Let’s dance, Boarders.  At least I will be!  I’m thinking a nice SBD of Phish’s 3rd set from 11-1-09 will do the trick…..

My kids LOVE it!  We’ve signed them up for this year.  It’s popular - you have to sign up early or get on a waiting list.  The 7 year old gets to act, sing, and do improvisation.  FUN!  Lots of imagination stuff going on – the older is 13 and STILL wants to go! 

This year they are going to act in 2 different theaters downtown and have a performance.  Kids have a chance to perform and learn theater skills – no one is left out.  This is really a deal because so many activities involve competition and those that are still learning skills can get pushed aside.

Teachers work with the theater during the year so if your kids come in to audition – they already know their skills! I’ve seen many kids get parts in the yearly lineups that have been in the classes.

Call Jenny (she’s incredible and will get right back) at 254.2939 x21 or email jenny at ashevilletheatre dot org.  Website has frequently asked questions at http://www.ashevilletheatre.org.

The thing is, I generally loathe musicals. Singing, dancing, facile story lines ... I just can’t get into them. But a lot of people love the things. And even I have a soft spot for a few movie musicals—Moulin Rouge, for instance—that keeps me from seeing the subject in terms of black and white.

So what do you think? Musicals: Love ‘em or hate ‘em?

LOS ANGELES - Kathy Griffin went the cougar route for her date to the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday night.

The star brought Levi Johnston, the teenage ex-fiance of Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin.

The couple held hands as they walked down the red carpet at the event, set to be hosted by the Jonas Brothers.

So why did Johnston, 19, decide to come with Griffin, 48?

“She’s beautiful and funny,” he told Access Hollywood. “She’s the star of the night.”

“Miley (Cyrus), try to top this!” Griffin added.

Johnston has made a number of public appearances, including several talk show interviews, since rising to national prominence last year, when he and Bristol Palin came forward about her pregnancy during the vice-presidential run of Bristol’s mother.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32352612/ns/entertainment-access_hollywood/

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Personally, this holds no appeal for me. At least at a rave you’re not worried about paying attention to a highly formal dance structure and instantly responding to the commands of some dance caller.

Admission is $10/adults $5/K-12

The Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center is located in a restored 1926 schoolhouse in Stecoah (Graham County) about halfway between Bryson City and Fontana Dam off Hwy 28. The dance will take place in the old rock gymnasium.

This dance workshop & dance is part of the Stecoah Mountain Music Convention, with instrument (banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin) and band (bluegrass, old-time, gospel) competitions, and jamming over Labor Day Weekend.

Camping packages are available that include admission to all weekend events at Stecoah.
We have 10 acre grounds, historic auditorium, outdoor pavilion, and a commercial kitchen from some great food concessions.

More information on our website at http://www.stecoahvalleycenter.com
or call 828-479-3364.

New cast members have experience in improv comedy from far and wide, so this promises to be a show like no other.

buy tickets here:  http://www.ashevilletheatre.org/35belowevents.html

IF you missed.. too bad..

You rarely see a production of this caliber anywhere much less in little ole Asheville..

Gotta love the Asheville..thank you Godspell for a very memorable evening..standing ovations from all who saw it..