Risk the price of 'The Town'

Welcome to another edition of "Showtime with Sasha." I'm your personal film critic and I saw "The Town" last weekend. It's an action-packed drama about Boston-born bank robber Doug MacRay, played by Ben Affleck. When he and lifelong pal James "the Jem" Coughlin rob a bank with their crew, things get sticky and Coughlin, played by Jeremy Renner, takes a hostage. Renner won an Academy Award for his work in "The Hurt Locker." He will ...

Parks mark Public Lands Day Saturday

Visitors to Georgia's 63 state parks, including historic Fort Morris in Liberty County, Fort McAllister in Bryan County and Fort King George in Darien, will receive free admission on Saturday, which is Public Lands Day. Daily parking at Georgia's state parks and historic sites costs $5.

Soldier Show here Oct. 5-6

The 2010 U.S. Army Soldier Show, a song-and-dance production featuring a variety of genres, is coming to Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield in October.

Comedy kinda 'goes the distance'

Drew Barrymore and Justin Long play Erin and Garret in "Going the Distance." The quirky 30-something pair fall in love during Erin's short newspaper internship, which has an expiration date. But after a delicious, six-week romance, Garret decides he can't let Erin go and would prefer to embark upon a long-distance relationship. Difficulty ensues.

Hinesville gets saucy Saturday

Blues musicians have always been serious about playing music they enjoy playing, for people to enjoy hearing.

The week's horoscopes for Sept. 15-22

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although practical situations continue to dominate this week, there's time for the lamb to indulge in the fun things in life - like maybe taking a special someone out for a great evening.

Dragon Con from the inside

Sci-fi aficionados, gamers and comic book collectors inundated Atlanta during Labor Day weekend as the 24th annual Dragon Con rolled into town.

What's happening on and around Fort Stewart

Hays Library Closed Sundays The George P. Hays Library, building 411, is closed on Sundays. The Sunday closings began earlier this month. Library hours are from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The library is closed on federal holidays. Call 912-767-2828 for more information. ACS Job Fair at Stewart More than 40 participating employers and organizations will be actively recruiting for positions in health care, education, customer service and ...

Make a mean barbecue? Prove it

Hinesville's seventh annual Blues & BBQ festival is set for 4-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in the downtown/Bradwell Park area.

MWR annual yard sale on post, Hunter

It's time to sort your stuff and sign up to sell what you don't want at the semi-annual MWR yard sale at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.

'Dexter' is a piece of work

I thought I'd switch gears this week and make my foray into television reviews. So, here goes.

Film & Food for Cause benefits UW

Georgia Theatre Company is planning its seventh annual "Film & Food for a Cause" event, which will span 10 counties and 14 movie theaters on Sunday, Sept. 19. For a $10 donation, customers receive a movie ticket, concession combo that includes popcorn and a small soda, and a packet of restaurant coupons.

Horoscopes for week of Sept. 8-15

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Personal matters claim a good deal of the Lamb's time in the early part of the week. But by midweek, pragmatic considerations (work, school, job-seeking, etc.) begin to take priority.

Singer returns home after 20 years

Marti Ledford, from Nashville, Tenn., will return to the area for a concert, sharing her faith through song, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the FirsAt Baptist Church of Blitchton. The church is located at 5204 Hwy. 80 East, Ellabell.

What's happening on and around Fort Stewart

Hays Library Closing on Sundays The George P. Hays Library, building 411, has started closing on Sundays. Closing on Sundays is necessary to ensure that the library is fully staffed to provide a high level of service for patrons on the library's other days of operation. Library hours are from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday -Thursday; and from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The library is closed on federal holidays. Call ...

'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right

"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.

Horoscopes for week of May 15-21

April 20 to May 20: Bravo to the determined bovine. While others might give up, you continue to search for answers. Expect your taurean tenacity to begin paying off by week's end.

'Barefoot in the Park' May 17-19

The Liberty Theatre Company will perform Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" at 7 nightly May 17-18 and at 2 p.m. May 19 at the Dorchester Village Civic Center. Doors open a half-hour before showtime.

'Iron Man 3' gets blockerbuster season off right

"Iron Man 3" currently is the No. 1 film in the world. You had to be a superhero this past week just to find a showing that wasn't sold out.

Club Stewart brunch for Mother's Day

Small Word Festival May 11 in Hinesville

The fifth annual Small World Festival will be from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Amphitheater at Bryant Commons.