Entertainment Picks (October 2, 2009)

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October 5, 2009

3 Things to check out this weekend

Anonymous The Suwannee Democrat Mon Oct 05, 2009, 08:39 AM EDT

Lynyrd Skynyrd

God & Guns

CD ($18.98)

Amazon B002C6K7NU

Although the lineup has continued to evolve over the past 35 years, this legendary name-brand band of Southern rockers has never forgotten its swampin’ stompin’ roots. And as lead singer Johnny Van Zant leads his guitar-slinging crew through these 12 new barn-burners, you’ll never find yourself wondering where they stand, especially on tunes like “That’s Ain’t My America” and the title track, which doesn’t exactly seek the middle ground on a contentious subject. The closer, “Gifted Hands,” is a soaring, muscular anthem that pays homage to the late Billy Powell, a founding member whose own “gifted hands” provided the keyboard signatures to dozens of Skynyrd staples, including “Free Bird.”

—Neil Pond, American Profile

Bonanza: The Official First Season, Vols. 1 & 2

DVD ($69.98)

Amazon B001JAHPMG

Saddle up and ride again with Ben Cartwright, Hoss, Little Joe and Adam in this two-volume collection (also available separately) commemorating the 50th anniversary of the classic TV Western, the first ever broadcast in color. In addition to all 32 re-mastered episodes from 1959-1961, the combo set is loaded with extra features, including photo galleries, a documentary about the iconic Ponderosa map that “burned” at the beginning of every show, and a rare alternate pilot episode featuring the Cartwrights singing the rousing theme song—the only time it was ever used with words.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

Sunshine Cleaning

DVD ($29.98)

Amazon B001UV4XGU

Amy Adams and Emily Blunt are the heart of this bittersweet, quirky comedy-drama from the makers of “Little Miss Sunshine” about two sisters who launch a crime-scene-cleanup business. Likeably offbeat, multi-layered and ultimately uplifting, it won’t make you convulse in laughter. It will, though, remind you that in the process of cleaning up the messes of life, we can sometimes learn a lot about ourselves, discover some unexpected treasures…and maybe even laugh a little.

—Neil Pond, American Profile

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VIDEO: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse

The solar eclipse that took place Sunday evening was an annular eclipse, one in which the moon blocks almost all of the sun. Some of the best viewing was in Asia, as with this video filmed in Japan.

May 21, 2012 1 Photo
Hope Notes reception for donors, volunteers, school personnel and those involved in this project May 15 at 6 p.m. at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
May 13, 2012 1 Photo
Viral video: Zoo lion goes crazy over zebra-striped baby
A baby boy wearing black and white stripes -- like a zebra -- looked awfully tempting to a lioness at the zoo in Portland, Ore. this week. His parents captured video of the big cat pawing at her glass cage, trying to eat him.

May 3, 2012 1 Photo
Viral video: Family sings 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on way to school
One dad starts the weekdays off right by staging a sing-along to Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" with his three kids during their morning ride to school.

April 27, 2012 1 Photo
Viral video: Bears interrupt weather report at Pa. TV station
A mama bear and three of her cubs were caught on camera at a northeastern Pennsylvania television station seconds before a live weather report was about to begin.

April 25, 2012 1 Photo
Photo tribute: 100 years of baseball at Fenway Park
This year Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, celebrates its 100th anniversary as America's oldest Major League stadium -- and the setting for some of baseball's greatest players, historic wins and crushing losses. That sacred magic is captured in two exhibits at the 20-year-old Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, a Boston suburb.

April 19, 2012 1 Photo 1 Slideshow
Viral video: High school prom spills into street for 'Footloose' dance
A group of high school students from Oklahoma made their prom memorable by staging a choreographed dance to "Footloose" in the middle of the street. The video of students from Hennessey High School in Hennessey, Okla., was shot Saturday night and is quickly going viral.

April 17, 2012 1 Photo
Viral video: Rain delay antics at college baseball game
Fans aren't the only ones who get bored during rain delays in college baseball -- the players do too. But the teams from the Southern Miss and Ole Miss found some creative ways to pass the time this week during an extended delay at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss.

April 5, 2012
100th anniversary of sinking of titanic special coverage
Online coverage begins today will include fascinating and emotional stories, slideshows and videos. Content updated daily.

April 4, 2012 1 Photo
DJ "Dr. Don," The Big 98 and Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park to revive Bluegrass Radio Show
The first show with The Big 98.1 will be broadcast from The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Radio Studio this Sunday, April 1, from 5 - 7 p.m.

March 31, 2012 1 Photo
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