Advance Morning News
It's Sunday, February 16. Today, book and theatre reviews, Drew Gallagher on Stairway to Heaven, Clay Jones on transparency, a letter to the editor, and the obits.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH QUOTE
“The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams”
— Oprah Winfrey
Sunday Books & Culture
Edited by Vanessa Sekinger
This week’s reviews include UMW Theatre’s production of “John Proctor is the Villain,” and early air innovation and exploration in David K. Randall’s “Into Unknown Skies.”
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He’s Buying the Stairway to Heaven
By Drew Gallagher
Led Zeppelin, “Stairway to Heaven,” and slow dancing? Well, yeah, sorta. That trifecta has been bothering Drew for decades. His cathartic essay brings the wonder to a conclusion - sorta.
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Did Someone Say 'Transparency’?
By Clay Jones
Fredericksburg needs a new council member. What could possibly go wrong? That’s what’s been bugging Clay Jones all week.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Is This How Democracy Works?
Was there too much secrecy around the Ward 3 appointment? One letter writer asks that question.
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Obituaries
By Adele Uphaus
Obituaries for February 8-14.
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Local Obituaries
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