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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Detroit's Senate Theater throwing prom with a 'Carrie' theme to raise money for projector
"Carrie" set the bar for prom night scares (not to mention prom dress dry-cleaning bills) when it came out in 1976. The horror film that made Sissy Spacek a star will be a main attraction May 31 at the Carrie Prom at Detroit's Senate Theater. In case you're totally unfamiliar with pre-1980s pop culture, "Carrie" was directed by Brian De Palma and based on a Stephen King novel. It's about a high school student (Spacek) with telekinetic powers and a fanatically religious mom (the late Detroit native Piper Laurie) who frequently locks her daughter in a prayer closet. When Carrie's evening at the prom is ruined by a cruel prank that leaves her drenched in pig's blood, her supernatural powers erupt into a deadly bloodbath. The movie was a box office and critical hit, earning Oscar nominations for best actress for Spacek and best supporting actress for Laurie. Will those attending the Carrie Prom be encouraged to prom it up? "Oh, please!," laughingly exclaims Lindsay Robillard, treasurer of the Detroit Theater Organ Society, the volunteer nonprofit group dedicated to preserving the Senate Theater. As the Senate website notes, prom attire is not required, but patrons are strongly advised to "be sure to dress like it's whatever year it is that you definitely didn't peak." P.S.: For maximum authenticity, you can wear your actual prom outfit from back in the day, if you dare. The event will feature a live band, non-alcoholic punch at the concession stand (now there's a prom flashback), local art vendors and a photo spot for the taking of prom pictures. According to Robillard, who recently rewatched "Carrie," decorations like streamers and silver stars will evoke the Under the Stars theme of the movie's disastrous dance. And, of course, there will be an overture just prior to the screening on the Senate Theater's "Mighty Wurlitzer" organ. A prom court will be crowned during an intermission. "We've got some prizes donated from two of the best places probably to find a prom dress in the city, the Peacock Room and Flamingo Vintage," says Robillard. The bigger purpose of the party and screening is to raise money for a new projector for the historic theater, one of the few remaining Detroit movie houses from the 1920s. Specifically, the goal is to buy a DCI-compliant projector that meets the quality and security standards of the Digital Cinema Initiatives, a group formed by the major Hollywood studios. A new projector would allow the theater to "provide a higher-quality experience for Detroit-area film lovers and filmmakers" and "expand the kinds of films we're able to screen," says Robillard. Older projectors that are not DCI-compliant, like the Senate's current one, are no longer acceptable to distributors of first-run films and numerous classic titles. "We were going to try and play (director Hayao Miyazaki's 1989 animated film) 'Kiki's Delivery Service' last year and they were like, 'Not with that projector, you're not,'" recalls Robillard. More: 2025 Michigan Shakespeare Festival canceled. What the nonprofit group is saying The Senate Theater is one of several sites helping to fill the gaps left in the region's art house theater scene left by the loss of the Maple Theater in Bloomfield Township and Main Art Theater in Royal Oak. And for one night during the Carrie Prom, as the Senate description puts it, it's the place to be "whether your prom was a night to remember or just a nightmare." Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds at jhinds@ More: Kid Rock opening Nashville restaurant, takes jab at some old foes back in Detroit 6 p.m.-midnight May 31. Film screening starts at 8 p.m. Senate Theater 6424 Michigan Ave., Detroit $15 at Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds at jhinds@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit's Senate Theater throwing 'Carrie'-themed prom to raise money
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Fleeing biker arrested after dragging Pasco deputy 10 feet during traffic stop: PCSO
HUDSON, Fla. (WFLA) — A month-long search has come to an end with the arrest of a suspect who officials said dragged a Pasco County deputy 10 feet while fleeing a traffic stop. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office said investigators found 36-year-old Brandon Robillard at his home on May 18, where he locked himself inside and refused to come out. 5 men charged in connection to 2023 hit-and-run that killed Sarasota man Deputies said they tried to deescalate the situation multiple times before eventually entering the home and taking Robillard into custody. A Pasco County deputy had tried to get Robillard to pull over after spotting him driving a black Suzuki SV650 on April 11 in the U.S. 19 and Beach Boulevard area of Hudson. However, instead of stopping, officials said Robillard accelerated toward the deputy, striking him and dragging him about 10 feet. The sheriff's office said the deputy's injuries were non-life-threatening. Robillard now faces several charges, including fleeing to elude and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. Authorities said he also had an active felony warrant out of Polk County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Harvey woman faces long road ahead after tree falls on home
HARVEY, La. (WGNO) — It was a rainy morning as 88-year-old Joyce Robillard, and her son, Marvin, left the house around 6 a.m. to run some errands. When they returned home, they found that the large tree in their backyard had split in half and crashed into their house. 'When I looked up at the roof and I didn't see a tree, I said 'Oh my god, the tree has fallen.' I didn't know what to expect to see when I came in,' Robillard said. Straight line winds cause power outage, school closures in Marrero The tree caused severe internal damages to the home as well, destroying decorations and furniture. Also, due to the holes in the roof, rainwater was able to get into the house, causing water damage. 'Water was running everywhere in the kitchen. My neighbor came in next door, and he tried to put the tarp up, but he couldn't get behind there because there is so much stuff that had fallen down,' Robillard said. While the damage is severe, Robillard says she's thankful her glass backdoor didn't shatter. She says if that had happened, the damage could have been far worse. Classes canceled at JP school citing power outage 'Oh, I'm very happy. I wouldn't have come in. I would've been too afraid to come in,' Robillard said. Robillard says now she'll be forced to move out for the time being until the damage is repaired. Thankfully, she already has a team helping with the recovery. 'We want to try to cut the tree get the weight off the house. That's the most important thing, get this weight off and then I'll get with some of the members to see if we can access with brother Troy to secure this wall. This is the most important thing to get the weight off the house right now,' Westbank Combined Male Chorus President Timothy Kennedy said. A GoFundMe account has been set up in Robillard's announces trade agreement with UK Harvey woman faces long road ahead after tree falls on home House GOP passes bill to rename 'Gulf of America' Where Y'at this Weekend: Briquette Restaurant, Smoothie King Center, The Saenger Theatre, Neyow's Creole Café Trump rips Powell after Federal Reserve holds rates steady: 'FOOL' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Global News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Canada election 2025: Marc-Aurèle-Fortin
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Marc-Aurèle-Fortin is a federal riding located in Quebec. This riding is currently represented by Liberal MP Yves Robillard who first took office in 2015. Robillard collected 22,992 votes, winning 44.11 per cent of the vote in the 2021 federal election. Voters will decide who will represent Marc-Aurèle-Fortin in Quebec during the upcoming Canadian election on April 28, 2025. Visit this page on election night for a complete breakdown of up to the minute results. Candidates Liberal: Carlos Leitão Conservative: Janina Moran NDP: Alexandrah Cardona-Fortin Bloc Québécois: Claude Tousignant
