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The line between fandom and fanaticism is rather thin. It’s one thing to put on some face paint and cheer on your favorite football team. It’s quite another to invest in expensive Mascot Costumes for yourself and your best buds to wear to every home game of the season. However, even the latter might fall on the “fan” side of the line, depending on how much of the wearer’s life is affected by their love of the team.

Fans tend to support and follow teams, athletes, actors, musicians, and other celebrities either from loyalty, appreciation of talent, or a sense of connection with the individual. There are plenty of horror stories of those who take things too far, from John Lennon’s killer to David Letterman’s stalker. There are also countless unreported incidents where a fanatic becomes so obsessed with connecting with the object of their obsession that they cease to be an individual and become, instead, a sad copy of their idol.

Luckily, even the most enthusiastic of football fans are simply sports fans . They may invest heavily in costumes, jerseys, season tickets, and tailgate party supplies, but their interest lasts only as long as a season, and rarely interferes with their ability to conduct their regular day-to-day lives.

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Stockton, California is located in-between San Francisco and Sacramento, though there is not a direct route between the two major cities. This just refers to the geographic location, and it is to the southwest of Sacramento. And while it is frequently overshadowed by either of these larger and more famous neighbors, the city of Stockton is gaining in popularity and more people are moving there and also visiting the city every year. The city has a unique cultural atmosphere and is also well known for some of the special festivals and events that occur there on an annual basis.

From the Asparagus Festival, The Greek Festival and the Jewish Food Fair, these are just a few of the many diverse celebrations that occur in the city throughout the year. In addition there are some incredible cultural attractions that reflect on the heritage and history of the city and the region. It has some well known and highly supported entertainment establishments and people will visit from other cities to attend one of the great performances. This is highly encouraged by the city, which is glad to encourage an overnight stay in one of the city’s many hotels. Stockton entertainment establishments include the multi functioning Stockton Civic Theatre .

This incredible venue and corresponding company present throughout the year some of the best musicals, dramas and comedies available. This is one of the region’s most respected and well-known establishments and it is popularly attended by much of the Central Valley’s population. The company’s production of Barefoot in the Park concluded at the end of May and this summer’s major performance will be I Remember Mama, which is scheduled to open on the twenty third of this month and will run through July eighteenth. In addition to the standard season schedule there are plenty of special events and performances that occur throughout the year.

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Hollywood was stunned when 32-year-old actress Brittany Murphy unexpectedly died last December. Now, over 5 months later they are surprised again when her 39-year-old husband unexpectedly dies in the same room and is found by the same person, Brittany’s mother. An autopsy is scheduled to take place after the results from the toxicology report come back. It is suspected that he suffered from a heartattack; however nothing will be confirmed until after the autopsy. To read the whole story click here.

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Well it’s that time again. The most dreaded day of the week. Monday. Here is a funny little video that will hopefully help the afternoon pass faster… and maybe even give you some ideas to make those days at the office a little more interesting.

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This is by far the biggest fish I have ever seen, much less Piranah. I wouldn’t want to meet him out swimming!

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The musical Next to Normal was recently announced as the winner of the Pulitzer Prize in drama. This came as a surprise to some people and was also seen as a somewhat controversial move on the part of the Pulitzer Board. This is because the board passed over all three of the official recommendations by the jury which included The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, by Kristoffer Diaz; In the Next Room, or the vibrator play by Sarah Ruhl, and Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo by Rajiv Joseph.

Tourists who stay in New York may be impressed with the numerous stars that perform in these shows and the number of impressive awards and critical acclaim they receive, though they are frequently unconcerned with the politics of how the award system works.

In the case of the Pulitzer for drama, there have been some recent conflicts between the board and jury, though most of the theatre fans have only accepted the results and also have frequently celebrated them. This is largely due to the standard status quo structure of the award, which typically means that it goes to a mainstream attractive play. And with the case of Next to Normal, the issue seems less to do with the fact that it was this particular show that one, but with the manner in which it did so is what is troubling to some. Some of the controversy is due to the fact it was not part of the original choices of the jury as well as that many of the board members who ultimately chose this show saw it the night before the final vote was made.

