by Esther McCarty in ETC
"My name is Shanon Magoyahan," the only female comedian loudly proclaimed in an Irish accent. She immediately captivated my attention with her loud booming voice, and dazzling red blazer as the improve show began at the Comedy Shrine in downtown Naperville.
by Alyssa Vincent in ETC
With the release of "How to Save a Life", on Sept. 13, 2005, The Fray did what few bands are able to do-resuscitate the tired pop/rock category.
While this is an older release, many people are just beginning to hear of them now, thanks to shows like One Tree Hill and Grey's Anatomy sampling their songs.
by Kristin Sietsema in ETC
"You can break up with a boyfriend. You can divorce a husband. But there's no official way to end a friendship. You just have to drift apart." Karen Brichoux's book "Separation Anxiety" describes this feeling well. The story is about two friends, Wichita and Jonah, and a test of their friendship.
by Mandy Bert in ETC
Coming home. For ages people, especially novelists, have struggled with the notion of homecoming. Once you've left home, can you ever really go back? And should you want to?
In Sue Monk Kidd's second novel, "The Mermaid Chair," she presents a carefully woven tale about one woman's chaotic homecoming and the power of love and family.
