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By John Carucci three years ago when he extend Broadway's mes- Associated Press hosted the Tonys, which sage of inclusion. unspooled hours after a "The theatrical commu- NEW YORK — TV talk gunman killed 49 people nity is one that welcomes show host James Corden at a gay Florida nightclub. everyone. They have prej- steps back into the role of That prompted a Broadway udice for no one — gender, Tony Award host Sunday, tribute to the victims at race, sexuality, everything. not planning anything too the top of the show and a They say, 'Come and be political and not worried smattering of references part of this, merry band,'" about any online snark. to tolerance throughout it. recalled Corden. "'That's "I hope people will find Corden was credited with what we have to say.'" joy in it," said the host of handling the situation with Sunday's telecast will CBS' "The Late Late Show poignancy and positivity. be Corden's fourth Tony With James Corden" and He recalled he had gotten moment. He attended the a Tony winner in his own a good sleep the morning of show as an actor in 2006 right. "We just want to the show and was initially when his play "The History make a show that is an oblivious about the details Boys" was nominated. He absolute joyous celebra- of the Pulse shooting until then won a Tony in 2012 in tion of a group of people rehearsal, when the scale of "One Man, Two Guvnors." that I think should be cel- the horror became clearer Then came the 2016 host- ebrated at the minimum and it was being described ing gig. once a year on television." as America's most deadly The late night host, who Corden spoke in the mass shooting. has made his "Carpool midst of his rehearsal "The saddest thing Karaoke" segments huge preparation that culmi- James Corden hosts the 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden in New about all of it — the abso- viral hits, said he's braced nates in a three-hour live York in January 2018. Corden steps back into the role of Tony Award host this weekend, lute saddest thing about for the inevitable criticism show at Radio City Music not planning anything too political and not worried about any online snark. “I hope people all of it — is that today it awards hosts usually face Hall. He has hosted the will find joy in it,” said host of “The Late Late Show With James Corden” and a Tony winner isn't America's biggest online. telecast before — in 2016 in his own right. [PHOTO BY MATT SAYLES/INVISION/AP, FILE] mass shooting anymore," "I think it's really easy to when "Hamilton" was that Corden said. criticize, and it's really hard season's juggernaut — as do something new that — last year's Tony show particularly political. But I That day, Corden and to have an idea. I remember well as the Grammys in you only have four days to saw Robert De Niro drop- fully support anybody that executive producer Ben thinking that when 'The 2018, but it's still a daunt- rehearse." ping an F-bomb about wants to," he said. There Winston wrestled with Game of Thrones' finale ing task. Part of the unpredict- President Donald Trump. will be no monologue, how to handle the shoot- happened, and people were "It's terrifying. Because ability stems from these Corden doesn't plan to fan only a big opening musical ing while also celebrating up in arms," he said. "And there's only one chance to hyper-partisan times. the flames. number. Broadway. They agreed you just want to go, 'Well, do it. It's completely live," Live award shows have "We have no intentions Corden recalled his the telecast had to explic- you should go and write he said. "You're trying to lately had a political edge of doing anything that is heavy-hearted role itly honor the dead and something better then.'"

