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- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Speakeasy mystery to kick off NSU's Summer Dinner Theatre
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Northwestern State University's Summer Dinner Theatre will present 'I Love You to Death: A Speakeasy Mystery.' Grammy winner Chubby Carrier to talk zydeco at free event The dinner theatre shows will be in a different location this year due to the current system remodel of A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. 'This has allowed us to take a different approach to the show,' said Director Robert Richoux. 'The show will take place at The Venue on Front Street, which means there is no stage, and the cast will be in and out of the audience to make you feel even more connected and immersed in the world of the play.' 'I Love You to Death: A Speakeasy Mystery' was written by Robert J. Leblanc. 'In the play, a boxer, a gangster, a rival, a tortured vaudevillian, a woman on the prowl, and a pair of star-crossed lovers enter the Irish Lyon Social Club. Who will leave the speakeasy alive? The jazz plays, illegal liquor flows, and the bodies and suspects start piling up in this tale of crooked deals, jilted lovers, betrayal, and mayhem. Try to pin the suspect with the crime to find out who did the deed in 'I Love You to Death,'' a press release stated. NSU Theatre and Dance students land summer roles nationwide The cast includes: Siobhan Delaney – Halle Ortego of Lake Charles Iva Delaney – Shay Beatty of Shreveport Romeo Montano – Tyler Sibley of Alexandria Teresa Capo – Angel-Lena Wade of Colfax Sean 'The Lion' Delaney – Jezek Maxwell of Longview, Texas 'This show was chosen because of the venue,' said Richoux. 'I wanted The Venue on Front Street to take on the role of the scenery, and this will allow you to really feel like you are in a speakeasy. The show is very funny, the cast is going to be amazing, and we want you to have a great time with us.' NSU honors Dr. Karl Carpenter for 45-year career in education Shows will be performed from June 17 to 21 and June 24 to 28 at The Venue on Front Street, 530 Front St. in Natchitoches. Dinner and the show start at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at To learn more, call 318-357-4483. The Summer Dinner Theatre's next show will be 'A Fifties Doo-Wop Snapshot,' which will be performed from July 22 to 26 and July 29 to August 2. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Courier
29-05-2025
- General
- The Courier
Perthshire Planning Ahead: New LGBTQ+ bar entrances to avoid 'daunting' walk
Dedicated new entrances could be established for customers of the Gin Bar and Rainbow Rooms in Perth. The operators say new way-ins via Watergate would prevent a 'daunting walk' for customers through The Venue, which shares an entrance, to reach the bars. They say the Gin Bar is mainly popular with 'ladies who lunch', while Rainbow Rooms is 'frequented by persons of every sexuality and persons of all genders'. A supporting statement included in the planning application said: 'Following significant feedback, we have discovered a large percentage of people who wish to visit currently lack the confidence to do so, as they have to walk through The Venue to access the premises. 'They see this as a barrier as it can be daunting for a trans person having to wander through a busy bar where football may be shown and feel groups of customers may be judging them.' The new entrances would be on Watergate while the entrance to The Venue would remain on St John Street. Perth and Kinross Council will make a decision on the application in the coming weeks. Cleish Primary School in Kinross-shire is looking to install new gates to 'protect the children from escape towards the main road'. The gates would be to the west side of the school in Cleish, which sits off the road connecting the M90 and A823. The planned gates would be metal with a grey painted finish and installed between a stone building and stone wall. A family seek permission to build a detached annexe at their home near Crieff. They say the new home at Carn Draoidheil in Madderty would give some independence to their elderly grandmother who requires constant care. The application says the 74-year-old wheelchair user is an 'independent person by nature' and would benefit from her own living space. The planning documents add: 'It is important for her psychological wellbeing that she is able to enjoy the garden and views from the garden, whilst being close to her grandchildren and daughter.' Perth and Kinross Council will decide the outcome of the planning application. Plans to build a new house in a 'difficult to maintain' garden in Pitlochry have been proposed. The plot is in the lower part of the garden at Duntrune House, which is separated from the main garden by trees and is not visible from the house. The planning documents say the area 'does not connect easily with the upper main garden' and is therefore difficult to maintain. The documents add that the proposed house would have 'minimal impact' on the existing