At last night’s opening of Sweeney Todd, at the State Theatre, I couldn’t help but make comparisons to the recent film version. This is what theatergoers do at revivals, right? They consider the present viewing experience in relation to all previous encounters with a favorite play or musical. And to be clear: Sweeney is, by … Read more
LECTUREThe Cat Is Out of the Bag, and Here to Tell You about It What does an undercover CIA agent do after she’s outed in one heck of a national security scandal? Apparently, she writes a book about it and tours the country. And while that might sound a little snide on my part, it’s … Read more
Faces are changing fast at the Walker Art Center‘s 20.21. Chef Scott Irestone tendered his resignation abruptly last week. Executive sous chef Asher Miller — now acting head chef — said he was on vacation and returned to find that his boss of three years had left the Wolfgang Puck family, where he’d been working … Read more
p.s. I heart these looks from the latest Go International designer, Jovovich-Hawk. These will hit Target stores on March 2 or thereabouts.
1. d’Uh. I’m not even there. 2. By now, I’ve had my fill of black, gray, and wool–even though I am somewhat pleased by the, uh, "bold prints" that will purportedly appear on racks everywhere next fall. My original point being: right now I’m looking forward to spring, not fall. (2.5 A parenthetic thought: In … Read more
After the all the caucusing, I’m sure you’ll want to burrow into the couch with a piping hot bowl of intellegence and comfort. With each spoonful you’ll feel better, listen a little less to the talking head on the TV and a little more to your inner voice. Soup is egalitarian, soup doesn’t make snide … Read more
There’s a picture book called If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, by Laura Joffe Numeroff, that I used to read to my children. It goes like this: If you give a mouse a cookie, he’s going to ask for a glass of milk. When you give him the milk, he’ll probably ask you for … Read more
Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) Game # 47, Home Game #23: Houston 92, Minnesota 86 Season record: 10-37 1. Telfair and Jaric Stake Their Claims It may be a long time before Randy Foye earns the starting point guard position. The blueprint has it that Foye will be at … Read more
Ok. It’s Super Tuesday, people. If you’re going to do one thing today, then head over to the caucuses to vote. Let this be another record-breaking year for voter participation — even in the primaries. Find out where to go for your precint caucuses. BOOKS & AUTHORSMy Journey as an Abortion Doctor This being Super … Read more
You know what they say–if pictures could sing. Well this is the last of my photo batch from that National Musee’ D’Automotive in France. I have been saving her picture because she is the car that spoke to me more than any other. I think that is because this Benz seems like a female sibiling … Read more