tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12551327000630217422024-03-05T23:26:56.293-05:00The ConnectorInspired by the book, “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell, a connector is someone who acts as a social conduit between many people in many different subgroups. I happen to think that I am one of these people. My people are great. My people are cool. And my people are talented. They should be your people too. Consider this your introduction.Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-29403431513181484262009-06-11T22:38:00.005-04:002009-06-11T22:53:48.898-04:00The Whole Five Feet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWh-ZBSbV6pJZRR-2CKgU6IUtSVcdn0U8mRG_YZRIquAWpop1QV2jOLuWrfXV6qN0Qsu6uEILYGNRIL-2FlgvmASV2kpALe3xyY95Q2Y6DLBTuPeWqxQLgSM78-Le_v-MD2evXvfgNC7w/s1600-h/twff-cover.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWh-ZBSbV6pJZRR-2CKgU6IUtSVcdn0U8mRG_YZRIquAWpop1QV2jOLuWrfXV6qN0Qsu6uEILYGNRIL-2FlgvmASV2kpALe3xyY95Q2Y6DLBTuPeWqxQLgSM78-Le_v-MD2evXvfgNC7w/s320/twff-cover.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346267091272798962" /></a><br /><br />Christopher R. Beha is celebrating the publication of his first book, The Whole Five Feet. Chris is the brother of my neighbor's sister-in-law.<br /><br />He will be in Princeton for a reading/reception on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 6 p.m. <br /><br />Labyrinth Books<br />122 Nassau Street<br />Princeton, NJ<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />“Christopher Beha has written a unique memoir: intimate, confiding, deeply moving, and yet wonderfully informative and ‘intellectual’ in the very best sense of the word. Undertaking to read ‘The Whole Five Feet’ of classics of western civilization at a time of crisis in his personal life is an illuminating experience both for Mr. Beha and for the reader.” -JOYCE CAROL OATES<br /><br />For more information:<br /><a href="http://www.thewholefivefeet.com/">http://www.thewholefivefeet.com/</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-88229250847394047422009-05-24T20:13:00.006-04:002009-05-26T20:08:45.799-04:00Pennington Dance's 29th Year RecitalIt's been another great year of training young dancers to reach their potential. And the time has arrived for them to showcase what they've learned in the year-end recital. This year's recital will also feature a production number to 'Camp Rock.' And if Joe Jonas doesn't excite you, little ones in farmer costumes should. I'm even taking the stage along with some alumni students to Dolly's '9 to 5.'<br /><br />There is a change in venue from the War Memorial this year. We will be performing at the Hopewell Valley Central High School's Performing Arts Center.<br /><br />Sunday, June 7, 2009<br />1 pm<br /><br />Hopewell Valley Central High School <br />259 Pennington-Titusville Road <br />Pennington, NJ 08534<br /><br />Tickets are available at the door only: $20Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-8825246797456773052009-05-24T20:00:00.008-04:002009-05-26T20:07:12.584-04:00She's Crafty...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZh_349-9uT42KUG9Lp2zb9USmGbmQS9Vqh60JxPEKoP9Rge6cJTYIQUeSAXxzglx4v_DoxxUIMSLc59SCkNNGS7wwawtpArQ7CaRMaHSJzYmPZaIUq7db65iYlgpAMr5IVvCBNnBgLQ/s1600-h/monkey3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZh_349-9uT42KUG9Lp2zb9USmGbmQS9Vqh60JxPEKoP9Rge6cJTYIQUeSAXxzglx4v_DoxxUIMSLc59SCkNNGS7wwawtpArQ7CaRMaHSJzYmPZaIUq7db65iYlgpAMr5IVvCBNnBgLQ/s200/monkey3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340288548634475618" /></a>Across the ocean, colleague Michaela Edwards (ME) has been knitting herself silly. Actually, she was silly before she started knitting. I think the monkey might be my favorite! Check out her work here: <br /><br /><a href="http://www.meloveloveme.com/LOVE_ME/COMMISSIONS.html">http://www.meloveloveme.com/LOVE_ME/COMMISSIONS.html</a><em></em>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-40422848423021228362009-05-24T19:22:00.006-04:002009-05-24T19:59:22.121-04:00Samurai Elf<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0Ts66rsNKlFM2IefKVADEnAJwX3HvwplxvyaOzz4S8pb02SE2PQxJLL7-sQcbAsCLyQ7nq5Y-viR6jXDAZ7sKaQoOJPShSvv68R_w6Pn77yPELkqss7SKQRFnWu_bGKMGLPq1QQvciI/s1600-h/samuraielf_coverv2.