The seventh Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering showcased a variety of entertainment Saturday and Sunday at Withlacoochee River Park, about 4 1/2 miles east of Dade City. ...more

October 14, 2009

Are you ready for some indescribably "happy news?" After a long illness, I am finally as the young people say, "getting back in the groove." ...more

September 9, 2009

After 25 years of providing choral music to the community, the Highlands Delta Chorale has performed its last concert due to the lack of singing voices. When I came to Sebring in the mid- 1970s, it was my dream to start a choral group. It became a reality with the Sebring Hills Chorale that later in October 1983 became the Highlands Delta Chorale. As founder of the group, I want to especially thank David Rinald, who faithfully devoted most of those 25 years directing and keeping the chorale together. Thanks also to South Florida Community College for providing their facility for concerts, to the Highlands County School Board for providing rehearsal space and to the area churches for providing rehearsal and concert space. A special thanks to Richard Wedig, accompanist for the chorale, and his wife, Susan, who stepped in to direct when a director was not available. ...more

May 19, 2009

"American Idol" finalist Allison Iraheta has a reason to cry. ...more

May 7, 2009

PLANT CITY The Plant City Community Choir is gearing up for a performance during the April 17 at the Relay for Life at Plant City High School. Choir director Joe Mendolia is looking for three or four new singers to join the group. ...more

April 6, 2009

The spotlight has been turned off of Megan Corkrey on "American Idol." The tattooed 22-year-old single mother from Sandy, Utah, who crooned Bob Marley's "Turn Your Lights Down Low," received the least number of viewer votes on the popular Fox singing competition Wednesday — and the show's judges didn't bother to consider saving her. ...more

April 1, 2009

So you want to be a star? Now's your chance. The organizers of the ninth annual Brandon Idol fundraiser will be on the lookout for the community's most talented residents as they host an audition for contestants at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hi-Life Bar & Grill, 1602 E. Brandon Blvd. ...more

April 1, 2009

They were obviously shaken and emotionally drained Wednesday night but the two young singers who didn't make the cut on "American Idol" have no regrets about their brief time on the popular Fox series. ...more

March 12, 2009

Well done Tanglewood! This year's total of $55,000 raised is amazing. On behalf of the "Tanglewood Ride for the Cure" thanks is extended to the many volunteers who made this a success. As well, a special thank you is extended to Sweetbay, Winn-Dixie and Publix for their contributions; the ride raised $1,400. ...more

February 25, 2009

Wanted: singers; no experience or audition necessary. Sing Live UK, launched a decade ago in Leeds, England, crossed the pond to Orlando in 2007 and now has Tampa in its sights. ...more

February 23, 2009