I've mentioned a couple times how somehow I managed not to go to a movie theater at all in 2013. I went to a theater four times in 2014, but only one time really counted (when I went to see a new release): I saw Interstellar, I watched two older films being screened again (The… Continue reading Live or Memorex
Tag: opera
Maple and Vine
When the 2014 opera season was announced, I was disappointed: there wasn't a single performance I wanted to see. Part of that was a lingering feeling from last last season, which wasn't that good either. Ever since then, I've been looking for a theatrical package. Groupon to the rescue! I found a two-for-one deal for… Continue reading Maple and Vine
Intersecting Circles
This past Sunday was the first performance of this year's opera season. When I ordered the tickets, the dates hadn't been released yet, and I was all excited to see a new-to-me comedic opera, The Daughter of the Regiment. It wasn't until about three weeks ahead of time that I realized the performance was on Superbowl… Continue reading Intersecting Circles
Enchanting Afternoon
I was in my 20s the first time I ever went to the opera. Hillary called me and told me that each year for her birthday her parents give her tickets to the opera on the same day as their season tickets. Her mom had to go out of town for business, so they had… Continue reading Enchanting Afternoon
Grown Up, Now What? 