Posted in Visual art on Mar 27th, 2008 No Comments »
Went on a tour recently to the newly expanded museum. Have it say, it’s pretty posh.
I like to think of it as a “mini MFA” — it’s not as comprehensive or as big (still) but chock full of wonderful stuff.
If you haven’t been there, I would definitely recommend the trip — and this whole week admission is free, so no better time like the present.
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Posted in Music on Mar 26th, 2008 No Comments »
Just got this interesting information and thought I’d share:
Marc Rizzo is one of the new breed of young guitarists in contemporary bands and has built a substantial following through his years of touring and recording with IL Nino, Soulfly and now breaking Metal History with shredding for Metal Icons Max & Iggor Cavalera in Cavalera Conspiracy.
Rizzo has stepped out with solo projects that reveal a phenomenal command of the guitar. Both solo albums unveils Rizzo to be a master musician with deep musical roots in metal, classical and flamenco guitar
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Posted in Television on Mar 25th, 2008 2 Comments »
Kyle recently made this comment on my “North Andover’s Prom Queen” post and I feel like it deserves more discussion:
I don’t get the obsession with prom and prom queens. Maybe it’s a girl thing. Whatever, no one watches ABC Family anyway.
I think the obsession comes from Prom being a right of passage. Prom Queen? Who doesn’t like to win things. That’s my take.
What do you guys think?
Posted in Television on Mar 24th, 2008 3 Comments »
For those of you who’ve missed the stories, here’s the scoop: North Andover High senior Ashley Arillotta is competing on the reality show “America’s Prom Queen.”
Arillotta threw her tiara into the ring with 10 other girls on the ABC Family show. Last week, she competed in a fashion challenge — she had to design a dress and work the runway with a partner.
This week, her dancing will be tested. Rumor has it, there was some … continued »
Posted in Celebrity on Mar 19th, 2008 No Comments »
FRIARS CLUB TO ROAST “TODAY” SHOW CO-ANCHOR MATT LAUER
Close Friend, Colleague, and “Today” Show Co-Anchor Al Roker, to be Roastmaster
NEW YORK, NY– NBC’s “Today” show co-anchor Matt Lauer will sit for his turn at the roasting pit on Friday, October 24, 2008 when the Friars Club hosts its annual, star-studded Celebrity Roast Luncheon at the New York Hilton Hotel. The event will be hosted by “Today” show weather and features anchor Al Roker, who accepted the title of Roastmaster. Lauer will have to sit quietly as he suffers the best zingers and wittiest one-liners from some of the funniest entertainers in show business. Although as fair warning to the roasters, he does admit, “I plan to give as good as I get!”
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Posted in Celebrity on Mar 18th, 2008 1 Comment »
Courtney left this message and I felt it deserved more attention:
Ani Difranco was always my favorite too, until I ran into her in the French Quarter in New Orleans this past weekend.
Yes, she was (gasp) rude and unappreciative. Her show is just that, a show to make money. In reality, she is totally unreceiving and unappreciative of a genuine fan’s gratitude and support.
I’m sorry to say it, but I am done supporting her fake image. … continued »
Posted in Television on Mar 18th, 2008 No Comments »
Ashley Arillotta is competing on the ABC Family show “America’s Prom Queen.”
The North Andover High senior designed her own prom dress in four hours and then rocked a runway with a girl she met and helped dress 15 minutes before.
Next she’ll have to prove she can dance.
The spunky brunette survived the first challenge — I think she can take home the final crown.
What do you think?
Posted in Music on Mar 17th, 2008 1 Comment »
Lawrencian Jose Arias recently lent his talents to BET’s new show “Iron Ring.”
Arias scored the music for the series, which premieres Tuesday, March 18, at 11 p.m.
The show is a mixed martial arts competition featuring celebrity team owners, like Nelly and Ludacris.
This is what Ludacris has to say in the press release:
“What people will get out of IRON RING is that it’s less about the man in the fight and more about the fight in … continued »
Posted in Theater on Mar 17th, 2008 No Comments »
Did anyone see Brian and Scott Doherty in Lowell this weekend?
I got this from their mom, Anne-Marie:
It was the best night of my life. Words cannot describe it. I don’t think I will come back to Earth for quite awhile.
If you went, would love to hear about it.
Posted in Celebrity, Music on Mar 7th, 2008 3 Comments »
This just in from my colleague Emily, who recently saw the Rocket Man in Manchester, N.H.:
Last night, Elton John was a man on a mission to give his fans their money’s worth. He systematically knocked off hit after hit, playing — by my count — 25 songs and two encores. The two and a half hour, marathon show feature little chitchatting and surprisingly little flare from a man who is … continued »
Finding out what the Merrimack Valley does for fun has been a mission of Rosemary Ford's since she became a full-time Arts and Entertainment reporter at The Eagle-Tribune in 1998. (more)