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  1. Candice Glover poses backstage at the 'American Idol' finale at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday. AP

    How Candice Glover won 'American Idol' (story, photos)

    With a flawless voice that recalled past 'American Idol' finalist Jennifer Hudson and a sense of determination after not making it in previous seasons, Candice Glover did the one thing Hudson wasn't able to do: She won the title of 'American Idol.'

    • May 17, 2013
  2. Kara Patterson blog: Foreign film series to showcase war epic from China

    NEW World Cinema, an ongoing Fox Valley foreign film series, has scheduled two showings of the Chinese epic war film “Red Cliff.”

    • May 16, 2013
  3. Rob Schneider visits Comedy Quarter in Neenah this weekend. Getty Images

    Q&A: Rob Schneider resets career on standup stage (story, video)

    You may remember him as 'The Richmeister,' Deuce Bigalow or the 'You can do it!' guy from a number of Adam Sandler films, but comedian Rob Schneider is more than just a character actor with memorable one-liners. Though he's grateful for his past roles on 'Saturday Night Live' and numerous Hollywood movies, Schneider's focus has returned to the art of standup comedy, and he'll show his skills at Comedy Quarter in Neenah this weekend.

    • May 15, 2013
  4. Fox Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines Contributed

    Valley chorus part of regional competition this weekend

    The Fox Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines will appear onstage in a position of note this week during the final Region 22 Sweet Adelines Regional Competition in downtown Appleton.

    • May 16, 2013
  5. Kree Harrison could be the next Kelly Clarkson. Or she could be the next Fantasia Barrino. (Yes, Fantasia Barrino is the name of someone who once won 'American Idol.') AP

    'American Idol' to crown Season 12 winner tonight

    One is a little bit country. The other is a little bit R&B.

    • May 16, 2013
  6. Rock On blog: This weekend's live music

    Who is playing where this weekend in the Fox Valley?

    • May 16, 2013
  7. Theater Spotlight: SMC to present 'Beauty and the Beast'

    St. Mary Central High School will present the Disney musical 'Beauty and the Beast' as the Zephyr Players' first theatrical production in the new Jane Bergstrom Fine Arts Education Center on the campus of St. Mary Central.

    • May 15, 2013
  8. Cory Chisel will play the OuterEdge Stage in Appleton on May 31. Dan Powers/Post-Crescent Media

    Wisconsin concert guide: Chisel to play CHAPS benefit at OuterEdge

    Though spearheading the Mile of Music festival set for downtown Appleton this summer might fill up most of his schedule, Cory Chisel is still finding time to perform for a good cause.

    • May 16, 2013
  9. Hey, Bartender: Meet Toni from Hortonville Lanes (with video)

    Bartenders can be our best friends. Whether playing the role of amateur therapist or friendly stranger in a cold, cruel world, bartenders serve a role far greater than serving drinks. Hub columnist Mike Thiel is introducing readers to bartenders around the Fox Cities in this weekly feature.

    • May 15, 2013
  10. Alice Eve and Chris Pine in 'Star Trek Into Darkness.'

    Movie review: 'Star Trek' goes a bit heavy on the 'Darkness'

    The giddiness of 'Star Trek' is gone, but 'Star Trek Into Darkness' maintains its love of character and pathos, the other great selling points of this re-booted sci-fi franchise. There's action in abundance and some production design flourishes that are as eye-popping as any science fiction ever to hit the screen.

    • May 14, 2013
  11. Brewers fans -- yes, even this guy -- can vote to choose the name of a beer to be sold exclusively at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Milwaukee Brewers fans can vote online to name new Leinie's Miller Park brew

    Milwaukee Brewers fans have an opportunity to help name a new beer to be served exclusively at Miller Park this year.

    • May 15, 2013
  12. Green Bay Packers fans auditioned for a reality show in Green Bay last December. Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Score! TBS gives green light to Packers fans reality series (story, video)

    Coming to a TV near you: 'Cheeseheads.''

