It just so happens that this June my family has six graduations to celebrate – so by the time we get to that third Sunday in June this year – Father’s Day for those of you who don’t know – I am probably going to be wiped out and wishing just to be able to watch the NY Mets game if possible.
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Theater Review: (NYC-Off Broadway): ‘Hey Jude’ by Nancy Manocherian
When the center cannot hold, there is chaos, confusion and despair. Anna is desperately trying to keep her family together to celebrate the coming Christmas season. But her husband's dementia is growing worse and Jude, her son wants to finally know who his parents are. Anna's choices are few, but she does have an interesting way of coping.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by Masterworks Theater Company
Director Tamilla Woodard and a gifted cast keep the magic fizzing every minute in this sparkling 90-minute version of Shakespeare's canonical comedy.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Set Fire to The Stars’ Starring Elijah Wood
With "Set Fire to the Stars," filmmaker Andy Goddard has constructed a layered film that is clear and intentionally muted.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘La Vie En Rose’ – Songs of Edith Piaf by Sing Theatre
All the singers were highly talented and excellent, but the stunner of the night had to be L.A. Benjamin. With her Whitney Houston-like gospel voice soaring effortlessly to the rafters, Benjamin's performance easily struck a chord with the audience's hearts.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC-Off Broadway): ‘In My Father’s Words’ by Justin Young
Lou is called to the police station to pick up his father who was wandering and lost. It is the first time he's seen him in 15 years for they are estranged. Unable to get Don placed in a nursing home, he is forced to take what appears to be an unqualified caretaker to care for Don while Lou is working. Turns out he couldn't have chosen better for she knows Gaelic and recognizes when his father is saying long lost words he had forgotten.
Read More »Software Review: ‘Anime Studio Pro 11’
Anime Studio Pro 11 is a robust suite of animation tools that is surprisingly easy to use, and is now nearly a standalone solution for a variety of animation projects.
Read More »Interview: Chris Ponteri, Director of the Milwaukee Running Festival
'We want to create an event that will make people proud to live and work in the Milwaukee area.'
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): Dim Sum Dollies – ‘The History of Singapore Part 1’ by Dream Academy
The show is fun and entertaining, and it's certainly a production made specifically for Singaporeans. And that's the best birthday gift to a nation turning 50 soon - and to its theatre-loving citizens.
Read More »Texas Floods and Mold: Beating Mold in the Home Means Acting Promptly
When flooding occurs, time is the biggest enemy. Mold and other bacteria grow rapidly in damp environments, which is extremely dangerous.
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