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Indianapolis Star
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
American Lives Theatre's new season explores the Marine who saved a president and more
At the center of American Lives Theatre's 2025-26 season is the exploration of personal autonomy, capital punishment, family ties and patriotism. Five plays are scheduled between September and August 2026, and each fits into the theme of "Our American Legacy." "With every play this season you're watching a human being make big decisions in real time," said Founding Artistic Director Chris Saunders stated in a news release. "There's something riveting about that. In real life we aren't usually privy to those moments. But that's why we see theater, isn't it? And these decisions have an effect, that legacy we mention in the season theme." Unless otherwise noted, all shows are at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre, 705 N. Illinois St. Tickets will go on sale later this month at and By Keiko Green. Sept. 11-28 A death row inmate and young woman become pen pals, leading to discussions about justice and capital punishment. The production is in partnership with The New Harmony Project, where "Wad" was further developed during PlayFest Indy last September. By Jennifer Blackmer. Feb. 5-22, 2026 The play examines how colleges in the mid-20th-century often used "practice babies" from orphanages to teach women in home economics classes. More theater: 'Great Gatsby' and 'Scarlet Letter' are on Civic Theatre's new season By Stephen Sachs. April 16-May 3, 2026, at IF Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair St. Tickets will go on sale by September. The playwright used public records and court transcripts to tell the true story of an 18-year-old son who turned in his father for his part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. By Andrew Kramer. May 21-June 7, 2026 The story centers on Oliver Sipple, the U.S. Marine who saved President Gerald Ford from an assassination attempt. Media outlets subsequently outed him as gay, which led to mental health difficulties and harassment of Sipple's family. By Makasha Copeland. July 16-Aug. 2, 2026 After losing their patriarch, a Latino family auditions for a popular home decorating show in this play about resilience and healing. The IndianapoLIST newsletter has the best shows, art and eats — and the stories behind them
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Turkey Hill Expands Its Iconic Flavor Legacy with New Hard Iced Tea
Introducing Turkey Hill's NEW Hard Iced Tea just in time for National Iced Tea Day. CONESTOGA, Pa., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for National Iced Tea Day, Turkey Hill, one of America's favorite ice cream and iced tea brands, is partnering with Scarlet Letter Beverage Co. to add an entirely new category to its brand portfolio – introducing Turkey Hill Hard Iced Tea, made with 5% alcohol. Offered in Lemon, Peach, and Raspberry, you can now enjoy Turkey Hill's iconic flavors in a whole new way. "Our new flavored Hard Teas are brewed to bring bold flavor to every hangout, happy hour, and spontaneous summer moment," said Brittany Smith, Director of Marketing at Turkey Hill. "With refreshing flavors like Lemon, Peach, and Raspberry, Turkey Hill Hard Iced Tea is crafted to make every sip, and every moment, celebration-worthy." Turkey Hill Hard Iced Tea builds on the brand's heritage of delivering high-quality, flavor-packed beverages that consumers know and love. Now, with 5% ABV and light carbonation, these new flavors are crafted for backyard barbecues, beach days, tailgates, and every moment in between. Starting this June, 12-count variety packs will be available for a limited time at select retailers including Giant, Weis, ACME, Turkey Hill Convenience Stores, and select independent retailers. No matter how you choose to enjoy, Turkey Hill Hard Iced Tea is bringing summer vibes to any occasion, so raise a can and cheers to sunny days ahead. ABOUT TURKEY HILL Turkey Hill is one of the leading premium ice cream and refrigerated iced tea brands in the nation. In 2019, Turkey Hill's facility in Conestoga, PA made the switch to 100 percent renewable energy, drawing clean, sustainable power from nearby hydroelectric dams and two wind turbines. For more information about Turkey Hill, its products, and its environmental commitment, visit or follow Turkey Hill on Instagram, X, Facebook, or the Turkey Hill Nation. ABOUT SCARLET LETTER Scarlet Letter Beverage Co. is the leading beverage manufacturer in Arkansas. Based in Springdale, Scarlet Letter produces a nationally award-winning lineup of hard seltzers, hard teas, FMBs, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Known for its innovative flavors and commitment to quality, Scarlet Letter has been a trailblazer in the hard beverage space in Arkansas and across the surrounding region. Scarlet Letter is proud to partner with Turkey Hill on its hard tea launch and is committed to raising the bar for excellence in the hard beverage industry. For more information, visit or follow Scarlet Letter on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Media Contact: Ali MarquartMediainquiries@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Turkey Hill Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Turkey Hill Expands Its Iconic Flavor Legacy with New Hard Iced Tea
