Topic: THERE ARE DAYS AND THERE ARE DAYS (Read 20182 times)

bk · « **on:** December 17, 2009, 12:01:59 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes were the notes, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - this, apparently, isn't the day or the DAY.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2009, 12:02:59 AM »

And the word of the day is: ARROGATE!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #2 on:** December 17, 2009, 12:12:58 AM »

TOD

We've attended no theatre this year.

I just put on the Brain CD and have fond memories.

der Brucer

The closest I got to theatre was watching the film of Doubt - sure wish I could have seen this with Cherry Jones.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #3 on:** December 17, 2009, 12:17:39 AM »

LATIMES

Quote

Director James Cameron's 3-D film about an earthling whose avatar travels to a distant moon restores a sense of wonder to the moviegoing experience that has been missing for too long.

By Kenneth Turan FILM CRITIC

Think of "Avatar" as "The Jazz Singer" of 3-D filmmaking. Think of it as the most expensive and accomplished Saturday matinee movie ever made. Think of it as the ultimate James Cameron production.

Whatever way you choose to look at it, "Avatar's" shock and awe demand to be seen. You've never experienced anything like it, and neither has anyone else.
...

That’s a lot of hype to measure up to.

der Brucer

I hope DR MattH has some arcane grammar rule that makes that sentence acceptable.

DAW · « **Reply #4 on:** December 17, 2009, 02:45:12 AM »

bk, glad you weren't seriously injured in your car yesterday.

DAW · « **Reply #5 on:** December 17, 2009, 02:45:34 AM »

~~~FEEL BETTER VIBES~~~ to DR Jeanne!!!

DAW · « **Reply #6 on:** December 17, 2009, 02:46:00 AM »

Great story, DR Ron Pulliam, and enjoying your vignettes from home!

DAW · « **Reply #7 on:** December 17, 2009, 02:46:30 AM »

~~~HOUSE, LOAN, & REPAIR VIBES~~~ for DR JMK!!!!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 17, 2009, 04:09:11 AM »

Good morning, all! Today I have the McGlinnventory, followed by the NYPL. I'd like to learn more about Otto Langey, Victor Herbert's chief musical assistant from 1893-1910, and he is a shadowy figure I'm not learning much about. For the publisher Boosey & Hawkes he wrote a set of method books for every instrument under the sun, and I figure at some point someone must have written somethng about him in a newspaper or an edition of the Grove Encyclopedia. So, back to the NYPL.

That will be followed by a stop to the pharmacy to drop off the new prescriptions from yesterday and pick up some meds. I think tonight I need to begin wrapping gifts if I want to get things to Ohio into the 2nd day Fed Ex by Monday morning.

Michael · « **Reply #9 on:** December 17, 2009, 04:24:08 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on December 17, 2009, 12:12:58 AM

TOD

We've attended no theatre this year.

I just put on the Brain CD and have fond memories.

der Brucer

The closest I got to theatre was watching the film of Doubt - sure wish I could have seen this with Cherry Jones.

I also listened to the Brain last night.

Michael · « **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2009, 04:30:29 AM »

TOD

Bent
Even with the additions to the script that I am sure were NOT granted permission by Martin Sherman. I thought that they were wrong and would have complained to the author if I knew how to contact him.

DAW · « **Reply #11 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:04:23 AM »

"Complaints" Choirs: the article and the website!!!

And, an example, from Canada, HERE.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:19:22 AM »

I've burned 40 CDs so that's one more gift of the list! I need packing envelopes. I see a trip to Staples in my immediate future. Maybe I'll order them and have them delivered?

DAW · « **Reply #13 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:23:29 AM »

I just discovered a Walgreen's in New Jersey that's willing to give me an H1N1 vaccine shot. So I guess I'm getting ready to take a drive over the George Washington bridge.

Laura · « **Reply #14 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:26:26 AM »

Complaints Choir! LOL! We could write our own song.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:29:25 AM »

Quote from: Laura on December 17, 2009, 05:26:26 AM

Complaints Choir! LOL! We could write our own song.

I could write an opera or two!

Ben · « **Reply #16 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:32:08 AM »

Good Morning.

