Understatement defines the aesthetic of the second Hotel Lights album, Firecracker People. From Darren Jessee’s whispered croondelivered as if he’s singing only to himselfto his backing band’s ...

Actors Circle, the Scranton community theater company, will put on “The Miss Firecracker Contest,” a Southern Gothic comedy, starting Sept. 26. The play, by Beth Henley, was the basis for the 1989 ...

Indoor live theatre is back in the Coachella Valley. One of the first community theatre companies to close for the pandemic, Desert Rose Playhouse, is also among the first to reopen, in its new ...

COOPERSVILLE, Mich. (AP) — John Fletcher gets a bang out of firecrackers — especially those he wraps around himself. The 51-year-old Michigan performer’s act includes setting off 10,500 firecrackers ...

Diwali celebrations bring vibrant lights and community spirit. However, firecrackers and loud noises can overwhelm children and pets. Parents can ensure a safe and comfortable festival by planning ...

BEIJING (Reuters) - A city in China's central Hunan Province set off a 20 km (12.4 mile) string of firecrackers this week -- despite failing to persuade Guinness World Records to verify the event, the ...