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0Ts66rsNKlFM2IefKVADEnAJwX3HvwplxvyaOzz4S8pb02SE2PQxJLL7-sQcbAsCLyQ7nq5Y-viR6jXDAZ7sKaQoOJPShSvv68R_w6Pn77yPELkqss7SKQRFnWu_bGKMGLPq1QQvciI/s320/samuraielf_coverv2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339537231621271378" /></a> <br />Husband and wife team, Miguel Guerra and Suzy Dias, are publishing a 7 part grapic novel series titled Samurai Elf(R). Your teens (and adult children) will love these beautifully illustrated short stories. You can by them on Amazon too!<br /><br />Suzy is a colleague of mine, a great talent, and hard worker, so I wasn't surprised when she shared these books with me. But, I was in awe. Check them out!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iberianpress.com/samuraielf/">http://www.iberianpress.com/samuraielf/</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-28587355875917869202009-05-24T18:58:00.007-04:002009-05-24T19:59:38.918-04:00TEDI Turns 20<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx05QBN4oFjsUX25KL_8yzFOZTtg262BS77ZbY0RSe2VNYtuMrdiJ2-K1djgbwhmxgPg4KOQ0BVk_XEhFVCaVts4shNDSAR-IcnJu9Xwny_fAQgG9PdjRH6DcsQjHY_uPgoHQmxKk7WTE/s1600-h/TEDI.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx05QBN4oFjsUX25KL_8yzFOZTtg262BS77ZbY0RSe2VNYtuMrdiJ2-K1djgbwhmxgPg4KOQ0BVk_XEhFVCaVts4shNDSAR-IcnJu9Xwny_fAQgG9PdjRH6DcsQjHY_uPgoHQmxKk7WTE/s320/TEDI.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339533059165692162" /></a> For those of you that haven't seen the students of the Trenton Education Dance Institute (TEDI) perform, you must make it out this Thursday evening to see them at their end of year performance titled "TEDI Turns 20," celebrating 20 remarkable years of service to the Trenton Community. TEDI is an arts-in-education program that I have been volunteering with over the past 3 years. It's an amazing progam that unfortunately might not be able to survive another year if they don't get the funding that they need, so I beg you to contribute to this incredible program.<br /><br />Thursday, May 28, 2009<br />Performance at 7 pm - Free<br />Reception at 8 pm - $30<br /><br />Patriots Theater at the War Memorial<br />1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ<br /><br />If you can't make or just feel like giving, donations can be made to:<br />The Trenton Education Dance Institute<br />PO Box 7245<br />Trenton, NJ 08628<br />For more information, email: <br /><a href="mailto:TEDIkid@aol.com">TEDIkid@aol.com</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-82897838913804467852009-03-18T20:35:00.002-04:002009-03-18T21:07:04.980-04:00Nine Bridges BackVince di Mura has been in Sarasota music directing shows for the Florida Studio Theatre. But, he's back North and will be playing keys in 'Nine Bridges Back.' In Komunyakaa's 'Nine Bridges Back,' twelve artists create a collage of text, voices and instruments that address complex histories and personal experiences in the context of the war. <br /><br />April 1, 2009<br />6:00 pm: Conversation<br />7:30 pm: Concert<br /><br />Harlem Stage Gatehouse <br />150 Convent Avenue at West 135th Street<br />NYC <br /><br />Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at <a href="www.harlemstage.org ">www.harlemstage.org </a> or by calling the Harlem Stage box office at 212-281-9240, ext. 19.