Much of Southern Italy was colonised by Greeks 2500 years ago, and these areas form what we still know today as Magna Grecia (Greater Greece). As a result, Southern Italy became a centre of Greek culture, music, and language for hundreds of years. Greece has in the past also been occupied by Romans and Italians. To this day, we can see the Greek influence in Italy, and Italian influence in Greece, through architecture, music, food and language. Naples, for example, was a city founded by the Greeks, and it's name derives from the Greek Nea Polis (New City). Naples was also a Greek speaking town until the 9th century BC. It is an ancient Greek city, with a 'secret abandoned' underground city, where...
Phantom of the Opera Breaks Hearts and Broadway...
Phantom of the opera is the longest running Broadway show in the history of New York theater, originally opening on January 26, 1988 the production is in it's eighteenth year and still drawing huge audiences while breaking records along the way. The show is playing at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway in the Theater district located on the North side of 44th Street west of Broadway close to 8th Avenue. Running time is two and a half hours with one intermission and considered in the genre of original Broadway musical. The question always arises "what makes phantom of the opera such a hit on Broadway" and there is no easy answer to the question, perhaps it is the storyline and the subject of...
Vienna state opera
Travelling through a city can be exhausting sometimes. As a tourist you want to see everything a city has to offer in a very short time. Usually tourists tend to literally rush through a city. That can be breath-taking and you risk missing the best parts of the city you're visiting. That's why you should really take your time, especially when you plan to stay a few day in the Austrian capital, Vienna. This city has just so much to offer, it would take you a year to see every important building and every well-known street. The best way to visit the most important Viennese spots is to pick only a few building. That way you can experience every single sight without getting into a rush. Amongst Vienna's...
Calling All Fans Of Music And Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is a popular hard rock band from New Jersey. It was formed in 1983 and over the past 25 years, the band has sold over 140 million albums worldwide. The original lineup consisted of keyboardist David Bryan, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, bassist Alec John Such, drummer Tico Torres and guitarist Richie Sambora. However, Alec John Such moved out of the band in 1994 and Hugh McDonald was asked to join the band. The rest of the lineup has remained same for the past 25 years. In early 1980s, the members decided to name the group as Bon Jovi and they released their first album in 1984 which was also titled as Bon Jovi. The album was a hit in U.S. as over 500,000 copies were sold. Later on, they decided...
Fears over the state of the UK housing market are on the rise, prompted by the announcement from the British Bankers' Association that mortgage approvals for September fell 14% compared to August. Total mortgage approvals for the month of September 2007 for BBA members were tallied at 52,685, significantly down on the 61,051 recorded in August, and weighing in at 27% lower than the same month last year. Indeed, the number of September approvals was at its lowest since 2000. Much importance is placed on the number of UK mortgages advanced in a month as they are a key indicator of the state of the market; a decline suggests that house prices will soon follow the downward trend. The director of...
3 Tips to Fix your Xbox 360
Is there a minor problem with your Xbox 360? Don't be worried you won't have to send it to the company for repairs and wait for weeks and sometimes months before it returns. This is the right place to learn a few tricks to fix the Xbox yourself. There is nothing worse than your system crashing while you are plying your favorite game with your friends. And imagine this situation taking place just as you have reached the new highest score of the game, isn't that frustrating. This has not only happened to me, but also one of my close friends. And when I called Microsoft's customer care asking them if they could repair my Xbox 360, I realized that its warranty had expired and I would have to pay to get...
Copyright © 2007 Ed Bagley A Man for All Seasons ' 4 Stars (Excellent) A Man for All Seasons poses the question: What would a man sacrifice for his principles? When King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw) seeks approval to divorce his aging wife Catherine of Aragon who could not bear him a son, and marry his mistress Anne Boleyn, the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church stand in his way. Henry VIII's new Chancellor of England and Cardinal--Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield)stands in his way as well. Henry VIII wants Sir Thomas More's blessing in his action but does not get it as Sir Thomas More, a good Catholic and Cardinal, will not go along with such heresy. More resigns as chancellor, seeking to live out...
Sweeney Todd Musical
Sweeney Todd also dubbed as the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is musical that has bagged the Tony Award owing to its unique story. It is an adaptation of the book of the same name that has been authored by Hugh Wheeler. The department of the music and lyrics has been dealt with by Stephen Sondheim. The story revolves around the 19th-century legend of Sweeney Todd and more so around the 1973 play of the same name by Christopher Bond. The show was premiered on Broadway in the Uris Theatre in March of 1979. To date the musical has given 576 performances. Its story revolves around the character of Sweeney Todd who was earlier known as Benjamin Barker and who makes a return from Australia, where he has...