Introducing Turkey Hill's NEW Hard Iced Tea just in time for National Iced Tea Day. CONESTOGA, Pa., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for National Iced Tea Day, Turkey Hill, one of America's favorite ice cream and iced tea brands, is partnering with Scarlet Letter Beverage Co. to add an entirely new category to its brand portfolio – introducing Turkey Hill Hard Iced Tea, made with 5% alcohol. Offered in Lemon, Peach, and Raspberry, you can now enjoy Turkey Hill's iconic flavors in a whole new way. "Our new flavored Hard Teas are brewed to bring bold flavor to every hangout, happy hour, and spontaneous summer moment," said Brittany Smith, Director of Marketing at Turkey Hill. "With refreshing flavors like Lemon, Peach, and Raspberry, Turkey Hill Hard Iced Tea is crafted to make every sip, and every moment, celebration-worthy." Turkey Hill Hard Iced Tea builds on the brand's heritage of delivering high-quality, flavor-packed beverages that consumers know and love. Now, with 5% ABV and light carbonation, these new flavors are crafted for backyard barbecues, beach days, tailgates, and every moment in between. Starting this June, 12-count variety packs will be available for a limited time at select retailers including Giant, Weis, ACME, Turkey Hill Convenience Stores, and select independent retailers. No matter how you choose to enjoy, Turkey Hill Hard Iced Tea is bringing summer vibes to any occasion, so raise a can and cheers to sunny days ahead. ABOUT TURKEY HILL Turkey Hill is one of the leading premium ice cream and refrigerated iced tea brands in the nation. In 2019, Turkey Hill's facility in Conestoga, PA made the switch to 100 percent renewable energy, drawing clean, sustainable power from nearby hydroelectric dams and two wind turbines. For more information about Turkey Hill, its products, and its environmental commitment, visit or follow Turkey Hill on Instagram, X, Facebook, or the Turkey Hill Nation. ABOUT SCARLET LETTER Scarlet Letter Beverage Co. is the leading beverage manufacturer in Arkansas. Based in Springdale, Scarlet Letter produces a nationally award-winning lineup of hard seltzers, hard teas, FMBs, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Known for its innovative flavors and commitment to quality, Scarlet Letter has been a trailblazer in the hard beverage space in Arkansas and across the surrounding region. Scarlet Letter is proud to partner with Turkey Hill on its hard tea launch and is committed to raising the bar for excellence in the hard beverage industry. For more information, visit or follow Scarlet Letter on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Media Contact: Ali MarquartMediainquiries@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Turkey Hill Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Planting trees for the next generation on Earth Day
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — On this Earth Day, the Peoria Park District is digging in to make a difference with its annual community tree planting. Staff and volunteers planted three oak trees at Donovan Park Arboretum, expanding its diverse collection of native and non-native trees. 'We have a Shumard oak, a Scarlet Letter oak, which is a hybrid between our native white oak and the English oak, and then we have Chinkapin oak,' explained Jacob Kuban, supervisor of park horticulture and recreation maintenance at Peoria Park District. Each oak tree planted on Tuesday was selected with intention for its benefits. 'If you were to plant one tree that is the one tree that supports the most wildlife in our area,' said Kuban. 'Planting trees, especially in urban areas, can help lower electricity costs. It can provide space for everyone to enjoy and explore. And really, the community just really benefits from trees in many ways.' Kuban said he hopes people are inspired to plant their own trees at home after visiting the Arboretum. 'Even if just watching it kind of introduces the idea of stewardship and preservation for everyone. And everyone can have their hand in their part in doing that,' he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People Are Sharing The "Great" Books That They Honestly Struggled To Finish
Sometimes, no matter how classic or well-written a book is, it might not connect with the reader the same way it does with other readers. On the popular bookworm-filled r/books subreddit, u/myawn asked readers to share a well-regarded book they struggled to finish. Here are some answers that will either have you stunned or relieved you're not the only one: by Bram Stoker "This book is my nemesis. I must have tried it three times and never got even halfway through. Something about the format of diaries and letters just doesn't do it for me and breaks up my immersion in the story. I also find Jonathan and Mina's characters to be quite bland, though admittedly, I never got very far. For the supposedly quintessential novel on vampires, I have to say I was disappointed." —u/myawn by Herman Melville "It took me 35 years to 'get' Moby-Dick." —u/Lumpyproletarian Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne "I bought The Scarlet Letter on a whim when I was in a bookstore. Couldn't even get past the first chapter." —u/Upset_Way9205 Goldfinch by Donna Tartt "I am struggling a lot to finish Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch. The weird thing is Tartt's The Secret History is one of my favorite books." —u/-lc- Of Two Cities by Charles Dickens "I really like Charles Dickens, but I can't get into this one." —u/LoneRhino1019 6.A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway "Anything written by Hemingway. I can't stand his writing style; it's just mind-numbing to me. I still remember the paragraph from A Farewell to Arms