An extraordinary year was bound to produce a group of extraordinary Women Around Town. We feel honored to have featured them on our site as they faced challenges in their lives and professions that seemed insurmountable, but merely pushed them to keep going and inspire others. Some we interviewed, others
Sunset Boulevard 1950 Directed by Billy Wilder. If you missed this classic you’re not a real film fan. Struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis (William Holden) is drawn like a fly into the web of demented Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson), a faded silent screen star living in a fantasy world. Belief in
Australian Billie Walker worked for a newspaper during World War II, taking risks so she could file her reports. She met and married British correspondent Jack Rake, whose exploits earned him plaudits – he survived a plane crash and smuggled film past the Nazis – but also placed him in
Most of us are doing A LOT more reading these days. Whether desk or floor, a proper lamp is important to eyes (and aesthetics). PLace carefully. Desk Lamps clockwise Laito Beech Wood & Steel Table Lamp: 6.3″ W x 16″ D x 21.2″ H. Takes a 60 watt bulb. Black,
Based on the true story of the destruction of Earth. Inspired by The Hidden Life Of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. A theatrical glimpse into a dystopian future through the voices of the last remaining Trees. This musical addresses climate change, deforestation, and the selfishness of man. Black stage. Forest sounds. A woman
Mickey Haller, aka The Lincoln Lawyer, his car often serving as his office, is celebrating a recent victory with his team. Leaving a neighborhood bar, The Redwood, Haller is pulled over by a cop. A recovering alcoholic, Haller knows he’s not in danger of being charged with a DUI because
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(Three score Christmas past:I sit with my loves;Some felt;Some seen;Some lost in ether;Some? A dream.Bells of time, knelling:I have caroledHolding hands;Singing songs of peace and joyFor life across the lands.) Children dream of sugarplums.Silent is the Night.We all hear The Little Drummer Boy,While we dream a Christmas, White.We all can
An extraordinary year was bound to produce a group of extraordinary Women Around Town. We feel honored to have featured them on our site as they faced challenges in their lives and professions that seemed insurmountable, but merely pushed them to keep going and inspire others. Some we interviewed, others completed our popular My Career Choice questionnaire. Plays and vocal performances went virtual and we reviewed many of their shows. Click through the slide show
Sunset Boulevard 1950 Directed by Billy Wilder. If you missed this classic you’re not a real film fan. Struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis (William Holden) is drawn like a fly into the web of demented Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson), a faded silent screen star living in a fantasy world. Belief in a comeback is perpetuated by butler/ex- husband, Max von Mayerling (Erich von Stroheim – wonderful). Joe leaves his work, friends, and a girl behind to
Australian Billie Walker worked for a newspaper during World War II, taking risks so she could file her reports. She met and married British correspondent Jack Rake, whose exploits earned him plaudits – he survived a plane crash and smuggled film past the Nazis – but also placed him in grave danger. He disappeared without a trace, despite Billie’s best efforts to find him. With the war over, Billie returns to Sydney, grieving the loss
Most of us are doing A LOT more reading these days. Whether desk or floor, a proper lamp is important to eyes (and aesthetics). PLace carefully. Desk Lamps clockwise Laito Beech Wood & Steel Table Lamp: 6.3″ W x 16″ D x 21.2″ H. Takes a 60 watt bulb. Black, grey or white. Electric wires are cleverly concealed in the wooden arch of the lamp, emerging out at the matted metal base. Sale- $217.95 Newhouse
Based on the true story of the destruction of Earth. Inspired by The Hidden Life Of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. A theatrical glimpse into a dystopian future through the voices of the last remaining Trees. This musical addresses climate change, deforestation, and the selfishness of man. Black stage. Forest sounds. A woman undulates into a long, blue stretch tube dress: “Once upon a time there were trees…” She sings: There’s a window in the sky now/Where your
Mickey Haller, aka The Lincoln Lawyer, his car often serving as his office, is celebrating a recent victory with his team. Leaving a neighborhood bar, The Redwood, Haller is pulled over by a cop. A recovering alcoholic, Haller knows he’s not in danger of being charged with a DUI because he stuck to water during the evening. Officer Milton tells him he’s missing a license plate. But the real trouble starts when Milton sees blood
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(Three score Christmas past:I sit with my loves;Some felt;Some seen;Some lost in ether;Some? A dream.Bells of time, knelling:I have caroledHolding hands;Singing songs of peace and joyFor life across the lands.) Children dream of sugarplums.Silent is the Night.We all hear The Little Drummer Boy,While we dream a Christmas, White.We all can tell you what Christmas is,No matter where we live.It’s why we grow to understand:The gift ‘s in what we give. The gift of time, wrapped
