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The watch stayed in Thomas French's family for a century, handed down through the generations. Then came his father's turn to carry it, and he said no. Why? What happened to make him break the chain between the past and future? Day one of a 3 day series |
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Let's hear it for the boys: Rock'n'roll has always been a man's, man's, man's world, but lately we're hearing a lot from the guys. Whether they're whining like sensitive artistes or ranting and raving like testosterone-enriched lunatics, they are our rock stars, by golly, and they deserve our caring, unbiased ears.
One medium, one museum
Its founders say that at the new Tampa Gallery of Photographic Arts, photography won't be treated like a "fourth cousin" of the arts.
Big breaks on the small screen
Independent black filmmakers find a broader audience and better promotion on premium TV channels.
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Short hits close to home with "Primetime Glick'
Arts talk
A Couple of Blaguards, which closed a week ago at American Stage, set a ticket sales record at the St. Petersburg theater. In 30 performances in the 145-seat theater, the play by Frank and Malachy McCourt drew attendance of 4,163 and had sales of $50,447. That far outpaced the previous biggest main stage hit, Dracula, which had ticket sales of $35,311 in 1997. "It was especially gratifying to have such great response during the supposedly slow season of May and June," said managing director Lee Manwaring Lowry. "We added six shows, and they virtually sold out."