with the word 'and' like 30-plus times in it." —u/nildrohain454 Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien "I get to Tom Bombadil, and it's too much for me." —u/Rik78 Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald —u/Travis_Bickle88 451 by Ray Bradbury "I LOVE Ray Bradbury, and I know it's an iconic book, and the first line is still one of my favorites ever. It was just boring to me." —u/spanish_destiel Misérables by Victor Hugo "I feel like you have to be in a great place in your life to be able to read this book and not get depressed. I wasn't at my best when I started reading it and stopped when I realized it was only making me feel even worse about life." —u/inps37 Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez "I tried to read it so many times, but I just couldn't keep up with the names and family tree and all the things that were going on." —u/-zandatsu- Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon "I failed twice trying to read Gravity's Rainbow." —u/MrPanchole Quixote by Cervantes "It took me a year and a half to get through it." —u/booksandspace Jest by David Foster Wallace "I'd read it was the most brilliant book. I picked it up in the library, read 10 pages, decided it was over my head or something, and put it back." —u/Charlie500 15.A Widow for One Year by John Irving "Ugh. I'm convinced finishing it decreased my time in purgatory." —u/slackmandu 16.Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas Hofstadter "GEB was huge back in the day, at least among the engineering crowd I socialized with back then. I guess we all pretended having gotten through it…" —u/CalmCalmBelong Aeneid by Virgil "I don't know why because I really liked The Iliad, The Odyssey, and even Metamorphoses, which I would think would be the odd one out of the four. It's just Virgil that rubs me the wrong way. I've read them all at least once by the same translator, so I don't think that's it." —u/ElricAvMelnibone by William Gibson "I've tried to read it several times but never get more than 10-20 percent in before I decide I don't want to read it anymore." —u/mrburnttoast79 Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett "I can't get through The Color of Magic, which boggles my mind! I've been a fantasy reader for decades! I don't like it!" —u/KDLG328 and Prejudice by Jane Austen "I've tried many times with increasing levels of determination, but I can never make it through that first party scene." —u/BaileyGirl5 Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger by Stephen King "It took me a few times to get through The Dark Tower, but I was able to get through it; it was worth it because most of the series is really good." —u/nyrdcast by Jeffrey Eugenides "It has been recommended to me lots of times. I've started and stopped many many times. I think this is just going on my DNF list and leaving it at that." —u/72_Suburbs by Frank Herbert "I f*cking hated it. I despised every single character, and eventually stopped wasting my time reading it and just listened to the audiobook until it was over, rooting for everyone to die." —u/Vanish_7 by Neil Gaiman "I couldn't get through it and stopped mid-way. The main character was just too dumb and Literally every time this guy spoke, I imagined a drooling six-year-old in my head." —u/TheBackpacker2 Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson "I finished it, but it was a huge struggle. To me, that book is everything wrong with mainstream fantasy writing condensed to a brick of a book." —u/Electronic_Basis7726 and Peace by Leo Tolstoy "It was really hard to get through." —u/ztreHdrahciR Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck "As boring as the dirt on their wagon." —u/Damnmorefuckingsnow Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger "My teacher would talk about it so much I had really high expectations for it, but idk, maybe soon I'll give it another try." —u/janepaches33 Woman in Black by Susan Hill "It's not even a long book and should be able to be read quickly, but I just can't get into it." —u/BellePoivron Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas "Everyone I know has said so many good things about the Throne of Glass series and has told me to start with The Assassin's Blade…big mistake. It took me MONTHS to get through, and it's a fairly small book. I don't know if it was the POV, the character, or what. I usually love Sarah J. Mass and her other series, but because of that first book, I can't get myself to open Throne of Glass." —u/SimpleResearcher8334 31.A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin "A friend lent me the first book sometime in the mid to late 2000s, and I absolutely couldn't get through. I found the number of POV characters bothersome and often found myself having to go back and skim through previous chapters in order to remember what had last happened in that character's arc. Combined with being genuinely bored by at least one of these characters, I just couldn't find the motivation to finish the book." —u/DasMotorsheep lastly: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak "I'm studying to be a librarian, and the one that got me was The Book Thief. It's a young adult novel that is widely renowned, but I felt like it was a chore to get through. there wasn't a compelling plot and so much wordy prose I felt like I was reading A Room of One's Own! Wasn't what I was expecting from a YA novel for middle school." —u/rosmitchell0rosmitchell0 Is there a book you found difficult to finish (if you finished it at all)? Comment below and share with me why!
