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Some Weekly Sun staff members let out their artistic and political sides on Sunday morning by drawing “Je Suis Charlie” in the freshly fallen snow. The Sun stands with French newspaper Charlie Hebdo in that freedom of expression should not be bullied by fear. And, The Sun also believes the strongest impacts can be made through statements that don’t alienate large segments of any given population. To read an editorial on the current debate about freedom of expression surrounding Charlie Hebdo and to view an original cartoon inspired by the debate, see page 14. tws
‘Next To Normal’ Hits The Spot Rock Musical Plans To Take Ketchum By Storm BY WEEKLY SUN STAFF
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he Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Next to Normal” will be coming to the Wood River Valley area’s newest performance venue, The Spot—located at 220 Lewis St. in Ketchum—Jan. 24-26 and 29-31. All performances will start at 7:30 p.m. “Next to Normal” is a rock musical and emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, suicide, drug abuse and the underbelly of suburban life. Because of the
strong subject matter and language, the show is recommended for ages thirteen and up. “Next to Normal” is one of only eight musicals to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, putting this show on caliber with the works of Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein and Gershwin. “This is no small feat,” musical director Grant Carey said in an interview. “It is a masterfully written show with the most mind-blowingly brilliant structure. Beyond that, the show has the ability to rock and move people to their very core.” Local Sara Gorby will star as Diana, a diagnosed bipolar mother who
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nexStage Theatre Friday, Jan 30th & Saturday, Jan 31st. Different films each night. Tickets available at: The Elephants Perch, Chapter One Bookstore, Backwoods Mountain Sports. Come take part in the Friends of the SNFAC incredible raffle taking place at the theatre.
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