Opera is not everyone’s cup of tea. When you make sweeping assumptions like that you are bound to miss out on something pretty special. I was invited to see South Africa’s Isango Ensemble’s Magic Flute at Arts Emerson this week. The first time I saw the Magic Flute, I was …
Believe it or not apple picking season is winding down and the corn mazes only have a few weekends left. Even though we are approaching the end of October it only recently began to feel like fall. I’m still waiting for a series of crisp fall sweater weather days. In …
Music education, just like sports, is less about becoming a professional musician and more about the process and skills that we learn along the way. If the path leads to becoming a professional that’s wonderful but not the outcome for everyone. My children studied for several years at Yamaha Music …
I love an outdoor movie night. There is something about sitting outside that sucks you into the movie even more. Tuesday, August 13th celebrate the dog days of summer with a family night at Fenway Park watching Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse. It is a movie that all can enjoy. I …
Last Saturday, Xfinity hosted a Day of Awesome inviting everyone to stop into the stores for a day of fun, giveaways, and learning. As a mom, I feel like I am pretty good at keeping up with what is going on at school and after school. As a blogger who …
My love for Cirque du Soleil grows each time I see a performance. Each time I watch Cirque du Soleil, I feel alive again on so many levels. It is refreshing for my mind and soul! Whether you are a child or an adult, your daily life is full of …
When you have a plan, whether it is for business or just running a household, it is important to always look at the big picture. You cannot stop there because as it has been said: The devil is in the details. Let me explain why. I have partnered with Comcast …
Recital season is exciting and maybe a little stressful. Butterflies are pinned into hair and fluttering in stomachs. The tradition is to bring a dancer flowers after the show, but this year I recommend you try something different. A pair of tickets to the ballet. Whatever style your young performer …
Humans are really good at pre-judging. We can’t help ourselves. We box ourselves in and others out. “I’m not really a theatre person.” he’ll say. “I’m more of a sports person.” she’ll say. I know some of us are more willing to embrace the arts than others, but I truly …
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 …
