Sometimes, I need a fairy tale so I can dream far fetched dreams. Other times, I need a fairy tale to work through all that is wrong or unjust with the world. I need a fairy tale to plant a seed of hope that was washed away long ago. Just …
All I knew about the performance was that there would be soccer, a story, some movement, and music. I was sold at “soccer” because I have a soft spot for the sport. I lived in France when Pele was king. I fell in love with Bend it like Beckham. Soccer …
I am a regular at the ballet. A night out at the theater is always thought provoking and enjoyable. A stroll through an art museum is refreshingly therapeutic as well. I also enjoy a good hockey game or an evening at the ball park. I’ll take the family for a …
If Jean Paul Sartre had Cirque du Soleil urges, you might end up with Raphaëlle Boitel’sWhen Angels Fall. It is darker where the angels live than you might imagine, but they have a sense of humour and some serious skills too. I was provided tickets for review of this performance. …
The polar opposite of fyre has to be ice. There are no beaches to lounge on here but there is the thrill of the chase. Red Bull Crashed Ice is surreal yet 100% real and sure to be exhilarating. Red Bull’s Northeast sports crew came to Fenway with a vision, …
Even before kids we never really had our act together for New Year’s Eve. My husband is an early bird and doesn’t do the “stay up until midnight” thing that well. Since kids, neither do I. We have always kind of floated around on NYE with no specific plans and …
There are as many unique dancers as there are snowflakes, and there may he just as many versions of The Nutcracker. The story is basically the same, with a few additional characters based on which country you see The Nutcracker in and which version is being performed. Some variations focus …
There are some things that I hope never change. The buzz and awe when you step into the Boston Opera House for Boston Ballet‘s The Nutcracker is something I hope never changes. The Opera House halls are all decked out for Christmas as are most of the guests from tiny …
Every year we get a new Christmas soundtrack some move out of rotation, but one that never does is the Charlie Brown Christmas cd. We keep the soundtrack in rotation every year and the opening number is the one song that gets as all humming along. The Vince Guaraldi theme …
There are just so many things going on that putting them all in a blog post doesn’t keep you up to date on all the things! So, I’m going to try something new. I’ll mention a few outings, places to explore, dine, shop on my weekend guide here, but I’ll …
