Five years of fairies
Random Acts of Silliness’ fairy village returns
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Bumblewood returns
RACHEL HERGETT
For the Chronicle
A bit of magic is returning to the trails around Bozeman this week as the veil is lifted on this year’s Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village, an art installation featuring 20 fairysized dwellings, businesses and other structures created by local artists, aka “fairy architects.”
“Bumblewood Thicket has become a beloved tradition that brings joy and wonder to all,” Bozeman mayor Terry Cunningham stated in a city press release. “It celebrates what makes Bozeman special — community, creativity, and a love for the outdoors.”
The fairy village, created by Random Acts of Silliness in partnership with the Gallatin Valley Land Trust and the City of Bozeman, will be accessible from Friday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Sept. 22 on the public trails of Glen Lake Rotary Park at
830 Manley Road. This year, Bumblewood Thicket will be revealed with a special ceremony that honors Random Acts of Silliness’ commitment to building community through whimsy and creativity.
present Random Acts of Silliness with a ceremonial key to the city, the first such key awarded in six years. The brief event will take place at the main entrance to Bumblewood Thicket.
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“Random Acts of Silliness has inspired community magic for years through a variety of enchanting programs and interactive installations,” Cunningham stated.
Scuttlebutt among the fairies is that Bumblewood Thicket mayor Rowena Dimpletoes has something in store for her human neighbors as well.
“It’s an incredible honor for the whole Random Acts of Silliness team, and the community who has shown up to support Random Acts of Silliness and say ‘this is something that we want in our community,’” said Danielle Thomsen, the “executive enhancement director” for Random Acts of Silliness. “Everybody benefits from having joyful art and more play
in their lives.”
Tours of Bumblewood Thicket are self-guided, free and open to all from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The village entrance is located .3 miles from the Bozeman Beach entrance, and the walk around the village is .25 miles. A free “Fairy Grove” performance featuring local musicians, actors and dancers will take place on Saturdays from Aug. 31 to Sept. 21 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Reservations are currently full, but wait list spots are available for the free performance and Thomsen said that Random Acts of Silliness will try to open up as many seats as possible in the available space.
Bumblewood Thicket took root in 2020, when Thomsen’s family and their neighbors created an installation in Grafs Park on Bozeman’s southside — specifically in an area the Thomsen family had long called “Fairy Trail,” simply because it looked like a place that fairies would choose to live.
Thomsen remembers walking the trails to check the village each day, greeted by passerby who conspiratorially whispered about the magical fairies that had set up shop in the area. Their shared excitement and the fanciful additions that others added to the installation were more than enough to convince Thomsen that people loved the project. Wanting to expand on the idea, Thomsen reached out to the Gallatin Valley Land Trust, a Bozeman nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving open space and enhancing the trail system.
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Fairies visit Bumblewood Thicket in 2023. The Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village returns to Glen Lake Rotary Park from Aug. 30 to Sept. 22.
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Top 10 Bestsellers at Cactus Records
1) Johnny Blue Skies (Sturgill Simpson) “Passage Du Desir”
2) Tyler Childers “Purgatory”
3) Billy Strings “live”
4) Widespread Panic ‘Snake oil King”
5) Jack White “No Name”
6) Zach Bryan “Zach Bryan”
7) Nathaniel Rateliff “South of Here”
8) Zach Bryan “American Heartrbreak”
9) Radiohead “OK Computer”
10) $uicideboy$ “Sing Me a Lullaby My Sweet Temptation”
1) “Becoming Little Shell” by Chris La Tray, $28
2) “The Women” by Kristin Hannah, $30
3) “Montana Babies!” by Steph Lehmann, $8.95
4) “Wandering Stars” by Tommy Orange, $29
5) “The Lost Journals of Sacajewea” by Debra Magpie Earling, $18
6) “A Fever in the Heartland” by Timothy Egan, $18
7) “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan, $20
8) “Detour Montana” by Jon Axline, $24.99
9) “True West” by Betsy Gains Quammen, $19.95
10) “James” by Percival Everett, $28
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“English Teacher” - Season 1 (Sept. 3, Series Premiere)
Created by Brian Jordan Alvarez, this new FX comedy series stars Alvarez as Evan Marquez, a high school teacher in Austin, Texas, who often finds himself at the intersection of the personal, professional and political aspects of working at a high school. By his side is his friend group of other teachers, including Gwen Sanders (Stephanie Koenig) and Markie Hillridge (Sean Patton). The eight-episode season follows Evan as he navigates his relationships, his students and his fellow faculty and tries to answer the question: can you really be your full self at your job?
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“Tell Me Lies” - Season 2 (Sept. 4)
In this adaptation of Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name, the tumultuous, eight-year relationship between Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Stephen DeMarco) becomes more toxic over the years, permanently altering not only their own lives, but also the lives of everyone around them.
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” - Season 1 (Sept. 6)
Gaining popularity on the social media platform TikTok, a group of Mormon mom influencers implode when they get caught in the midst of a swinging sex scandal that makes international headlines. Now, their sisterhood is shook to its core. This unscripted series follows Taylor Frankie Paul, Demi Engemann, Jennifer Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Layla Wessel, Mikayla Mathews, Mayci Neeley and Whitney Leavitt as they try to recoup from their fall from grace.
