Hi Friends, When you’re my age, you suddenly realize that your Facebook feed has gone from crazy photos of ruckus parties to pictures of weddings, expanding bellies and happy announcements about the birth or adoption of a brand new kiddo. I’m not interested in having kids myself, but I take my duties as friend/family of…
The Award-winning Astoria Performing Arts Center (APAC), is pleased to announce that their 14th season spring musical will be Merrily We Roll Along, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by George Furth, based on the original play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, and directed by APAC’s Artistic Director Dev…
WHAT: Take Me To The River, an award-winning film by producer/director Martin Shore that celebrates the musical influence of Memphis in the face of pervasive discrimination and segregation, is celebrating the launch of its Take Me To The River Education Initiative on Thu., Feb. 12, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the world famous Apollo Theater…
Nicu’s Spoon is pleased to announce its production of RED NOSES by Olivier Award winning playwright Peter Barnes, directed by Stephanie Barton-Farcas. RED NOSES will play a two week limited engagement at The Secret Theater (4402 23rd Street, Long Island City, NY 11101).Performances begin Wednesday, April 8th and continue through Sunday, April 19th.Opening night gala…
Hi Friends, When Gone Girl, a psychological thriller written by Gillian Flynn, was published in 2012, I saw copies of it everywhere and kept meaning to read it. This past October, a movie adaptation of the book was released starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike and my interest in the story was rekindled. The movie was…
Rdio (www.rdio.com), a leading global music streaming service, is teaming up with the GRAMMYs to roll out a series of stations and playlists that will provide listeners with the perfect soundtrack in anticipation of the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 8, 2015. Having established an robust official Rdio profile in 2014, this year the…
IFC Films Presents BACKCOUNTRY Directed by Adam MacDonald Opening March 20th Based on a true story, BACKCOUNTRY follows an urban couple who go camping in the Canadian wilderness – where unimaginable beauty sits alongside our most primal fears. Alex (Jeff Roop) is a seasoned outdoorsman while Jenn (Missy Peregrym), a corporate lawyer, is not. After…
Hello lovelies, It’s been too long – I took some time off, and so did ABC’s Thursday Night Lineup. But we’re both back, and ABC’s Thursday Night Lineup came back with a vengeance. I’ll be back on a regular basis with a recap of what happened on some of our favorite shows. Grey’s Anatomy Meredith…
Hello, Readers! Before I get to playlist-sharing I’d like to fill you in on a super-exciting announcement: Cry Monster Cry, the Irish duo that I chatted with awhile back on The Write Teacher(s), recently revealed that they are releasing their debut album, Rhythm of Dawn, next month! Pre-order information will be available soon; check their…
Hello fellow readers! I hope you were able to find some time in your January to enjoy a good book and a cup of tea. Here are three books coming out this month that we’re looking forward to reading! The February Bookshelf: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (available 02/03/15) A Spool of Blue Thread by…