Gin in a tin. Laps and slaps. London pubs and billy clubs (a teen in a top hat was kind enough to tell me the correct term is “jemmy”). I was transported to mid-19th century London Friday night thanks… more →
stage mompoisedpen wrote 2 weeks ago: Gin in a tin. Laps and slaps. London pubs and billy clubs (a teen in a top hat was kind enough to te … more →
poisedpen wrote 2 weeks ago: I’m posting a bit late this evening because I got a better offer. Pancake puppies. Lizabeth brought … more →
poisedpen wrote 3 weeks ago: The holiday theater season is upon us, and I am doing my happy dance. While others are decking their … more →
poisedpen wrote 3 weeks ago: Eager to raise children who hate classical music? Try these simple steps: Assume they’ll never like … more →
poisedpen wrote 1 month ago: Lizabeth seems to update her resume more often that the rest of us. There’s always another workshop … more →
poisedpen wrote 1 month ago: I was sorting through some old children’s clothing the other day when I came across a sweet little p … more →
poisedpen wrote 1 month ago: Part of the fun of blogging is checking out other people’s blogs. Wednesday I was on “The White Hous … more →
poisedpen wrote 1 month ago: Part of the fun of blogging is checking out other people’s blogs. Wednesday I was on “The White Hous … more →
gormsey wrote 1 month ago: To say that the Get Up Kids were an influential band is a vast understatement. With their second alb … more →
mamarose wrote 3 months ago: That’s one of my favorite quotes of the night, courtesy of Sonia, right after we discovered th … more →
mamarose wrote 3 months ago: So here’s what I said after winning last night: “Thank you so much! I want to thank eve … more →
mamarose wrote 3 months ago: I think I’ve possibly built this night up in my head a little too much. I mean, I’ve be … more →
mamarose wrote 5 months ago: I believe I’ve made my last visit to Pierre’s House of Pain (a.k.a. ballet class). My l … more →
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Anne Manyara wrote 7 months ago: (This review appeared in the Sunday Nation on 3rd May 2009) Matayo Mwenesi, Lynda Nyangweso and Chao … more →
mamarose wrote 8 months ago: Yesterday Herbie and I, our friend Abner and his new lady friend Daisy went to see “Sweeney To … more →
azcitizensforthearts wrote 9 months ago: Legislative Night at the Phoenix Theatre March 24th Special showing of Les Misérables with Proceeds … more →
Anne Manyara wrote 10 months ago: (A version of this review appeared in the Sunday Nation on 22nd February 2009) I would like to say t … more →
mamarose wrote 11 months ago: So what was the first thing I saw when I walked into the Peoria Center for the Arts? The General, a … more →