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“My Brilliant Friend” - Season 4 (Max — Sept. 9, Season Premiere) Exploring the tale of Elena Greco (Margherita Mazzucco) and the most important friend in her life. She met Raffaella Cerullo (Gaia Girace), whom she has always called Lila, in the first year of primary school in 1950. Set in a dangerous and fascinating Naples, Italy, their story goes on to cover more than 60 years of their lives and explores the mystery of Lila, Elena’s brilliant friend and — in a way — both her best friend and her worst enemy.
“Something in the Water” (Available Now)
Reunited for a destination wedding, five girlfriends decide to rent a boat to spend the day along the coast. However, when they get stranded in open water, they find themselves in a fight for their lives against circling sharks and Mother Nature. Ellouise Shakespeare-Hart, Lauren Lyle, Hiftu Quasem, Nicole Rieko Setsuko and Natalie Mitson star.
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1.Phoebe to Prue or Piper on “Charmed”
4.“Chiquitita” quartet
8.Genesis twin
12.___-Man (arcade game)
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BY JAY BOBBIN
‘Arthur’ still does the best that he can do
With certain movies, it takes just the right stars to make them really click.
A case in point is “Arthur,” the buoyant 1981 comedy that Turner Classic Movies shows Saturday, Sept. 7, as part of a salute to female lead Liza Minnelli. The fact that title star Dudley Moore owned the film was underscored by Russell
13.___ Walken (“The West Wing” character)
14.It parallels a radius
15.In times past 16.Carrie Coon’s series, with “The” 18.Jennifer Aniston’s series, with “The” 20.Hunt for 21.Your and my 22.TV show covering Hollywood since 1991
24.Beginnings
28.Family docs
29.Charge carrier
30.El ___
33.Pasta topper
35.Mouths, anatomically
self-deprecating whimsy, with the perpetually tipsy millionaire picking up women from the back seat of his chauffeured Rolls-Royce. (“Are you a hooker?,” he asks one lady incredulously upon realizing what her profession is. “I just thought I was doing great with you!”)
37. Deliver a tirade
38.Loren Bouchard’s animated series
42.“Hijack” star
44.White alternative
45.Teutonic turndown
46.“___ Lang Syne”
47.Fleming who created 007
48.Flow stopper
49.Arborist’s concern
50.Small colonist
Down
1.Meat in a Monty Python skit
2.Cassio’s rival
3.“The Departed” (2006) director
4.Texas A&M team
5.Flip one’s lid?
6. Lux. neighbor
7.“___ to bed”
8.Writer Welty
9.Deli side
10.“Brokeback Mountain” (2005) director Lee
11.Home of the tallest bldg. in the world
17.Former Israeli prime minister Olmert
19.Green, in a way
22.Pudding ingredient
23.“Morning Edition” airer
25.Lane where “Desperate Housewives” takes place
26. “Wayne’s Wor ld” (1992) word
27.___-Off (windshield cover brand)
31.Talking amorously
32.Planets and such
33.Memorial Day event
34.Coll. major
“Have _ __” (“Make yourself comfortable”)
Moscow money
Vivacity
Picture problem
Tom Clancy hero
Elated
Time ___
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Brand’s 2011 attempt at a remake; while that may have its fans, they’re undoubtedly outnumbered by those who appreciate the special qualities Moore initially brought to the title part of a New Yorker as irresponsible as he is wealthy. Writer-director Steve Gordon custom-fit the part of Arthur Bach to Moore’s
As content as Arthur might remain to stay ensconced in his world of bubble baths and toy trains, two things change him: his relationship with his stern manservant Hobson (John Gielgud, in a deservedly Oscar-winning performance), which takes an unexpected turn; and Arthur’s newfound affection for sassy waitress Linda (Minnelli), who might inspire him not to go through with his arranged marriage ... which would be a turn his family would not want.
In many ways, “Arthur” is a modern fairy tale, and it takes Moore’s sense of wonderment and impishness to pull it off fully. He goes in and out of that state so convincingly, it’s never a disappointment when he returns to it after seemingly having made strides toward maturity
Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli in “Arthur”
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“Cómo cazar a un monstruo” (Sept. 6)
Lluis Gros, sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexual abuse, asks YouTuber and filmmaker Carles Tamayo to make a documentary about his life to clean up his image after his conviction. Carles agrees, thinking that Gros will apologize, but when he realizes that this is not his intention and that he is still free, he tries to find out why he is still unpunished. After months of surveillance and extensive investigation, Carles discovers many other crimes committed by Gros and sets up a trap that leads him to prison.
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“The Old Man” - Season 2 (Hulu — Sept. 13, Season Premiere)
In Season 2, former CIA agent Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) and former FBI Assistant Director Harold Harper (John Lithgow) set off on their most important mission to date — to recover Emily Chase (Alia Shawkat) after she is kidnapped by Faraz Hamzad (Navid Negahban), a powerful Afghan tribal leader. With all three men claiming her as their daughter, Emily finds herself in an identity crisis that has dire implications.