Next to Normal is playing at the Booth Theatre on West 45th Street and opened about one year ago on April 15 of 2009. The show is a face paced musical that deals with the crisis faced by one family who is dealing with some mental health issues. The show is a riveting sound and spectacle experience and the stage is structured so that the action takes place on three stories. The set serves as a home, a doctor’s office and also a school. Audiences typically walk away from this show feeling a strong sense of having been entertained as well as exploring various thoughts that were inspired by some of the issues and circumstances that are presented. Meanwhile the music is engaging and the lyrics are smart and memorable.

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So, this is currently one of the most popular videos of YouTube; although I have to say I find it rather random.  It is strangely reminiscent of the song Barbie Girl by Aqua that came out in the 90’s.  Anyway, I welcome your comments.

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You don’t have to be an entertainment buff to be aware of the building tension between Sandra Bullock and Jesse James. For the past month, the allegations that he has had multiple affairs during his almost 6-year marriage have hit the Internet, news, and magazine stands with a vengeance. Despite all the negative publicity, Sandra has been relatively quiet about the whole situation…until now. The New York Post has reported that Sandra has prepared the papers and will soon be filing for divorce. Fortunately for her, she went in to the marriage with a strong pre-nup so he won’t be receiving a dime. You can read more here.

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Austin, Texas may be the self-described music capital of the world, but that doesn’t stop major bands and those that are just getting started from pursuing the music scene in Los Angeles. And while the city of LA may be the film capital of the world , that also does nothing to impeded the popularity and interest in the local music scene. It also helps that many of the major labels are located in this city, but it’s also nothing of a coincidence that some of the top solo musicians and great bands throughout history have started their career in Los Angeles. In addition, there are bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers that are not only from LA and have achieved something of a legendary music status, but they also write many songs in honor of and in homage to their home city.

The Chili Peppers first formed in 1983 and have become extremely popular, respected and well known not only for their unique blend of funk, rock, some aspects of punk rock but also for their various stage behaviors throughout the years. Their unique approach to music didn’t land the band great commercial or popular success for almost a decade. During this time they formed a solid performance style and played at various LA clubs and venues.

When tourists visit Los Angeles, they frequently go to at least one of the night clubs in the city while they are there. And when someone catches a performance by a band that later makes it big, they frequently remember the night they first saw them in a club. That helps to make the trip special and usually people will remember all the details from the experience including the exact hotel room they stayed in. The Chili Peppers first major breakthrough album came in 1991 with Blood Sugar Sex Magik. This was an enormously successful album, and reached heights of sales that the band had never before seen. It also contained the song Under The Bridge, which was their first of many popular songs about LA or set in it.

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Amarillo is one of Texas’ major Panhandle cities and is the seat of Potter County. And while it is only the fifteenth largest city in Texas, it influences much of the regional cultural and politics. Some of its major institutions, such as the Amarillo Symphony are respected and supported throughout the county and surrounding areas. It is also one of the historic cultural institutions of the city and many of the guests who visit Amarillo are attracted to attending one of its performances. There are plenty of great places to stay in the city and they will have good information on this and other cultural attractions and entrainment venues.

The symphony was originally established in 1924 and at the time was founded as a 12 piece ensemble. This early manifestation was led by Miss Grace Hamilton and within its first eight years of existence, the company grew to a 56 musician membership. This is one of the largest growth rates ever experienced by a musical institution in the Amarillo regional area in that amount of time. However, this establishment, like all cultural and artistic entities, was not immune to the struggles of economic hardship during the 1930s and 40s. However, their commitment to excellence and belief in the importance of quality music in a society had helped keep them afloat, and while recent economic struggles have also affected it, the company is well supported by the community it represents.

The symphony is also focused on education and youth programs, which help to establish a new generation of quality music lovers and potential musicians in Amarillo. Many of the concerts are focused on family appreciation and incorporate the youth orchestra into the program. This is exemplified by the upcoming concert Discover Family, which will be performed on April 16 and 17. This is a major collaborative effort and will include performances by Amarillo Youth Orchestras, West Texas A&M University Choirs and the Amarillo Civic Chorus. Works by Stravinsky
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