From Michael Crichton's Web site:
Best-selling author Michael Crichton died unexpectedly in Los Angeles Tuesday, Nov. 4 after a courageous and private battle against cancer.
Through his books, Michael Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way we could all understand.
A private memorial service is expected, but no further details will be released to the public.
Some of his works included, the most recent book "Next" (2006), Prey (2002), Twister (1996), Jurassic Park (1990) and The Lost World (1995) and Congo (1980). He also created the show ER.
Crichton's first bestseller, The Andromeda Strain, was published while he was still a medical student. He later worked full tim on film and writing. One of the most popular writers in teh world, his books have been translated into 36 languages, and 13 of those books have been made into films.
To read more about his work and accomplishments, visit his Web site at http://www.michaelcrichton.net/.
*~* Felicia *~*
Michael Crichton Dies
WEEKEND EVENTS
Theatre Updates:
Kimberly High School is putting on "Peter Pan" Nov. 7-8, 13-5 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 9 & 15 at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students and children. For ticket reservations, call (920) 423-4170 or order online.
UW-Fox Valley of Menasha presents the "75th Anniversary Musical Revue Celebration" for shows and musicals staged throughout UW-Fox Valley's past. Over 50 performers will present a 90-minute show. Show times are Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $5 for UW-Fox Valley students, $7 students/seniors and $9 adults.
Appleton's Fox Cities Performing Arts Center will present "Magic Tree House: The Musical," based on Mary Pope Osborne's series of children's books. The show time is on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $16. Call to get your tickets at (920) 730-3760 or order online.
Now go out and enjoy those wonderful productions!!!
And as always, thanks for reading!
*~* Felicia *~*
50 Cent Premieres Tonight
MTV is launching a new business reality show featuring rapper 50 Cent!
In "50 Cent: The Money and the Power", 14 wannabe business moguls will live and work together in a warehouse in Brooklyn. The contestants will sleep in tents named after the five boroughs of New York City. They will compete in challenges designed to help teach them the very same skills that helped 50 Cent succeed.
At the end of every episode, 50 Cent will narrow down the contestants but testing them on the knowledge he has taught them. At the end, the winner will receive $100,000 to help them launch their dream.
"Ahead of my actual music taking off, I would have wanted to be on the show," he said. "$100,000 would have been great, and the MTV exposure."
The show will run for ten one hour episodes, starting tonight.
You can expect to see a lot more of 50. As previously mentioned, he is releasing his latest album, Before I Self Destruct, on December 9th.
Photo courtesy of MTV.
~ j.