<br /><br />For more information: <br /><a href="http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=32012">http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=32012</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-24433847172844913022009-03-02T18:30:00.002-05:002009-03-02T18:39:35.677-05:00Pretty Slammin'Director Peter Rhoads and Musician Don McCloskey won the first ever Grand Jury Award for Best Music Video for "Mr. Novocaine" at the 2009 Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. They beat out big budget videos from major-label acts Fiest, Gnarls Barkley, My Morning Jacket and Adele.<br /><br />You can find the video here: <br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrtUMwlU0vs">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrtUMwlU0vs</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-51957895579195399972009-03-01T15:01:00.009-05:002009-03-02T18:30:36.819-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNpNUPc7VazOcJ3mWBf-z-c0RzIlHK_CiaJd9WvS74PeIwZbOgpSRMC8qMqNCBw0XUT4-zTj83BAzIDPyFeoe5JcZS8oDXcLUtdfFXpaN5XApJyJDjyK7cTF_a2A9T6w4q1axIAGpi3BI/s1600-h/Backto80s-logo-Color-THUMB.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 69px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNpNUPc7VazOcJ3mWBf-z-c0RzIlHK_CiaJd9WvS74PeIwZbOgpSRMC8qMqNCBw0XUT4-zTj83BAzIDPyFeoe5JcZS8oDXcLUtdfFXpaN5XApJyJDjyK7cTF_a2A9T6w4q1axIAGpi3BI/s200/Backto80s-logo-Color-THUMB.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308735776978769730" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgreckC3nGdJg_f6Rl_eMqOJ8xmDO6rKMNAyShvQR-gxDQO1fkzr62EcLzH_OopOBM9HEofZ2bBOzTSpjKh677DogCUfwN2kYHf2iSpMpNYAU_8UyumX0mMlY3ytrUKU9yIIChyRS8SfOM/s1600-h/madonna+80s.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgreckC3nGdJg_f6Rl_eMqOJ8xmDO6rKMNAyShvQR-gxDQO1fkzr62EcLzH_OopOBM9HEofZ2bBOzTSpjKh677DogCUfwN2kYHf2iSpMpNYAU_8UyumX0mMlY3ytrUKU9yIIChyRS8SfOM/s320/madonna+80s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308734773340653922" /></a><br />Dig out your parachute pants, Madonna bracelets and aviators. Grice Middle School is going back to the future. Jessica Belardo has been busy rehearsing her cast to take us 'Back to the 80s.'<br /><br />Back to the 80s Musical<br />March 26-28<br />7:30 pm<br /><br />Grice Middle School<br />901 Whitehouse-Hamilton Square Rd<br />Hamilton, NJ 08610<br /><br />Tickets: <a href="mailto:jbelardo@hamilton.k12.nj.us">jbelardo@hamilton.k1.nj.us</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-90442009318047381822009-01-24T12:01:00.005-05:002009-01-24T13:20:36.752-05:00A New Approach to Children's Blankets<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3HEjIzGksHcX71AOczM3F8BNeDHze-mLFljU3oPh73oUNi57vLyz4ia21HYLWgTlcrfOZOF9TjSweEYNN9TR94FLDWSVSGYUk7nnn0LUSEkxBGD7XDGj0QJoVlXNRAz7HUhlWcWOUJAs/s1600-h/round.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3HEjIzGksHcX71AOczM3F8BNeDHze-mLFljU3oPh73oUNi57vLyz4ia21HYLWgTlcrfOZOF9TjSweEYNN9TR94FLDWSVSGYUk7nnn0LUSEkxBGD7XDGj0QJoVlXNRAz7HUhlWcWOUJAs/s200/round.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294926809511357842" /></a><br />"Any children's blanket can warm fingers and toes. But only a Round&Spiky blanket can warm their hearts. Because only Round&Spiky blankets come with beautiful, meaningful poems printed directly on them."<br /><br />These story-filled blanklets were designed by Jason Koye's friend, Kieran. The interactive website will be complete soon, but in the interim check out:<br /><a href="http://www.roundandspiky.com/">http://www.roundandspiky.com/</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-49426497909370300122009-01-24T11:50:00.003-05:002009-01-24T12:00:41.679-05:00Start your New Year D-styleDon McCloskey's Upcoming Shows<br /><br />The Tin Angel<br />Philly<br />Saturday, January 31st <br />10:30 pm <br /><a href="http://http://www.tinangel.com/">http://www.tinangel.com/</a><br /> <br />Sidewalk Cafe<br />Manhattan <br />Saturday, February 20th<br />Midnight<br /><a href="http://www.antifolk.net/">http://www.antifolk.net/</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-41084284138766107062008-12-04T18:15:00.012-05:002008-12-05T10:08:33.452-05:00Big D Video Now On-Demand<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjEoSIKgcV8ZsPd2DbKE7_29h9htEml9h3BCNC_YHFTXO0B-g1vOY55FKWljOLuLA6zMUKeIFwsI0w_KCZrUokJ6TCDMy0e2RAiCfyaCLY4skPTcw3HuPRApEcB8mr-AEMOc9z_QWLOY8/s1600-h/on+demand.