• Events calendar Oct 31, 2008
An artist reception and gallery opening for Gertrude Hudson's "An Idaho Narrative," paintings from Idaho's 44 counties, will be 5-7 p.m. at Eighth Street Center. The exhibition will be on display through DEC. 31. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
DJ Spooky: A conceptual hip-hop Halloween Oct 31, 2008
"My book projects are conversations between different kinds of creativity, and I always fanatically try to make them as hybrid as possible. The sounds for the book came from my record collection. I have a lot of records by artists and writers like Gertrude Stein, James Joyce, William S. Burroughs, etc., but I also have records where people like Iggy Pop are reading from William S. Burroughs. At the same time, I always make sure to bring the funk to the situation - old Jamaican 45s, ripped-up... (San Francisco Chronicle)
A little ditty about the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Oct 28, 2008
It has inducted more than 100 individuals and groups since 1979, including Ray Charles, Lynyrd Skynrd, Lena Horne, Chet Atkins, R.E.M., Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, the Allman Brothers Band, Gladys Knight, Little Richard, Travis Tritt and the Indigo Girls. Well-done exhibits tell the stories of rhythm and blues, gospel music, bluegrass, country, Southern rock, jazz, swing and a lot more. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Readers cooking, eating at home Oct 26, 2008
Lynn Davis of San Francisco wrote that in the 1950s, her grandmother Gertrude "had a wondrous habit of opening up the icebox and scratching her head about our dinner. Soon something delicious was simmering on the stove or in the oven, made from the odd scraps of leftovers plus what was in the cupboard. She never made the same casserole twice and fondly called everything 'Goof.' Fifty years later, my brothers and I still grin and remember with love Gertie's Goof creations. "What gets me through... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Brenda Shaughnessy's 'Human Dark With Sugar' Oct 24, 2008
David Orr wrote in these pages recently that a lot of poetry these days reads like a heap of John Ashbery with a few Gertrude Stein-isms sprinkled on top. There's some of that in Shaughnessy's work, though she goes both deeper and broader than her trendy contemporaries. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Characters embrace 'dark' humor in play Oct 23, 2008
It was originally written for Gertrude Lawrence (as Liza), who changed parts of the production every night ... It was originally written for Gertrude Lawrence (as Liza), who changed parts of the production every night. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Julie Truckenmiller, 44 Oct 18, 2008
niece, Megan Rath; nephew, Macintyre Rath; maternal grandmother, Gertrude Bosma of Sibley; special friend, Dan Frenchko; and her dog, Carmela. Ocheyedan Press 2008. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
Dr. Seuss at Twin Spruce Oct 17, 2008
- Gertrude McFuzz: Crysta Sullivan. - Mayzie la Bird: Cary Cook. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
G-H students to stage 'Seussical The Musical' Oct 16, 2008
The cast: The Cat in the Hat, Erik Jolivette; JoJo, Katy Kenney; Horton the Elephant, Mike Snyder; Gertrude McFuzz, Janelle Flatebo; Mayzie La Bird, Sadie Hayes; Sour Kangaroo, Heather Bauer; General Gengus Khan Schmitz, Alex Clement; The Wickersham Brothers Ben Lau, Michael Brown, Michael Boehnke, Matt Kenney, Chris Noty, A. J. Haag, Mr. & Mrs. Mayor Evan Zrostlik & Angela Lau; The Whos Alesha Rayhons, Ashley Anderson, Kelli Weaver, Megan Waddingham, Alicia Savoy, Krista Bitker, Jana Kramer,... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Movie: Lilies of the Field (1963) Oct 15, 2008
Other cast members include Lilia Skala (Mother Maria), Lisa Mann (Sister Gertrude), Isa Crino (Sister Agnes), Francesca Jarvis (Sister Albertine), Pamela Branch (Sister Elizabeth), Stanley Adams (Juan), Dan Frazer (Father Murphy) and Ralph Nelson (Mr. Ashton). (Suite101.com)
Eileen Herlie of 'All My Children' dies at 90 Oct 11, 2008
Among Herlie's other Broadway appearances were the Richard Burton production of "Hamlet" (1964), in which she played Queen Gertrude; two plays written by Peter Ustinov, "Photo Finish" (1963) and "Halfway Up the Tree" (1967); and "Crown Matrimonial" (1973), a drama about the events leading up to the abdication of King Edward VIII, in which she played Queen Mary and George Grizzard the love-stricken monarch ... Her movie credits include two filmings of "Hamlet," the Burton version and the 1948... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
EG Listings: Oct 10, 2008