property. The application will be considered by Perth and Kinross Council in the coming weeks. Locals are accusing a Danish renewables firm of planning an 'industrial complex' on a historic hillside between Perth and Crieff. Eurowind Energy Ltd says it wants to create a 100 megawatt 'energy park' at Meallbrodden, Fowlis Webster. Opponents say the name is 'so bland as to be misleading'. And they're suggesting 'Meallbrodden Industrial Complex' is a more accurate description. Eurowind Energy intends to erect eight wind turbines, standing 200 metres (650ft) to the tip of their blades on the moorland. It also wants to install up to 60,000 solar panels, stretching over 34 hectares. EWE has submitted a 205-page scoping report to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit (ECU). Perth bar access Cleish school gates Crieff annexe Pitlochry garden Eurowind energy park
Mid East Info
07-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
ROSHN Group is a Hosting Partner for Saudi Giga Projects 2025 Summit - Middle East Business News and Information
ROSHN Group will present its vision and project updates at MEED's Saudi Giga Projects 2025 Summit. Contractors will have the opportunity to learn more about ROSHN Group's supplier development program and sign up as vendors. Riyadh, May 2025 – ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia's leading multi-asset class real estate developer and a PIF company, is set to share its vision for national development and an update on the progress being made to date at the Saudi Giga Projects 2025 Summit. As the host partner, ROSHN Group will welcome participants to The Venue by ROSHN Group in Riyadh between 12 and 14 May. The event will bring together the Kingdom's major projects along with the wider construction sector to offer valuable insights into the country's transformation. The Saudi Giga Projects 2025 Summit provides both in-depth analysis and updates on giga projects within the Kingdom, including progress reports, innovative solutions, and future forecasts. As the Kingdom continues to realize its vision for construction growth, this event serves as a vibrant platform for fostering dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration among key decision-makers across the construction industry. ROSHN Group will have several speakers at the event, providing insights into the Group's ambitious strategy post its rebranding last year. The Group will also demonstrate its efforts to promote local content and develop the Kingdom's construction industry through its Supplier Development Program. Attendees will have the opportunity to register themselves as suppliers with ROSHN Group's commercial team. As the national champion of destination real estate, ROSHN Group continues to make significant strides in its mission to provide integrated residential communities and mixed-use developments that contribute to realizing the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Through its role as Host Partner of the Saudi Giga Projects 2025 Summit, ROSHN Group reaffirms its commitment to reshaping the nation's urban development and strengthening collaboration across the sector.
The Citizen
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Stars Shine for Darren Scott: Join the Benefit Concert
The Benefit for Darren promises to be a night of music, comedy, and community spirit. After decades behind the mic, legendary South African broadcaster Darren Scott is now in the fight of his life, and he's not doing it alone. Recently returning to South Africa while battling a vicious bout of skin cancer, Darren's voice may be quieter for now, but the country he entertained for years is raising its own in support. Friends, fans, and fellow entertainers have come together to throw a heartfelt lifeline: a special benefit concert to raise funds for his ongoing treatment. Set for Wednesday, 14 May at The Venue, Melrose Arc, the Benefit for Darren promises to be a night of music, comedy, and community spirit. ALSO READ: Bold and delicious: Big Zuu is redefining food TV From 6.30pm to 9:30 pm, audiences can expect an emotional celebration of resilience, talent, and unity, all in honour of a man who became a beloved fixture in South African broadcasting. Darren Scott. Picture: Supplied ALSO READ:'I'd love to see them find common ground' — The Mommy Club reunion host Ntombee Ngcobo-Mzolo Each artist will take the stage not just to perform, but to show Darren and the nation that his legacy is cherished and his fight is our fight too. 'For years, Darren's voice was a familiar friend to millions of listeners,' said a close friend involved in organising the concert. 'Now it's our turn to speak up for him. This concert is about more than raising money — it's about raising hope.' The star-studded lineup features some of the country's most iconic names, including: Ard Matthews Jesse Clegg Louise Carver Kurt Darren Just Jinjer Comedians, Dave Levinsohn and Mark Banks Tickets for the event are now available via Ticketpro and supporters are encouraged to book early to attend what promises to be an unforgettable evening.
