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Shotgun Players stay busy in summerSunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:38AMAn adaptation of Homer's "Odyssey" might seem like quite enough to occupy a theater for a while. Then director-playwright Jon Tracy decided to warm up for his winter assignment with Shotgun Players by staging not just the "Iliad" but the entire Trojan War... Odyssey - Iliad - Homer - Arts - Greek

Asheville park security firm debatedSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 11:41PMASHEVILLE — A proposal to hire a private security company to curb city park vandalism has gotten a cool response from a city councilman who said the firm in question has a bad international reputation and may underpay its employees.

Back To School Tips For Families With DogsSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:06PMBark Busters offers tips to avoid behavior problems with dogs during this transition.

Shutterbug parents wonder what to do with all those photosSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:19AMCORAL GABLES — I am the stereotypical trigger-happy first-time parent. I've taken more than 10,000 pictures of my son -- and he's barely a year old. While I love the fact that I've been able to capture so many precious moments, there can be too much of a good thing.

Bugs & Fixes: What's the risk with Citi Mobile security flawSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 3:53AMIf you use Citigroup's Citi Mobile iPhone app, make sure you update to the new version released this week. The update fixes a security flaw that, according to a Citi statement, could save data "including account numbers, bill payments and security access codes--in a hidden file on users' iPhones."

Rachel Alexandra to race at SaratogaSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:38AMFilly standout pointing to the Personal Ensign Stakes on Aug. 29.

Entertainer Freddie Prez features pop culture crowd pleasersSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:52AMWhile exploring the fairgrounds at the Last Chance Stampede andFair this year, one can expect the usual booths and exhibits likethe dog shows, livestock sale, and the PRCA Rodeo. However, new toHelena this year, there is one attraction that stands out.Traveling from Lancaster in Southern California, Freddie Prez hasbrought the equipment and personality that will entertainfair-goers with eight ...

The great outdoorsSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:05AMMadison doesn't lack for entertainment options during the warmer months. By the end of winter, a mass case of cabin fever makes us almost hyperactive when it comes to creating and finding activities as soon as the ground thaws. But most of the events that let us enjoy the great outdoors overwhelmingly take place during the day. What if you're a night owl, though, and want to find ways to ...

Time to reconnect with friendSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 12:03AMAs August rolls in, I think about the first friend I ever had, whose birthday is Aug. 2.