Australia Surprise
Australia is not just about the city of Sydney and the grandiose Opera House. More than the famous kangaroos, koalas, trackers and the outback, the continent down under actually tops the list of every nature lover's favorite escape to paradise. Lismore Lismore is perfect for those looking for the chance to commune with nature. Because forests are all around and even within the city, avid hikers, trekkers and campers alike would love to immerse in the beauty of nature that is just a few minutes away from the city center. Credited as the birthplace of ecotourism, Lismore boasts of breathtaking waterfalls and national parks of World Heritage rainforests. Aside from the usual nature adventure, tourists...
There is always something happening in Japan and whatever your interest there is an event for you to enjoy. You can thrill to the spectacle of a Sumo tournament, experience the breathtaking colour of a fireworks festival or marvel at the ornate costumes and settings of Kabuki drama. Including an event in your travel plans offers a unique opportunity to take part in the Japanese culture and meet some of the locals, and is a wonderful way to make your trip to Japan even more memorable. Japanese Festivals are colourful celebrations that reflect the countries ancient religious beliefs and mark the passing of the seasons. They are an important part of life in Japan and can be enjoyed in cities and towns...
History of Chocolate
For many Americans, chocolate is Hershey. The Hershey Chocolate Company was founded by Milton S. Hershey in 1894. Mr. Hershey was CEO until just before his death in 1945. He was a unique individual who did not start the company in order to achieve grandiose dreams of the high life for himself and his family. Mr. Hershey has visions of a corporation which would provide fair compensation and humane working conditions for his employees, along with a myriad of other benefits. He intended for the company to provide almost everything the employees would need. The first successful venture instigated by Mr. Hershey was the Lancaster Caramel Company, founded in 1886, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In the...
Home of the Citroen Car
Rennes is the capital of the Bretagne region. The city was consumed by fire in 1720 and was rebuilt in the severe classical style of the time. The district of Rennes has preserved vast farm lands in a fertile area and numerous natural sights, notably along the River Vilaine. Local industries include car manufacturing and telecommunications. Citroen is currently the largest employer of the population of Rennes. Rennes' old quarter, with its s cobblestone streets and half-timbered, 15th and 16th century Renaissance and medieval houses, is the liveliest part of the city. Cafes, boutiques and crepe houses occupy many of the old buildings and it is here where you will find the most spirited night life...
Discover The Beauty Of Valencia In Spain
VALENCIA - A city of two integrated parts, is rapidly becoming one of the hottest destinations in Spain. The combination of Gothic and Modern architecture makes Valencia a visual and cultural feast. This new Valencia, whilst still embracing its past history and culture, is a city that far from getting outdated, is entering the new millennium as one of the most futuristic cities in Europe. Valencia is full of tourist appeals which are eager to captivate them - Museums, Festivities, Beaches, Sports events, Catering and Leisure Centres, together with a rich and varied historical, cultural and natural heritage waiting to be discovered. HOW TO GET TO VALENCIA - Valencia Airport (VLC) is located 9km from...
Hello From Austria - Classical Music, Hiking &...
After just a gorgeous day on the Alpine peaks at the Austrian / Italian / Slovenian border, the weather gods were not as kind yesterday. It rained and drizzled pretty much the whole day and I spent a relaxing day in my home town, visiting with friends and doing errands. The big excitement was reserved for the evening: a live concert at the Kunsthaus Weiz, a recently constructed multi-purpose performance venue. My sister-in-law Anneliese and I got ready for an evening of classical music that would feature works by Mozart, Strauss and Verdi. Just before 7:30 pm we strolled into the concert hall and were just able to find two separate seats in a packed venue. Many local dignitaries were present, and...
Educating With Musical Instruments
Many middle school and high school curriculums will include a music program. The use of music in the education program used to be considered an extra-curricular activity that earned the student no credit toward graduating. In the modern school curriculum, students are encouraged to learn a musical instrument and some will excel in the endeavor and be awarded college scholarships or an invitation to pursue a degree at a arts college. Many school programs will include band as an elective course when students enter the fifth grade. The students will be given the option of choosing a musical instrument and if that instrument is in short supply, it will be the responsibility of the parent to buy a new or...
On Broadway-The Greatest Shows Ever
What does the Phantom of the Opera and Cats have in common? Answer: They are the longest running plays in the history of Broadway. Phantom is currently still performing its spectacular production and nearing its 7,500th performance. Cats closed on September 10th, 2000 after 7,486 shows. What is the allure of Broadway and these two plays? Phantom has been delighting audiences of readers since Gaston Leroux wrote the novel in 1911. Phantom first went to film in 1925 and recently a remake appeared in 2005. On Broadway, Phantom's opening night was on January 26, 1988 at the Majestic Theatre. Phantom of the Opera had ticket seekers clamoring for the opportunity to take a seat and watch...