“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” (Available Now)
The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in their path. The battle to defeat the enemy and restore harmony to the LEGO universe takes Emmet (Chris Pratt), Lucy (Elizabeth Banks), Batman (Will Arnett) and the rest of their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds that test their courage and creativity.
“10 Cloverfield Lane” (Available Now)
After getting in a car accident, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) awakens to find herself in a mysterious bunker with two men named Howard (John Goodman) and Emmett (John Gallagher Jr.). Howard offers her a pair of crutches to help her remain mobile with her leg injury sustained from the car crash and tells her to “get good on those” before leaving the bunker. Told that there has been an alien attack and the outside world is poisoned, Howard and Emmett’s intentions soon become questionable and Michelle is faced with a question: Is it better in here or out there?
“War of the Worlds” (Available Now)
In this 2005 adaptation of the original H.G. Wells story, Dockworker Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) struggles to build a relationship with his two children, Rachel (Dakota Fanning) and Robbie (Justin Chatwin). When his exwife, Mary Ann (Miranda Otto), drops them off at Ferrier’s house, it seems as though it will be just another tension-filled weekend. However, when electromagnetic pulses of lightning strike the area, the strange event turns out to be the beginning of an alien invasion, and Ferrier must now protect his children as they seek refuge.
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This just in @ Bozeman Library
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American labor movement, including Butte Miners’ Union Local number one, formed in 1878, which called for an eighthour workday, cooperation amongst workers and employers, removal of company stores and employment of child and convict labor, and forbade the use of Pinkerton detectives to look into union affairs. Labor Day is also the ‘last day of summer’ as Grade 1-12 students in Bozeman return to school on Tuesday, September 2. The Bozeman Public Library building
will be closed on Labor Day. The virtual Bozeman Public Library is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Enjoy browsing the catalog, making meeting room or study room reservations, placing holds or renewing materials, downloading audiobook or ebooks, streaming movies or TV shows on Kanopy, practicing second language instruction on Transparent Language and many other services available with your Bozeman Public Library card. For
more information, please visit bozemanlibrary.org or call 406582-2400.
BOOKS FOR THE ADULTS IN THE ROOM
A Republic of Scoundrels: The Schemers, Intriguers & Adventurers Who Created a New American Nation edited by David Head & Timothy C. Hemmis. Nonfiction. If you’re fascinated by the leaders and scoundrels who helped established this country between
1770-1820 — you will like this book. Each essay is written by a different author and are very detailed historical analysis.
Goodbye Girl by James Grippando. Fiction. A pop star who signed a terrible contract in her teens that basically steals all her money. A greedy manager won’t renegotiate it. When the latter is murdered, the former is the prime suspect. The courtroom drama that follows, plus everything you ever wanted to know about musical copyright = page turner.
We Loved It All by Lydia Millet. Biography. The author has written twelve very popular, award-winning novels. This essay / memoir / scientific musing analyzes all that is happening in the modern world; war,
climate change, the global economy, and links them to each individual person’s behavior and perception. A little introspection and self-awareness can go a long way toward insight.
BOOKS FOR THE KIDDOS
Bridge to Bat City: A Mostly True Tall Tale by Ernest Cline. Fiction. Opal has to relocate after her mother dies. A family farm run by her Uncle Roscoe is her new home. It’s fun. There’s lots of music, and fresh farm food, and bats. Flying bats who like the music playing as they hang out in their bat-cave. Unfortunately, a local mining company likes the farm, too, but hates the bats. Great author, good story.
BETH BOYSON
Library columnist
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“The Perfect Couple” (Sept. 5)
“Outlast” - Season 2 (Sept. 4)
In this raw survival competition series, 16 lone wolf experts are dropped in the Alaskan wilderness and must outlast each other in a battle for a million dollar payout. There’s only one rule in this cut throat game: they must be a part of one of four teams to win.
Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket Island. Her disapproving future mother-in-law, famous novelist Greer Garrison Winbury (Nicole Kidman), has spared no expense in planning what promises to be the premiere wedding of the season — until a body turns up on the beach. As secrets come to light, the stage is set for a real-life investigation that feels plucked from the pages of one of Greer’s novels. Suddenly, everyone is a suspect.
“Rebel Ridge” (Sept. 6)
Ex-Marine Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre) grapples his way through a web of smalltown corruption when an attempt to post bail for his cousin escalates into a violent standoff with the local police chief (Don Johnson). AnnaSophia Robb co-stars.
“Selling Sunset” - Season 6 (Sept. 6)
The realtors of The Oppenheim Group return for an explosive eighth season with over-the-top listings and high stakes drama as they navigate love, betrayal and loyalty both inside and outside the brokerage. Chrishell Stause, Mary Fitzgerald, Emma Hernan, Amanza Smith, Chelsea Lazkani, Bre Tiesi, and Nicole Young are all back and working under the watchful eyes of bosses Jason and Brett Oppenheim. But no one should get too comfortable — some fresh faces, including new agent Alanna Whittaker.
