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!

Talk O'Texas

Weeks that are largely consumed by the day job are never fun. They basically throw my whole routine out of whack and leave little time for things that I truly enjoy. In this particular instance, the enjoyment that I am sacrificing is the time and inspiration required for a proper blog post.

So, I guess that makes this an improper blog post. Cool.

What's up, you may ask, with the photo of a jar of okra pickles? As a self-proclaimed foodie, I feel it is time that okra is given its fair shake. Okra is not just a slimy thickening agent found in gumbo. Nor is it relegated strictly to its role as a deep-fried side dish at Cracker Barrel. No! The best way to consume your okra is pickled! Trust me! If you occasionally fancy a kosher dill or have been known to polish off a half jar of pepperoncini, then give pickled okra a try! You'll thank me.

But, really, it's not just about the okra... It's about Texas. Or, more appropriately, the talk of it. Besides pickled okra, Texas has something else to talk about and his name is Matt Hinkley. This multi-talented individual, frequently seen performing about town with Joe Iconis, will be releasing his debut solo album on March 19th. So, this is your mission, should you choose to accept it: Listen to his tunes. Become a fan. Go see him perform live at Crash Mansion on February 25th. Go to the record release show at The Bitter End on March 19th and buy the CD. Simple, right? So do it. You'll thank me for that, too.

That's all. I appreciate your time. And I believe it is now time for a pickle.