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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Five-time GRAMMY nominee to headline Downtown Rescue Mission's 50th anniversary celebration
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Downtown Rescue Mission announced its headliner for its 50th anniversary celebration. The Mission announced that five-time GRAMMY nominee and award-winning Christian artist Matthew West will headline the celebration on September 16 at the Von Braun Center Saturn Ballroom. The celebration marks the rescue mission's 50 years of ministry and service to help the homeless in North Alabama and surrounding communities. The event is said to feature two ticketed events: A lunch featuring comedian Mike Williams and a dinner with a special performance by West and more entertainment from Williams. 'This is a celebration of fifty years of lives being transformed,' Jonathan Walsh, Executive Vice President of Development, said. 'Having Matthew West join us is special because his music reflects the themes of redemption and hope that align with the Mission's purpose. It brings visibility to the cause we've worked toward since 1975.' All proceeds of the event will benefit the rescue mission to help provide shelter, meals and recovery programs for those in the community. Below are the ticket and table sponsorship prices: Lunch (11 a.m. through 1 p.m.) — $120 Dinner (6 p.m. through 9 p.m.) —$150 Table sponsorships — from $800-$1,000 For tickets and more information, you can visit Downtown Rescue Mission's website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fleetwood Mac's Rumours gets a very special 50th anniversary release – including a surprise format
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Fleetwood Mac's tenth studio album is getting three new special releases to mark its 50th anniversary year. On 8th August, a Blu-ray Audio disc with a new Dolby Atmos mix will arrive alongside two brand-new limited-edition vinyl as part of the label Rhino's series of high-end reissues. This is the second of the band's albums to be remixed in Atmos for Blu-ray Audio, following Rumours last year. The mix by Chris James (who also mixed Rumours and Tusk as well as Prince's Purple Rain in Atmos) promises to deliver 'a fully immersive experience' of the breakthrough album. The Blu-ray Audio also includes a traditional 5.1 surround mix by original producer Ken Caillat and Claus Trelby. The record release, meanwhile, is part of the Rhino High Fidelity collection and comes in two versions: one is limited to 5000 individually numbered copies, while another is limited to only 2000 copies and includes two replica 7-inch singles featuring the singles Over My Head backed with Rhiannon, and Say You Love Me backed with Blue Letter. The vinyl has been mastered by Kevin Gray, who was also behind the Rumours 45rpm cut, and cut directly from the original analogue master tapes before being pressed on 180g wax. By 1975, the year the Billboard 200 chart-topping album was released, Fleetwood Mac already had a storied history, of course, what with founder Peter Green's era, numerous subsequent personnel changes, and a temporary disbandment behind it. But it was just before then that Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Knicks joined the Mick Fleetwood, John McVie and Christine McVie lineup, and, beginning with the self-titled album, the band was transformed into the iconic group we remember today. As featured in the new liner notes by music journalist Anthony DeCurtis, Buckingham recalls the energy surrounding that period: 'I think we all felt that we had grabbed ahold of something and that it was going to take us wherever it was going to take us.' He adds, 'It was a great sign that we were destined for something.' MORE: I watched every Star Wars film ever made – here's what I learned Quick! These 15 Prime Day deals are still live Best Dolby Atmos soundbars: our reviewers' 5 recommendations Solve the daily Crossword
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Metal on metal: Iron Maiden 50th anniversary marked with new coin
Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden has been commemorated on a UK coin to mark 50 years since its by artist Albert "Akirant" Quirantes, the coin features mascot Eddie and has hidden references to the band's career, albums and Rod Smallwood said: "Having Eddie on an official UK coin is a continuation of his incredible odyssey since we unearthed him back in 1980. We've been on stamps, beer bottles, plane tails and now legal tender."Rebecca Morgan, from The Royal Mint, in Llantrisant, south Wales, said the coin was a "perfect fusion of metal on metal", adding: "We expect it will prove to be a collector's piece that's highly sought after." The band's official website described Eddie as "a ghoulish yet undeniably handsome and mysterious figure whose tantalizing image would go on to feature on every album and countless t-shirts".He was featured in 2023 on a set of commemorative stamps issued by Royal Mail. The coin is the first official collectable product to bear the band's 50th anniversary said designing the coin had been "one of the most thrilling projects" of his career. He added: "As a lifelong fan of the band, and Derek Riggs' original creations in the '80s, I wanted to capture not just their iconic imagery, but also the rebellious spirit that has defined their music for decades. "I've hidden several references within the design that true fans will enjoy discovering, including subtle nods to classic album artwork and their most beloved songs."The coin is available in several editions, with prices from £18.50.
CTV News
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Northern Irish flute band visits Guelph to mark major anniversary
Members of the Blair Memorial Flute Band from Northern Ireland posed for a photo in Guelph, Ont. on July 7, 2025. (Karis Mapp/CTV News) The sound of flutes and drums cascaded over Guelph as a band from Northern Ireland made a stop to mark a major milestone. Fifty members of the Blair Memorial Flute Band from Omagh, Northern Ireland visited Orange Hall on Waterloo Avenue on Monday night as part of a Canadian Tour to celebrate their 50th anniversary. 'A lot of our members in the band are working class,' David Swann, Band Master of the Blair Memorial Flute Band, explained. 'Canada's probably somewhere they've dreamed of going to and they haven't been able to go.' Band members woke up before the sun had risen to hop onto a plane. They touched down in Canada on Monday. After a brief stop for a photo opportunity in Omagh, Ont., southeast of Milton, they headed to Guelph. 'We do know some people who have left Northern Ireland and emigrated and set up roots here,' Swann said. 'We have family members, extended family, here. And just the beauty of Canada. We've seen it on the television – we know about Niagara Falls, we know the people are very hospitable and they're very kind and warm and you get a good welcome.' Members of Guelph's Orange Lodge lived up to that reputation, greeting the band with open arms. Blair Memorial Flute Band performance Guelph, Ont. Members of the Blair Memorial Flute Band from Northern Ireland performed in Guelph, Ont. on July 7, 2025. (Karis Mapp/CTV News) The Orange Lodge organization was formed in memory of King William III, Prince of Orange. Orange Halls can be found in Ireland, Scotland and parts of the United States and Canada. 'We want them to go back to Northern Ireland and to parade and to tell people in Northern Ireland and in Scotland about what a fantastic welcome they had here in Guelph and in Canada and get other people to come see what a wonderful country we live in,' Paul Allen, Worshipful Master of the Guelph Orange Lodge said. After their stop in the Royal City, the musicians be heading to Stratford tomorrow and then they're off to Niagara Falls for Thursday. The trip culminates in a performance in Toronto on Saturday, known as the Twelfth of July Orange Parade at the Ted Reeve Arena. Despite their busy schedule, Swann said they have booked tickets to visit Canada's Wonderland before they head back to Northern Ireland.
Reuters
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
'Jaws @ 50' dives into the thriller's impact on sharks, Spielberg
A documentary marking the 50th anniversary of the 1975 blockbuster "Jaws" dives into the lives of the storytellers behind the scenes and how the movie changed people's perception of sharks. 'Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story' premieres on Friday (July 11) on National Geographic and streams the same day on Disney+. Kristy Kilburn reports.
