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The Dancing Chicken in the Parade

2009-11-19T20:27:20-05:00

Courtesy of yours truly
and
Picnics Restaurant, of course!

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…..

moms looking for children summer theater

2009-05-28T11:46:08-05:00

Hey Moms – if you’re still looking for camps, try Asheville Community Theater’s summer theater camp called Backstage Pass.

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.

Who loves musicial theater?

2009-03-24T10:07:56-05:00

Over the weekend, I went to see a production of Fiddler on the Roof here in Spartanburg. While amateur theater—and amateur musical theater in particular—can often try one’s patience, I actually had a pretty good time.

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?

metaspam the forums in protest of richey

2009-11-11T20:24:00-05:00

metaspam the forums in protest of richey

Stand-Up Comedy

2009-03-10T12:44:00-05:00

So who do you like? Did anyone catch the Bert Kreischer show at the Diana Wortham last Saturday?

why kathy griffin rules

2009-08-10T17:49:44-05:00

this is so theater…

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/

Techno Contra Dance: The Epic Megathread

2009-08-22T12:36:01-05:00

I don’t know if this is just an Asheville thing or a national trend. The idea is to combine contra dancing—it’s kinda like square dancing, I guess—with techno music and black lights and other rave crap. Here, just take a look ...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHCflEc534o[/youtube]

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.

Flatfoot Dance Workshop & Dance

2009-08-11T11:54:46-05:00

Phil Jamison will be leading a Flatfoot mountain dance workshop and dance at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, September 5 from 7 - 10pm.

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.

Oxymorons at 35 Below this weekend

2009-06-24T16:49:20-05:00

This Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 8pm, $10 - the first chance to see the new expanded line-up of Asheville’s premier improv troupe, the Oxymorons.

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

Godspell-Amazing

2009-06-22T14:40:44-05:00

Saw the last performance of Godspell at the Orangepeel last night..It was seriously good..looked great..the energy of the cast was amazing..Young, great singers.. a fabulous Jesus in the lead..
grooving band/solid imaginative direction..

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..