Hello From New York City - Part 3 - Crossing...
What a full day we had yesterday. We had a delightful breakfast in our bed and breakfast at about 8:30 am and shared some nice conversations with a young couple from Sweden and an older couple from Holland, the hostess was participating as well. This is one of my favourite things about bed and breakfasts, usually they offer really tasty filling meals and a great conversation to go with it. We got going at around noon and hopped off the subway just before the Brooklyn Bridge and ended up exploring the historic Brooklyn Heights neighbourhood a bit, a place with many well-preserved brownstones and expensive apartment buildings with a perfect view of downtown Manhattan. Then we started our walk across...
Pegasus Accountancy...
With advancing technology of computers and the internet more and more people self employed and setting up businesses from home. If your business is lucky enough to be growing rapidly you may have trouble keeping a track of all your finances. The best way forward would be to look at buying some accounting software. This will make managing your accounts and finances a lot easier and will save lots of time. Choosing the right accounting software is very important to each individual business. The trouble with this is the amount of available software on the market. They range in price and the more expensive are not necessarily the more effective or user friendly. To find the very best software you...
Kathy Perry: The Next Best Thing!
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter. Kathy Perry was born in Santa Barbara, California, USA. The middle child of two pastors, she grew up listening to gospel music and singing in church. After Steve Thomas and Jennifer Knapp signed Perry to their label Red Hill Records, she released her first CD Katy Hudson in 2001, a Christian gospel album. After signing to Capitol Records, Perry began recording for her official mainstream debut album, released in 2008, working with Greg Wells, Dr. Luke, Butch Walker, Max Martin, Cathy Dennis, Dave Stewart, and Ted Bruner. The full length album titled One of the Boys was released in the USA on June 17, 2008. Katy was an act in the 2008 Vans Warped Tour to...
Defining Movie Genres Horror Movies
One of the most popular movie genres is the Horror movie, and it is also one of the oldest. Film pioneer Georges Melies made supernatural events the subject of many of his silent film shorts, his most notable being Le Manoir du diable, or The House of The Devil, in 1896, which some consider to be the first horror film. The first movie monster in a feature length horror film, per se, was Quasimodo, the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Before that Wegeners The Golem, in 1915, and Robert Wienes The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and the first vampire movie, Nosferatu. Lon Chaney Sr. was the first American horror movie star, playing the leads in both The Hunchback of Notre Dame in 1923 and The Monster in 1925. He is...
The ambitious program of architectural improvements to Viennaintroduced by Emperor Franz Joseph I, including the Ringstraße,the Rathauspark (City Hall Park), and the Opera. Friedrich von Schmidt, who had been one of the architects working on Cologne Cathedral, designed and built the Vienna City Hall between 1872and 1883. It is the most significant secular building in the neo- Gothic style in the city. As Vienna is Austria's federal capital as well as a federalprovince in its own right, it is the seat of the mayor andgovernor of Vienna - two posts held by the same person. The Provincial Assembly is composed of 100 membersand elected for a term of five years. The huge chandelier in the historicist...
June 30, 2006 The Plateau area is one of the trendiest areas of Montreal, so I decided to explore it a little further after my discoveries of Old Montreal. From my hotel I hopped into the subway at Place d'Armes and took the blue train north to Sherbrooke. I enjoyed a wonderful stroll through the St-Denis neighbourhood, considered by many to be the most typical of Montreal's neighbourhoods. Hundreds of street cafés, restaurants and funky boutiques line the street. The streets in the area are characterized by duplexes or triplexes that have the typical Montreal exterior staircases in the front, many of which are used as comfortable places of rest and relaxation by the local residents. Many of the...
 Salsa is a form of social get together of the people which celebrates dance, music and culture. It is considered to be a faction of Latin rhythmic types which contains the clave beats. Mambo, Son, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha, Guaracha, Merengue, Songo, Timba and few others are some of the most recognized form of salsa. Salsa is the only among Latin genres to have come back and inclined West African tune.  Salsa has become gaining more and more recognition now. A lot of institutions have been opened to teach this form of dance. In fact, few marriages in NYC demands a salsa dance by the newly wedded couple. Many events are organized every year to host salsa in New York City. The salsa festival is...