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 131px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjEoSIKgcV8ZsPd2DbKE7_29h9htEml9h3BCNC_YHFTXO0B-g1vOY55FKWljOLuLA6zMUKeIFwsI0w_KCZrUokJ6TCDMy0e2RAiCfyaCLY4skPTcw3HuPRApEcB8mr-AEMOc9z_QWLOY8/s200/on+demand.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276320889671362194" /></a>Love to cozy up on the sofa in your jammies and watch an on-demand movie? Well, how about a music video? Next time you hit the magic ON DEMAND button on your remote control, navvy to Music > Havoc Tv > Alternative > Focken: Don McCloskey. And escape into a dreamland of pandas, fairies, lederhosens, pimps, mardi gras girls and fire twirlers. It's an amazing adventure that will leave you upside down.<br /><br />Don't forget to look out for one hot Rapunzel.<br /><br />Other D-lightful news...Big D will bring holiday cheer to NY & Philly.<br /><br /><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001oAlNfNikA-1r25CptUM0BiZ3MqJw6W7CtWLsRGHSxzfMRe5z_0clSfnYixAbajl-UhPn6TkClRxa42iYSZlofMY94clI1A9OOExKxac38NrQbzdGxgmCH2-_dGJFStXS">12/9 NYC Rockwood Music Hall</a><br /><br /><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001oAlNfNikA-2n3jO5MnvTrKkWYM2qhVVhFY_3qCyeU0cw6NL4Ngq8UA-EIYgVEjKvI3LpYKfGwZtDY5XN8IlhZvnemF9YGKSIk0ZoTH3upNuwpUqxT7qvkr61sTyiZekEdb3YtNfqiUGGf_UoS5f0xaf2ydYuIBZruLpOo4kO8fjDotsJMr2yJ1BQovKS2rZEHnaTb67HYzxj-yFYlErTMdRZ-MmmAUy4-HVMeTdXsv-fiQJPFssIwuSiBEu-xo37Y6grwAPzB1N-VSc6lJTH6wklPsinQKQZnS4XHCv_IDM=">12/19 Philly, Tin Angel </a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-47178561385854069472008-12-04T16:59:00.006-05:002008-12-04T17:15:28.455-05:00For Lost Words<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaoRb8UDMwI55U3mx2kBCWT5fKZbohdzUH0VUPa3pVym1GzF6xtvmziBWfekqzyeC_1-8y-qX9-BYDJQf_PyFcvGiDOSDD9QodjR8Ve-IPi3VfoS57yBxbT0jD4xVvE_VokiVIQ7qZWM/s1600-h/vincedimura2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaoRb8UDMwI55U3mx2kBCWT5fKZbohdzUH0VUPa3pVym1GzF6xtvmziBWfekqzyeC_1-8y-qX9-BYDJQf_PyFcvGiDOSDD9QodjR8Ve-IPi3VfoS57yBxbT0jD4xVvE_VokiVIQ7qZWM/s200/vincedimura2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276060869931901538" /></a><br />'For Lost Words" is a spoken word/jazz rock opera based on the Vietnam poetry of Yusef Komunyakaa, composed by Vince di Mura. I've seen this live twice. It's incredible. A beautiful blend of music, poetry and history. Only Vince could pull off something this deep and sensual.<br /><br />All available to you via CD/downloads.<br /><a href="http://www.digstation.com/ArtistAlbums.aspx?albumID=ALB000023086">http://www.digstation.com/ArtistAlbums.aspx?albumID=ALB000023086<br /></a><br /><a href="http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=vince+di+mura%3A+for+lost+words">http://www.apple.com/search/ipoditunes/?q=vince+di+mura%3A+for+lost+words</a><br /><br /><a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/vincedimura2">http://cdbaby.com/cd/vincedimura2</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-7470673698225055672008-12-04T16:42:00.006-05:002008-12-04T16:58:09.963-05:00'Hair' to the 'Spray'<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWPwtA-NzIyxOgbjVOp_IqvTFBPBE0YYZU2tzrJIwLtyEzHx9IvqB60fmswK16Zu5mRmun-6PYoTCRNJjVbE0ebfoI6t3lmCSmbWxhm8GwmNWvbktRDqkboj9k7_ARkNV7Qpw7mRP9yY/s1600-h/hs01.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 235px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWPwtA-NzIyxOgbjVOp_IqvTFBPBE0YYZU2tzrJIwLtyEzHx9IvqB60fmswK16Zu5mRmun-6PYoTCRNJjVbE0ebfoI6t3lmCSmbWxhm8GwmNWvbktRDqkboj9k7_ARkNV7Qpw7mRP9yY/s320/hs01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276057552206634018" /></a><br />Rider University grad, Amy Toporek, who was a member of the tribe in my production of 'Hair' (Rider) is starring as Tracy Turnblad in 'Hairspray' at the Walnut Street Theatre. I couldn't be more thrilled for her. She's got quite the vocals.