    • May 15, 2013
  13. Jim Belushi is part of the just-announced Meyer Theatre season slate. Getty Images

    Meyer Theatre's new season features Belushi, Boone, Temptations

    Jim Belushi, Debby Boone and The Temptations will play the Meyer Theatre as part of the downtown Green Bay venue's 2013-14 season.

    • May 15, 2013
  14. Pam, Dwight, Erin and the gang say goodbye Thursday.

    After making career out of offbeat humor, 'The Office' retires

    Not much was expected when a team of American writers and actors decided to adapt quirky British comedy 'The Office' for an American audience. '

    • May 15, 2013
  15. Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer. Getty Images

    Angelina Jolie says she had double mastectomy

    Story, video: Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer. The Oscar-winning actress and partner to Brad Pitt made the announcement in the form of an op-ed she authored for Tuesday’s New York Times under the headline, “My Medical Choice.”

    • May 14, 2013
  16. Hub Bub: Watch a new clip from 'Arrested Development'

    Last night, “Arrested Development” star Portia de Rossi paid a visit to “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” to promote the return of the long-beloved, canceled and resurrected comedy.

    • May 14, 2013
  17. Hub Bub: Watch trailer for Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'

    It was announced today that Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” will air at 7 p.m. Tuesdays on ABC starting in the fall. She show stars Clark Gregg, reprising his “Avengers” role as Phil Coulson.

    • May 14, 2013
  18. Bill Hader announced he's leaving 'Saturday Night Live' after eight seasons. Getty Images

    Stefon moving on: Bill Hader to leave 'Saturday Night Live' after season finale

    Bill Hader is leaving 'Saturday Night Live' after an eight-year run.

    • May 14, 2013
  19. Vampire Weekend returns with their third studio album Tuesday. Getty Images

    Riff Report: Vampire Weekend, Laura Mvula highlight week's releases

    Vampire Weekend, 'Modern Vampires of the City': The New York-based indie juggernaut Vampire Weekend hits a masterful peak with its third LP, '

    • May 13, 2013
  20. Marcus Theatres are offering an even that might be '2 Fast 2 Furious' for even the most devout Paul Walker and Vin Diesel fanboys. GNS

    Marcus Appleton East to host 'Fast and Furious' marathon

    Can a movie marathon possibly be too fast and too furious?

    • May 14, 2013
  21. Rock On blog: Cory Chisel to play CHAPS benefit May 31

    Appleton native Cory Chisel will present a special benefit concert for CHAPS Academy on Friday, May 31 at OuterEdge Stage in downtown Appleton.

    • May 13, 2013
  22. Hub Bub: Watch the new 'Arrested Development' trailer

    It still seems odd to say, but the fourth season of “Arrested Development” is coming in less than two weeks.

    • May 13, 2013
  23. Appleton businesses embrace Mile of Music festival (story, video)

    If national recording artist Cory Chisel walked into your business and pitched an idea so cool it gave you chills, would you volunteer to help?

    • May 13, 2013
  24. Kenny Loggins and the Blue Sky Riders will take the stage at Waterfest in Oshkosh this summer. Getty Images

    Kenny Loggins, the Whigs to play Oshkosh Waterfest this summer

    Kenny Loggins will headline the Aug. 29 finale of the Waterfest concert series, performing a solo show and a set with his country group, Blue Sky Riders.

    • May 13, 2013
  25. Seeing green: Elizabeth Debicki and Tobey Maguire in 'The Great Gatsby.'

    'Iron Man 3' holds off 'The Great Gatsby' in busy box office weekend

    'The Great Gatsby' wasn't the No. 1 film at the box office this past weekend, but Warner Bros. executives may be breaking out the bubbly anyway.

    • May 13, 2013
  26. Barbara Walters announced her retirement plans on 'The View' Monday. AP

    Barbara Walters announces retirement plans (story, video)

    Barbara Walters said Monday that retirement from her epochal television career is near, but it's not happening right away.

    • May 13, 2013
  27. Post-weekend update: News dropped Monday morning that Seth Meyers would replace Jimmy Fallon on the 11:35 p.m. 'Late Night' show when Fallon takes over 'The Tonight Show.' AP

    Following Fallon: Seth Meyers leaving 'SNL,' headed to 'Late Night'

    Seth Meyers is moving from his 'Weekend Update' desk to his own late night show on NBC.