Library/from 7
On the Night Before Kindergarten by Rosemary Wells. Picture book. Young Milo is a kitten who wears red rubber boots and is starting Kindergarten. His bad dreams worry him all night and then the morning of departure is suddenly upon him. Milo’s parents help out, Miss B the teacher helps out, and a new friend helps out. The author is a legend in children’s books. Newbies to kindergarten will enjoy.
All from a Walnut — written by Ammi-Joan Paquette and illustrated by Feliciti Sala. Early Reader. The very beautiful, muted pictures introduce a close family planting and planning as the seasons change. The story of a tiny walnut growing slowly and getting bigger makes for a great metaphor, a nice way of introducing the themes of departure, separation, and death of a loved one to younger children.
Extraordinary Magic: The Storytelling Life of
Virginia Hamilton — Poems and pictures by Nina Crews. Biography. It’s a picture book in free verse about one of the most celebrated and beloved children’s authors in print today. Learn about her childhood in Ohio, her large, extended family and her love of stories told and shared. You can even borrow a few of her wonderful books @ your Library.
FOR THE TEENS AND TWEENS
This Book Won’t Burn
by Samira Ahmed. Fiction. When Noor Khan’s father abandons his family, her mother moves Noor and her younger sister from Chicago to a small town, miles away, where the high school library is under siege by activists demanding the removal of around 500 books they deem “unsuitable.” This is fiction, but something similar just happened in neighboring state of Utah.
Stars in Their Eyes: A Graphic Novel by Jessica Walton and Aska. Graphic
novel. A young woman attends her first fan convention featuring her idol. This is a vivid, authentic depiction of daily life with disability and proudly celebrates queer love without compromise. The background art is alive with artist alleys, daily pillboxes, packed hallways, realistic mobility aids, and Sailor Moon cosplay.
Beth Boyson is a Programming Librarian and Cataloger at Bozeman Public Library. She can be reached through the Library website at www. bozemanlibrary.org.
trivia crossword
The solution to the question is found within the answers in the puzzle. In order to discover this hidden solution, unscramble the letters noted with asterisks within the puzzle.
Across 1. N.L. East team, on scoreboards
4. “Animal House” (1978) group
8. Wear and tear
11. Stay-at-home ___
12. Tabula ___
13. The Platters’ “___ Mine”
14. Renowned round
sung in French
17. Sailor’s affirmative
18. Sharer’s word
19. Forward
21. “___ of Eden”
24. Command to go forward
25. Preposition
26. The powers that ___
27. The States, briefly
28. Actor Guinness
30. Outlaws
32. Wimple wearer
34. Salon offering
35. Stay current
41. Elbow’s site
42. Small amounts, as of cream
43. Test site
44. “Way to go!”
45. Say again
46. Court ploy Down
1. Common digital doc format
2. Laugh sound
3. Utopian
4. Not tied down
5. British rule in colonial India
6. Simile’s middle
7. ___ Bell
8. Nichelle’s “Star Trek” role
9. Behold
10. Relative of -trix
15. Coveted golf trophy
16. It’s bigger than a twin
lifestyle
19. Bubbly drink from Asia
20. Law school newbie
22. Surprise greatly
23. Get rid of
29. Foe
31. The least bit
33. Au naturel
34. “Eh”
35. Major retail jeweler
36. Historic time
37. Fundraising grp.
38. “Frankly,” in texts
39. Confucian path
40. Fall back
BY CAROLINE
Courting couples: ‘The Other Way’ Season 6 welcomes wearisome couples
With a brand-new season getting underway Sunday, Sept. 1, on TLC, meet the couples of “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days” seventh season.
Joining Americans as they travel overseas to meet their long-distance love interests — this time around to Nigeria, Philippines, Ghana, Poland, Brazil, Jordan, South Africa and Croatia — this reality series follows the couples as they meet in person for the first time, after embarking on exclusively online courtships. Filled with drama, romance, heartbreak and more, the series introduces a slate of
couples facing the realities of getting to know each other’s customs, idiosyncrasies and daily habits, bringing some pairs together while others return to the U.S. having said “goodbye” for good.
This season, “Before the 90 Days” joins eight couples formed around the globe, spanning from Texan Tigerlily, 41, and her 23-year-old Jordanian partner, Adnan, to a couple with blind faith and a Nevada native meeting his Filipino sweetheart for the first time.
After leaving a difficult marriage, Tigerlily vowed to never marry again. That is, until she met a young model from Jordan on social media, Adnan, and the two quickly developed a relationship. After only four months of talking, Tigerlily now has plans to marry Adnan on the day she arrives in West Asia, much to her friends’ great concern.
Much like Tigerlily, 38-year-old Rayne — a farmer from New Mexico — is said to face ample uncertainty from friends and family as she dives headfirst into a relationship with
34-year-old Chidi of Nigeria. The two have been in an online relationship for the past five years, but after learning her partner was blind, those closest to Rayne began expressing their concerns that she wasn’t ready for the pressures of being with a blind person.
