Why Can't I Be Three Places At Once?

I don't know what it is about Mondays but they sure are busy amongst the performer community (probably because it's a primarily dark night on Broadway). If you are in New York City and are looking for something to do other than watching New Adventures of Old Christine, try one of these events on for size. I would love to be at all three... but will definitely be at one of 'em!

1. Spring Awakening's Lea Michele in Concert at Feinstein's.
2. Reading of the The Bird and the Two Ton Weight, a play based on PAN AM Flight 103, making its conversion to film. The reading is at Lubin House and features a few folks from Old Springs Pike.
3. Matt Hinkley, whose CD releases on March 19th, is playing at Crash Mansion.

So get out and have a grand ol' time. Julia will wait for you... that's what DVRs are for!

Rising Above It All

A tribute to Heath Ledger on a viral site for The Dark Knight speaks volumes

We often feel personally connected to actors and musicians that contribute, through their art, to events that shape our own lives. Sometimes, sad as it is, we feel that connection gives us the right to speculate and pass judgement. Even sadder, the media makes it virtually impossible to escape that proclivity.

I've seen it happening, on a very grand scale, with the madness surrounding the death of Heath Ledger. And on a smaller scale with Johnny Gallagher's departure from Spring Awakening and Old Springs Pike.

Every one of us, at one time or another, battles demons. And not a one of us is immune to tragedy. We make choices, or have them made for us, and those choices pave the road for our journey ahead. And when it comes to people we don't know personally, none of us is really qualified to decide if those choices are right or wrong.

Wouldn't it be great if we were all classy enough to quietly acknowledge life's tragedies with a simply placed black ribbon?

A Recipe for Good Times

In times when the television is plagued with coverage of tragic breaking news, political hijinx and a troubled economy, I am so very thankful for diversions that bring you to a happier place. The question, then, is which of these diversions provides the greater promise of Nirvana?

1

The new Xanadu commercial (click image below to view)

2

The Old Springs Pike/Elizabeth & The Catapult concert in Boston

3
Joe Iconis announcing a new ROCK N ROLL JAMBOREE gig at Joe's Pub
(click image for details and to order tickets)

My recommendation? Combine all three, shake vigorously and serve straight-up! And we'll call it a Nirvana Cocktail!