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New this week: 'In the Heights,' 'Loki' and 'Infinite' Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. by Associated Press Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 8:54pm

Vinyl record sales surge during the pandemic Vinyl record sales surged during the pandemic as music lovers fattened their collections, and audio cassettes began a comeback as well, keeping business spinning at record stores. by Associated Press Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 4:42pm

Fun, lively 'In the Heights' sings, dances and sweats on screen Bold, vivid and bursting with life, "In the Heights" is a rousing celebration of community, culture, heritage and pride. by The Detroit News Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 4:41pm

She's baaack: Tyler Perry brings Madea out of retirement Boo! Here she comes again. Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 4:40pm

Mark Wahlberg discovers he's special in 'Infinite' The new Mark Wahlberg movie " Infinite " poses an intoxicating scenario for all down-on-their-luck know-it-alls: What if you're actually a reincarnated immortal who is not just the smartest and the best at everything but also necessary to save humanity? In the world of Hollywood wish fulfillment premises, women get to discover they're secret princesses. Men get to discover they're secret geniuses who can wield a katana while riding a motorcycle in a high-speed chase. (I know, I know, there are exceptions). by Associated Press Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 4:39pm

Music Review: Mary Hott with the Carpenter Ants This is grim history beautifully told. by Associated Press Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 4:33pm

Music Review: Chris Thile On his new solo album, Chris Thile contemplates being alone. by Associated Press Published Jun. 10 2021 @ 4:32pm

Accordion player puts squeeze on downtown As a local retiree for the last 10 years, Ned "Railhead Ned" Cheever decided early on to trade in his golf clubs for an accordion — and he's never regretted it. by Greg Bischof Published Jun. 7 2021 @ 1:42am

Third chapter of 'The Conjuring' creaks The universe of "The Conjuring" proves it may be reaching its spooky limits when a demon pops up in the latest film from, of all things, a waterbed. by Associated Press Published Jun. 3 2021 @ 6:54pm

In 'All Light, Everywhere,' lenses and limitations An image is "captured." A flash "fires." A camera "shoots." by Associated Press Published Jun. 3 2021 @ 6:53pm

After pandemic pause, Avengers swing, soar into Disneyland Now that it's getting safer to assemble, the Avengers are at last descending on Disneyland. by Associated Press Published Jun. 3 2021 @ 6:52pm

A familiar adventure story in 'Edge of the World' If the new adventure film " Edge of the World," about a British explorer and soldier in 1840s Borneo, seems suspiciously like "The Man Who Would Be King" and "Lord Jim," it's for good reason. It was the inspiration for both. Both Rudyard Kipling and Joseph Conrad were moved by the true story of James Brooke, a former soldier in the Bengal Army who would become the Raj of Sarawak at the height of the British Empire. Brooke's family ended up governing there for a century. by Associated Press Published Jun. 3 2021 @ 6:50pm

A season of unity, harmony for Texarkana Symphony Orchestra TEXARKANA, Texas -- The Texarkana Symphony Orchestra will bring unity and harmony to the Perot Theatre stage for the 2021-'22 season, say the organization's top officials. by Aaron Brand Published Jun. 3 2021 @ 6:47pm

Music Review: Mary Karlzen Mary Karlzen's first album in 14 years is a diverse set that includes an Irish-tinged ballad, a country duet, heartland rock, a piano waltz and one brief hint it was recorded for a Miami label. by Associated Press Published Jun. 3 2021 @ 6:38pm

New this week: 'Changing the Game' and a new 'The Conjuring' Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. by Associated Press Published Jun. 3 2021 @ 6:37pm

People Alec Baldwin wanted to be one of the most famous killers on television. by New York Daily News Published Jun. 3 2021 @ 6:35pm

TRAHC introduces jazzy first Friday program this week TEXARKANA, Texas -- This week's inaugural 1st Friday at the Regional Arts Center brings the live music of piano player Bass Deese and a chance to unwind with drinks and socializing. by Aaron Brand Published Jun. 3 2021 @ 1:41pm

Splash Pad opens for season today in Spring Lake Park The Rotary Splash Pad opens for the season today in Spring Lake Park. by Karl Richter Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 2:11am

'Flower Power' pot painting at downtown museum Saturday Feel that "Flower Power" and paint nifty, 1970s-themed designs on flower pots at the Museum of Regional History this Saturday, by Aaron Brand Published Jun. 1 2021 @ 2:06am

Bougie's 'Requiem' finalist for national composition prize Local conductor and music director Marc-Andre Bougie's 2020 pandemic project of a requiem mass is now a finalist for a national performing arts competition. by Aaron Brand Published May. 31 2021 @ 1:29am

Gavin MacLeod of TV's 'MTM,' 'Love Boat' dies Gavin MacLeod, who cracked wise on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and guided "The Love Boat" with a steady hand, has died at 90. by By Brandon Sapienza and Joe Erwin / New York Daily News Published May. 30 2021 @ 10:53pm

Bill Cosby refuses sex offender program, so is denied parole The 83-year-old Cosby has long said he would resist the treatment programs and refuse to acknowledge wrongdoing even if it means serving the full 10-year sentence. This is the first year he was eligible for parole under the three- to 10-year sentence handed down after his 2018 conviction. by Associated Press Published May. 29 2021 @ 1:23am

DeKalb dance hall hosts weekend live music The Rancho Del Sol arena and event venue's new Lynchpin Dance Hall has begun hosting live music in an old-fashioned, Texas-style, dance hall setting, including two nights of concerts this Memorial Day weekend. by Aaron Brand Published May. 27 2021 @ 7:16pm