Scotsman
29-04-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Popular East Lothian venue reopens, thanks to local entrepreneur
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now An East Lothian events business is being given a new lease of life after a local entrepreneur bought it out of administration. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Oliver Stephen has won plaudits for his development of the Eskmills business destination in Musselburgh, which is home to 100 businesses, employing 500 people in its 12 buildings. However, he lost more than £150k when one of his tenants - food and events business Hickory - went into administration in late 2024, leaving the popular venue in limbo. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Now Oliver, 37, is relaunching The Venue at Eskmills and wants to enhance the 400-seat event space with a further £150k of investment, to bring even greater value to the site and the wider community, diversifying the offering available. The Venue at Eskmills He said: 'Hickory's collapse was a shock – not just financially, but emotionally for everyone who had special plans tied to the space. I believe The Venue has even greater potential as part of Eskmills than it ever did as a standalone tenant. 'For 15 years, Hickory – which had become one of Scotland's largest independent catering, events and venue operators – was a jewel in the crown of Eskmills. We're taking the best bits of what worked before, like the team's experience and the fantastic service they delivered, but with a new concept and a stronger foundation. 'We're building a totally new, sustainable, inclusive venue business that will host more than just weddings, from business conferences to community celebrations. We're aiming to make it thrive, not just as a commercial venture, but as a trusted and valued part of the local community.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Since Oliver acquired the Eskmills site in 2016, it has become a vibrant business destination with a community of more than 100 businesses, including the Fearless gym and PT studio, Crolla's Italian Kitchen bistro and The Eskmills Café by the award-winning Company Bakery. Oliver Stephen, Director of Eskmills It is the largest business destination in East Lothian combining cutting-edge sustainability, an EPC A rating, with a great work lifestyle, all in a beautiful, former Victorian mill site complex. The Venue is one of the highest profile, and best-known elements of the Eskmills site. Under the Hickory banner, Eskmills Venue (as it was then) was primarily used for weddings, while its impressive kitchen provided a central hub for the catering firm to supply multiple venues across the Lothians. However, when the company went into administration - with Eskmills as one of the biggest creditors left out of pocket - Oliver saw an opportunity. Months of negotiations with the Administrators saw him secure the venue and other assets. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He has also headhunted three core team members from the 50 employed by Hickory, who he believes hold the key to replicating the most successful elements of the business, while carefully avoiding the pitfalls which eventually sunk Hickory. He revealed how one of the first jobs he undertook after securing the business was to write to the 80 people whose weddings and other events were dashed because of the crash. He added: 'I can't imagine how it must have felt to lose a wedding or a big celebration. But I do know what it's like to be left in the lurch. That makes me all the more determined to build something that is financially sound, reliable and worthy of people's trust.' The Venue will be teaming up with a selection of exciting new catering partners to provide an extensive selection of hospitality options, suitable for all kinds of budgets and events. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad After leaving school in Edinburgh to study at Oxford University, Oliver graduated in 2010 into a job with a major mergers and acquisitions specialist in London. Later he moved to Brazil, where his wife was born, and worked in the development of major elder care providers. His return to Scotland saw him join his family's property development firm, before he bought the Eskmills site in 2016, which he has since transformed. While delivering major growth at Eskmills, Oliver and his team have closely studied customers' desire for a great work lifestyle, environmental sustainability and inspiring surroundings. The result is that Eskmills has evolved into a vibrant commercial hub, supporting a wide range of innovative and creative industries and businesses from start-ups to major firms. The relaunch of its flagship event space is being seen as the final piece of the puzzle – a space that can unite the local community and offer a flexible, high-quality location for all kinds of gatherings. Find out more about The Venue here: For more information about Eskmills, visit:
