Ever elusive, ‘Gatsby’ evades Hollywood’s grasp
NEW YORK — F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” is short, almost novella size. It features larger-than-life characters, glamorous extravagance and dramatic demises. On its surface, it’s the most Hollywood-friendly of the great American novels.
Bridge: Listen to their bids
Robert Bresson, a French film director, said, “Cinema, radio, television, magazines are a school of inattention: People look without seeing, listen without hearing.”
Author talks ‘vampire-free fiction’ during TD visit
Rosanne Parry inspired by life experiences Like many authors, Rosanne Parry draws from her own life experiences for inspiration for her books.
Bridge: Bidding helps defense
It is only a successful bridge player who listens carefully to the auction and uses the information to guide his defense. In this example, how should West hope to defeat four spades after he leads the club ace?
Cinco de Mayo: A tale of two countries
The annual Cinco de Mayo — May 5 — celebration across the U.S. is more than just a tribute to Mexican heritage — it is a reminder about the important role the neighboring country played in ending America’s Civil War.
Arts and Entertainment calendar from May 2
May is Creative Beginnings Months so take some time to enjoy the creativity that surrounds us in the Columbia River Gorge, from nature’s handiwork in the form of abundantly beautiful native wildflowers (see our front page today), to the abundant talents of local artists and musicians, you can’t shake a stick without finding a painter, musician, poet or performer.
KODL Classic Car Show results
The annual car show also drew a large number of entries this year. Winners included:
Cherry Enchantment: Images and results from the 2013 Northwest Cherry Festival parade
With video and photos The longest Cherry Festival Parade in recent memory had plenty to make crowds smile. Here are some of the entries that drew special notice:
Bridge: More points, high support
At the bridge table, we score well when, inter alia, responder rebids well — our theme this week. Look at the North hand. What should North bid on the second round?
Cheery Cherry Windows
A BUSINESS WINDOW contest organized by The Dalles Main Street and celebrating Northwest Cherry Festival drew some creative entries that brightened The Dalles this past weekend. Taking first place in the event was Sigman’s Flowers (top), second place went to The Dalles Furniture (above, left) and third place to Klindt’s Booksellers.
After Sandy Hook, television violence persists
NEW YORK — Violence, gore and gunplay were staples on prime-time television even in the most sensitive period directly following the Newtown school shooting.
Bridge: Bidding has it’s surprises
Is bidding 10 percent what your partner bids and 90 percent how you respond to it? Not really; it ought to be an equal division of labor.
Wasco County to hear festival permit
The Wasco County Board of Commissioners is holding a hearing May 1 at 2 p.m. in the PUD meeting room, 2345 River Rd., to gather public comment on a mass gathering permit application.
Dry Hollow run is slated
Dry Hollow Vineyards run
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