Dear Annie: My husband is one of those people who always needs the TV on. Eating dinner? TV on. Getting dressed? TV on. Even working, he’ll have it on – muted if necessary, but on.
It’s been a long , cool spring. Perfect weather for our gardens to come in lush and green. In my garden, many of the plants grew bigger than I’d ever seen. Maybe it was the fertilizer, maybe it was the strategic showers we got or a combination of the two. Regardless, there is beauty everywhere.
1 ‘Shrek 2’ – Join members of the community for a showing of the beloved second film of the “Shrek” franchise. 11 a.m. Friday. Garland Theater, 924 W. Garland Ave. Admission: Free.
If you happened to be wondering about Elle Woods’ origin story – I wasn’t, but surely somebody was – help is at hand in the form of “Elle,” a prequel turning up exactly 25 years after “Legally Blonde” became a frothy summer hit for Reese Witherspoon. Having viewed all eight episodes of “Elle,” which begins streaming Wednesday on Prime Video, I can tell you that it’s pretty much exactly what you would expect: “Elle” is a cute, funny fish-out-of-water comedy series that unfolds rather slowly (it might have worked much better as a two-hour movie), and Lexi Minetree in the title role is uncannily good at channeling young Witherspoon’s performance in the 2001 movie, with that sweet breathiness and wide-eyed comic timing down pat. (What, like it’s hard? Sorry, couldn’t resist.) It’s an enjoyable watch, full of winking references to the original (“Have you ever considered being a lawyer one day?” somebody asks Elle, admiringly) and to other classic rom-coms, most notably “Bridget Jones’s Diary” and “Clueless.”
As local band Timeworm prepares to move forward from their debut record, the group wanted to end the era by showing their fans everything they haven’t seen, which is exactly why they are releasing a special deluxe album in concurrence with a documentary showing at the Magic Lantern Theatre.
Imagine walking into a neighborhood restaurant. The bar is filled with patrons, trying to grab a drink after work or catch up with friends. The tables consist of families who come at every chance they get. The food and drinks are both delicious and affordable.
Pierre Coffin would like a little respect – and maybe an Oscar. So would James, the Minion hero of Coffin’s new movie, “Minions & Monsters,” and they’re both going to go about it in the same way, by making a movie about Hollywood. Flattery will get you everywhere, especially in this town.
Events like the Spokane Symphony’s upcoming Fourth of July performance at Riverfront Park are exactly why new executive director Steve Wenig has fallen in love with the Lilac City.
“Minions & Monsters” might be the latest installment in the “Minions” franchise, but it also enters another pantheon – the Hollywood movie. It’s a love letter and light critique, like many of the others in this category, and it references several of those films, including “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Babylon” and other classic films like “Citizen Kane,” and Hollywood actors like Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton and Humphrey Bogart.
Victor Willis, who helped make the Village People one of the most enduring groups of the disco era, singing lead and co-writing hits including “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man,” died June 30. He was 74.
Ubiquitous British actor Michael Byrne has died. The Shakespearean performer who appeared in films including “A Bridge Too Far,” “Braveheart,” “The Saint,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” and “Gangs of New York” was 82, according to The Guardian.
With numerous media outlets reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will tie the knot at Madison Square Garden on Friday, new information is coming to light about how that big day may look.
Danny Glover has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The "Lethal Weapon" star, 79, shared news of his diagnosis in a conversation with the "Today" show that aired Wednesday, July 1. He said he has been living with the disease for several years and that it has slowed his speech, movement and memories.
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Will you please write something about people not talking from their windows, especially from a second-floor window to someone below at the door?
Just saying the word “pancakes” makes me smile – it’s a food that conjures countless joyful memories. When eating them, I get the same wave of elation I had as a small child with a plate of mini “silver dollars” in front of me at IHOP. The family outings we had there always felt like a thrilling occasion. When I make pancakes at home, I can still feel the pride my sister and I had as tweens making our first totally unsupervised batch together.
Our country’s 250th birthday is this Saturday. That’s not an insignificant achievement. America has the oldest continuous constitutional democracy on Earth. It’s a big deal, so celebrate and enjoy the event, and participate in the local festivities. After all, they’ve taken 250 years to materialize.
Dierks Bentley returned to Airway Heights with his slew of country hits for what will certainly go down as one of the most fun shows of the summer season.
Wine Wednesday Dinner Series: Sound Bites – Features band themed dinners paired with three featured wines. 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Nectar Catering and Events, 120 N. Stevens St. $37. 509-951-2096.
