When I was 12 or so: Hooked on horror
By the time I was 12, I was hooked on horror. First it was
grisly pulps like Tales from the Crypt and Vault of Horror, published from
1950-55 by EC/Entertaining Comics (though there
Innovative summer program planned for Apalach teens
Its called Community Moving Education, and its about to make a huge summertime splash in Apalachicola for middle and high schoolers. This five-week arts program, headquartered at the Apalachicola Center for History, Culture and the Arts, is the brainchild of former New York City dancer Frenchy Haynes, the founding director of the non-profit Moving Education…
Chasing Shadows: The work of the historical society
When you think about the Apalachicola Area Historical Society, do you think Oh yeah, they run the Raney House Museum? I was asked this question and decided it was time to talk to the community about the historical society. In January we began the third year of our monthly Spring Speaker series, which runs from…
Secret Lives of Words: A billion cicadas and a side of fries
The cicadas are coming and, yes, by the billions! The Cicadoidea superfamily dates back 250 million years and numbers more than 3,000 species. Those soon to magically emerge from their subterranean abodes in the eastern U.S., as many as 1.5 million/acre, and launch into an amorous sing-along are in the genus Magicicada, magician cicada. Often…
Panhandle Players returns with delightful ‘Departed’
With the exception of Ben Turpin, who died suddenly at the breakfast table, first on Friday and Saturday night, and then again on Sunday afternoon, the Panhandle Players are alive.
They have …
Panhandle Players to resume live shows in February
The shows are back on for the Panhandle Players, beginning the first week of February.
The comedy “Dearly Departed,” which was supposed to grace the stage last March, and then perhaps …
The Secret Lives of Words: Ursula, Ursa Major, and a few other bears
Les Harrison’s recent column on Florida’s black bears (See Dec. 3 Times “Bears are Florida’s largest native mammal”) brought back a mix of memories. First I thought of …
The show must go on
Sunday afternoon was a time for a little theatre and a small audience braved the cool weather to take in a very funny set of skits performed outdoors.
With the Panhandle Players’ season …
You can’t catch me!
Tuesday night’s Gingerbread Holiday Celebration at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Library was a great success, said librarian Caroline Kienzle. About 30 children were given holiday bags complete …
Lantern Fest moved to Saturday after Thanksgiving
Due to the expected inclement weather this week, the Crooked River Lighthouse feels it is necessary to reschedule Lantern Fest.
Originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, the event will instead …