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Alice Will Venture Down GSPA’s Rabbit Hole BY JEFF FALK
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n t h e t h e a t e r, things aren’t always what they appear to be. In Wonderland, things aren’t always what they appear to be. In the real world, things aren’t always what they appear to be. “I think one of the themes addresses childhood wonder and how fleeting that it is,” said Josh Martin, the director of Garden Spot Performing Arts’ (GSPA) up coming performance of “Alice in Wonderland.” “The idea is that young Cast members of GSPA’s production of “Alice in Wonderland” GSPA will present its rendition of people experience magic in ways them. Alice encounters all these that you lose as you get older. You mysterious characters. I think it’s “Alice in Wonderland” at 7:30 p.m. encounter these magical things, and, important to learn and understand on Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, over time, you come to understand other people and other ways of life.” Nov. 22, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday,
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“Well, it’s one for the money, two for the show. Three to get ready, now go, cat, go.” In the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, Elvis Presley was a cultural icon. Known as “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Elvis had an enormous influence on what pop music has become today.
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No one ever stepped on his blue suede shoes. But many have tried to impersonate “ The King,” with some fine-tuning their craft remarkably. One of those is local impersonator Jeff Krick. “He’s got such a big following,” said Beth Coblentz, the director of Terre Hill Area Senior Connections
There’s No Christmas Concert Like an Elvis Christmas Concert BY JEFF FALK
Where Young Men Find New Beginnings Within the walls of Manos House in Columbia, a new generation is finding its footing. At the nonprofit residential program for young men ages 14 to 20 with drug and alcohol histories, transformation happens every day through structure, compassion and a belief in second chances. “ We fo c u s o n a h o l i s t i c approach,” said executive director Chris Runkle. “We serve their needs from the substance use side, but we also serve their educational and emotional health needs as well.” Manos House has been guiding young men through that challenge since 1972. Originally founded as a halfway house for adults transitioning out of prison, the organization shifted its focus to adolescents, offering substance use treatment, counseling and education under one roof. The education piece was especially needed, Runkle said. “Our kids are coming in highly deficient in academic credits,” he explained. “We may get an 18-year-old who has zero high school credits.” To remedy the issue, Manos House opened Prospect Grove High School, an on-site school with certified teachers and a small student-to-teacher ratio. Although the school helped with one piece of the problem, the young men needed support in another area as well. “We were seeing the young men being discharged after completing their program, but
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