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Legally Blonde
"I'm having a blast."
Lindel Hart, Owner/Director of Hart Yoga in Shelburne Falls, steps out of his role as yoga teacher and into the role of Callahan, a Harvard law professor and ruthless attorney, in Legally Blonde the Musical. Produced by Ja’Duke Center for the Performing Arts, Legally Blonde the Musical makes its Western Massachusetts debut at Greenfield High School on March 2, 3 and 4, 2012.
Based on the hit 2001 movie starring Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde the Musical earned seven 2007 Tony Award nominations. Elle Woods, a blonde California sorority superstar, applies to Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend and discovers that her bubbleheaded appearance and demeanor mask hidden legal acumen. The show is an upbeat, high-energy romp through Elle’s Harvard career and personal transformation.
“It’s one catchy song after another,” says Hart, who previously appeared in Ja’Duke’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone last fall. “And we’ve got a really strong cast of talented actors, including a number of Mohawk students and alumni.” Shelley Roberts (as Elle), Juniper Holmes (as Paulette) and Justin Begin (as Warner) are three Mohawk grads with leading roles in Legally Blonde.
Hart is enjoying his return to the stage after two decades away from theatre. “My husband Rod started working with Ja’Duke several years ago, and director Nick Waynelovich had been trying to get me into a show for last year or so. I loved The Drowsy Chaperone when I saw it on Broadway, and when Nick decided to produce that show, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be part of it. I got hooked, and here I am in my second Ja’Duke production!” Lindel and Rod Hart appear in the two leading male roles in Legally Blonde.
Lindel Hart spent the early part of his performance career in Pittsburgh, PA, after majoring in voice at Carnegie Mellon University. He later moved to New York, working off-Broadway and touring Europe as a performer. “I’m having a blast!” he says of his experience with Legally Blonde. “It’s definitely stretching me as a singer and actor to perform in ways I haven’t before. And I love the challenge of balancing my active teaching schedule at Hart Yoga and at Deerfield Academy with rehearsing and being a parent and husband. We sometimes take our 6-year-old son Hugh with us to rehearsals, and he loves it! He had the songs memorized before we did!”
Nick Waynelovich, the former music teacher at Mohawk Trail Regional High School, has established himself as a producer and director of high-quality theatre in the area. Legally Blonde the Musical performances will be Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3, at 7 PM; and Sunday, March 4, at 2 PM at the Greenfield High School Auditorium, 1 Lenox Avenue in Greenfield. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.jaduke.com/.
2012 Shelburne Falls Area Business Association Scholarship
Due April 6, 2012
Seeking Nominees for the 2012 Marvin J. Shippee Award
Independent Contractors - An Endangered Species in Massachusetts
Steps You Need To Take To Be In Compliance
(12/15/10) With the amendment to the Massachusetts Independent Contractor statute in 2004, it became difficult if not impossible for employers to hire independent contractors. According to the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, misclassification deprives individuals of the many benefits, both public and private, that are enjoyed by employees. The Attorney General's office has made enforcement of the Independent Contractor law a top priority, and misclassification has also caught the attention of the Department of Labor, which has a new initiative designed to ensure that workers are properly classified. This presentation will cover the amendment to the Independent Contractor law, how that amendment applies to individuals in your workforce, and what steps you need to take to be sure that you are in compliance. If time permits, you will also have the opportunity to ask other questions about compliance with wage and hour law.
Susan Fentin is a partner in the Springfield labor and employment law firm of Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. and a resident of Conway, Mass. She is a graduate of Wellesley College and graduated magna cum laude from Western New England College School of Law, where she was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review. For the past four years, Susan has been named a Super Lawyer by Boston Magazine, and she was recognized in 2010 by the prestigious Chambers USA as one of the top labor and employment attorneys in Massachusetts. She is also Associate Editor of the Massachusetts Employment Law Letter. She specializes in preventing and defending claims of employment discrimination and helping companies develop policies and practices that comply with the myriad of state and federal laws governing employment.
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Date: Thursday, January 20
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Time: 6-9pm
Cost: $10
Refreshments will be provided
Giving Back To The Community
Local Business Owner Donates Tips
(12/14/10) Dogs On The Run owner Rick Sumner recently decided to help the community by donating money to the Shelburne Senior Center and the Bridge of Flowers Committee. Starting in July, he kept a tip jar for donations, receiving a lot of positive feedback from his customers. In late September, Rick collected the tips and gave $100 to each recipient.
Rick chose the Shelburne Senior Center because the elderly often do not receive as much attention or resources as they should from society. As for the Bridge of Flowers Committee, Rick wanted to support a landmark that has significantly boosted the town’s business. The whole idea of donating therefore came from a desire to repay the community, aiding the people who have done so much to make it a home.
Rick started his business in July, purchasing a cart to serve Coney Dogs, veggie dogs, nachos, chips, and soda. He has lived in Buckland for the past seventeen years, and his wife is from the area. He will be adding a grill in the spring. According to Rick, the best part of being a business owner in Shelburne Falls is meeting all the different people from different cultures. So, everyone is encouraged to stop by Dogs On The Run, grab a Coney Dog, and individualize it with a variety of toppings!
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