Movie listings for the week of April 12

Here’s what’s playing at on-base theaters.

‘Civil War’ might be the year’s most explosive movie

Director Alex Garland’s latest, which opens in theaters April 12, the anniversary, to the day, of when the Civil War began in 1861 and also arrives just months ahead of a momentous presidential election, revolves around widely held American anxieties about the future but features only subtle connections to today’s polarization.

Tours from Europe bases

Here is a sampling of upcoming trips scheduled by military bases.

Recently announced concerts and events for April 12 and beyond

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.

Fast horses, tasty bourbon, stylish boutiques, even a castle are found in this one Kentucky county

Woodford County, located in the state’s scenic Bluegrass Region, has all this plus 4 wineries, an orchard and the Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum — enough to keep a visitor occupied for an entire vacation.

Face danger with your own merry band of adventurers in Dragon’s Dogma 2

The fantasy roleplaying game is the long-awaited sequel to the 2012 favorite from Capcom. This time around, the Arisen must navigate through conspiracies, engage in myriad minor quests and battle countless goblins, harpies, bandits, minotaurs, ogres, griffins, drakes and more.

Warm up to these coastal party spots on the Continent

Here are a trio of coastal resort areas bound to appeal equally to both parents and their older kids.

The best friendships don’t need a fantasy setting

As a “retired” military spouse that doesn’t move anymore, I depend on weekend getaways to break up the monotony of normal civilian life. But it’s the people, not the location, that matters.

Movie listings for the week of April 5

Here’s what’s playing at on-base theaters.

Liner Notes: Teddy Swims waltzes to No. 1 with ‘Lose Control’

When the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the list dated March 30, it marked the longest run of a song to the top in the chart’s 65 year history.