Dog finds monster buck dead The one that got away from everyone was apparently living in Ashtabula County. mansfieldnewsjournal.com
Yoshitomo Nara at Asia Society Museum Yoshitomo Nara shows off his wry, accessible style in a major show at Asia Society Museum. www.nytimes.com
Lucy Cousins, Bob Staake and Helen Stephens write new puppy books, perennials of kid lit When my children were young, they clamored for a puppy. We read books about dogs instead. The topic is perennially popular in kid lit -- here are five good new ones. Perhaps they will save you from getting a puppy. Perhaps not. www.cleveland.com
Tamara Drewe (15) Whenever a film announces itself as based on a graphic novel, you tend to brace yourself for a whirlwind of bloody violence and death – From Hell, Sin City, Watchmen, Kick-Ass, and the rest. Tamara Drewe, adapted from the graphic novel by Posy Simmonds, is rather different. It does feature scenes of violence: two adolescent girls lob eggs at a passing car (twice). And towards the end even death ... www.independent.co.uk
Decorate the garden with flags Flags and banners have become a popular decorative element in backyards — and they're even better when the design is inspired by your own garden. www.courant.com
[Editor’s Note] A Taste of Something Sweet My earliest memories come to me in pictures. The drawings and etchings in the huge old book of German fairy tales my grandmother read to me are clearer in my mind's eye than the stories they illustrated. I can see the glitter on the colorful advent calendar hung over my crib. www.jacksonfreepress.com
9/11 memorial events are planned in the area Published: Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 8:22 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 8:22 p.m. Group sing: Wilmington DJ Christopher “djBe” Bifani will host a remembrance of the 9/11 tragedy starting at 9 p.m. Friday at the Edge Lounge, 1219 S. Fifth Ave. in Wilmington. www.starnewsonline.com
News in brief Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper. www.couleenews.com
East County Datebook "Romeo and Juliet" -- 7 p.m. Sept. 13-14. Presented by Frank Ballesteros Productions. Roles for those 12 and older. $50 participation fee. Virginia J. Calisesi Studio Theatre, 512 W. Second St., Antioch. www.contracostatimes.com
Calendar Based upon space availability, The Champion prints calendar announcements and items for columns, including campus news, newsmakers and others for local organizations and individuals. For a complete listing, visit www.pioneerlocal.com/mortongrove , The deadline is 14 days before the desired publication date, however there is no guarantee for publication. Send releases ... www.pioneerlocal.com
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