October 11 - November 8, Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces, Fitzroy, 9694 4566 or melbournefestival. com. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Valley events Oct 8, 2008
Anyone who attended Brewers School in Pleasant Hill, located on James Jones Road, who would like to have a reunion, please contact Gertrude Ruffin Harding at 537-1384 or write her at 703 James Jones Road, Pleasant Hill NC 27866 ... Anyone who attended Brewers School in Pleasant Hill, located on James Jones Road, who would like to have a reunion, please contact Gertrude Ruffin Harding at 537-1384 or write her at 703 James Jones Road, Pleasant Hill NC 27866. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Applause calendar Oct 3, 2008
OYSTERS ON TELFAIR: 6-7 p.m. Nov. 6, Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art; Cajun food by French Market Grille, musical entertainment by the Cross Tie Walkers, silent art auction, art; $65; proceeds support the programs and projects of the art institute; (706) 722-5495. ONSTAGE. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Class of 1958 celebrates 50th reunion Oct 3, 2008
Lloyd remembered classmates who are no longer with us: Gertrude Amerault, Arnold Brown, Carolyn Chambers, Edward Cronin, Nicholas Georgeopoulos, Mary Ann Grant Kowalczyk, Richard Hills, David Lane, Carol Lensky, Charles Mansfield, Brian Pailes, Harry Rogers, Cynthia Sklarz, Robert Sturtevant, Alexander Thomson and Carol Winters. Paula Jodoin Callahan handcrafted for each attendee Tiger pot holders, mailed post cards and made many personal calls to encourage class members to attend. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Hollywood 'paid stars a fortune to smoke' Sep 25, 2008
Page last updated at 00:51 GMT, Thursday, 25 September 2008 01:51 UK. Hollywood 'paid fortune to smoke. (BBC News)
Kenyans taught to be good lovers Sep 24, 2008
Gertrude Mungai says her therapy will stop husbands philandering ... To address this problem, Gertrude Mungai has set up a business to make Kenyan women better lovers. (Yahoo News -- Sex & Sexuality)
Shaw steps boldly in a Cowardly direction Sep 23, 2008
Coward and his frequent stage co-star Gertrude Lawrence appeared in most of them. The second set of three, Red Peppers, Fumed Oak and Shadow Play, will be directed by Christopher Newton at the Royal George. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
A Complete List Of Winners Sep 22, 2008
"An American Crime" Showtime as Gertrude Baniszewski. "Bernard And Doris" HBO as Doris Duke. (CBS News)
Canton obituaries Sep 19, 2008
Born Dec. 26, 1921 in Stoughton, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Gertrude (Willis) Kelleher. She attended Stoughton Public Schools and was a lifelong Stoughton resident. (Canton Journal, MA)
Obituaries for Sept. 17 Sep 17, 2008
Gertrude 'Trudy' D. Curry Haines, 86, Homemaker; West Catholic High School grad. Gertrude "Trudy" D. Curry Haines, 86, of the Folsom section of Ridley Township, died Sept. 14. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Feinberg: Busy fall at Bemis Sep 11, 2008
That left me and Gertrude Webb, the sprightliest 90-something-year-old in town. Gertrude has the energy of two people a third of her age, but that's no substitute for having a full contingent of commissioners. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
September 11, 2001- September 11, 2008 Sep 11, 2008
World Trade Center Gordon M. Aamoth, Jr. Edelmiro Abad Maria Rose Abad Andrew Anthony Abate Vincent Abate Laurence Christopher Abel William F. Abrahamson Richard Anthony Aceto Jesus Acevedo Rescand Heinrich Bernhard Ackermann Paul Acquaviva Donald LaRoy Adams Patrick Adams Shannon Lewis Adams Stephen George Adams Ignatius Udo Adanga Christy A. Addamo Terence E. Adderley, Jr. Sophia Buruwad Addo Lee Allan Adler Daniel Thomas Afflitto Emmanuel Akwasi Afuakwah Alok Agarwal Mukul Kumar Agarwala... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jasper service Sep 10, 2008
Funeral services for Gertrude M. Jasper were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, at St. Charles Church, Chippewa Falls. Rev. William P. Felix and Rev. Patrick Ryan con-celebrated at the funeral Mass assisted by Deacon Thomas Kinnick. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
BEHIND OUR STONE WALLS: Pondering the ultimate purpose of life Sep 5, 2008
Gertrude Stein stated her thoughts about the meaning of life by saying, There ain t any answer. There ain t going to be any answer. (Bolton Common, MA)
Obituaries for Thursday, September 4, 2008 Sep 4, 2008
He was born Feb. 14, 1936, in Sparta to Ralph and Gertrude (Richmond) Young. On Aug. 9, 1953, he married Phyllis Martin at Rockland United Methodist Church, and they recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
NEW ORLEANS Many fear nightmare may return full force Aug 29, 2008
