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American English, a Beatles tribute band, preforms songs Sept. 26 at St. Mary’s Memorial Hall, 322 Waterman St. The group helped fundraise for the Sycamore History Museum.

American English ‘twists and shouts’ for fundraiser

By Darius Parker | September 28, 2014

American English, a Beatles tribute band, blended nostalgic tunes and pleasant vibes to fundraise for the Sycamore History Museum Sept. 26.The group, which is marketed by original Beatles promoter Sam Leach, delighted a full house at St. Mary’s Memorial...

Love, hardships of war make ‘Time Stand Still’

Love, hardships of war make ‘Time Stand Still’

By Darius Parker | September 24, 2014

Photojournalist Sarah Goodwin battles against the aftermath of the Iraq War and the war in her mind in the School of Theatre and Dance’s “Time Stands Still.”“Time Stands Still” is set in Brooklyn, N.Y., and centers around Sarah, a photojournalist...

Tony Bennett (left) and Lady Gaga attend a media event Sept. 22 at the Brussels’ city hall in Belgium. The duet released their album, "Cheek to Cheek," Sept. 23.

Gaga, Bennett revitalize jazz in ‘Cheek to Cheek’

By Darius Parker | September 23, 2014

Self-proclaimed “Mother Monster” Lady Gaga and legendary singer Tony Bennett have teamed up for a warm and rejuvenating jazz album, “Cheek to Cheek.”“Cheek to Cheek,” which was released Tuesday, features 11 smooth and fun songs. Listeners...

McCartney death conspiracy lives on

By Kevin Bartelt | September 22, 2014

The ghost of Paul McCartney may one day haunt — or maybe it’s already haunting — the Northern Star office.Rumors of McCartney’s death began in 1966 after the Beatles’ bassist was supposedly in a fatal accident and was replaced by a lookalike....