‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

December 11, 2009 • Rachel Smith, Journalism 1 Contributor  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E, Holiday Specials, Movies

Filming a Christmas movie during the summer with 6,000 gallons of fake snow might be seen as a challenge for many actors, but the cast of “It’s a Wonderful Life” accomplished the task using foamite (a fire-fighting chemical), soap, water and a high-powered wind machine. And, of course, lots of... Read more »

‘Until the Whole World Hears’

November 17, 2009 • Hope McGee, staff writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E, Music

Introducing songs from their new album “Until the Whole World Hears,” released today, and performing songs from previous albums, Casting Crowns took center stage after special guest Matt Redman at the Amarillo Civic Center Oct. 3.  Casting Crowns began as a student worship band in 1999.  The band... Read more »

‘The Beatles: Rock Band’ just short of Beatlemania

September 25, 2009 • Austin Gibson, Associate Editor, Online  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E, Games

‘The Beatles: Rock Band” follows the Fab Four through their music career from their beginnings at the Cavern Club to their final performance atop the Apple Records building rooftop.  The game features 45 songs from The Beatles’ catalogue including “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “I Feel Fine,”... Read more »