Gertrude LaBlanc lived in a FEMA trailer for a year and a half after Hurricane Katrina while her home in the Lower Ninth Ward was rebuilt. The front steps are all that's left of her old home. (Houston Chronicle)
Anchorage musicians picked for 2008 Governor's Awards Aug 26, 2008
Other recipients, announced by the Alaska State Council on the Arts on Thursday include the Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer, arts booster and educator Cristine Crooks of Juneau, painter Dan DeRoux, also of Juneau, and traditional Native artist Gertrude Svarney of Unalaska. The awards will be presented at a dinner at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown on Oct. 23. (Anchorage Daily News)
WESTERN MONTANA LIVES - Lauretta Baker made most of what life had to offer Aug 26, 2008
George and Gertrude Sooter worked that hardscrabble farm side by side, and sent the kids into the fields with fresh-baked cookies in their dinner bags. Perhaps that s why Lauretta, years later as an adult, so carefully scraped each butter wrap clean before throwing it away, why she carved the bruises out of far-gone fruit others would have tossed into the trash, why she washed and reused even the Styrofoam cups from the coffee shop. (Missoulian, MT)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES Aug 15, 2008
Survivors: Father, Richard D. Garrett of Florida; mother, Gertrude R. Salters-Clarke of Chester; stepfather, Cleveland "Skeets" Clarke of Chester; daughter, Mariah Mosley of Chester; brothers, Kenya A. Clarke, Robert Davis, Jamal Richardson, and William Rodriquez, all of Chester, Eric Jones of Brookhaven, Leon James of Pittsburgh, Sam Johnson of Kentucky; sisters, Tanisha Salters and Toya Richardson, both of Chester, Tamika Dale of Darby, Karen Smith of Pittsburgh; a host of other relatives and... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Light on a poet's imagination, and an era Aug 10, 2008
The author of "Gen t: A Biography of Janet Flanner" and "Sister Brother: Gertrude and Leo Stein," Wineapple teaches creative writing at Columbia University and the New School. She spoke from her home in New York City. (Boston Globe)
SHES MAKING A SPEKTOR-CLE Aug 10, 2008
She cites artists like Tom Waits, Patti Smith and even Gertrude Stein as inspirations: artists who were "always in pursuit of something new to them. That's the world that I'm really interested in.". Maybe that's why the world - New York, especially - is so interested in her. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Obituaries - (08.06.2008) Aug 9, 2008
She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Shirley Shin Gerald, Elizabeth Beta Hilman, Gertrude Murray, Marcella Grunt Kolter and Joanne Drake; and two brothers, George Butch Kulaf and Andy Kulaf. Visitation will be on Friday, August 8, 2008 from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Leonard Catholic Church in Laona. (Forest Republican, WI)
Looking Back Aug 7, 2008
Gertrude and Marguerite Kinsinger visited with their aunt, Mrs. Charley Hammer on Friday of last week. Leslie McKray assisted Raymond Bontrager with his work last Monday. (Kalona News, IA)
Click for Full Story Aug 6, 2008
- Waco, Temple, Killeen Weather and News Authority. Temp: 62 F (17 C)Humidity: 86Heat Index: NA F. (KWTX.com, TX)
Obituaries for Sunday, August 3, 2008 Aug 3, 2008
Romelle Gertrude (Lisowski) Baecker, 86, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at SS. Peter Catholic Church, Indepen-dence. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Pineapple Express': High Hopes Aug 3, 2008
James Franco is reading Gertrude Stein ... And Gertrude Stein probably wanted to be in Spider-Man. (Entertainment Weekly)
Doris L. Low, 88, research geologist and classical singer Aug 2, 2008
The daughter of a talented pianist, Ms. Low had sung in Boston church choirs and synagogues as a teenager and had taken vocal lessons from Gertrude Ehrhart, a premier voice coach, Baer said. She became a professional contralto in 1942 when she was selected for an opening in a quartet that sang every weekend during the summer at the Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs. (Boston Globe)
Obituaries for Friday, Aug. 1, 2008 Aug 1, 2008
He was born to Kester and Gertrude (Roeschen) Allen on May 30, 1923, in Columbus, Ohio. He was a World War II veteran and served for 21/2 years in the South Pacific and was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Letters to the Editor (July 31) Jul 30, 2008
Jack Weinberg Sterling Road Gertrude McSweeney scholarships awarded. On July 13, Needham American Legion Post 14 and Needham Summer Baseball awarded Brian Hopkin and Matthew Dunn scholarships set up in the memory of Gertrude McSweeney ... Gertrude McSweeney was a lifelong Needham resident who raised a family of six and was an energetic supporter of all Needham baseball programs. (Needham Tab, MA)
