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‘Lovers and Other Strangers’ opens in Newfane on May 30

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 — Issue 205

NEWFANE — The Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna play “Lovers and Other Strangers” is headed for Newfane Union Hall, opening May 30.

Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday, May 30-June 1. All performances are at 7:40 p.m.

This production is directed by Bob DuCharme of Brookline, and features five comedies touching on the theme of women's superiority.

A 1970 film version of the play starred Richard Castellano, Gig Young, Cloris Leachman, Anne Jackson, Beatrice Arthur, Bonnie Bedelia, Michael Brandon, Harry Guardino, Anne Meara, Bob Dishy, Marian Hailey, Joseph Hindy, and, in her film debut, Diane Keaton.

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‘We keep it fresh’

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Annie Landenberger

PUTNEY-Twenty shows - one per week - strikingly diverse and all outdoors. That's what the...

Musician sings of complex characters, distinct places

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Victoria Chertok

BRATTLEBORO-Singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy is having a moment in the spotlight. Her new EP The Sun...

A sacred art form, with ‘outer, inner, and secret meanings’

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Annie Landenberger

While a mandala may seem pure art, this configuration of images and symbols guides focus...

Seed advocate will sign new children’s book

BELLOWS FALLS-Heartfelt Seeds and Wild Goose Players will host a book signing and Mother's Day...

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