<br /><br />I loved both versions of the movie, so I'm really looking forward to seeing the musical; even better with her as the lead. <br /><br />You can't stop the beat!<br /><br />November 4 – January 4<br />Book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan <br />Music by Marc Shaiman <br />Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman<br />Based upon the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters<br /><br /><a href="http://walnutstreettheatre.org/season/hairspray.php">http://walnutstreettheatre.org/season/hairspray.php</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-85159941978037237852008-12-04T16:24:00.006-05:002008-12-04T16:41:44.340-05:00Bag the Habit<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-QZ9gJznAeb0ShLgx6ER5-RU-RFmE4d5XLJea0tbzyJMumRkki_ZMNcXhJ4-v9UxzNnUFTMYn-uEup0HWKoBeUJXjGlofuepkI9NQf3cbbd43olKxe9juM1I-cFPN-N477BSsR7Aa5w/s1600-h/BTH+bags.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 174px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-QZ9gJznAeb0ShLgx6ER5-RU-RFmE4d5XLJea0tbzyJMumRkki_ZMNcXhJ4-v9UxzNnUFTMYn-uEup0HWKoBeUJXjGlofuepkI9NQf3cbbd43olKxe9juM1I-cFPN-N477BSsR7Aa5w/s200/BTH+bags.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276050257507755410" /></a><br /><br />Bag the Habit has a new line of produce & tote bags. Artwork designed by dear friend, Holly Tienken.<br /><br />The shoppers in you circle will love these 'green' gifts for Christmas. And so will the environment.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bagthehabit.com/shop.html">http://www.bagthehabit.com/shop.html</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-39832805716759289192008-11-23T20:52:00.005-05:002008-11-23T21:04:17.697-05:00Stuart Duncan's Review of 'Cabaret'<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirsKR0GewqSRVle85bqbyVkTlhIsqN33UFfRZ3bCOhNU9ilIA5XGCekzo4_-zm_JF4igCM4WPNEzpnaaANQsBlU7ljLI_V-x4tj7wgot-w4fyJrMMsU0ZJhq13ubp4fgJrhFPzY5sW4w/s1600-h/jmintz.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 148px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirsKR0GewqSRVle85bqbyVkTlhIsqN33UFfRZ3bCOhNU9ilIA5XGCekzo4_-zm_JF4igCM4WPNEzpnaaANQsBlU7ljLI_V-x4tj7wgot-w4fyJrMMsU0ZJhq13ubp4fgJrhFPzY5sW4w/s200/jmintz.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272039018949348370" /></a><br />What's that about 'suggestive dancing'?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.packetonline.com/articles/2008/11/11/time_off/theater_reviews/doc4919b7bf47af0512019814.txt">http://www.packetonline.com/articles/2008/11/11/time_off/theater_reviews/doc4919b7bf47af0512019814.txt</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-76774021284429793752008-11-09T19:10:00.006-05:002008-11-09T19:18:42.027-05:00The Mayor Never Sleeps...I joke that Matt Cauley will be the next Mayor of NYC, following in the footsteps of our boss, Mike Bloomberg. But the truth is, Matt isn't spending his time kissing babies. He's making his own headlines. Check it out:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ironcowprod.com/features/accolades/icparticle.html">http://www.dironcowprod.com/features/accolades/icparticle.html</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-88129613895141096152008-11-09T18:43:00.008-05:002008-11-23T21:05:50.093-05:00Turkey Eve<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwcXFnRSjv3QmkoSJEOQVLLoaVclHrc9dM9MbG6ONh3TsoGTb-5YQTqNMvazq0BnWY4xE7NxXBt7Nm9QXslIcVjJgXn9qS0qfSCZltzTTllHbcwx3tx-DFUtQFfeWW0xjOMFgEaAvAHkg/s1600-h/big+d.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwcXFnRSjv3QmkoSJEOQVLLoaVclHrc9dM9MbG6ONh3TsoGTb-5YQTqNMvazq0BnWY4xE7NxXBt7Nm9QXslIcVjJgXn9qS0qfSCZltzTTllHbcwx3tx-DFUtQFfeWW0xjOMFgEaAvAHkg/s400/big+d.