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A dry, starless night contributed to a robust crowd for the seventh annual Classic Image Johnstown Holiday Parade on Friday.
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Gazette Holiday Parade 2009

Gazette Holiday Parade 2009

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Union skates past Clarkson, 5-1, in ECAC Hockey

Union skates past Clarkson, 5-1, in ECAC Hockey

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Dona Ann McAdams:
posted Nov. 19, 2009

Owl rescued
posted Nov. 18, 2009

Siena wins opener
posted Nov. 18, 2009



Meat Puppets show why they lasted
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009

Rock club Valentine’s hosted the Kirkwood brothers’ hard rocking Meat Puppets for an enthusiastic, if not ecstatic, crowd Friday night.

Photo of Shedding Light on the subject
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009

Matisyahu doesn’t really worry about how other people see his music. That’s not to say that he isn’t concerned about the message his music puts across. But his goal is always self-expression and self-fulfillment.

‘Hitchcock’s 39 Steps’ is a fast-paced, enjoyable journey
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

"The 39 Steps," at Proctors through Sunday, is more than an extended comedy sketch than a play, but, for sure, it is a big, fat homage to Alfred Hitchcock's movies and the suspense genre in general.

Photo of Film review: A ‘Precious’ achievement
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Based on the novel “Push,” by Sapphire, the movie “Precious” takes us on a journey into the hell of Harlem. There we meet this girl who is a de facto servant to a horror show of a mother. As the movie informs us, the mother is herself a victim, and an insanely jealous woman.

Photo of Film review: This film’ educational and entertaining
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

How do smart, mature High school girls shandle their romantic appetites?

Photo of Film review: Visit to another planet provides harmless holiday diversion
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

“Planet 51” is no instant classic, but it does rate as a pleasant diversion, a kind of bridge on connecting holiday blockbusters with movies you can take the kids to.

Photo of Tanglewood to celebrate several anniversaries in 2010
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Tanglewood’s 2010 season, which officially opens July 9, will be a celebration of artists, conductors and special works that reflects the numerous anniversaries that the season represents.

Ketchum concert at Egg canceled
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

The Hal Ketchum concert scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. at The Egg has been canceled because of illness.

Photo of Jukebox: Ray Davies will bring his poetic Kinks legacy to The Egg
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Unlike 95 percent of performers, now or ever, Ray Davies actually has greater star power than stardom: He’s greater than his acclaim. And that acclaim is considerable.

Photo of Cap Rep stars don’t focus on classic film "My Fair Lady"
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Fred Rose and Allison Spratt say they’re not blessed with good memories, and that should help them as they take on the iconic roles of Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle in the Capital Repertory Theatre production of “My Fair Lady.” Both Broadway veterans, Rose and Spratt have never seen a stage production of the play, and while they’re extremely familiar with the 1960 movie version with Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn, they haven’t closely scrutinized the film or its performances.

Photo of Live in the Clubs: Individuality an asset for Meat Puppets
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

The Meat Puppets never had to reunite. According to guitarist and vocalist Curt Kirkwood, the band never broke up.

Photo of Visions of women
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

Women are not the only subject Dona Ann McAdams has focused her camera lens on during her 35-year career. But she has always looked for, and found, women and girls to photograph. “I’ve always shot women because I am one, and I’m interested in how we are perceived in the world,” she said.

Photo of From the SCCC Kitchen: Muffin recipe makes unexpected partners of pumpkin and chocolate
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Pumpkin generally keeps company with cream cheese and cinnamon. Chocolate is only an occasional consort.<

Photo of Thankfully, calories can be controlled
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Registered dietitian Lisa Petroski offers encouragement saying the approaching holiday season does not have to wreck diets and waistlines. Smart cooking can cut down on calories without cutting out flavor.

Ani Difranco shares strong views, strong playing at Egg
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009

Ani Difranco started her sold-out show at The Egg’s Hart Theater Tuesday night with “A New Bible.” On ukelele, she called for a new bible with two words, “Mother Earth.” The screaming and energy was a mix of concert noise and a political rally.



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