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Grist for the Rumor Mill

Celebrities deal with public lies told about them every day. But it’s remarkable how many untrue things have been said and written about Sheena Easton. Some doozies:

Lack of funding could give boost to creativity to productions

There’s been a lot of talk about how arts organizations are in big trouble because of the financial crunch. When it comes to local theater, I like big, budget-busting spectacles as much as any performance-arts geek, but some of the best production environments have been a byproduct of poverty. I regret the recent loss of funds that seems to have occurred across the board. But I wonder: To what degree does lack of money encourage rather than stifle creativity? Some local playhouses have gone easy on scripts that require elaborate staging. You’re more likely than ever now to see one- or two-set shows than ever before.

Take Lighthearted Look at Religion

The House of Blues has some gospel competition this Sunday. “Praise,” billed as an “irreverently reverent gospel experience,” will be presented at 2 p.m. at South Point.

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