Fundraisers by Penguins Club and Comics in Action Aid Katrina Victims
Cedar Rapids Penguins Comedy Club hosts a Red Cross relief fundraiser at 7:30 and 10 p m with Tim Sullivan as feature and Mike Mercury performing. Mount Vernon Comics in Action offers a Katrina benefit at 8 p m Friday at Hilltop Bar and Grill with donation proceeds to the Red Cross.
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Jacksons Katrina benefit song gains early artist interest
Publicist says eight performers have agreed to join Michael Jacksons hurricane relief single tentatively titled From the Bottom of My Heart. Participants include James Brown Jay Z Mary J Blige Missy Elliott Lenny Kravitz R Kelly Snoop Dogg and Ciara though some reps say commitments are not finalized. Jackson will record on 2 Seas Records owned by Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
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Broadway Bound shines as family steals the show
In the Old Creamery Theatre production, Eugene Jerome is the least engaging figure as Neil Simon's Broadway Bound centers on his chaotic family. Marshall Nielsen coasts as Grandpa Ben while Meg Merckens and Shawn Cassidy deliver sharp turns as Kate and Jack, with Justin McCombs and Jonesy McElroy portraying aspiring writers amid marital drama and a CBS sketch dream.
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Broadway Bound at Old Creamery amana continues through Oct 2
The Neil Simon drama at Old Creamery Price Creek Stage features Kate Merckens delivering the show's strongest performance as a betrayed wife. Eugene is portrayed by Justin McCombs who improves late but remains less convincing than the veteran cast. Tickets are 24 adults 11 students call 1800 35 AMANA.
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Iowa City Movie Times Readout for Campus and Theaters
Local cinema listing shows schedules for Old Capitol Town Center, CINEMA 6, Coral Ridge 10, and BIJOU Theater. Notable titles include The Constant Gardener, The Aristocrats, Broken Flowers, Lord of War, Cry Wolf, An Unfinished Life, The Man, The Brothers Grimm, Must Love Dogs, Just Like Heaven, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Transporter 2, Valiant, The Greatest Game Ever Played, Red Eye, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Skeleton Key, March of the Penguins, Dukes of Hazzard, Wedding Crashers, Howl's Moving Castle, and Tell Them Who You Are. Screenings span multiple times from noon to after 9:30 PM at various venues.
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