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Theater review: Jungle Theater’s ‘Dinner for One’ a touching take on a European TV tradition

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:12:59 GMT

It started with a skit.About a century ago, English writer Lauri Wylie crafted a comedy sketch for a stage revue. At a palatial home, a wealthy woman conducts a dinner party, assisted by her butler. No guests are present, each presumably having passed, but the butler nevertheless steps into each character as they toast their host, growing increasingly inebriated and informal.A 1963 version for German TV has become a New Year’s Eve tradition in Scandinavian and German-speaking countries, where folks have annually gathered around the tube to watch that butler stumble and slur his way through the slapsticky sketch.It may not sound like the kind of source material from which an enjoyable and ultimately touching hour of theater could emerge, but the Jungle Theater is presenting just such a show. “Dinner for One” is the brainchild of the company’s artistic director, Christina Baldwin, and she’s teamed with the production’s two actors — Sun Mee Chomet and Jim Lichtscheidl — to ...

Matt Boldy stays hot, Wild end two-game skid with 3-0 victory at Seattle

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:12:59 GMT

The Wild learned Saturday they will be without Jonas Brodin, one of their best defensemen since he played his first full NHL seasons in 2013-14, for at least a week because of an upper body injury suffered Friday in Edmonton.It’s the latest in a series of injuries to key contributors that has included at one time or another Jared Spurgeon, Matt Boldy, Alex Goligoski and Freddy Gaudreau but the first for head coach John Hynes, who replaced Dean Evason on Nov. 28.“You’ve gotta find ways to win with the group you have,” Hynes told reporters before Sunday night’s game against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.Against a Seattle team that had lost seven in a row before Sunday’s 8 p.m. puck drop, the Wild had just enough to make that happen.Matt Boldy scored his sixth goal in seven games, and rookie center Marco Rossi scored his ninth goal as the Wild beat the Kraken, 3-0, to end a two-game skid and finish a four-game, Pacific Division road trip 2-2.“That was a long road trip, and...

Chanukah on Jay celebrates at Proctors Theatre

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:12:59 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -The fourth day of Hanukkah was celebrated in Schenectady as the fourth candle on the menorah was lit. This year, Chanukah on Jay was taken inside due to the weather at Proctors Theatre, but the holiday spirit was still as strong as ever through difficult times.More than 18 local Jewish groups brought Chanukah off Jay Street. Hundreds of guests joined in the Festival of Lights in the Key Hall. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! "The message of Hanukkah is about positivity and light. But, even more so this year when we know what’s going on around the world, specifically with Israel, and also locally," described Rabbi Zalman of Bethlehem Chabad.In October, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a heightened state police presence at vulnerable sites in the state. "We’ve always had some security, but obviously there’s a heightened security now. It’s sad to have to do it, but it’s understandable," said Assemblyman Phil Steck...

Broncos, Ja’Quan McMillian dominate Chargers, author another chapter in turnaround story: “This is the best defense, by far, I’ve ever been a part of”

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:12:59 GMT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Ja’Quan McMillian still couldn’t believe his misfortune after the game.He thought he had a touchdown.No, not thought.“I know I did,” he said with a smile.The grin, of course, came easily despite the fact that he’ll never watch tape of this game and believe Easton Stick’s hand was moving forward when McMillian rocked him, jarred the ball loose, picked it up on his own and ran it into the end zone.The grin came easily because the Broncos’ bottle rocket of a nickelback is writing himself a starring role in this defense’s Hollywood turnaround story.Credit for another dominating outing? That’s easy. He gets plenty.Credit for helping turn the most maligned unit in the NFL into one of the most intimidating? Oh, yeah.“The guy who has that athletic ability but also is smart is the perfect combination,” defensive end Zach Allen said of McMillian after the game. “… He’s been awesome and he’s been a huge reason why we’ve been winning these games.”A 24...

Kiszla: It’s a horse race! The hot breath of the Broncos now on the neck of Patrick Mahomes in AFC West.

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:12:59 GMT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — With the hot breath of Blucifer on the back of his neck, Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes better not look back. The devil wears orange and blue, and he’s dangerously closer to the Chiefs than it might appear in their rearview mirror.“We’re in a horse race,” quarterback Russell Wilson said Sunday, after the Broncos dismantled those Thunderdolts from Los Angeles. Denver routed the Chargers 24-7 in a game that was no contest after a devilish Denver defense broke the spirit and stole the soul of Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert with a goal-line stand early in the first quarter.But enough of my silly football poetry. Let’s just stick to the facts, ma’am: Since the last Sunday in October, when they snapped a 16-game losing streak to Kansas City, the Broncos’ record is 6-1, while the dead Chiefs walking are 2-4.Playoffs? Playoffs! Playoffs?Yes, and a Wild Card berth is not the only prize the Broncos can aim for down the stretch of this NFL seaso...

