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April 9, 2026

‘The Pitman Painters’: Beating the odds in the art world

Award-winning writer Lee Hall knows his way around words. He has given us the superb "Billy Elliott" and co-wrote the screenplay for the heart-wrenching "War Horse." His smooth dialogue for "The Pitman Painters" flows with his usual glib, natural depth for the subject at hand. This bittersweet, humorous piece tells the true story about a grungy group of coal miners who decide to enhance their drab lives. With great trepidation, they decide to participate in (government supplied) art appreciation classes, never thinking they would eventually become famous and in demand in the art world.

Tour of Henry Coe State Park

In the 12 years I have been a volunteer at Henry Coe State Park,

Staying power

The low thump of sandals on wood echoes through the back yard as

A one-way ticket to Mimi’s House of Pain

Today I wish to report that I have a personal trainer. Yes, I

Time to cork the column

Well, it’s the end of the road. After three years and more than 50 columns, it is time for me to say goodbye. What started out as a dare from my best friends when I was in between jobs turned into a passion for recognizing and promoting our local wineries.

Telepresence could unite world at expo

At the Shanghai World Expo this month, Gov. Arnold

The game is on for venture capitalists and fantasy baseball

“Game On” may have a familiar feeling to those who have witnessed investors trying to get into into large money-making deals; a familiar subject in the Silicon Valley. Playwrights Dan Hoyle and Tony Taccon offer a clever and sometimes confusing mix of venture capitalism and fantasy baseball rolled into a comedy that—at times—tries too hard.

GOLF: Construction nearly completed for Frys.com Open

Less than two weeks before it hosts the first PGA Tour event in

Will we survive Obamanomics?

Officially, President Obama's $3.6 trillion budget is titled

Oh, the many, many choices

It's Monday morning, and I'm sitting in a car staring a red

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