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Boy, 8, shot while hunting in Huntington - Holly Abrams | JG.net

'Wonderful Life' to open at Pulse Friday

 The holiday performance of 'It's a Wonderful Life' is being presented at the Pulse Opera House in Warren starting this Friday, November 27.

The story takes place in the fictional town of Bedford Falls shortly after World War II and George Bailey, a man whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve gains the attention of his guardian angel, who is sent to help him in his hour of need.  Much of the story is told through flashbacks spanning George's entire life and narrated by unseen Angels who are preparing Clarence for his mission to save George. Through these flashbacks we see all the people whose lives have been touched by George and the difference he has made to the community in which he lives.

Photo:  (L-R)  HuntingtonPolitics.com's own Ken Zuk as Mr. Potter and Chase Adams as George Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Pulse Opera House. 

Huntington University’s new art facility nears completion

 Huntington, Ind.— Construction is nearing completion on a new facility for studio art instruction at huntington University. The new building, located between Merillat Boulevard and Lake Street, will create an additional 3,000 square feet of instructional space for painting, drawing, and photography.

All drawing and painting classes will be moved to the new site, along with a photo lighting studio space. The new building will also have a dedicated spray booth for using adhesives, fixatives and spray paints," explained Ken Hopper, associate professor of art and department chair.

The facility is designed with an open concept for maximum flexibility of instruction.

'Nero Bloom' returns to HU for DVD release party

 Huntington, Ind.——Mystery! Suspense! Adventure! The student film "Nero Bloom: Private Eye" will return to the Huntington University campus for a free screening and DVD release party on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in Zurcher Auditorium.

After touring the film festival circuit over the last several months, "Nero Bloom" has brought director/producer Jason Eberly and writer/producer Nathan Hartman such acclaim as the "Best Student Feature" award at Cinema City Film Festival in Los Angeles and the "Chris Award" (the highest award given to a film production) from the Columbus International Film Festival.

A rootin' tootin' Christmas

Huntington, Ind.—Huntington University's junior theatre majors are gearing up for a this season's Christmas show that tells the story of the birth of Christ—with a twist.

"For Unto Y'all: A Cowboy Christmas" is a humorous musical nativity story set in the Old West, in a little town called Bethlehem, Wyo. Old Dr. Lucas Trotter introduces the audience to characters such as a six-gun totin' Gabriel dressed in white. Gabriel tells Mary and Joseph the good news-they will bring God's own son, the long awaited light, into their dark world.

The young couple must brave their way through Wyoming Territory where Mary gives birth to Jesus in a livery stable. Gabriel and his heavenly posse announce the joyous birth to a rowdy bunch of cowboys who are working their herd on the nearby plains. The cowboys rush off to see this newborn Savior the angels sing about, and the celebration of the Gospel begins.

Graduating seniors to exhibit works in Wilson Gallery

Huntington, Ind.—From Nov. 23 to Dec. 9, the Huntington University Department of Visual Arts will present an art exhibition by Elaine Hollaar, Nora Majors and Abigail Smith in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery, located in the Merillat Center for the Arts.

An artist reception will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 in the lobby of the Merillat Centre for the Arts.

The art exhibition is a senior project. After a brainstorming session, Hollaar, Majors and Smith came up with a title “Trio Forte” for their show.

HU vocalists take first and third

HUNTINGTON, IN—Sarah Yanovitch, a sophomore vocal performance major at Huntington University, took first place for the second year in a row, in the sophomore women’s division of the Indiana NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) competition held Oct. 31 at Anderson University. She performed "Ah, non giunge" from Bellini’s "La Sonnambula," in the Winner’s Recital at the end of a competition that included singers from Indiana University, Indiana State, Depauw, Ball State, as well as several Christian colleges including Indiana Wesleyan and Goshen College. Yanovitch, of Griswold, Conn., is a voice student of Joni Killian, adjunct voice faculty in HU's department of music.

Woman dies of H1N1 in Huntington - Wane.com

Physician Assistant Heather L. Smith joins Huntington Ortho

Heather L. Smith, PA, has joined Huntington Ortho, an orthopaedic specialty located at Parkview Huntington Hospital, which also is a member of Parkview Physicians’ Group, a physician-led and governed division of Parkview Health.

As a physician assistant, Smith works closely with Steven Wynder, MD. Her responsibilities include evaluation and management of orthopaedic problems, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, assisting in surgery and prescribing medications, medical devices and/or therapy.

PHH to present free holiday program

Parkview Huntington Hospital will present a free program for the public titled “Appetizers, Entrées and Desserts — Healthy Holiday Recipes,” on Monday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the hospital in lower-level classrooms 1, 2 and 3. The hospital is located at 2001 Stults Road in Huntington, Ind.

Join catering supervisor Don Lindlag of Parkview’s Nutrition Services as he shares tips for cooking healthy during the holiday season. Participants will learn how easy it is to make healthy appetizers, entrées and desserts everyone will enjoy.

Recipes to be featured include: