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Alton Symphony Orchestra Kicks Off Tenth Season With Spooky Concert

1 year 5 months ago
ALTON - The Alton Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Shane Williams, is gearing up for its first concert of the season, titled “Ghost Busters: No Trick, Just Treats,” set for 7 p.m. on Saturday night, Oct. 26, 2024, at Hatheway Hall. The concert, which will feature music from iconic films such as "Psycho" and selections from Disney's "Fantasia," marks the beginning of the orchestra's tenth year, a milestone that Williams describes as a significant achievement for the ensemble and the community. Come listen to a spine-tingling experience with ASO. Dive into the supernatural with the iconic “Ghostbusters!” theme and try to survive the night with more chilling tunes such as “Danse Macabre,” “Requiem,” and “Toccata and Fugue” (arr. Stokowski)! Rehearsals for the concert began at the end of August, with the orchestra aiming to engage the audience by allowing them to participate in the performance. “It will

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New Blondie album coming next year

1 year 5 months ago
Looks like we’re going to be getting some new music from Blondie in 2025. Guitarist and co-founder Chris Stein broke the news on Instagram, sharing a black-and-white photo of Blondie frontwoman…

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Civic Memorial Medical Classes Offer "Absolutely Amazing" Experience for Students

1 year 5 months ago
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School students are preparing to become certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Students in Medical Careers 2, a new class at CMHS , have spent the semester learning the skills to become CNA-certified. Now, they’re hosting a fundraiser to fundraise for additional supplies and equipment so more students can take the class and learn about the healthcare industry. “It’s freaking amazing. Absolutely amazing,” said Angie Parish, who teaches Medical Careers 1 and 2. “These kids are knocking it out of the park.” The classes will host a golf scramble at Grip & Sip on Dec. 14, 2024. Attendees can also enjoy a putting contest and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Medical Careers 1 and 2 classes. Parish noted that the classes are attracting more students, so they need more supplies to accommodate the increasing interest. During the regular Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education meeting

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Ctrl-Alt-Speech Minisode: The Robots Take Over Ctrl-Alt-Speech

1 year 5 months ago
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. Ben and Mike are technically off this week, but we […]
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