After being in a strictly virtual relationship for years, the reality of being together can be stark for many. For Nevada native Loren, 33, for example, meeting his partner in person might just be the beginning of the end. He’s head over heels for Faith, 31, a transgender woman from the Philippines, but despite his devotion, Loren knows he’ll have to be honest about his financial situation and less-than-monogamous tendencies now that he and Faith are face-to-face.
Whether these international couples will make it down the aisle is still up in the air, but with engagements on the horizon and an all-clear for takeoff, Season 7 of “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days” premieres Sunday, Sept. 1, on TLC.
Faith and Loren in “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days”
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“World Eats Bread” (Available Now)
Get ready to fall in love with bread all over again. This whimsical, three-part docuseries explores what bread, our most fundamental food, reveals about the cultures that lovingly make and devour it. Each episode introduces us to a staple loaf crafted with a unique spin reflecting its homeland’s history, geography, rich traditions, and the humanity that connects us all.
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“Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story” (Available Now)
When a wild otter in desperate need of help washes up on his jetty in the remote Scottish islands of Shetland, Billy, his wife Susan and their devoted sheepdog Jade find themselves with a unique new member of their family. This documentary film shows us how love can reawaken us to the beauty of nature.
“Incredible Animal Journeys” (Available Now)
Millions of animals migrate across our planet daily using routes passed down through generations. This docuseries puts audiences in the action as they soar, fly and swim from the Antarctic to the African savanna and the Pacific Ocean to Alaska. Join the larger-thanlife protective humpback mom shepherding her newborn calf, a tiny dung beetle, a monarch butterfly, a determined barn swallow who never gives up, and many more species. Come along for the ride as Jeremy Renner narrates the wildest adventure on Earth.
“The Real Red Tails” (Available Now)
This documentary looks into the astonishing discovery of a P-39 airplane in Lake Huron, Michigan, reigniting a story lost to time and triggering one of the most important World War II archeological missions in the Great Lakes. On the morning of April 11, 1944, Second Lieutenant Frank Moody perished in what should have been a routine training mission when his plane malfunctioned. The one-hour special, narrated by Sheryl Lee Ralph, takes viewers on a journey to uncover the 80-year-old mystery of how and why Moody’s plane ultimately went down.
Rebecca Dalton, seen recently in “Head Over Heels” on Hallmark Channel: She is married to her high-school sweetheart, James Hinchcliffe, a former IndyCar driver and current NBC Sports auto-race commentator … and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame inductee.
Martin Short of “Only Murders in the Building” on Hulu:
Though the series “SCTV” brought him to comedic prominence, he did more-dramatic work before that, in such stage productions as “Godspell” and “Fortune and Men’s Eyes.”
Nicole Eggert of “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun” on Hulu:
She was a Miss Universe at a very young age – five – when she won the petite division, one result of her mother entering her in various beauty contests.
Back to school
Questions:
BY STAFF WRITERS
1) Which 1980s sitcom featured a class of gifted students helmed by Howard Hessman, and later, Billy Connolly?
2) In the Peanuts comic strip and TV specials, Linus has a crush on his teacher — what is her name?
3) Which ‘90s sitcom was centered on a main character who lived next door to his teacher/principal?
4) Which actress won an Emmy for her work as the voice of teacher Edna Krabappel in “The Simpsons”?
5) Which “Welcome Back, Kotter” character would raise his hand and yell “Ooh ooh ooh” to get the teacher’s attention?
6) What subject does Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) teach in the first seasons of “Glee”?
7) Name the acclaimed choreographer who played dance teacher Lydia Grant in the 1980 film “Fame” and its TV adaptation.
8) Eve Arden famously played a high school teacher in “Our Miss Brooks.” Which character did she later play in the 1978 film “Grease” and its sequel?
9) What grade does Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) teach in “Abbott Elementary”?
10) Who is the voice of Ms. Valerie Frizzle in “The Magic School Bus”?
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OF THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW ON CATCHY COMEDY, METV
Q: Why are some repeats of “The Carol Burnett Show” an hour long, while others are only a half-hour long?
A: Originally, the classic comedy-variety series ran for an hour weekly during its 1967-78 tenure on CBS, when it earned a total of 25 Primetime Emmy Awards. It was shown in that form during a recent weekend “Binge” marathon on Catchy Comedy, but soon after the original run ended, the episodes from five of its seasons were edited into a 30-minute format — largely focused on the comedy content, though musical sequences sometimes were kept in, too — and the show was renamed “Carol Burnett and Friends.”
Those edited programs have long been a weekday attraction on MeTV, but the issue has been confused a bit more by the fact that the program also is known there presently as “The Carol Burnett Show” in its half-hour form. Arguably the best way to tell the lengths apart before a viewing is simply to look at a programming guide and see how long the show is slated for, 30 minutes or 60 minutes.