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266812721228349154" /></a><br />Everyone knows that the best party night of the year is the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving. But only the cool kids know the place to celebrate. And that is where the annual Turkey Testicle Festival will be. Get there to give thanks. Big D always serves up the finest turkey balls.<br /><br />Don McCloskey<br />Wednesday, November 26th<br />Time: 10:30 pm<br />Doc Watson's<br />216 South 11th Street<br />Philadelphia, PA<br /><br /><a href="http://www.drwatsonspub.com/">http://www.drwatsonspub.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.enormousd.com/">http://www.enormousd.com/</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-15237061158023688652008-11-09T18:32:00.004-05:002008-11-09T18:39:22.517-05:00Jazz-Blues-Latin FusionVince di Mura and The George Street Project<br />A Performance of jazz-blues-latin fusion<br /> <br />Featuring<br />Chris Brown on Drums<br />Dan Fabricatore on Bass<br />and Dre' di Mura on Electric Guitar <br /><br />Two nights, two venues:<br /><br />Friday, November 14th at 8:00 PM<br />$10.00 Cover Charge<br />The Jazzberry Patch<br />Located at 330, Queen Ave Rd. in Teaneck NJ<br /><br />Saturday, November 15th at 8:00 PM<br />$10.00 Cover Charge<br />The Looking Glass Arts Center, Salon 33<br />Located at 800, Alexander Rd. in Princeton Junction, NJCrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-23364739457390222742008-10-15T20:53:00.007-04:002008-10-27T14:29:16.246-04:00The Kit Kat Club is proud to present Rider/Westminster's production of<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcTGqUX4FTbzKz9vdiTuudNWfLP_PCCC_qqrRadErAXN4ZWmgBDDqIWX5x7u1u8hyJ7XkbV9YfM_7AVd_jVds2R6uy5W98ThZDYO9dYW600lYyeHUAnOiDyBypwXrKD-lebttX_aUEOJY/s1600-h/cab+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcTGqUX4FTbzKz9vdiTuudNWfLP_PCCC_qqrRadErAXN4ZWmgBDDqIWX5x7u1u8hyJ7XkbV9YfM_7AVd_jVds2R6uy5W98ThZDYO9dYW600lYyeHUAnOiDyBypwXrKD-lebttX_aUEOJY/s400/cab+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257551550265680962" /></a><br />Set in 1929-1930 Berlin on the eve of the Nazis’ rise to power, this stunning musical is considered one of America’s musical theater classics. Berlin’s seedy Kit Kat Klub becomes a metaphor for the decadent state of Berlin society wherein the lives of various troubled characters are explored.<br /><br />** Recommended for mature audiences. **<br /><br />Dates/Times:<br />November 6, 7, 13 at 7:00 PM<br />November 8, 14, 15 at 8:00 PM<br /><br />Reservations:<br />8 PM shows CAN be reserved by emailing <a href="ticketbooth@rider.edu">ticketbooth@rider.edu</a><br />7 PM shows CANNOT be reserved. Tickets will only be available in the lobby starting one hour before curtain. GET THERE EARLY!<br /><br />Tickets:<br />Prices range from $5 to $20, depending on the date and if you are a student.<br /><br />Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb; Book by Joe Masteroff<br /><br />Directed by Patrick Chmel<br />Musical Direction by Jerry Rife<br />Vocal Direction by Philip Orr<br />Choreography by Crystal Moore<br /><br />Rider University<br />The Yvonne Theater, Fine Arts Bldg.<br />2083 Lawrenceville Road<br />Lawrenceville, NJ 08648<br /><br />Directions:<br /><a href="http://www.rider.edu/1330.htm">http://www.rider.edu/1330.htm</a>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-15964667000783020872008-10-13T21:29:00.000-04:002008-10-13T21:48:34.418-04:00Gigs this WeekendVince di Mura is playing with<br />Barry Blues<br />Friday, October 17th<br />Crossroads<br />78 North Ave<br />Garwood, NJ 07027<br />http://www.crossroadsatgarwood.com/<br /><br />Ray Kubian is playing with<br />Frankenstein 3000 <br />Saturday, October 18th<br />The Brighton Bar<br />121 Brighton Avenue<br />Long Branch, NJ 07740<br />http://www.myspace.com/thebrightonbarCrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-7345764759182978352008-09-24T11:07:00.000-04:002008-09-24T12:22:59.536-04:00Day-Glo Halloween<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstE1QLSNWqTf0Crb5doR30b-M8EB-_yaEj8fPcWN61dCeEOf1M47UnEEtUMsth386Niqr4lVRYyg2fQ9kh0apT0chKEFQV1XKAJLluEjaFr4zTELY4TobTBOWoWtugI-SPYvAwh5YkF0/s1600-h/Dayglo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstE1QLSNWqTf0Crb5doR30b-M8EB-_yaEj8fPcWN61dCeEOf1M47UnEEtUMsth386Niqr4lVRYyg2fQ9kh0apT0chKEFQV1XKAJLluEjaFr4zTELY4TobTBOWoWtugI-SPYvAwh5YkF0/s200/Dayglo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249624050260546498" /></a><br />Don McCloskey is throwing a day-glo Halloween party in Philly. Full band show at the Tin Angel! To quote the one and only Big D “If Kanye West's glow-in-the-dark tour were to get romantic with the mexican day of the dead, this party would be it's bastard love child. Skeletons, day-glo, pandas, glockenhorror, halloween night, etc." <br /><br />No doubt this will sell out. Get yo' tix now.<br />http://www.comcasttix.com/east/eventinfo/DonMcCloskeyBandTinAngel.phpCrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-5843822877073039672008-09-20T19:10:00.000-04:002008-09-20T19:18:37.778-04:00Save-the-dates for "Cabaret"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWwXx-h-dQOV0aqOs1ca5vp31GJS2wGRBb19G_-Xt3IJWfu-eoU4bDawjpyG55mwfCJB9QpNtk1fO9-__E1JuvabhlaJNdBml9v1yG2OGw1h7xXqxAACn0JxMsmXGIA725HBOBAdoCs8/s1600-h/cab+photo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFWwXx-h-dQOV0aqOs1ca5vp31GJS2wGRBb19G_-Xt3IJWfu-eoU4bDawjpyG55mwfCJB9QpNtk1fO9-__E1JuvabhlaJNdBml9v1yG2OGw1h7xXqxAACn0JxMsmXGIA725HBOBAdoCs8/s200/cab+photo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248246405339607170" /></a> Just wanted to get these dates out to all my fans. :)<br /><br />For those of you that don't know... I'm choreographing 'Cabaret' at Rider University. Performances will run Nov 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, & 15. Ticket info and times will be posted by mid October.<br /><br />Inside scoop: I'm only 2 dance rehearsals in to this show, and holy lingerie these kids are blowing me away. You won't want to miss this. Mark ya calendars now!Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-6030442964653089972008-09-20T18:55:00.001-04:002008-09-20T19:03:02.577-04:00Dre di Mura Rocks Out14-year-old Dre di Mura rocks it out with his Pops. Check out his debut performance at Rhythms of the Night last week. In the words of Vince di Mura, "a little Stevie Wonder via Stevie Ray." <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwflQEspDE0Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-48809972305752384002008-09-20T18:36:00.000-04:002008-09-20T18:51:15.302-04:00"Glockenspiel" VideoWe've waited a long time for the next Big D (Don McCloskey) music video. Ladies and Gentlemen, it has arrived. Yours truly also makes her video debut as a Rapunzel fairy. I get my close-up around 3:33, "for real, for real, for real."<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dSOk3eIzIICrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255132700063021742.post-36041609916366289302008-09-10T21:27:00.000-04:002008-09-10T21:36:51.056-04:00Art showcase at SVA<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244570905955980306" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxGx30pNK6nQPtSs2HIZOTzTUNMwktKRixkn37C_udKDIXb-z6ubNGYbqrlBzejfUmqnAf3uLJm1sROxa25MoPzVzmRqOoAnTEcn0cJS7LUqDu12xDpAGYYw0_Q6v0fmWc2leC2__99g/s200/matt's+show.jpg" border="0" /><br />Running from now through Oct 8th, Matt Cauley has a one-man-show on display at SVA. The show is located at the School of Visual Arts, 380 2nd Avenue, 8th Fl, NYC.<br /><br />4 out of the 5 paintings are of my co-workers. Pretty amazing stuff.Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02527694079388851151noreply@blogger.com0