Look to the Square Lake Festival

I packed enough summer into this past weekend to feel reasonably 
content with the fading sunshine and early sunsets. All of my 
Minnesota favorites—cool spring fed lakes, outdoor movies and music,
and long shady bike rides–were packed into 24 short hours. For 
these memories I owe thanks to Paul Creager and the Square Lake 
Film and Music Festival. 

At 9:30 on [...]

Alice at the Palace

A certain cross section of the US went crazy for Mamma Mia a couple weeks ago.  I’m sure it’s box office flame will fade quickly, but it’s a good reminder that certain Vegas style theatrical entertainment is perfectly suited for the big screen (especially if there’s Greek Mediterranean scenery, beautiful men singing ABBA and Meryl [...]

Voltage Fashion Amplifed (a late and obsolete review)

I’m a long time resident of the Twin Cities.   I am lucky to be able to see things evolve in the city.  I’ve seen buildings burn down, restaurants close, bridges collapse, city council people go to jail, and houses foreclose…
I’m 27 years old.  Certainly not old enough to see neighborhoods turnaround or see a reduction [...]

Exercise EXORCISE / on stage and radio!

 For two Fridays in February I will take on the truely terrifying… performing my own work!
I’m will be performing selections from a new work, working title: GIRLYMAN LOOKS AT THE FEMINIST WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER.
Roma di Luna, Scott Reynolds, Kristoff Krane, Katie Rose , Emily Johnson and Brushed Metal One. 
I will be joined by good [...]