Category Archives: Entertainment

New London CT. CT Lyric Opera Ends Season with Tosca

Tosca, the opera is filled with intrigue, secret police, love and betrayal, mystery, and a plot that thickens to a fever pitch. Tosca, the woman, the diva, the heroine who plunges to her death in an act of defiance. The music, Giacomo Puccini

New London CT. CT Lyric Opera Ends Season with Tosca

Tosca, the opera is filled with intrigue, secret police, love and betrayal, mystery, and a plot that thickens to a fever pitch. Tosca, the woman, the diva, the heroine who plunges to her death in an act of defiance. The music, Giacomo Puccini

“Flipside” by HartBeat Ensemble. See it before its gone.

Deep in the heart of any Gotham — or urban center — there’s a rhythmic essence, consisting of spoken word, 8/9 timing, and melodies never heard before. There are jewels waiting to be shared. Flipside by HartBeat Ensemble seeks to bring all of those

“Flipside” by HartBeat Ensemble. See it before its gone.

Deep in the heart of any Gotham — or urban center — there’s a rhythmic essence, consisting of spoken word, 8/9 timing, and melodies never heard before. There are jewels waiting to be shared. Flipside by HartBeat Ensemble seeks to bring all of those

Director Sidney Lumet dies at 86 | JTA – Jewish & Israel News

One of my favorite directors, a Genius among men, that I will long celebrate is Sidney Lumet. I still love Serpico and 12 Angry Men. Having spent years in advertising and working along NY’s “advertising row,” my all time favorite

Director Sidney Lumet dies at 86 | JTA – Jewish & Israel News

One of my favorite directors, a Genius among men, that I will long celebrate is Sidney Lumet. I still love Serpico and 12 Angry Men. Having spent years in advertising and working along NY’s “advertising row,” my all time favorite

Johnny and the Catchers-Wake Up! Its Saturday.

I’ve shared this fabulous find already (Johnny & the Catchers). But its Saturday and what better way to get energized, get up and get moving.

Johnny and the Catchers-Wake Up! Its Saturday.

I’ve shared this fabulous find already (Johnny & the Catchers). But its Saturday and what better way to get energized, get up and get moving.

Could Katie Couric Leave CBS?

Despite Katie Couric perhaps not getting the kind of ratings and notoriety as other news anchors, she was most definitely a household name during the 2008 presidential campaign. Who can possibly forget Couric’s famous interview with then Republican Vice President

Could Katie Couric Leave CBS?

Despite Katie Couric perhaps not getting the kind of ratings and notoriety as other news anchors, she was most definitely a household name during the 2008 presidential campaign. Who can possibly forget Couric’s famous interview with then Republican Vice President

Liz Taylor Dies at 79. An Era Passes.

Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (27 February 1932 – 23 March 2011). I love old movies; especially the ones from Hollywood’s Golden Age. Hands down, Liz Taylor was one of the greatest actresses from that time.

Liz Taylor Dies at 79. An Era Passes.

Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (27 February 1932 – 23 March 2011). I love old movies; especially the ones from Hollywood’s Golden Age. Hands down, Liz Taylor was one of the greatest actresses from that time.

Ma Bell and Geraldine’s Purse Phone

There’s a hilarious scene in the 1977 movie, Fun with Dick (George Segal) and Jane (Jane Fonda), where the two hold up the telephone company. There are several lines of people waiting to pay their bills. Instead of the bystanders

Ma Bell and Geraldine’s Purse Phone

There’s a hilarious scene in the 1977 movie, Fun with Dick (George Segal) and Jane (Jane Fonda), where the two hold up the telephone company. There are several lines of people waiting to pay their bills. Instead of the bystanders

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

It’s St. Patrick’s Day and what better way to celebrate than with a good yarn or two. So here’s a quick story that I’ve been told is actually true, a picture that says a thousand words, a Saturday Night Live

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

It’s St. Patrick’s Day and what better way to celebrate than with a good yarn or two. So here’s a quick story that I’ve been told is actually true, a picture that says a thousand words, a Saturday Night Live

