Yes, Bill Murray and classical music. I attended a unique concert that paired Bill Murray orating and singing American classics with three musicians performing classical and musical theater hits. I was intrigued and slightly skeptical going in and satisfied and elated going out. The crew is touring for an album they released called New Worlds.... Continue Reading →
A Cultural Smorgasbord
It was a happy accident that I experienced a cultural smorgasbord within a four-day timespan in March... Every year, I like to try a new art form. This year, the Groupon gods sent me a water marbling (or ebru) class, which was taught at the Turkish Cultural Center. I'd never heard of water marbling. I... Continue Reading →
Bargain Shopping and Beer
What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than bargain shopping and drinking beer? I grew up going to garage sales, flea markets, antique markets, you name it. So I was elated to finally make it to the Cambridge Antique Market. Allen and I spent a couple of hours... Continue Reading →
Theater for All
When I came across reduced tickets to a production of Billy Elliot the Musical, I immediately bought them—not only because I love the film and musical, but also because it was being produced by a theater company that I hadn't been acquainted with yet. Wheelock Family Theatre is on the campus of Wheelock College. The... Continue Reading →
Lamplighter and Lilypad
I went to a new brewery and a new (to me) music venue the other day. Lamplighter Brewing Company is a hip little spot in Cambridge. A small taproom is connected to its brewery. And there is a "cafe" within the taproom. Genius! You can get good coffee and good beer in the same place.... Continue Reading →