Burnett, who has made Primetime Emmy history this year as the oldest female comedy nominee ever with her current supporting-actress bid for Apple TV+’s “Palm Royale,” has very actively helped to promote direct-marketing sales of “The Carol Burnett Show” DVDs by participating in commercials for them. (She even has autographed some of the sets.) However, different collections culled from the series also are available from various merchants, either in physical stores or via online sellers.
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BY ADAM THOMLISON
Chi McBride
OF HAWAII FIVE-0 ON CBS
Q: What ever happened to Chi McBride? For a while in the ‘00s, it seemed like he was the next big thing, but I haven’t seen much of him since.
A: Chi McBride was indeed one of the buzziest actors of the 2000s, thanks to successively larger roles in talked-about shows such as “Boston Public” and the cultishly beloved late ‘00s sitcom “Pushing Daisies,” alongside big-screen hits such as “Gone in 60 Seconds” (2000) and “I, Robot” (2004).
In some ways, his profile was harmed by finding a little stability. Those shows and films attracted a lot of attention, but they were all over relatively quickly (“Boston Public” was the longest-lasting one, but even it was canceled after four years).
Then, in 2013, he joined the ensemble of “Hawaii Five-0,” an already successful show entering its fourth season. Given that it was already established, it had also lost a lot of the buzz — it was, by that point, nothing more or less than a very highly rated, solid performer that reliably drew in millions of eyeballs for CBS every week.
Unfortunately, even reliable hits have to end eventually, as “Hawaii Five-0” did in 2020. Since then, McBride has been looking for his next big project. His biggest shot was the 2022 CBS sitcom “How We Roll,” but it was canceled after one season.
But, he’s taking another run at sitcom success right now. He has a role in the upcoming Netflix series “Little Sky,” currently in post-production. No release date has been announced yet.
Howard Hessman stars in which 1980’s sitcom?
‘Die Hard 2’ hands Bruce Willis more action
“How can the same thing happen to the same guy twice?” Bruce Willis has good reason to express that query as his New York cop alter ego John McClane finds himself in yet more unexpected peril in “Die Hard 2,” the Christmas Eveset 1990 sequel directed by action specialist Renny Harlin (“Cliffhanger”) that FX shows Thursday, Sept. 5, as part of a marathon of all the Willis-starring “Die Hard” adventures.
McClane is waiting for his wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) to arrive at Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport when the site’s air-traffic system is overtaken by terrorists bent on freeing a soon-to-arrive police prisoner. Getting little help from the argumentative airport police chief (“NYPD Blue’s” Dennis Franz), McClane works through the underbelly and backrooms of the facility to try to thwart the plot in his own way. The script was adapted from a novel that had nothing to do with the “Die Hard” franchise initially, but ended up servicing it very well. William Atherton and Reginald VelJohnson also return from the first picture.
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“Because I Said So” (Hulu, streaming): Though this 2007 comedy might seem lightweight in the surface, it’s notable for providing a solid dose of a charming Mandy Moore before she went in to prove her dramatic chops on the NBC series “This Is Us.” Here, she plays one of the daughters of a woman (Diane Keaton) who can’t help but meddle in her children’s lives … and for the chef played by Moore, that causes problems with two romantic interests (Gabriel Macht, Tom Everett Scott). Lauren Graham and Piper Perabo portray Moore’s sisters in the very appealing cast.
“The Odd Couple” (Catchy Comedy, Sunday, Sept. 1): Neil Simon’s stage classic has had several incarnations, one of the most successful being this 1970-75 sitcom, presented here in a “Binge” running throughout the weekend. (This was scheduled for mid-July, but postponed for a tribute to Bob Newhart.) Tony Randall and Jack Klugman play highly dissimilar roommates Felix and Oscar, who manage to endure each other’s quirks … though whether they’ll be able to continue doing so often is in question. This was one of several successful comedy series executive-produced by Garry Marshall (“Happy Days,” “Laverne & Shirley”) during that decade.
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OF HOUSE OF THE DRAGON ON HBO
Q: I loved the actress playing Rhaenys on “House of the Dragon” — she’s been the best part of the show for me. I feel like I’ve seen her before, though — have I? And is she doing anything else?
A: Whether you’ve seen Eve Best before depends largely, though not entirely, on whether you were a “Nurse Jackie” fan — but whether you’ll be excited about her next project or not definitely hinges on it.
You’re not alone in citing Best’s performance as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen as a highlight of HBO’s “House of the
Dragon” (the term “fan favorite” has been tossed around a lot). But the swordsand-castles fantasy show is miles away from her biggest prior role, in the utterly grounded and modern “Nurse Jackie,” a comedy that aired from 2009 to 2015 on HBO’s competitor network, Showtime. She played Dr. Eleanor O’Hara, a close friend and colleague to the titular, drug-addicted Jackie (Edie Falco, “The Sopranos”).
It’s her biggest pre-”House of the Dragon” role, and it’s poised to be her next role as well. It was announced in the spring that “Nurse Jackie’s” writers and
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producers are starting work on a sequel miniseries, to be released on Amazon Prime instead of Showtime, and Best will be involved. It’s just now in pre-production, though, so don’t expect to see it any time soon.
