The Edmond Sun - Arts & Entertainment

‘A Christmas Carol’ suffocates in glitz
Lionel Barrymore. Alastair Sim. Laurence Olivier. Albert Finney. George C. Scott. Bill Murray. Michael Caine. Mr. Magoo. Scrooge McDuck.
Of the many to play Ebenezer Scrooge, Jim Carrey now adds his name, starring in Disney’s new 3-D animation version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The appeal of the part is clear: You get villain and redemptive hero rolled into one, plus you spend most of the movie in your pajamas.
‘Goats’ a lightweight satire
A title card at the beginning of “The Men Who Stare at Goats” announces, “More of this is true than you would believe.” Less of it is entertaining than you would wish.
11-5 Out & About: entertainement news
Romance novelist Jordan Dane to discuss writing thrillers at library
Who doesn’t enjoy a fast-paced thriller on a cold winter evening?
Siblings writers rework Faust
Dina Nayeri Viergutz said she hadn’t given much thought about collaborating with her brother Daniel Nayeri professionally until the former Edmond residents discussed the idea of writing a novel together.
11-4 Good Reads: books
‘PRINCESS HYACINTH (THE SURPRISING TALE OF A GIRL WHO FLOATED)
BY FLORENCE PARRY HEIDE
“Princess Hyacinth” tells the tale of a young princess with a very unique problem. If she’s not weighted down, she floats away.
'9 Dragons’ reveals new side of Bosch
The epigram on the matchbook says “Happy is the man who finds refuge in himself.”
Harry Bosch has been carrying it for 12 years, since he picked it up during a robbery investigation at John Li’s liquor store in South Los Angeles (“Angels Flight”).
UCO School of Music presents ‘Two Piano Extravaganza’ concert
The University of Central Oklahoma’s School of Music will continue its Faculty Artist Series with “Two Piano Extravaganza” at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10 at the UCO Jazz Lab, at 100 E. Fifth St. in Edmond. Featuring Greg and Miho Fisher, also known as duoFisher, the concert will include the musical selections “2 Tangos” by Piazolla and Bolling’s “Sonata No. 1” for two pianos and jazz trio.
Fine Arts Institute of Edmond presents academic meet
The sixth annual Fine Arts and Literature Academic Meet will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Education Building at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Musical thriller evokes Halloween spirit
Enjoying a successful run last year with its revival of "The Rocky Horror Show," Lyric Theatre continues its Halloween tradition with the gory musical thriller, "Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."

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