    • May 13, 2013
  28. The exhibition featuring the blown glass works of Dale Chihuly opened Saturday at the Paine Art Center and Gardens in Oshkosh. Shu-Ling Zhou/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Chandelier lights up Chihuly glass exhibit at Paine

    Oshkosh's Paine Art Center and Gardens is the temporary home of an exhibition highlighting Dale Chihuly's Venetian-inspired glass work.

    • May 10, 2013
  29. Aaron Rodgers made an appearance on NBC's 'The Office' Thursday night. Getty Images

    Aaron Rodgers fits right in on 'The Office'

    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made his prime-time TV acting debut Thursday night with a cameo on the penultimate episode of NBC's 'The Office,' and he didn't do too bad for a guy whose true forté is masterfully throwing touchdown passes.

    • May 10, 2013
  30. Peace out: Randy Jackson is leaving 'American Idol.' Getty Images

    'American Idol' mainstay Randy Jackson leaving show after 12 years

    Randy Jackson, the only judge who has been on 'American Idol' since the beginning, is leaving the show.

    • May 10, 2013
  31. Kara Patterson blog: Wild Apple paintings exhibit runs through June 15

    “The Colors of Age,” an exhibit of paintings by Wisconsin artist Stephen Wysocki, now is on display at Wild Apple Glass Studio & Gallery in Menasha.

    • May 10, 2013
  32. Chicago pianist to step in for FVS concert

    The Fox Valley Symphony has announced that due to a minor injury, pianist Claire Huangci is unable to perform today during the ensemble's season finale concert.

    • May 10, 2013
  33. Cory Chisel performs during an event announcing the inaugural Mile of Music Festival on Thursday at the OuterEdge in Appleton. Dan Powers/Post-Crescent Media

    Ambitious Mile of Music coming to downtown Appleton this summer

    Cory Chisel has big summer plans for downtown Appleton. The Fox Valley native singer/songwriter announced Thursday plans for an inaugural Mile of Music festival, an ambitious undertaking that will bring upwards of 80 musical acts to downtown Appleton over a four-day period in early August.

    • May 10, 2013
  34. Brian Leighton on why he loves playing in Appleton: 'It's just a fun one for us to go to because people appreciate our original music, and they have for years.' Contributed

    GB Leighton battles back from cancer to recharge music career

    At 42 years old, Brian Leighton has learned a lot about life. The singer, songwriter and lead man for Twin Cities band GB Leighton knows what it's like to get knocked down in both his personal life and his music career, but he also knows how to get back up.

    • May 8, 2013
  35. Reminder: Aaron Rodgers visits 'The Office' tonight

    The beans have kind of been spilled out of the World’s Best Boss mug on Steve Carell’s surprise return to “The Office” for the May 16 series finale, but for most people in Wisconsin, the appearance to get excited about is happening tonight.

    • May 9, 2013
  36. 'Peter Pan' opens May 16 at Appleton North High School. Contributed

    Theater Spotlight: Appleton North takes 'Peter Pan' back to its roots

    The play is Trevor Nunn and John Caird's stage adaptation of the classic play and novel by J. M. Barrie. Peter Pan befriends siblings Wendy, John and Michael and flies them off to adventures in Neverland, where the group meets the Lost Boys and also faces the villain Captain Hook and his pirate band. A new character, the Storyteller, represents the author himself.

    • May 9, 2013
  37. The Arts blog: Fox Valley Symphony announces change for season finale concert

    The Fox Valley Symphony has announced that due to a minor injury, guest artist and pianist Claire Huangci is unable to perform Saturday during the ensemble’s season finale concert.

    • May 9, 2013
  38. The Andy Samberg comedy series 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' will be apart of Fox's future. Getty Images

    Fox orders new J.J. Abrams drama, Andy Samberg comedy

    A futuristic drama from producer-writer J.J. Abrams of 'Lost' and the 'Star Trek' movie franchise and a comedy with Andy Samberg of 'Saturday Night Live' fame as a carefree police detective will be on Fox's new schedule, the network said.