Larry Haines, 89; soap star won two Daytime Emmys Jul 25, 2008
His first wife, Gertrude, second wife Jean Pearlman Haines, and daughter, Debora, preceded him in death. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Broadway, soap opera star Larry Haines dies at 89 Jul 24, 2008
His first wife, Gertrude Haines, second wife, Jean Pearlman Haines, and daughter Debora all preceded him in death. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Joseph Bonin Sr. Jul 23, 2008
Mr. Bonin was preceded in death by his two wives, Angelle B. Bonin and Anna Mae Leblanc Bonin; four brothers Jessie, Alvin, Clarence and George; four sisters Rena, Barbara, Gertrude and Hazel. Pallbearers will be Alvin Bonin Jr., Brody Leblanc, Dillon Bonin, Joseph Bonin III, Clarence Bonin Jr. and Don Arnoud. (New Iberia, LA)
Dr. Seuss takes the stage at Fletcher Jul 23, 2008
In the performance, featuring 44 kids and teens ages 9 to 18 from around the Beaches and Jacksonville, the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Mazie LaBird, Gertrude McFuzz and a cast of Whos and Nools from the Jungle of Nool sing and dance their way through many adventures with a little girl named Jo Jo. "This is a show about imagination," said the show's director/choreographer, Brian Gore. (Florida Times-Union)
Seussical the Musical’ comes to Oakley Jul 22, 2008
In the play, a cast of 36 characters from various Dr. Seuss books, many who have never met one another, like Horton the Elephant played by Aaron Martsch and Gertrude McFuzz, played by Temperance Davis, combine to entertain, teach and revive the power of imagination. This is a really great family show, said Temperance Davis. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
'Seussical Jr.' opens Friday at the BlueBird Jul 17, 2008
The show weaves together some of the most well-known works by Dr. Seuss and incorporates such famous characters as Horton, Gertrude McFuzz, the Grinch and Yertle the Turtle. The story is told through song and dance. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Obituaries for July 16 Jul 17, 2008
Gertrude Mary Ellenberger Dupler, 90, World War II Navy Nursing Corps vet. Gertrude Mary Ellenberger Dupler, 90, of Grantville, a registered nurse, died July 13 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident ... Survivors: Daughters, Gertrude A. McKeever, Regina M. Sheldrake; son, Maurice J. Millison Jr.; sister, Anne Melvin; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Lifelong Love Story Jul 13, 2008
"All of that film was just sitting in a closet at our home for decades," Bachardy says, sitting on a sofa in the Gertrude Stein suite at San Francisco's boutique Rex Hotel, discussing the documentary that opens Friday in theaters. "It's much to my amazement that it hadn't faded or deteriorated. The images are all as brilliant as when they were new.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Time for the fair Jul 7, 2008
The first Montrose Fair Queen, Gertrude Johnson, was crowned in 1926. Local Bill Kelley was a jockey at the fairgrounds in the 1930s. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Veva Sue Harris, 67 (1) Jul 6, 2008
Veva Sue was born on July 27, 1940 in Durant to Sam E. and Gertrude (Thomas) Treadgill. She attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University for three years. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Mars rover finds evidence of water Jul 4, 2008
The disturbed patch, which lies in the Gusev Crater region of Mars, has been named Gertrude Weise, after a player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League ... Spirit worked within about 50 yards of the Gertrude Weise area for more than 18 months before the discovery was made. (Yahoo News -- Mars Exploration)
Obits - (07.02.2008) Jul 3, 2008
His parents and his sister, Gertrude Dixon preceded him in death. Friends may call at Rya Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street in De Pere, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. (Forest Republican, WI)
This week's obituaries Jul 3, 2008
She was also the sister of the late Gertrude Tolman of Keene, N.H.. The funeral was held from the Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford St., Concord, on June 28 followed by a funeral Mass celebrated in Holy Family Parish, Monument Square, Concord Center. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Vienna starts big clean up after Spanish party Jul 1, 2008
It was sort of nice to see all these young people from everywhere, said Gertrude Elsner, 73, strolling past a little souvenir shop where soccer memorabilia had already been marked with special sale prices and assistants busied themselves taking down the Spanish and German flag decorations. But some of them made a lot of noise, and they also left beer cans everywhere. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Community Events Jun 30, 2008