It's another chilly December day in New York though the sun is out and it's quite pretty.

We will be going to Macy's in a while. Anthony is still abed while I've been up since 5:30.

Anthony just woke up!

He will have breakfast and I will shower and shave and then it's his turn.

Laura · « **Reply #17 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:39:56 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on December 17, 2009, 05:29:25 AM

Quote from: Laura on December 17, 2009, 05:26:26 AM
Complaints Choir! LOL! We could write our own song.

I could write an opera or two!

My contribution will be about crawdads and chinchy bassas.

Druxy · « **Reply #18 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:44:59 AM »

TOD:

With our move and settling into life in Austin, there has not been a lot of time for theatre this year. In fact, we've only seen three shows...all musicals:

WICKED (National Company)
THE PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (at the ZACH)
THE EVIL DEAD (Local small theater production)

We enjoyed all three.

John G. · « **Reply #19 on:** December 17, 2009, 06:09:02 AM »

Since I got laid off in March there hasn't been a lot of theatergoing this year in San Antonio, an hour south of Druxy. But I was given a ticket recently for the tour of "Lion King," a show I would never have seen otherwise. I loved Garth Fagan's movement throughout. Even if the show was meant for kids, there were plenty of visual images and movement to keep my mind stimulated throughout.
The rest of my theater experiences have been limited to cast albums. Favorite release of the year that I have received was the full-length "Allegro."

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #20 on:** December 17, 2009, 06:11:00 AM »

Quote from: bk on December 17, 2009, 12:02:59 AM

And the word of the day is: ARROGATE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: I WANT IT NOW

Laura · « **Reply #21 on:** December 17, 2009, 06:13:50 AM »

Phoenix Theater's Les Miserables and Curtains come to mind.

Ginny · « **Reply #22 on:** December 17, 2009, 06:41:15 AM »

Thursday morning greetings! Just stopping by quickly before I have to leave for a meeting and some shopping. It's another clear, sunny, cold day here in SW Ohio.

Ginny · « **Reply #23 on:** December 17, 2009, 06:44:27 AM »

TOD - the shows that come to mind quickly are Finain's Rainbow in NYC, Jersey Boys in Chicago, and White Christmas in Cincinnati. Those stand out because, in addition to wonderful productions, we were in great company for all 3 - Hainies/Kimlets for FR, my DN Laura for JB, and my Mom and our DS Rob (and sister-in-law Kathy - a suprise!) for WC.

Matt H. · « **Reply #24 on:** December 17, 2009, 06:48:42 AM »

Good morning!

Colder this morning than the last few mornings, and it doesn't look like it's going to get out of the 40s today, but it's bright and sunny regardless of the air temperature. A very pretty December day.

Matt H. · « **Reply #25 on:** December 17, 2009, 06:51:41 AM »

I've only seen a few theatrical shows this year.

I saw the national tour of LEGALLY BLONDE which was silly and fun but hardly outstanding.

Best friend John was in a local production of THE FULL MONTY that had some very good people and some very poor people making for a mediocre experience.

Local productions of THE WOMAN IN BLACK and THE PRODUCERS were so-so at best.

But I didn't really see anything this year that I thought was truly outstanding.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 17, 2009, 06:52:26 AM »

I am sorry to say that except for Putnam County Playhouse, I had no theatre going experiences this year. I shall enjoy hearing others choices.

Matt H. · « **Reply #27 on:** December 17, 2009, 06:54:10 AM »

I haven't heard the UPS man this morning, so I'm assuming it's yet another day off. From the Warner Archive, I have I LOVE MELVIN set to play. Either ON WITH THE SHOW or THE HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929 will likely follow.

I'd like to get A CHRISTMAS STORY on Blu-ray watched, maybe this evening.

Matt H. · « **Reply #28 on:** December 17, 2009, 06:55:52 AM »

TV Tidbits:

CBS has an all-new slate of shows tonight (including a new MENTALIST, yay!)

NBC has a SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE clip show for two hours.

ABC, FOX, and the CW are in rerun mode tonight.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #29 on:** December 17, 2009, 07:05:27 AM »

I think I will skip AVATAR, but I hope those who think they will enjoy it - enjoy it.

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