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I didn't listen to much bluegrass music growing up. Metallica, Eric B and Rakim, Public Enemy, and AC/DC were more likely to be playing in my cassette deck. (Why does that make me feel old?)

Like many teenagers, I was convinced that I knew more than I really did, and music was one area I wasn't open to anything but my limited tastes.

By G. B. Dixon
Kentucky Classic Theatre Director

Is there genuine interest in and support for expanding the arts in Marion County? City and county leaders say yes. They say Lebanon is growing and that the arts are a natural, necessary part of all thriving communities. They believe that along with sports recreation, the arts help give constructive expression to youth's energy and open enriching activities for adults. They say. What do you say? We wish to know.

Yeah, that's me with a stick of dynamite in my mouth.

I wonder, would the Turtleman consider that "Live Action?"

Sure, I'm not catching snapping turtles with my bare hands or getting sprayed on by skunks, but I'm going to be trying to escape from a villain on stage in front of (I hope) a packed Angelic Hall Friday night.

And, anyone that knows Lynn Farris knows how truly evil he can be...

(Kidding, Lynn.)

People like being scared.

Not all the time, but with certain safeguards in place, people enjoy a good startle.

That's why roller coasters and horror films remain popular. They give us a chance to experience something spooky without any serious risk of real physical harm, assuming the rides are inspected and regularly maintained.

With Halloween fast approaching, we'll see plenty of ghouls, ghosts and goblins roaming the streets.