'Booster skirt' used to steal $3K in cosmetics from Sephora in Malibu

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:12:59 GMT

Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects believed to be a part of a Romanian Theft group that stole thousands in merchandise from a store in Malibu.  The incident occurred on Nov. 3 just after 12:30 p.m. at Sephora, a makeup, skin care and beauty products chain, located at 3896 Cross Creek Road in Malibu, according to a bulletin released by LASD.  Surveillance footage captured the two women enter the store and approach the cosmetics section.  Authorities said the thieves used a “booster skirt,” a garment with a loose elastic waistband that can be used to drop items into, and were able to make off with an estimated $3,600 in stolen merchandise. Two suspects believed to be tied to a Romanian theft group seen using a "booster skirt" to steal cosmetics at a Sephora in Malibu on Nov. 3, 2023. (LASD)The pair then exited the store with the hidden merchandise and left the area in a black 2011 T...

Former San Jose Sharks forward diagnosed with cancer

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:12:59 GMT

Former San Jose Sharks forward Tony Granato announced Sunday night that he has been diagnosed with a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and will begin treatment this week.Granato, 59, wrote on his account on X/Twitter, that he would be taking a temporary leave of absence from being a part of Chicago Blackhawks broadcasts on NBC Sports Chicago, as well as the NHL Network, to begin his treatment.“I wish I could reach out to everyone individually, but felt like this was the best way to share the news,” Granato wrote. “My family, faith, and friends will be my strength to help me through my treatments. I appreciate all the love and support I have received already.“With the holiday season here, cherish the times with your loved ones, as I know I will.”Granato played 773 games over a 13-year NHL career that began in 1988 with the New York Rangers and ended in 2001 with the Sharks. Starting in 1996, Granato spent the final five years of his career in San Jose and had 99 points in 278 game...

Danville police search for suspects in robbery caught on camera

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:12:59 GMT

(KRON) -- Police in Danville are investigating a robbery that happened Sunday at a consignment store. The owner of Home Consignment Center shared surveillance video with KRON4, hoping someone will recognize the people involved.Three men robbed the consignment center on Camino Ramon in Danville last Wednesday. Surveillance video shows a white sedan pull up just before four in the afternoon on Dec. 6. 3 suspects involved in overnight Novato car theft: police One man stayed in the parking lot. Two other men entered the store and immediately shattered the glass of jewelry cases, stealing the jewelry inside. Then, they could be seen running to the getaway car.Police arrived within minutes. However, as of Sunday evening, no arrests have been made. This story will be updated.

Gabe Vilardi breaks tie with 1:42 remaining in Winnipeg’s 4-goal 3rd, Jets beat Ducks 4-2

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:12:59 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Gabe Vilardi broke a tie with 1:42 left with the third of the Winnipeg Jets’ four third-period goals in a 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.Winnipeg rallied after losing scoring leader Kyle Connor to a knee injury in the second period when he took a knee from Ducks defenseman Ryan Strome, who received a game misconduct.The Jets have won four straight and nine of 12, while the Ducks have dropped three in a row and 12 of 13.Nino Niederreiter and Morgan Barron also scored, Mark Scheifele added an empty-netter with 29 seconds remaining and Connor Hellebuyck made 25 saves. Vilaradi scored his first goal of the season. His his shot from the top of the left circle trickled past goalie John Gibson to give the Jets a 3-2 lead.Alex Killorn and Adam Henrique scored for Anaheim. Gibson made 27 saves.After the Jets failed to score on the five-minute power play from Strome’s penalty, they bungled a 3-on-1 rush midway through the second when Cole Perfe...

Arrestan a hombre en relación con asesinato de sacerdote en Nebraska

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:12:59 GMT

La policía arrestó a un hombre como parte de la investigación del asesinato a puñaladas de un sacerdote católico que fue atacado durante el fin de semana en la casa del párroco de un pequeño pueblo de Nebraska, informaron las autoridades.Gutgsell fue llevado a un hospital de Omaha, donde murió de sus heridas, anunciaron autoridades de la iglesia. Fort Calhoun, de unos 1,000 habitantes, está a unas 20 millas al norte de Omaha.La policía recibió una llamada que denunciaba un intento de robo en la iglesia alrededor de las 5:00 de la mañana. Cuando llegaron los agentes, hallaron a Gutgsell herido y al presunto agresor en el interior de la iglesia. Kierre L. Williams, de 43 años, fue detenido por cargos de homicidio y de usar un arma para cometer un delito grave, informó el jefe policial del condado Washington, Mike Robinson, en un comunicado.Se desconoce si Williams cuenta con un abogado. Personal de la cárcel del condado no ha respondido un mensaje en busca de comentarios. ...