For reservations, call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Gertrude Manganaro at 654-9702. Piggie platter dinner: The Polish Union of USA will sponsor a piggie platter dinner Sunday, July 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Konefal s Restaurant, 458 Main St., Edwardsville. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
A wordless hero evokes echoes of the Bard Jun 29, 2008
And here the echoes of Shakespeare become deafeningly clear: Gar is the murdered king of Denmark, Trudy is Queen Gertrude, and Claude is (of course) the murderous brother, Claudius. The kindly old veterinarian, Dr. Papineau, becomes the old courtier, Polonius, and the veterinarian's grown son takes on the guise of Laertes. (Boston Globe)
Community Foundation nears $1 million mark Jun 28, 2008
Theodore W. (Toby) and Gertrude H. Mohrfeld Fund. Friends of Community Foundation of North Lee County Fund. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Punk rages with his machines Jun 25, 2008
The Fumadores, Gertrude, the Red Eyes, Viva Las Vegas, Scrotum Clamp and the Devil's Hotpants are also playing, so it is quite possible that Warman's discerning robots will prefer someone else's music to the shouty, three-chord compositions of their creator. Then again, they may also have learned to lie. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
wrote F. Scott Fitzgerald Jun 24, 2008
As you can see the girl, of course, represents that inhibited attraction that all men show to a wild + beautiful woman". The greyer a mans life is the more it comes out. But if I d have explained the story in anyway but a dream it would have been a regular Max Beerbohm extravaganza + hence furthur over people s heads that it is now. But I do think to come out + say it was all a dream in so many words would cheapen + rather spoil the story. SincerelyF Scott Fitzgerald 1921 To Carl Hovey Fri,... (Harper's Magazine)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Jun 21, 2008
Later a good friend, Gertrude Nelson, brought by a blouse for "the Birthday Girl.". Seen at the cafeteria of the Andalusia Hospital for Sunday lunch were Bob Reid, Dr. Wayne and Lenora Johnson, John and Nancy Smith and their son Parker, Hazel Griffin, Robert and Louise Anderson, Gordon Vickers, A. G. and Pat Palmore, Jeanette Carroll, Betty Greene, Dan and Virginia Frasher, Betty Bass, Danny Posey, Louise Jones, Rayford and Carolyn Davis and their grandson Clayton Posey, Richard and Georgette... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Death Cab, Badu, Wyclef Join Voodoo Experience Bill Jun 20, 2008
Show, Ozomatli with Chali 2na, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Kermit Ruffins, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the Iguanas, Bonerama, Marc Broussard and King Britt, the latter staging a tribute to local legend Sister Gertrude Morgan. Weekend passes priced at $115 go on sale Monday (June 23). (Billboard.com)
YESTERDAYS: Paragon Park opens for 1908 season Jun 14, 2008
Miss Gertrude McNulty has passed title to the last Sanborn road house built by Mr. William McNulty to Mr. & Mrs. Harold Miller of Newton. Mr. & Mrs. Miller have already taken occupancy of their new house and seem exceedingly pleased with their environment. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Rose honored for 40 years of teaching at Susanna Wesley Jun 7, 2008
Then, channeling Gertrude Stein, Rose reaches for a quote that seems fitting considering her enduring commitment and staying power at the school. "A rose is a rose is a rose." To find out more about the Building Blocks of Growth program or Susanna Wesley School, call 203-925-1076. (Valley News, CT)
Funkier than thou Jun 3, 2008
Running off Brunswick is Gertrude Street - which, dare I say it, is even cooler ... This diversity and history makes Gertrude Street such an intriguing strip ... Former Sydneysider Nicole Jenkins, who runs Circa Vintage Clothing at No. 102, is one of Gertrude Street's new guard. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Louis A. Landry May 27, 2008
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Jefferson Landry of New Iberia; two sisters, Shirley Metcalf and Aline McDowell, both of Los Angeles, CA; three sisters-in-law, Grace Landry of Los Angeles, CA, Melva Barabin of Houston, TX and Pecola Volter of New Iberia; five grandchildren, Kimberly, Christi, Kellen, Brandon and Denzel Armstrong; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Landry was preceded in death by his parents, Erwin Landry and Florence Trunage Landry; three... (New Iberia, LA)
