I attended the Benton Franklin Fair on Thursday and I have to say that I was severely disappointed in the musical act, Ted Nugent.
I understand that Mr. Nugent is a hard rocker, but his performance was vulgar and inappropriate for the setting. He said the foulest of vulgarities many times, and even put the word mother in front of it once before I left during the third song. There were children of all ages in the main stage area, but the foul language could be heard clearly from the main entrance.
It seems the fair board needs to understand that the fair is, and should be, primarily a family-oriented affair. In the future, they need to take a closer look at who they pay to perform, and stipulate a code of behavior for the performers to keep it as such.
Shame on you, Mr. Nugent, and shame on the fair board for allowing this type of conduct.
Jeff Beecher, Kennewick
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for Benton Franklin Fair
Another great year
for Benton Franklin Fair
Among the many things that make the Tri-Cities a special place -- regularly competing for the No. 1 spot, actually -- is the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo.
We've had another good year.
In fact, a terrific year.
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Hanford High drama kids perform in fundraiser
Hanford High drama kids perform in fundraiser
The Hanford High School drama boosters will be participating in a Barnes & Noble fundraiser Saturday.
Cast from Hanford High's upcoming production of The Music Man will be performing at the book store periodically between noon and 4 p.m.
For each customer who mentions Hanford Drama at check-out, Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of the sale to support the drama program.
Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo fun gets under way Aug. 20
Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo fun gets under way Aug. 20
Rocker Bret Michaels has come a long way from his glam man look of the 1980s.
His blond locks are still long, he continues to wear the eyeliner he made famous as Poison's front man, and he can still rock the house with his music, though he does it more as a solo act these days.
And ever since he became a reality TV star, winning Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice , he's won the hearts of millions of new fans. He's also shown the world he's a thoughtful and caring father to his daughters.
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