My latest venture to the DIA brought me to this piece, “Sorrow”, which model was Van Gogh’s so-called girlfriend, Sien Hoornik, who lived with him in Hague along with her son (who wasn’t Van Gogh’s, for the record). Some reports state that Vincent was near-obsessively generous to her, buying her cigars and other fineries andContinueContinue reading “Seeing Sien”
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Rediscovering Detroit: Mark Jewett and the Strategic Advisors
Well, that was a simply magical time. Went back at the ole Berkley Coffee to check out a local music group that had posted their event in one of the social media groups I follow. I noticed that another musician I greatly admire was interested in this one, so I figured, what the hell? EvenContinueContinue reading “Rediscovering Detroit: Mark Jewett and the Strategic Advisors”
Van Gogh Redux
There they are again … and there I am again. 70+ Van Gogh pieces from museums the world ’round are still visiting the DIA, for another two weeks, if you can find a way not to miss it. Butter my butt and call me a biscuit — I do so love it here. Shot onContinueContinue reading “Van Gogh Redux”
Flung: Announcing … Auditions!
If you build it, they will come. Such is the mantra of a theatre artist trying to recruit actors to the try-outs. It’s an insane delusion which directors must sustain, especially in these beginning labor pains of putting a play together. The delusion that people are going to give their time, without pay. That they’llContinueContinue reading “Flung: Announcing … Auditions!”
My Next Gig: Flung
Content warning for those who have been following me for awhile: shameless self-promotion and angsty posts about the process are coming back, because my next directing gig is right around the corner! I’ll try to remember to tag and title appropriately. Caveat, occasional theatrical metaphors and references will almost certainly bleed into my other posts.ContinueContinue reading “My Next Gig: Flung”
Rediscovering Detroit: Mercury Burger & Bar
Not to be confused with the band Mercury Salad which I blogged about recently, I had the recent pleasure of meeting a friend at one of our favorite pre-pandemic spots on Michigan Ave: the Mercury. One of the absolute best places to get a turkey burger, this Corktown location is probably better known for itsContinueContinue reading “Rediscovering Detroit: Mercury Burger & Bar”
The In-Betweens
“The Sower Outskirts of Arles in the Background” by Vincent Van Gogh, 1888 There is a crack, a crack in everythingThat’s how the light gets inLeonard Cohen As life and health situations twist and turn for an inordinate number of people in my life lately, and we endure the tests and wait for the consults,ContinueContinue reading “The In-Betweens”
Scenes from the Cafe
Views from my latest venture to Berkley Coffee. Legitimately becoming the coolest place in town. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
Rediscovering Detroit: Mercury Salad
Lean in, and I’ll tell you a little secret: the music scene is Detroit is alive, well, and kicking serious tush. Even more than I was giving it credit for. I admit, I’d gotten into a happy little groove with my 3-4 performers to follow, and was content to focus my fangirl activities on thisContinueContinue reading “Rediscovering Detroit: Mercury Salad”
The Show Must Go On
Live performance gigs are officially back. Yesterday I supported my good friend’s live storytelling event about living, learning, and loving with brain cancer. My role was audio/visual effects designer and technician, which turned out to be a delicious smoothie blend of what I do at the office, what I do for community theatre, and whatContinueContinue reading “The Show Must Go On”
Muttering Retreats 