As a culture, we are do not place the arts very high up. I grew up in a Canadian household with a British father, my grandfather sang Opera and played the violin, although he was a jeweler by profession. I was also lucky to be raised in a university city where access to the arts…
Category: music
A Few Things to Do This Rainy Weekend
1) Visit the Vocal Vibrations exhibit at Le Laboratoire, Cambridge. Spend time inside a cozy space listening to the sounds of the exhibit. Feel the vibrations of your voice in your hand or key in on the sound of d/ré with a pair of headphones. 2) Head to the WCRB Cartoon Festival at Symphony Hall…
Weekend Guide: September 19-21
Fall is fast approaching and in New England we get out and celebrate. Here are just a few places you can head out this weekend to enjoy the warm September sun on your face, delicious regional food, and participate in the creativity of our communities. Friday, September 19th (Park)ing Day is a fun little way…
Weekend Guide: September 6th & 7th
Saturday, September 6th Whole Foods Somerville is celebrating their 1st year. There will be chef demonstrations from 12 to 4 p.m., face painting, a photo booth and more. Be sure to catch Chef Tony Maws from 2-4 as he will be cooking up his award winning hot dog from Kirkland Tap & Trotter. From 12…
Weekend Guide: July 26th-27th 2014
Better late than never. There is no time like the present. It’s summer who plans things ahead anyway. And now, without much further ado…your weekend guide: Saturday, July 26th The My Sky exhibit at the Boston Children’s Museum opens this Saturday and runs through January 4th. Sunday July 27th First Ever Cambridge Jazz Festival This…
Definition: Car DJ
Car D.J., noun: The job of car DJ is strictly reserved for the driver of the car. If there are passengers in the back seat they will like have the most requests. The DJ is also known as ‘hey you’, ‘mom, mommy, MOM!’, ‘dj mommy mom’, ‘dad, daddy, DADDY’, ‘are you listening to me?!?!’, or…
Men in Drag, Flying Citrus, and a Smattering of Bling: Boston Ballet’s Cinderella
You might think I’m referring to the show on my side of the river at the American Repertory Theatre: The Donkey Show when you see: men in drag, flying fruit, and little bling here and there, but I’m not. I’m talking about the Sir Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella which premiered in 1948 (no that’s not a…
Future EGOTs: The show of a lifetime.
I just had the privilege of seeing the greatest show ever! It probably won’t be nominated for an Oscar, or a Grammy. It won’t make the cut for the Tony’s or the Emmy’s, but it’s where it all begins. They might not have had the perfect performance and hit every note and they may not…
From Royals to Oil: I’m ready for Thanksgivukkah
I started off totally dismissing Thanksgivukkah but then when I learned that it’s not going to happen for a very long time I thought I might pay a little attention to it. I don’t like messing with the traditional Thanksgiving menu, but as the holiday came closer into focus I warmed to the idea. Megin…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 