If you don’t remember Best wearing scrubs, you may also have seen her in any one of a few miniseries she did, such as 2014’s “The Honorable Woman” or the A&E drama “Shackleton” back in 2002. Or, you may remember her in a small but notable turn as Wallis Simpson in the smash-hit 2010 biopic “The King’s Speech.”
Bruce Willis in “Die Hard 2”
Burns looks to end two-fight losing skid against Brady at UFC Fight Night
Fight fans around the world get set for another epic welterweight clash as UFC Fight Night: Burns Vs. Brady kicks off Saturday, Sept. 7, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The preliminary fights, as well as the main event, will be broadcast live on ESPN. Coming off back-to-back losses for the first time in his career, against Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena, Gilbert “Durinho” Burns is set to come into this fight hot — another loss could alter the trajectory of his chances at another title shot. Burns is the more experienced fighter going into this match, having fought the best of the best since making his UFC debut in 2014. Durinho’s exceptional fighting IQ, paired with his explosive and timely striking, is rounded out by a world-class Brazilian jiu-jitsu background — all things that make him a very real threat to Brady.
Across the octagon is a rising star in the welterweight division, Sean Brady. Holding an impressive 16-1-0 record, takedowns play a major role in Brady’s success, with the fighter boasting a 50% takedown percentage. The only loss of his career so far has been to Belal Muhammad, in the second round via TKO at UFC 280. Prior to the loss, Brady was on a five-fight winning streak, and since then he’s been reminding fans and opponents why he’s an up-and-coming phenom by staying firmly in the win column — including winning his last fight against Kelvin Gastelum by submission last December.
Meanwhile, the co-main event will see Steve Garcia take on Kyle Nelson in a featherweight bout that’s sure to be exciting, as both fighters look to make a statement for themselves in the rankings.
Full name: Gilbert Alexander Pontes Burns
Birthdate: July 20, 1986 (38)
Birthplace: Niteroi, Brazil
Height/weight: 5-10/170 pounds
Team: Kill Cliff FC (2017-present)
Stance: Orthodox
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TOWN & COUNTRY FOODS: DUTCH OVEN NACHO
Who doesn’t love a one-pot wonder like this! Easy to make and clean up.
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
1 (1.25 oz.) package taco seasoning mix
1 (15 oz.) bag restaurant style white corn tortilla chips
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 cup finely shredded taco style cheese blend
2 cups restaurant style salsa
1 cup sour cream
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Method:
1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook breaking up into small crumbles, until cooked through
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and browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
2)Add taco seasoning and water and simmer until mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove beef from oven and set aside.
3) Clean Dutch oven and spread a layer of tortilla chips over the bottom. Top with half of ground beef mixture and 1 cup of cheddar cheese shreds.
4) Top evenly with another layer of tortilla chips, remaining ground beef and remaining cheese.
5) Bake until cheese is melted and bubbling at the edges, about 10-12 minutes.
6) Let nachos cool slightly before topping with salsa and dollops of sour cream. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
“I will always think this was a silver lining as COVID — that everything was so scary and topsy-turvy that people were really open to trying, you know, new things,” Thomsen said.
GVLT was more than willing to lend a hand and helped Thomsen secure a space on the Gallagator Trail for the fairies to appear at the end of summer 2020.
“The incredible creativity of these local artists introduces a growing number of people, young and old, to local trails each year and increases their comfort outdoors, which can provide a lifetime of physical and mental health benefits,” GVLT executive director Chet Work stated in a press release from the city of Bozeman.
The second village was pretty informal, and came together over the span of about a month. At the time, Random Acts of Silliness was still more of an idea than an organization, yet Thomsen called up creative friends and artists, asking them if they were interested or knew other people who may be. Then, when construction was complete, she met them on the trail to pick their spots.
“I remember the first day when everyone was installing, like seeing these incredible creations artists had made and just peals of laughter and delight from the people who were discovering it on the trail, even as it was going in,” said Thomsen. “And it was
like this full-body experience of, ‘oh my gosh, this is something really special.’”
Now in its fifth summer, Bumblewood Thicket is set to bring in even more visitors than the 18,000 who walked its trails in 2023. Community members may also write letters to the fairies and place them in the fairy mailbox, which saw 4,000 letters last year. Also new this year, each fairy structure is designed to glow, adding some extra magic to evening visits.
Twenty teams of fairy architects have created structures such as the International Tooth Fairy Trading Academy, Sweet Pea Birth Center, Flossie’s Candy Emporium and a home for Mayor Dimpletoes. Also on the list is a return of the Little Fae Library, which made an appearance in the 2020 Gallagator Trail village called Flutterby Thicket.
Architects must submit an application with specifications about their
intended design, which are then narrowed down by the Random Acts of Silliness team. Guidelines speak to size, placement, durability and materials, which are mostly natural objects, though one piece in the upcoming installation incorporates car parts. According to the architect, fairies would utilize human detritus, Thomsen said. In an effort to standardize sizes among fairy structures this year, artists were each given a 4-inch model fairy, nicknamed “Fae.”
