Tag: plays
The Tempest
Last night I attended a performance of The Tempest by GreenMan Theatre Troupe. Adding to the fun was seeing my friends Scott and Elizabeth on stage.
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L’Ermitage Beverly Hills: A Discreet Hideaway Awaits
Nestled between the palm-lined boulevards of residential Beverly Hills, L'Ermitage evokes a sense of refined elegance and unparalleled service. This Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond haven continues to captivate discerning travelers and Angelenos with its unwavering dedication to personalized hospitality.
Supporting Youth in the Arts
I recently took my almost-8-year-old grandson to a local high school production of the Disney musical Newsies with admittedly mixed feelings of excitement and trepidation. I was deeply involved in theater in high school and majored in theatre arts in college and post-grad, performing and working backstage in a number of shows each year. I loved the sense of community as we worked to put a show together, and I still miss the spark that occurs between the audience and the players when both are fully immersed in a live performance. I looked forward to sharing with Sean that thrill, but I am realistic enough (and understand the capabilities of an active second grader) that I wasn't completely sure he would be able to handle sitting through a complete musical.
The Life of Toni Stone
Marcenia “Toni” Lyle Stone was born in 1921 in West Virginia. She grew up to be the first woman to play professional baseball full-time for the Indianapolis Clowns, in the previously all-male Negro Leagues.
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Revel in a European Summer with AmaWaterways
Pedal through sun-drenched vineyards, hike amidst blooming wildflowers and take a refreshing dip in your ship's sun-deck whirlpool. Indulge in the flavors of the region with delectable dishes featuring luscious Wachau Valley apricots and succulent Serbian plums. As night falls, watch as the cities along the rivers come alive, pulsating with an irresistible electric energy. The sun-soaked days and vibrant nights offer a compelling reason to embark on an AmaWaterways river cruise during the upcoming summer months.
A Positive Sign
We got a positive indication this week of one aspect of life here coming back from the near standstill it's been this past year. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, a Tony-winning regional theater founded in 1935 which produces musicals, world premieres of new productions and commissioned new works as well as Shakespearean plays, announced its 2021 season after being forced to go dark just after the 2020 season opened last year. Located in the college town of Ashland (and conveniently close to my home), the Festival drew theater lovers from across the country and around the world who, along with all the professionals associated with the organization, pumped millions of dollars into the local economy. Restaurants, hotels and bed-and-breakfasts, shops and tour operators relied heavily on a season that ran from February through October each year. You can imagine how deeply the shutdowns and travel bans resulting from the pandemic affected the entire community.