoOne of the participants of the Blandford Ski...
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'Fear Factor' crawls back to TV
The series' eight new episodes don't tinker with the established "Fear Factor" format. In this image released by NBC, contestants are whisked to safety by a helicopter after completing a task in the...
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Video: 'The Three Stooges' remake trailer
The slapstick comedy arrives in theaters on Friday the 13th of April, 2012. 20th Century FoxThe new "Three Stooges." For many years, the Farrelly Brothers have wanted to make a "Three Stooges" feature...
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'Survivor': Raise your Hantz
If Edna ever says she wants to prove something to you, make sure there's enough toilet paper. CBS.comBrandon's daddy calls beer "beatin' juice." How’s everyone’s family doing this fine afternoon?...
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