“Each artist has a really unique approach, even within those guidelines,” Thomsen said. “And I have come to believe that that is another part of the magic because different pieces and materials and styles really speak to different visitors.”
For more information and details on visiting Bumblewood Thicket, visit www.randomactsofsilliness.com/2024-bumblewood-thicket.
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The Home of Pixie Pepperfly, created by Remy GrecoBrault, sits in the Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village on Sept. 4, 2021, at Glen Lake Rotary Park.
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“Uglies” (Netflix — Sept. 13, Movie Premiere)
In a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16, Tally (Joey King) is eager for her turn to join the rest of society. But when a friend runs away, Tally embarks on a journey to save her that upends everything she thought she wanted. Based on the hit science fiction novel by Scott Westerfeld.
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LAROYCE HAWKINS
With Hailey Upton (Tracy Spiridakos, “Revolution”) gone from “Chicago P.D.,” there’s room for another detective in the unit … but who will it be?
“It would be nice to get a detective in the unit who’s homegrown,” says LaRoyce Hawkins, who has played Officer Kevin Atwater from the beginning of the Dick Wolf-produced NBC series. As the Wednesday police drama nears the Sept. 25 debut of its 12th season, Hawkins talks about Atwater and other characters who have yet to get a promotion to detective: “Whether it was Atwater or Burgess [played by Marina Squerciati, “Marshall,” 2017] or Ruzek [Patrick John Flueger, “The 4400”], I’d be happy for whoever takes that next step. Hopefully,we’llseethat.”
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College Football Mascots
Questions: Answers:
1)Which National Championship-winning football school briefly had the mascot “Biff” during the 1920s and 1930s?
2)She’s not just the (beloved) mascot, she’s also the First Lady of Texas A&M University. Name the highest-ranking member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets.
3)“Hook ‘em Horns!” What is the name of the iconic Texas Longhorns mascot?
4)Officially, Delta State University’s mascot is “The Statesman” — but which unofficial fan ambassador was embraced by students and now equally represents Delta State?
5)On the sideline for every Georgia Bulldogs football game, what is the name of the live bulldog mascot?
6)What mascot for Brigham Young University (BYU) made his public debut on Oct. 15, 1953 by parachuting onto the field of LaVell Edwards Stadium?
7)Name the mascot of the Ole Miss Rebels which lasted from August 2018 until his retirement in May 2021.
8)What is the name of the Bluetick Coonhound who leads the Tennessee Volunteers onto the field before each game?
9)The one-of-a-kind “Otto the Orange” can be found cheering on the teams of which school?
10)True to their name, the University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) Miners celebrate a friendly old prospector as a mascot. What is his name?
Still, Hawkins laments the departure of Spiridakos. “It’s always tough,” he says of such cast exits, “and because it is so tough for us as a unit, I think that’s what also makes it tough for the audience. We love working with each other, and hopefully, that shows. And I think that informs the audience about how to feel when somebody leaves. If we weren’t so tight, I’m not sure if anybody would care who came or went.”
As “Chicago P.D.” (also shown in repeats on USA Network and ION Television) has unfolded, Atwater certainly has had his share of situations to deal with. To cite examples, while taking care of his younger brother and sister on the personal side, he has run afoul of some corrupt cops by being willing to testify about what
10)Paydirt Pete
9)Syracuse University
8)Smokey
7)Tony the Landshark
6)Cosmo the Cougar
5)Uga
4)The Fighting Okra
3)Bevo
2)Reveille
Wolverines
1)Michigan
he has witnessed on the professional front.
“He’s got a full plate, a lot on his shoulders,” Hawkins notes of his “Chicago P.D.” alter ego. “Atwater is the type who doesn’t let things go. He holds on extremely tight, and I think that moving forward, he’s going to try to find himself in a place where he can let go a little more … but he’ll always be good at holding on. That’s who he is and how he’s built.”
Birthdate: May 4, 1988
Birthplace: Harvey, Ill.
Current residence: Chicago
Marital status: Single; he has a son
Other television credits include: “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med,” “South Side,” “Ballers,” “Underemployed,” “Detroit 1-8-7”
Movie credits include: “North of the 10,” “Hands
Up,” “The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain,” “Hope Springs Eternal,” “Canal Street,” “The Express: The Ernie Davis Story”
Education: Thornton High School (Harvey, Ill.), Illinois State University (Normal, Ill.; he had a full-tuition athletic scholarship there but his major was theatre arts) How his career started: In 2005, he won the state title in the Original Comedy competition staged by the Illinois High School Association, and he also took third place in the organization’s statewide Humorous Interpretation contest; the following year, he and a partner took the IHSA’s top state award in Humorous Duet Acting, and on his own, Hawkins scored fourth place in Original Comedy
Olivia Franklin
Nurse Practitioner
Bozeman Health is pleased to welcome nurse practitioner, Olivia Franklin, to Bozeman Health Women’s Specialists. Franklin comes to Women’s Specialists with a nursing background in labor and delivery, postpartum, pediatric oncology, family medicine and internal medicine. She received her master’s in nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Chamberlain University.
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