Monthly Archives: May 2006

Anyone up for trying to crash “Nixon in China” with me on Thursday?

(The opera at Chicago Opera Theater). Amazing stuff. Everything I hoped it would be, and more. Deliriously gorgeous music/performances and the production design is probably the most incredible stuff I’ve ever seen on a stage. There are only two more … Continue reading →

Gee, I’ve been all over the city today. Ravenswood, Uptown, the Newberry, Binny’s, home. Hardly feels like I’ve relaxed. But I did hang out with my friend Steven AND … I Picked Up a REAL Oscar! Awarded to Ben Hecht … Continue reading →

Much to my surprise, my offer was just accepted by priceline. So the first weekend of August I’m going to Yale to see my friend Jessi’s production of “The New Tenant,” By Eugene Ionesco. Only iffy thing is that I’m … Continue reading →

It’s a lovely morning. I got to work extra early. Wheeeeeeee. Before getting to work I bought a pound of coffee at the new Intelligentsia, and got my free cuppa joe. It snapped my eyes wide open. I’m flying. I’m … Continue reading →

I’m reading this fascinating book called “Low Life,” by Luc Sante. It basically details the underworld of Manhattan from the years 1800-1918, focusing on gangsters, dives, whores, pimps, con men, brothels, graft, corruption, saloons, tenements, and poverty. It’s colorful stuff, … Continue reading →

There’s a new album coming out June 16th! And they’re playing at the Metro on September 13th!

http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/news/local/14566754.htm

Brandon certainly deserves a day off to spend with his mom and dad. I won’t begrudge him that. However, today will still suck.

I’m going to be posting (and reposting) some awesome Spring/Summer cocktail recipies fairly soon. Keep your eyes peeled!