Pinocchio News

From today through Saturday, July 5, one of the world's most loved characters will come to life on the Hangar stage with Blanche Marvin's adaptation of Pinocchio.

WHY IT'S COOL: Nestled on the shores of Lake Merritt, Oakland's venerable Children's Fairyland has always been a wonderful outing for Bay Area kids.

Clockwise from front, Sam Eagle plays 'Pinocchio,' Conda LeGrand is Mr. Fox, Casey Kooyman plays the Puppetman and the Coachman, and Cory Donaldson is Miss Priss Puss.

Neverland Theatre will bring two plays to the Beverly Memorial Theater this weekend, "Cats," the Broadway musical, and "Pinocchio," the classic children's story.

THE GREEN CAR Increasing pollution, rise in petrol prices are making Bangaloreans opt for eco-friendly vehicles.

NEW YORK - Is Russian President-elect Dmitry Medvedev merely a Pinocchio craftily manipulated by Vladimir Putin's Geppetto? Of course he is - at least for now. via Great Falls Tribune

“Cinderella". Based on a script by Theo Baier, "Sleeping Beauty”

Every parent knows all too well how hard it is to get teenagers to wake up in the morning. via Berkshire Eagle

By STEPHEN MILLER Staff Reporter of the Sun April 16, 2008 Ollie Johnston , who died Monday at 95, was the last of Walt Disney 's "Nine Old Men," the master animators responsible for "Snow White," "Pinocchio," ... via New York Sun

CommonWealth Central, Tennant Station shopping center. Long's Drug Store, E. Dunne Avenue. via Times

“They don't need much open space”

At somewhere between 230 and 330 feet, the twittering turns to chirping as the bird changes direction and zigzags down to the ground, landing on about the same spot it started from a few minutes before. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

“I have a thousand million hours of work to do before the tour!”

Back in 1994, when Sandy Myhalik and Stephen Calderon built their Farmington home with its spectacular views of the Farmington Valley and beyond to the west, the room was just a little sunroom. via Hartford Courant

How well do you know animated Disney classics? #1 This movie is about a lion who defeats his uncle and becomes king. via Braingle

“Utoy", along with child actor Makisig Morales and the country's King of Comedy- Dolphy. "Mayroon... parang fantaserye comedy”

Pop singer and actress Sheryn Regis confirmed that she is part of ABS-CBN's television series "Utoy", along with child actor Makisig Morales and the country's King of Comedy- Dolphy. via ABS-CBN News

“It was a stunning show. Everyone was very impressed.”

PERFORMERS: Grant Adams, left, and Cameron Allonby go through one of the many routines SUBMITTED PICTURE SOUTH Lakes students have wowed sell-out audiences with a dramatic expressive arts show. via The North West Evening Mail

“We try to do something to appeal to both adults and kids.”

Chantilly: "Cinderella " By Bonnie Hobbs January 17, 2008 With a cast including everyone from Rumplestillskin to Pinocchio to the Three Little Pigs, Chantilly High presents the children's play, "Cinderella ." ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

“We are looking for boys and girls aged eight and over. Those selected will have lots of energy and enthusiasm and be able to sing and dance.”

BRUCE James Productions is inviting energetic youngsters to audition for its February show, Pinocchio. via Weston and Somerset Mercury