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The to-do list of Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo includes Othello and a memoir

LONDON (AP) — Delroy Lindo is feeling the love and planning for the future. The actor says that his Oscar nomination for “Sinners” has shown him how many people are thrilled for him. “That’s been truly monumental,” says the supporting actor nominee. “And I can’t help but be impacted by that because it’s a lot of positive, really positive energy and it comes from all over and it is very, very, very genuine. It feels wonderful.” And this appreciation hasn’t just come in the happy times. After a person with Tourette syndrome shouted a racial slur as Lindo and ...

Dutch museum makes ‘needle in a haystack’ confirmation of Rembrandt painting

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A painting that was once rejected as a work by Rembrandt van Rijn has now been acknowledged as a work by the Dutch master, thanks to two years of scrutiny in the city where the then-27-year-old artist painted it in 1633, a museum announced Monday. The Netherlands’ national art and history museum, the Rijksmuseum, unveiled the work, “Vision of Zacharias in the Temple,” and said painstaking analysis including high-tech scans has confirmed it was painted by Rembrandt after he moved to the capital, Amsterdam. The painting hasn’t been on public ...

‘Hauntings in the Pennsylvania Wilds: A Guided Tour’ available now

After two years of extensive research, James T. Baumgratz’s newest book, “Hauntings in The Pennsylvania Wilds: A Guided Tour” is finally available for purchase. This book takes you on a one-of-a-kind tour exploring over 200 haunted destinations across 13 counties. It is laid out by ...

Award-winning blues guitarist to hold hometown album release concert

WILLIAMSPORT — On Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m., award-winning national blues artist and Blues Music Award nominee Gabe Stillman and his band will return to The Side Bar in Williamsport, for a special hometown album release concert, celebrating his new album, “What Happens Next?” ...

Altoona Symphony Orchestra continues ‘Journeys’ Season 97 with Passport of Sound

ALTOONA — The Altoona Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will present Passport of Sound on March 14, at 7:30 p.m. inviting audiences on a musical journey inspired by travel, discovery and new creative perspectives. This dynamic program explores how encountering new places and cultures expands artistic horizons and shapes emotional expression through sound. A highlight of the evening will be Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major performed by ASO Principal Trumpet, George Carpten, IV. One of the most celebrated works in the trumpet repertoire, Haydn’s concerto showcases brilliance, ...