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Annie Get Your Gun Evans Children’s Academy will be putting on a performance of ‘Annie Get Your Gun” from Friday, Jan. 12 to Sunday, Jan.
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Movie review: ‘The Beekeeper’ a wacky, self-aware action outing with Jason Statham
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For a certain type of action movie fan, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: January pulp trashterpiece season. Last year, that slot was occupied by the lean, mean flying machine “Plane,” starring Gerard Butler; this year, it’s the off-brand “John Wick” ripoff “The Beekeeper,” starring Jason Statham and directed by David Ayer.
The Hideaway hosts Addison Lea Thompson
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On Saturday, Jan. 13, The Hideaway Bar and Grill is bringing in a highly anticipated live performance for those in attendance. The Addison Lea Thompson Band is one that has begun to make a name for themselves over the past few years and is now sitting on the Texas Radio Top 100 Charts with the hit song “Throw My Ashes In The Wind.” According to his website, music has been a part of Thompson’s life for as long as he could remember.
Let Us Entertain You: Ponca Playhouse opens a new show
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Ponca Playhouse announces the third show of their 65th Season with the modern production Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play, by Anne Washburn. Director Sam Stuart says, “I don’t think the Playhouse has done anything like it, and I’m excited to see the audience’s response to it.” Stuart emphasizes the themes of storytelling and community.
Evans Children’s Academy presents “Annie Get Your Gun”
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Throughout the weekends of Jan. 12 through 14 and 19 through 21, the Evans Children’s Academy of Performing Arts will be presenting their rendition of the musical by Irving Berlin, “Annie Get Your Gun”, to the people of Ponca City.
Family guide to new movie releases
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Rated PG-13 for sexual material, strong language, and teen drinking. What it’s about: An adaptation of the musical based on the 2004 high school comedy.
'Mean Girls,' 'Mad Max,' a new 'Dune':
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Three “Strangers” movies, two Kevin Costner sagas, one more “Mad Max” adventure. Oh my! Those titles — and many more! — are on the bill for 2024, a movie year that looks to thrill moviegoers with plenty of familiar properties and even some original fare.
The 10 most promising TV shows of 2024
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Superheroes, dragons and sci-fi warriors will continue to make their way to the screen this year. But the shows I’m most excited about are grounded in reality, while still promising to boldly go where few series have gone before. Here are 10 to mark on your calendar.
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Trolls Band Together showing at the Poncan Theatre The Poncan Theatre will be showing “Trolls Band Together” this weekend from Jan. 5 to Jan.
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Wish showing at the Poncan Theatre The Poncan Theatre will be showing Disney’s Wish on Friday, Dec. 29 and Saturday, Dec.