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‘Misery’: Millbrook Playhouse brings classic Stephen King novel to life

MILL HALL — Millbrook Playhouse’s closing Cabaret act for the 2022 summer season will be none other than “Misery,” premiering at 7:30 p.m. Friday, according to a recent press release. Misery, a production by William Goldman, based on a novel by beloved thriller author Stephen King, follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “No. 1 fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home, according to the press release. “While Paul is recovering, Annie reads the manuscript of his newest novel and becomes enraged when ...

Taming of the Brew: Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s 20th and final beer fest to be held Saturday

BLOOMSBURG — Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s annual Taming of the Brew will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Farm in Bloom, 1051 Fort Mcclure Blvd., Bloomsburg. The event, although beloved, will be the ensemble’s last, according to a recent press release. “After 20 years of fun, BTE is looking toward our 45th season with renewed vigor and ultimately decided that it is time to say goodbye to this beloved event,” officials said in the press release. “We hope you’ll come and join us for one last evening of amazing brews and fabulous food from our region’s finest ...

River Valley region family band Kopper and Kash releases newest hit ‘Joy Ride’ on Friday

Local family band Kopper and Kash releases their debut single entitled “Joy Ride” on Friday. It will be available on all streaming platforms and digital retailers, according to a recent press release. Recorded in Nashville by producer Buddy Hyatt at Hill Top Studios, the song was written by hit songwriters Liz Hengber, Mark Irwin and Park Chisom. “Joy Ride is another incredible song for Kopper and Kash,” says Donna Lyons of Lyons Radio Network. “A free spirited creative band, with phenomenal harmonizing skills blended with feel good music! Can’t get enough of ...

Annual Summer Music Festival returns Saturday

The Uptown Music Collective is set to present its annual free Summer Music Festival on Saturday at Brandon Park Bandshell. The day’s festivities will begin at 1 p.m. with free music performances all day, as well as food vendors, raffles and more, according to a recent press release. ...

Hepburn Baptist Church presents ‘Music in the Valley’

Hepburn Baptist Church leaders are excited to present “Music in the Valley,” a free concert in what is hoped to be a long line of many for the Pleasant Valley area. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at the church, 2917 Pleasant Valley Road, Cogan Station. This year’s entertainment will be the award-winning acoustic music of Charlie Mosbrook, of Cleveland, Ohio. The idea for the concert originated back in March when Charlie and I participated in a Zoom celebration of life for a mutual friend, Mark Mendillo, who had died at the age of 59 after a courageous ...