Book Review Mark Twain By Ron Chernow Penguin Press: 1,200 pages, $45 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Mark Twain was America’s first celebrity, a …
Michelle Livingston's joke board is lifting spirits and fostering community connection in Davis. DAVIS, Calif. — From neighbors helping neighbors to inspiring acts of kindness, we're sharing stories of people making a difference in our ' …
MELISSA D IS releasing a new single “Will I Be Bored in Heaven?” on May 16. See the East Middlebury folk-pop musician perform at Brandon’s Kennedy Park Summer Series on June 7, and then again at the Middlebury Farmers Market on July 19. Photo / Arielle …
There’s nary a false note, so to speak, in the performance by accomplished Broadway veteran Carolee Carmello as Kimberly Levaco — a complicated role if ever there was one. As the musical begins, it’s 1999 in Bergen County, N.J., and Kimberly is turning 16. …
London, England — Sean Holmes, associate director at Shakespeare’s Globe, is known for his comedic interpretations of classical works. His latest production, a lively adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, continues this trend, merging humor with one of …
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Journalist, author and comedian Dave Barry has made a name for himself asking the important questions. Questions like: "How does the son of a Presbyterian minister wind up winning a Pulitzer Prize for writing a wildly inaccurate newspaper column read …
One of Borderlands 4's leading devs seems to be struggling to keep a lid on the series' classic toilet humor. Earlier this week, details emerged about a Borderlands 4 feature that will allow players to replay missions and bosses. Dubbed 'Moxxi…
Published 2:39 am Thursday, May 8, 2025 Humor writer David Sedaris returns to perform at the Liberty Theatre in Astoria 7 p.m. May 11.Tickets are $35 to $72, available online at https://libertyastoria.org.Sedaris slices through cultural euphemisms …
Circa 2004 It seemed like a good restaurant. I was as hungry as a low-carb dieter. There’s nothing like filling your belly over a nice, quiet meal. However, my pipe dream soon became a nightmare. Suddenly, the lights dimmed. Maybe the local power plant was …
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