Entertainment
Ron Sweed, TV’s “The Ghoul,” dies at age 70
Ron Sweed, the legendary actor known to a generation of TV fans as “The Ghoul,” died April 1 at the age of 70. His late-night horror show was a huge [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Community News
“Guys and Dolls” taking over Howell High School
Howell High School’s Performing Arts Department will present “Guys and Dolls” April 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. and April 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students/seniors and [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Entertainment
How many did you see? Here’s the all-time list of famous Fowlerville Fair performers
Our story on the now-legendary 1975 KISS concert in Hartland, along with this story on 10 superstars you probably never knew performed in Livingston County, brought forth a flood of [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Bob Seger played here
Confirmation that Bob Seger did, indeed, play in Livingston County — at the Howell Armory, to be exact — came after this post ran, thanks to Anthony B. Daniel from [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Improv group set for two shows Saturday
Howell resident Chris Salter loves improv. He’s trained with the famed Second City group in Detroit, but his love for improvising — or “creating in the moment,” as he describes it [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Did you see Bob Seger perform in Livingston County?
Lots of big musical acts have played in Livingston County. You can read about some of them here. But did Bob Seger ever perform here? Rumors persist that Seger — [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Ten superstars you probably never knew performed in Livingston County
Even though we’re a sleepy little commuter county, Livingston County has had some brushes with fame through the years. Gen. Douglas MacArthur rode in a parade in Howell in 1952. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Emagine gala event raises money for LACASA, Gleaners
From the moment I walked into the The Night on the Red Carpet event at the new Emagine Theater in Hartland, It felt more like I was at at a [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Mandatory pre-selected seating harshes my movie buzz
After a long absence for a number of reasons, I recently went to a big-box theater, and I was surprised to see how much things have changed. With all the [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Using Humor to Face Addiction comedy and music tour comes to Pinckney
Using Humor to Face Addiction Michigan (UFAM) is an organization that uses humor and music to overcome life challenges with laughter, song and strength. UFAM supports recovery communities and organizations [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Meet the “Little Mermaid” cast: Playing Ariel’s father, Gary Hull says it’s good to be the King
From now until opening night on Nov. 9, the Livingston Post will be profiling cast members of the Community Theatre of Howell’s production of “The Little Mermaid.” After a long [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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“The Easy Riders Rodeo Is Like the Melon Fest, Only With Sin and Better Melons” and Other Twisted Tales of Debauchery
Editor’s note: In honor of this year’s Easy Rider Rodeo in Fowlerville, we are reprinting one of our most-read posts, first published on Aug. 24, 2010. —– Author’s Warning: Do [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
George Winston concert to feed Livingston County needy
Great music, a fabulous venue and a worthy cause – it all adds up to an impressive evening: a concert/food drive featuring renowned pianist George Winston at the Hartland Performing [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Gilbert, Busfield leaving Livingston County for the Big Apple
It was swell having Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield — two honest-to-goodness Hollywood celebrity movers and shakers — living amongst us. But all good things must come to an end, [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Free movie series on tap at Historic Howell Theater
The Historic Howell Theater, 315 E Grand River Ave. in the heart of downtown Howell, will present a free family movie series sponsored by Steven Bearden and Gwen Haggerty-Bearden. Mark your [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Concerts at the Courthouse kicks off 20th anniversary celebration
The very first Concert at the Courthouse was attended by about 300 people — if the squirrels and dogs were counted, too, recalls Roger Dresden — and the audience had [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Education
More than a fiddle club – the Huron River Revivalists
They were almost “Grace and the Orphan Children.” The founder of the Huron River Revivalists — high school senior Grace Reynolds — almost can’t stop laughing as she recalls how [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Dance Express’ dazzling “Dancing on the Edge” takes the stage in Fowlerville on April 20
The award-winning dancers from Dance Express will be bringing their dazzling numbers to the stage in Fowlerville on April 20, as “Dancing on the Edge” takes the spotlight. The show [CLICK TO READ MORE]