    • May 9, 2013
  39. Hey, Bartender: Meet Meghan from Paper City Pub (with video)

    Bartenders can be our best friends. Whether playing the role of amateur therapist or friendly stranger in a cold, cruel world, bartenders serve a role far greater than serving drinks. Hub columnist Mike Thiel is introducing readers to bartenders around the Fox Cities in this weekly feature.

    • May 8, 2013
  40. Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan in 'The Great Gatsby,' opening at 10 tonight at Marcus Appleton East and Marcus Hollywood cinemas.

    Movie review: 'Gatsby' suffers from visual effects bombardment

    Even if they haven't read it, most people know that 'The Great Gatsby' is a brilliant novel that deals with love and loss, the past, class envy AND THESE REALLY BIG, LOUD PARTIES WITH ANACHRONISTIC MUSIC WHERE CONFETTI COMES AT YOU IN 3-D.

    • May 8, 2013
  41. Hub Bub: The Mowgli's hit Meyer Theatre on the way up

    Last summer, a rising folk pop band only a fraction of the general population had ever heard of was booked to perform at the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay as part of the Near Water Concert Series.

    • May 7, 2013
  42. Jay-Z ran point in the assembly of the soundtrack for 'The Great Gatsby.' AP

    Jay-Z and 'Gatsby' pairing a smart play (story, trailer)

    'My life has got to be like this,' says Leonardo DiCaprio, as Jay Gatsby, pointing his finger towards the sky. 'It's got to keep going up,' he adds, in Baz Luhrmann's version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' opening Friday.

    • May 7, 2013
  43. Not Savages: Lady Antebellum returns with 'Golden,' out today. Getty Images

    Riff Report: Lady A, Savages top week's music releases

    Savages — 'Silence Yourself': There's some cognitive dissonance in Savages naming their much anticipated debut 'Silence Yourself,' because there's absolutely nothing quiet or demure about the buzzed-about UK act and its unblinking neo-post-punk.

    • May 6, 2013
  44. 'Home' sick: Phillip Phillips has canceled his spring tour due to 'ill health.' Getty Images

    Phillip Phillips cancels Weidner Center show

    Thursday's sold-out Phillip Phillips concert at the Weidner Center has been canceled. The reigning “American Idol” champ has canceled the remainder of his spring tour, beginning with a performance scheduled for Monday night in Eau Claire.

    • May 6, 2013
  45. Aaron Rodgers to guest star on 'The Office' this week

    Aaron Rodgers, now getting paid like the prime time player he is, will be making an appearance on prime time TV this week.

    • May 6, 2013
  46. Steve Schirripa: Lohan, Kardashian parents need to be slapped (video)

    Steve Schirripa, who famously played 'Bobby Bacala' on The Sopranos, brings a welcome dose of old-school advice to the parenting wars in 'BIG DADDY'S RULES: Raising Daughters Is Tougher Than I Look.'

    • May 6, 2013
  47. Eric Church (pictured), Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert each received four nominations for the CMT Music Awards. AP

    Eric Church, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert lead CMT Awards nominations

    Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert are the lead nominees for this year's CMT Music Awards.

    • May 6, 2013
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    Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man in a scene from Marvel's 'Iron Man 3.' AP

    'Iron Man 3' has super box office opening weekend (story, video)

    Iron Man reigns as the standard-bearer of Hollywood superheroes with a $175.3 million domestic opening weekend for his latest sequel and an overseas haul of a half-billion dollars in less than two weeks.

    • May 5, 2013
  48. Ralph Beversdorf will be in the role of Vince Lombardi when 'Lombardi' is presented beginning Friday at the Mielke Arts Center in Shawano. Contributed

    Kara Patterson column: 'Lombardi' gets first showing in community theater

    Shawano Community Middle School teacher Ralph Beversdorf will be wearing the signature 'Lombardi smile' when he steps into the title role of 'Lombardi,' a play about the life of the legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi.

    • May 3, 2013

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