Last Enemy | Total Information Awareness. A Most See Movie

Sitting in a surgery waiting room waiting to hear if my relative will pull through her surgery alright is a daunting endeavor. A minute seems like hours; and hours, days. The room is crowded with others waiting for the same

Last Enemy | Total Information Awareness. A Most See Movie

Sitting in a surgery waiting room waiting to hear if my relative will pull through her surgery alright is a daunting endeavor. A minute seems like hours; and hours, days. The room is crowded with others waiting for the same

OMG! Charlie Sheen Stories Drop in Rank

Charlie Sheen’s daily public drama seems to be waning in importance, according to Google news search. Out of the top ten stories being searched in the past 24 hours, Sheen was at No. 9. So what’s ahead of Sheen? Hugo

OMG! Charlie Sheen Stories Drop in Rank

Charlie Sheen’s daily public drama seems to be waning in importance, according to Google news search. Out of the top ten stories being searched in the past 24 hours, Sheen was at No. 9. So what’s ahead of Sheen? Hugo

Oscars 2011. Bland. Predictable. Vanilla.

I didn’t bother watching the Oscars. I rather see performers perform. And the format has become rather predictable over the past few years, wasting a cadre of talent. Emcee’s do a variation of the same predictable routine, a film clip

Oscars 2011. Bland. Predictable. Vanilla.

I didn’t bother watching the Oscars. I rather see performers perform. And the format has become rather predictable over the past few years, wasting a cadre of talent. Emcee’s do a variation of the same predictable routine, a film clip

What keeps You Up at Night?

I’m originally from New York – the city that never sleeps. I used to sleep through fire engine sirens, traffic noise, people, music from local nightspots, and all the sounds a bustling city embraces. In 1978, I moved to Connecticut

What keeps You Up at Night?

I’m originally from New York – the city that never sleeps. I used to sleep through fire engine sirens, traffic noise, people, music from local nightspots, and all the sounds a bustling city embraces. In 1978, I moved to Connecticut

Sen. Jim DeMint Goes After Elmo and the “Muppet Lobby.” Really.

In his words: “Elmo has been particularly busy,” DeMint wrote in a message posted on his blog. “Elmo has testified before Congress about the need for more funding for the arts and participated in other press conferences to increase spending

Sen. Jim DeMint Goes After Elmo and the “Muppet Lobby.” Really.

In his words: “Elmo has been particularly busy,” DeMint wrote in a message posted on his blog. “Elmo has testified before Congress about the need for more funding for the arts and participated in other press conferences to increase spending

Blackberry River Inn. A Hidden and Mysterious Jewel in Norfolk CT.

I celebrated my early retirement in October 2004 with a four-day weekend through Connecticut’s southern Berkshires, soaking up the first glimpses of Autumn’s foliage. Traveling with my husband, we spent an afternoon at the Norman Rockwell Museum (one of my

Blackberry River Inn. A Hidden and Mysterious Jewel in Norfolk CT.

I celebrated my early retirement in October 2004 with a four-day weekend through Connecticut’s southern Berkshires, soaking up the first glimpses of Autumn’s foliage. Traveling with my husband, we spent an afternoon at the Norman Rockwell Museum (one of my

Dried Flowers. Melting Snow and Long Lines.

Whenever I get “special occasion” flowers, I hang them in my pantry and let them dry out to use in floral arrangements in my home. I mix the dried flowers with a variety of dried eucalyptus and a couple of

Dried Flowers. Melting Snow and Long Lines.

Whenever I get “special occasion” flowers, I hang them in my pantry and let them dry out to use in floral arrangements in my home. I mix the dried flowers with a variety of dried eucalyptus and a couple of

For Colored Girls. Powerful, Riveting, Relevant Tyler Perry at the Top of his Game

The Author: Harriette Cole’s Interview with Ntozake Shange I first saw the play For Colored Girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is Enuf on Broadway at the Booth Theater 1976-77. Somewhere between the dimming of the house lights for

For Colored Girls. Powerful, Riveting, Relevant Tyler Perry at the Top of his Game

The Author: Harriette Cole’s Interview with Ntozake Shange I first saw the play For Colored Girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is Enuf on Broadway at the Booth Theater 1976-77. Somewhere between the dimming of the house lights for