St. Patrick's Day is a holiday marking the fifth century death of its namesake, credited with bringing Christianity to his native Ireland.Over the years, it has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture, then a celebration of wearing the color green and drinking copious amounts of alcohol.It ...
It's not easy for superheroes, or villains, to find love.Leading a double life and keeping secrets can put a strain on a relationship - especially if it turns out one of you is trying to kill the other when you put on your masks. Even if you clue them in on your secret identity, needing to save ...
As I write this, we're still a few days away from Marshall taking on South Florida in the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa, Fla.By the time you read it, the game will be over and, hopefully, the Thundering Herd won. But I'd like to draw your attention back to the fact that they played in ...
Twenty years ago, I didn't meet Stan Lee.As a high school graduation gift, my mother took my best friend, Jeff, and me to the Chicago Comic Con. On the second day, we headed over to the massive Marvel Comics booth to see who would be signing autographs when. Suddenly, I heard a familiar ...
Carnegie Hall Presents "High Flying Birds: A Billy Edd Wheeler Tribute" Friday, Nov. 9Carnegie Hall and the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame present "High Flying Birds: A Billy Edd Wheeler Tribute" on Friday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Carnegie Hall's Hamilton Auditorium. Wheeler will be at ...
Mysteries and the macabre take center stage come Halloween. Many people feel that lingering spirits may cling to hotel rooms, hospitals and old buildings. The following are some sites, courtesy of Conde Nast, Reader's Digest and National Geographic, that may prove pleasing to those who like a ...
CUMBERLAND, Ohio - "Hey, good girl," coos Jordan Lain. "You're such a good girl."It's no household pet getting this praise on a hot August day it's a 6,000 pound Southern White Rhino, lounging in the mud."I talk to the rhinos a lot," says Lain, as she maneuvers a pickup through a pasture with ...
FoxyBear, a relative newcomer to the West Virginia music scene, has certainly made an impression on all those who have witnessed their intoxicating blend of disco funk rock. Yes, you read that description correctly. Read on to learn more about the band's beginnings and when and where you can ...
You may know who Jeff Daniels is - an Emmy Award-winning, Golden Globe and Tony-nominated actor, known for his talents both on film and stage - but you may not know that he is an avid musician, having performed more than 300 live shows, written more than 400 songs and released multiple albums. ...
Let's take a moment to talk about The Jasons - a punk rock band dedicated to putting on a live horror show at every concert while dressed as, arguably, one of the most iconic horror antagonists in cinema history. A bold departure from the West Virginia norm, The Jasons seek to provide a concert ...
