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CAPTION: CREDIT FOX THEATRE

By Dan Deming

Neither men or women who are 77 years old are supposed to be able to dance across a stage, sing with a strong voice, joke, inter-act and generally successfully entertain an audience for 90 minutes.  An Englishman named Peter Noone with the help of a talented band of four others is an exception.

Noone is what’s left of the original Herman’s Hermits at Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre and the remains from when they started more than four decades ago, breaking-up not that many years later. It was a repeat performance for Noone and the new backup hermits since they had impressed local Fox-goers last year.  Judging from enthusiasm and hand waving shown by the many that shared Noones’ age and musical fondness he was again a big hit.

This time it was a blend of Christmas and past million-selling records from the on stage five, one dressed as Santa, two as elves and an extremely talented drummer performing admirably.  And then there was Noone, best described as a bundle of energy who had no trouble engaging the crowd for a refreshing no-intermission concert that left many wanting even more.

Until you hear and see Noone and company it’s easy to forget how many hit songs the original group did but selling 52 million records is rather impressive.  His weaving of Christmas classics into the festivities simply added to the holiday atmosphere.

“There was a Kind of Hush” and we were “Into Something Good” at the Fox last Friday night because of Peter Noone, his band and the Fox’s willingness to take another chance on booking them.  Even  “Hen-A-Ree The Eighth” would agree.

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CAPTION: CREDIT FOX THEATRE By Dan Deming Neither men or women who are 77 years old are supposed to be able to dance across a stage, sing with a strong voice, joke, inter-act and generally successfully entertain an audience for 90 minutes.  An Englishman named Peter Noone with

Community Events

Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade and Festival Grand Marshall Santa Claus on Dec. 7, 2024, near the intersection of Main St. and Avenue A. The Hutchinson Fire Department built the sleigh and reindeer CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE

By Gina Long

The second Light Up Hutch Christmas parade and festival filled Main Street from Avenue B to 7th Ave. Saturday evening.

This year, 100 organizations participated, up from 75 in the parade’s inaugural event.

The weather played its part, with daytime high temperatures in the low 60s dropping into the mid-50s and an occasional strong cold breeze from the southwest.

The parade started with a color guard supported by the Patriot Guard Riders and an honor guard from the Sons of The American Revolution.

Santa appeared first in a sleigh with five reindeer, including Rudolph, built by the Hutchinson Fire Department, according to HFD Chief Steve Beer.

Crowds were heavy along the route, and the VIP bleacher seating in front of Roma’s Italian Restaurant was packed.

Children chased candy and souvenirs handed out by parade participants.

From left: Azaylea Deason, Vivienne Price and Maverick Deason watch the parade and catch treats tossed from floats

Maverick Deason, 8, took turns with Azaylea Deason, 10, and Vivienne Price, 11, all from Hutchinson, gathering items along the street and sharing them with people around them.

“My favorite part [of the parade] is the candy,” he said while vigorously waving at the parade entries and booing a costumed Grinch.

Robin Snook of Hutchinson watched in front of the Wiley Building. “It’s the first year I’ve seen it, and I think it’s wonderful. People can see all the lights here. It’s beautiful,” she said.

Local celebrity judges included Hutchinson Mayor Greg Fast, Vice Mayor Stacy Goss, Director of Strategic Growth David Sotelo and StartUp Hutch Entrepreneur Navigator Mario Hawkins, who observed each entry from the parade’s sponsor, Ad Astra Radio, in DCI Park.

“The parade is so successful in its second year with such great participation,” Fast said. He praised Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Downtown Manager Sarah Diamond for organizing the parade and festival.

“I appreciate the time and effort everyone put into the activities; they took a lot of planning. It is so cool to see,” Goss said.

The event’s winning entries had not been announced as of press time.

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Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade and Festival Grand Marshall Santa Claus on Dec. 7, 2024, near the intersection of Main St. and Avenue A. The Hutchinson Fire Department built the sleigh and reindeer CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Gina Long The second Light Up Hutch Christmas

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By John Mesh It’s four times in the Final Four for the No. 3-ranked Hutchinson Blue Dragon football team. The Jayhawk Conference tri-champion Blue Dragons (9-1) will play No. 2 seed Georgia Military College (10-1) in the second NJCAA national semifinal 2:30 p.m. Central time (3:30 p.m.

Opinion

CAPTION: PARAMOUNT PICTURES

By Dan Deming

There will be a variety of movie choices for theatre-goers to enjoy between now and new years’ but if you want an action extravaganza and don’t mind the blood and gore that goes along the second Gladiator movie, cleverly titled Gladiator II, may be your cup of tea.

It’s filled with spectacular battle scenes (not recommended for children, teens or squeamish adults), good acting, a not so easy to follow but interesting story and a $250 million budget that transports us back to Roman colosseum days and makes virtually everyone glad they weren’t living in those evil days.

While much of the movie is not historically accurate,   Ridley Scott, the producer/director,  has done a superb job in crafting another big-screen spectacular that some have already listed among the top ten films of 2024 and likely to get serious Oscar consideration.  After opening with a creditable fight between sea and land forces there are even more seemingly real battles between Gladiators and wild dogs and a fighter-mounted rhinoceros, created with 3-D printing and controlled with a radio remote.

Denzel Washington may be the only Hollywood name you recognize but also give credit to Irish actor Paul Mesual as the chief good guy, Lucius,  and another little-known male, Pedro Pascal as a Roman general.  The original Gladiator who helped the 2000 film win Academy Awards, Russell Crowe, isn’t around for the sequel except a small flashback.  Filming took place in Morocco, United Kingdom and the island of  Malta where Rome was recreated.

Again, the gore including severed heads as they are being cut off and dangled for display, make this a film a lot of Tribune readers will want to stay away from.  But for the type of move it is, Gladiator II is extremely well done and worth seeing.  It came out the same weekend as Wicked, the musical, and Disneys’ second Moana.  While both are doing somewhat better at the box office Glad had already grossed 327 million dollars before last weekend hit, topping its’ staggering production cost. 

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CAPTION: PARAMOUNT PICTURES By Dan Deming There will be a variety of movie choices for theatre-goers to enjoy between now and new years' but if you want an action extravaganza and don't mind the blood and gore that goes along the second Gladiator movie, cleverly titled Gladiator

City News

CAPTION: An excavator begins the demolition of the Atrium Hotel and Conference Center, located at 1400 North Lorraine St. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE

By Michael Glenn

The demolition of the Atrium Hotel and Conference Center began Friday, December 6, 2024.

City officials and other leaders used an excavator to begin the demolition, following a city process condemning the building which began in August.

An August 20, 2024, city council resolution declared the property unsafe and dangerous and an October 1, 2024, city council vote moved forward with the demolition. 

Demolition is being handled by Kansas Concrete LLC.

City Manager Enrico Villegas said the demolition is scheduled to be completed in March 2025.

“The Atrium Hotel, once a key part of Hutchinson’s hospitality and conference industry, has deteriorated to the point where it no longer meets safety and building standards,” an official press release from the City read. “The City is committed to removing the hazard in an effort to make the community safer.”

While the City of Hutchinson will oversee the demolition process, it will not take ownership of the property at any point.

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CAPTION: An excavator begins the demolition of the Atrium Hotel and Conference Center, located at 1400 North Lorraine St. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE By Michael Glenn The demolition of the Atrium Hotel and Conference Center began Friday, December 6, 2024. City officials and other leaders used an