Look around, look around, how lucky we are to be alive right now…   Photo by Joan Marcus I’m sure that, unless you live under the world’s heaviest, largest rock, you’ve heard of the theatrical juggernaut that is Hamilton by now. I’m also sure that you’ve heard Hamilton has finally

I find that when it comes to art, it finds you when you need it most.   Photo by Dan Norman Take last week, when I truly had the week from hell. Between wedding planning, multiple family medical emergencies, and a busy work schedule, all of our plans got totally

How do you feel about romantic comedies?   Photo by Mike Pingel I, for one, love them unabashedly. I used to feel ashamed of this, but no more. It’s HARD to write a script that is equal parts funny, sweet, tense, winsome and winning (don’t believe me? You try it).

Some excellent #beachreads for your consideration I’m always game for a good #shelfie Reading roundups have become one of my favorite perennial posts, and for good reason. I’m an avid reader and started tracking the books I read on Goodreads a few years ago to have a better way to

There’s never been a better time to #drinklocal   Be honest, what’s better than a strong cocktail on a rooftop on a gorgeous day? Nuthin’ We’re in the throes of #libation season, a favorite time of year for me, and I couldn’t resist sharing some of my favorite new finds

When the world heats up, you need something to cool you down.   Who loves supporting #Minnesota business? One of the joys of being a blogger is that occasionally someone offers to send you product samples. These can be hit or miss, but there have been a few I’ve tried

Biopics can be a tricky thing.   Photo by Dan Norman I always feel for actors who have to portray famous figures, especially those alive during the last 100 years or so since the film industry exploded and we have real-life video footage to refer back to. Fans can be

It begins and ends with a bang.   Photo by Allen Weeks A broken bottle, a crumpled body, a shattered heart. Photo by Allen Weeks These events are the bookends of This Bitter Earth, a terrific new play by local playwright Harrison David Rivers that is currently showing at the

The Children’s Theatre Company’s latest show is a perfect piece for Earth Day.   Photo by Dan Norman Literary adaptations to stage or screen are always a tricky thing. Few fans are as ardent about faithful story-lines as book readers, and navigating the process of visualizing the collective imagination of

What’s in a name (or a skin tone)? Photo by Dan Norman If you happened to miss it amidst our unseasonable spring blizzard (and who could blame you?), the Guthrie Theater opened their stage rendition of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner last weekend. I imagine this was scheduled specifically at this