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Fire Island frolics: All about the dance
The Fire Island Dance Festival dominated this reporter’s weekend agenda on the beach.
Local politicians discuss oil spill scenarios
As outrage over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill continues to grow, local officials maintain they are prepared to deal with any crude that could potentially enter area waters.
Methodists Review Case of Gay Man Barred from Church
The highest court in the United Methodist Church will review its 2005 ruling that allowed a clergyman to bar a noncelibate gay man from joining a congregation.
Hawaii lawsuit seeks equal rights for gay couples
Six gay couples in Hawaii are filing a lawsuit Thursday asking for the same rights as married couples, three weeks after Gov. Linda Lingle vetoed a same-sex civil unions measure.
Entertainment
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Beth Lapides is happy (most of the time)
California-based artist Beth Lapides brings her latest solo piece 100% Happy 88% of the Time to the East Coast this week for performances in Cambridge, New York City and the Berkshires. EDGE caught up with the "alt-comedy guru" (as described by LA Weekly) earlier this week where she talked about the show, happiness vs. unhappiness, and why she calls herself a "a homolectual."
Jim David’s One-Man Community Theater Comes to Fringe Festival
Comedian Jim David does an affectionate tribute to the trials and triumphs of community theater at the Fringe Festival August 14 to 22.
Ann-Margret goes for Emmy gold
Recently Ann-Margret received her sixth Emmy nomination for playing a troubled substance-addicted hoarder on Law and Order: SVU. If you missed her performance first time around, it re-airs on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 10pm on NBC. EDGE’s Jim Halterman recently spoke with the legendary performer about taking the role on the edgy series, her admiration of the show’s co-stars and her favorite memories from her more than 50-year career.
Big Brother 12 Week 3 :: Groundhog Season
Does it seem like we are watching the same Big Brother season over and over again?
