At The Movies-Les Miserables
An artistic triumph
Rarely has a film been so aptly titled. I felt like I had stumbled into some French nightmare version of one of those interminable Russian novels where everyone suffers horribly only to die in some picturesque but pointless way.
Hear Pancrazi jazz quartet Jan. 13
Jazz guitar vocalist Pete Pancrazi and his quartet will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 at Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St., Payson.
At The Movies-Jack Reacher
Twisty plot will satisfy detective drama buffs
Those of us that appreciate a good rock ’em sock ’em action flick mixed in with an excellent police procedural will like “Jack Reacher.”
Getaway Around Rim Country
A Men’s Breakfast for a Buck is at 8 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 5 at Ponderosa Bible Church, 1800 N. Beeline Hwy.
Magazine nominates KMOG and its music director for top honors
He’s running with the Big Dogs now. But that doesn’t bother KMOG Country Music jock Brandon Iron Sprague, given the lessons of his honky tonk boyhood. New Music Weekly has named KMOG a contender for best music station of the year and Brandon Iron as the top music director in the country, thanks to his ceaseless search for new music and fresh artists.
Gift of giving lights up Rim faces
“For the gift of giving, you will receive. You will see smiles on the faces of children, Warmth in the places you go. You will feel love from the love that you’ve given.”
Songs of the Season
Choral Society continues beloved holiday tradition
The Rim Country’s most beautiful voices rise up in an exquisite celebration of the season this Saturday.
Doubleheader jazz concert set Sunday
Payson Jazz Trio joins Dr Jass & the Heartbeats in a two-set holiday-themed presentation of swinging jazzy tunes at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9 at Payson Community Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Main St.
At the Movies - Lincoln
An amazing film
This might well be the only five saw blade movie of the year; certainly it is the best film to see the big screen between January and November.
Make music part of your holiday
This holiday season, make time to take a break from all the hustle and bustle and enjoy some great music.
Longhorn thespian group receives ‘excellent’ rating
The Longhorn Theatre Company cleaned up during the Nov. 17-18 Arizona Thespian Festival, a contest that involved students from 92 schools.
It’s parade time in Payson
This Saturday evening, we’ll all have a chance to stand up and sing “I Love A Parade!” as the 12th annual Electric Light Parade proudly marches and wheels its way along Main Street — which will become, for an hour in time, “Electric Avenue.”
At The Movies - Flight
A strongly acted drama
There has been a lot of chatter about “Flight.” I sort of expected something like “The High and the Mighty,” the ’50s hero airline pilot film.
Talent show attracts diverse performances
Payson High School’s Drama Department recently hosted a highly entertaining and successful talent show, “Payson’s Got Talent.”
Beautiful chamber music from beautiful musicians
The critically acclaimed Aleron Trio will present their charming virtuosity in a Tonto Community Concert program highlighting composers Beethoven, Schoenfield and more at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30 at the Payson High School Auditorium.
