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October 21, 2015
6 Reasons to See Jersey Boys On Tour
Oh, what a night! Last night, we headed to WMU's Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo to see the musical Jersey Boys. We came away singing, dancing, and pondering the vicissitudes of history.
"They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story -- a story that...
6 Reasons to See Jersy Boys On Tour
Oh, what a night! Last night, we headed to WMU's Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo to see the musical Jersey Boys. We came away singing, dancing, and pondering the vicissitudes of history.
"They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story -- a story that...
October 20, 2015
When you volunteer to help others, the life that might be changed the most could be your own
As a Massachusetts native who relocated to Pittsburgh in 2013, Deb Hopkins spent more than two decades in New England focusing on leveraging the energy and passion of dedicated volunteers to create meaningful change in the community. She served as the Executive Director of three organizations that relied heavily upon volunteer resources to improve the quality of life for at-risk children – CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglect...
Where to Eat in Columbus, Ohio
Ever find one of those restaurants you never want to leave? When we were recently in Columbus, Ohio, we drove around campus visiting Ed's old haunts from his college days, viewed some extraordinary art, stayed in a fine art boutique hotel, Le Meridien The Joseph, and had an extraordinary meal. While I love Columbus, I really want to curl up on the white leather couches at The Guild House, to eat well, work in a new "office," an...
October 19, 2015
Listening to the West
The Texas hill country, the high country of Alberta, the dusty backroads of rural California, the mountains of Colorado, the quiet landscapes of Montana, the forested slopes of Oregon ranges: each of these has had its part in shaping and changing and keeping alive the idea of the west in North America. So, too, themusicians who have been shaped and drawn to these places have had their part in creating, defining, and sharing ide...
Florida Culture for the Week of October 19, 2015 by Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of October 19, 2015 by Josh Garrick
NOW to Oct 25 – FINAL WEEK – The Garden Theatre has begun their season with Jerry Herman’s brilliant La Cage aux Folles – the first show ever to win the Tony Award for Best Musical three times. Considered ‘controversial’ when it first opened in New York City in 1983, this musical – in which some of the chorus girls are men – exemplifies family, community, acceptance, love, and a forwar...
October 18, 2015
Visiting the National Aviary
When I was in primary school, somewhere around first or second grade, our class went to The National Aviary in Pittsburgh. Field trips were something to be desired as a child and now, as a grown-up, I yearn to take my husband to all the places that were special to me and the Aviary is definitely on that list. We decided to go the weekend of September 26th to the Aviary and we both were very excited. My youngest brother John [who’s 16 years younger...
October 16, 2015
Where to stay in St. Andrews, New Brunswick
Have you ever wanted a place you could go back to, every summer, for your entire life? If you don't have a cottage in northern Michigan or Minnesota, or a camp in Maine, then you probably are still searching. I've got the answer for you - the delightful, family-friendly perfection that is the Algonquin Resort, in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. Only a skip across the bay from Maine, St. Andrews is a small town filled with big pleasures, including whale...
October 13, 2015
Head to Stratford This Month to See the Sound of Music - You'll Thank Me
When we were visiting Stratford, Ontario earlier this month, we had a slew of plays and musicals to choose from. For, as you know, Stratford is a theatre town, and why visit without seeing the shows? As we discovered, Stratford is also an art town, a foodie town, and a deeply cultural town. But I digress. The shows.
Members of the company in The Sound of Music. Photography by David Hou.
We were lucky enough to see Taming of the Shrew (more on that...
October 12, 2015
London Musicals You Didn't Know You Wanted To See
Although musicals are performed across the United States, London provides a unique opportunity to see a vast number of musicals in one city. During my time studying abroad in London, I saw four musicals and one play. I never thought I would like musicals, but the performances were remarkable. I’ve put together some information about the musicals I saw and information on finding current musicals. You have the opportunity to enjoy award-winning perfo...