The exhibit features important to those during pieces, quilts, clothing and Alliance is accepting artist including painting, photog- BRIEFS ceramic art and paintings the difficult times of the early other household items made and host studio applica- raphy, ceramics/pottery, by Tae keun Yoo that are 20th century. In the 1930s in from cotton sacks and accom- tions for the 23rd Take in glass, jewelry, metal, fiber, From Page E3 reinterpretations by one of an effort to fight off the com- panies a book published by the Local Color! Lubbock's leather and mixed media. today's prominent ceramists petition from paper sacks, Texas Tech University Press Artist Studio Tour to be Artists must complete in Korea. the cotton manufacturers of the same name. held Nov. 9-10, 2019. The an online application and Thursday at Jake's Sports In this exhibition, Yoo printed their bags with pretty For more information, event usually spotlights 50 submit digital images of Cafe and Backroom, 5025 explores the bold and star- prints. From this fabric contact the museum at visual artist in 10 different their work for a juror's con- 50th St. tlingly modern ceramic Americans made clothing, 742-2490. locations. sideration by June 19, 2019. Formed in 2007, the group traditions that flourished quilts, curtains and toys," Applicants must be full- The application can be is signed to Rise Records and in Korea during the Joseon according to information on Arts Alliance accepting time Lubbock County found at www.callforentry. has released two EPs and dynasty (1392-1910). the museum's website. entries residents and produce org. five full-length albums. The For more information, call The exhibit will feature handmade, original artwork. For more information, show is open to all ages. (806) 742-2443. swatches, embroidered The Lubbock Arts All media are accepted, 806-744-2787. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 at the door and are ‘Field of Dreams’ 30th available online at http:// anniversary showing set jandbproductions.net/ event/113/chelsea-grin/. "If you build it, he will come." With these words, Cactus presents encore of Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella Eagles, Chicago, Journey (Kevin Costner) is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue Back by popular demand, a dream he can hardly believe. Caldwell Entertainment is Supported by his wife again presenting, life at the Annie, Ray begins the quest Cactus Theater, a tribute by turning his ordinary to The Eagles, Chicago and cornfield into a place where Journey. dreams can come true. The show, presented by Fathom Events is bring- the Caldwell Collective band ing "Field of Dreams" back and singers, is scheduled for to the big screen for a special 7:30 p.m. Friday. 30th anniversary showing Tickets are $20 for floor at 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, June and standard balcony, and 16, and at 4 and 7 p.m. on $40 for balcony box, includ- Tuesday, June 18, at Movies ing concessions. 16 Lubbock, 5721 58th St. Tickets are available online Tickets for this special at eventbrite.com. showing are $5 for all ages For more information, call for the 1 p.m. Sunday and 4 the theater at 762-3233. p.m. Tuesday showings and $8.50 for adults and $5 for Jurassic Adventure coming to children and seniors for the fairgrounds 4 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Tuesday showings. Dinosaurs are invading the Tickets may be purchased South Plains Fairgrounds on in advance online at www. Saturday and Sunday, June cinemark.com 15 and 16. Jurassic Adventure, dubbed Carnival coming to Hub City the "most realistic giant dinosaurs," will be at the fair- Pride of Texas Shows is grounds, 1012 Ave. A, from 9 bringing its carnival rides a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. to Lubbock for the first time See a T-rex, spinosau- ever June 19-22. rus and 50 more species of The carnival will be set up dinosaurs. Children will have in the South Plains Mall. a chance to interact with the Tickets are $1 each or a dinosaur babies. daily wristband is available Tickets for the event are for $25. $24 for children ages 2-12 The carnival features and $29 for those ages 13 and a variety of rides includ- older. ing Alien Abduction, the They may be purchased Big Kahuna, Cliff Hanger, online at jurassic-adventure. Kamikaze and more. ticketleap.com/panhandle- There are also smaller south-plains-fairgrounds. rides like the Carousel, For more information, call Super Slide, and Merry-go- (806) 763-2833. Round available for smaller children. Comic, toy show set for June There will also be food 15 booths with everything from slushies to funnel cakes and MCM Elegante, 801 Ave. cotton candy, as well as car- Q, will host the Comic and nival game booths. Toy Show of Lubbock from For more information, visit 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, prideoftexasshowsinc.com. June 15. The show will feature ‘Cotton and Thrift’ opens at comics books, modern and Tech museum vintage toys, cosplay and more. There will be many The exhibit "Cotton unique collectables to buy, and Thrift: Feed Sacks and sell and trade. the Fabric of American Households" is scheduled ‘Lunar Embrace’ on display at to open on June 25 and run Tech museum through Dec. 15 at the Museum of Texas Tech, 3301 Fourth St. The exhibition "Lunar This exhibit will showcase Embrace: Korean Ceramics the almost 6,000 examples and Paintings" by Tae Keun of printed cotton sacks. Yoo, will be on display at "This 'free fabric' that held the Museum of Texas Tech flour, sugar, chicken feed and through June 16. other household staples was