Eagle-Tribune Blogs: Pop

Last night, I went to the Border Cafe in Burlington as a guest judge for the latest meeting of the Hello Stiletto  Shoe Club.

If you haven’t heard about the club, let me spread the word: It’s fantastic. Women (and men) who love shoes  meet up regularly around the Boston area (or Atlanta and Chicago for those chapters) and celebrate footwear while eating, drinking and chatting.

Here are some highlights from last night’s meeting:

From Georgetown, Mass., native Melissa O’Shea

From Amanda Diver, who works in Lawrence

Also, shoe entrepreneur Orah Greenberg of Cosmosis was there with some comfy, practical, adorable footwear from her Fall 2008 collection (along with a few pairs of flip flops with heels!). If you want a pair of these, they’re available at shoes.com, shoebuy.com and endless.com.

Here’s Orah

And some of her shoes:

Coming up, shoe club will do good:

Thursday, May 15th (Brighton): Join Hello Stiletto at California Closets’ showroom for a Shoe Party and Shoe Drive to benefit Dress For Success of Boston.  Bring those new or gently used professional
shoes to donate in support of women working to get a fresh start in the workplace.  Enjoy complimentary cocktails and appetizers, as well as our signature “best shoe walk off” and a chance to win a $2,500
California Closet!  RSVP required.  Details are all here.

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This just in from Kathy Sands-Boehmer:

One of the musicians that  I represent (Joey Mutis aka The Electric Farm) is playing at the me&thee THIS Friday.  This is his first gig ever in Massachusetts and he and his bass player are driving all the way here from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  He will be opening up for Kasim Sulton (Todd Rundgren / Meatloaf’s bass player extraordinaire at Johnny D’s on May 27 but this slot at the me&thee will give you a real good taste of who he is and why I love his music so much).

As though seeing Joey isn’t enough, I have also booked John Elliott who is one of the most innovative and creative new singer-songwriters that I have heard in YEARS.  He sent me his CD a year ago and I put it and could barely wait to get out of the car and race to my computer and write him a thank you letter FAN letter.  He’s that good.  His music has been on the hit TV show, “Grey’s Anatomy” and he deserves a larger audience so I’m doing my part so please consider doing him a favor and being part of the audience on Friday.

Also on the bill, the Goodhues Band from right here on the North Shore and a lovely and inspiring songwriter, Eve Goldberg from Toronto!

Please consider coming.  ONLY $5.00.

Pass the word around.

Kathy Sands-Boehmer
me&thee
www.meandthee.org
and
Harbortown Music
www.harbortownmusic.com

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Hey theater junkies.

If you’ve been waiting with baited breath about what shows are coming to Boston this year from Broadway, well, here’s the scoop (the stuff in quotes is my take):

A CHORUS LINE – Longest-running American Broadway musical ever!
September 11 – October 5, 2008
The Opera House
In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for - with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed— to have the chance to dance. This is A CHORUS LINE, the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards®, including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. Now A CHORUS LINE returns. Come meet the new generation of Broadway’s best. “A CHORUS LINE is back, and it’s thrilling!” - John Lahr, The New Yorker.

I think the was the second Broadway musical I ever saw. I loved it instantly, though it’s weird experience seeing it at 13 with your parents.

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I hear there’s a movement to save the show and I want to write about it.

If you’ve never heard of “Jericho,” it’s a CBS drama set in a small Kansas town that survives a severe nuclear attack on the United States. Great ensemble cast. One of the best dramas on TV.

Would love to talk to some local, Eagle-Tribune circulation area fans who are passionate about seeing the show return for a second season.

Please post or drop me a line at rford@eagletribune.com.

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I love Kathy Griffin.

For this reason, I was totally excited to see her perform last night in Lowell, Mass. The comedian did back to back shows, with barely a rest in between.

Her act was a typical one for Griffin | telling the audience tales from her life in Hollywood.

However, I was particularly amazed by the fact that she was so current in her stories — she tackled Paula Abdul’s gaff this week on “American Idol” (as in critiquing songs before they’re performed), Mariah Carey’s recent wedding, and Rob Lowe’s continuing nanny woes. (Apt, since he’s filming his latest movie in the area.)

Honestly, I didn’t stop laughing the entire night. Griffin’s a font of pop culture knowledge.

Though I liked her before this, I have to say, I am an even bigger fan now.

Did anyone else see the show? Would love to hear your thoughts.

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NKOTB reunites (or, New Kids On The Block for the tragically unhip).

The X-Files live again in a movie.

Sex in the City will also see a comeback in a movie.

A Clinton is running for office.

And 90210 is set to return to the tube.

This is weird, right?

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I love art — and a good show at the MFA. The museum’s current major exhibition, “El Greco to Velazquez” is no exception.

I thought I was familiar with El Greco’s work before I headed to the Boston museum. When I got there I realized I had no clue. While I was familiar with his portraits, I had no idea about his other work — or the depth of his genius.

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This just in from my colleague Emily Young:

So before last night, I was a ‘Hairspray’ virgin. I did see television ads for last summer’s silver screen revival (seriously, no one could stop the beat with those hourly TV commercials). And sure, I grew up in the era of Ricki Lake. But somehow I had never seen the movie, the musical, or really even used the styling product. All that changed Friday when I saw the theatrical performance at The Wang Theatre with my husband. Continue Reading »

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The brothers of “Mmmbop” fame are headed to the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom this week.

I have to confess, I interviewed them during the early years (the late ’90s). At the time, I remember thinking they were a little precocious. But in talking to Zac Hanson about where the band is today — and all the good they’re doing for the poor in Africa — I was really impressed with how down to earth they seem to be.

For more details, check out my story, here.

And hey — the music from the latest CD wasn’t bad either.

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This just in from my colleague, Emily Young:

One of many Young family traditions was an annual pilgrimage to the Big Apple Circus. More often than not, our trip to the Boston big top fell on Patriot’s Day, when the city was crowded with exhausted marathoners and celebratory fans.

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