Everything About Phantom Of The Opera Show Tickets
This is the story of a hideously deformed Phantom, lurking in the misty catacombs beneath the Opera House. Hence the title - Phantom of the Opera. The Phantom, who has been terrorizing people, falls in love with Christie - the young soprano. With all the skills at his command, he nurtures her talents, and teaches her to sing. The Phantom declares his love for her. Christie, who is in love with her childhood friend - Raoul - rebuffs the Phantom's advances. The Phantom seeks revenge, and in the climax, offers Christie a choice: either she stays with him, or he kills Raoul. The Phantom of the Opera needs no introduction. It has performed in more than a hundred cities in over 22 countries. It has been...
There Are Never Enough Good Songs
There's so much new music out there, people don't have time to listen to it all. They tend to play the stuff that fits easily into the background. Like the soundtrack for our lives, music sets the tone for everything we do. These days we prefer our music loud and loaded with attitude over soft and sexy. Like fast food, if it's filling it's fine. Cover bands became a trend in the seventies. It was a good way for a working band to make a living. You can still see tribute acts - Abba, Beatles, Stones lookalike artists who sound like icons of the sixties and seventies. in small halls and community auditoriums across America. But, if you're interested in more than just making a living, on doing more with...
By the late '90s, the influence of grunge had worn its welcome. Rap-rock, hard rock and pop were the top sellers on the charts. But that period didn't stay long, either-by the early '00s, indie-rock was reaching the mainstream through catchy hooks and a more scratchy, dancey sound. While The Strokes, The Killers and Franz Ferdinand opened the door to this trend, eventually bands more influenced by the post-punk period of the late '70s and early '80s (Gang of Four in particular, but also Joy Division, Wire, and Sonic Youth). Maximo Park, Interpol, and The Futureheads were counted among the many devotees that would develop a skronky brand of dance-rock, but of the entire revival, few had the substance...
Pegasus Opera II Business Accounting Software
Pegasus Opera II Business Accounting Software Standing as the fastest selling accounting software, with over 50 enhancements and a polished, professional new interface, Pegasus Opera II Business Accounting Software has gained a massive 20,000 users in the last two years. Pegasus is committed to excellence and has risen to become an industry expert with well over 20 years of experience. Pegasus is award wining in customer service and accredited by the Inland Revenue. So what can Pegasus do for you? It has been redeveloped as a 32-bit product, making it a powerful Microsoft Windows compatible product, delivering a 32-bit solution. It integrates fully with your other Microsoft Office products and...
Vocal Tips for Storytellers
VOCAL TIPS FOR STORYTELLING By Diane Brandon Your voice, along with your face and your body, is a major tool that you rely upon in storytelling. If your voice is not in optimum condition, then your storytelling performance may suffer accordingly. Here, then, are some tips for maintaining that intrinsic element of your work. Your voice is part of your body. Keeping your body healthy will help to keep your voice healthy. Sleep can be critical to the condition of your voice: if you get too little sleep, you may find that your voice is husky or hoarse or has more phlegm than normal, or that your throat is scratchy. Drinking milk before a performance may "coat" your throat and produce phlegm. Some...
New York is the theatre center of the United States. The Americans have a very rich culture with the music and theatres being an integral part of it. Only in West 40 & 50 streets and Broadway, there are around 38 theatres opened in winter and autumn. In mid eighties, there were more than 200 theatres in the New York apart from Broadway which were generally located in Chelsea and Greenwich Village. New York also has more than 400 cinemas, from the very well known Radio City music concert hall to the local cinemas where small halls run elite movies. New York entertainment industry is just unimaginable without its cafes, bars, discos and nightclubs. Lincoln Center in the Amsterdam district for...
I Love Touring Paris - The Second Arrondissement
The 2nd arrondissement is located on the right bank of the Seine River. It is Paris's smallest arrondissement, less than 0.4 square miles (slightly under a square kilometer). While its population falls short of twenty thousand, this district provides over sixty thousand jobs, the highest job density in the city. It is home to all of Paris's remaining glazed commercial arcades; pedestrian passages open at both ends with a glass and iron roof. This Parisian invention, actually an adaptation of Oriental bazaars and souks, forms a miniature city free from the noise of horse-drawn carriages, speeding taxis, and inclement weather. Remember when these arcades were built mostly in the 1820s and 1830s...
The Sydney Opera House
Sydney is located on Australias south east coast. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Blue Mountains to the west, the Hawkesbury River to the north and the Woronora Plateau to the south. It is the most populous city in Australia. Sydney has an oceanic climate with warm summers and mild winters, with rainfall spread throughout the year. Popular nightspots include Kings Cross, Oxford Street, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay and the Rocks which all contain various bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Star City Casino is Sydneys main casino and is situated around Darling Harbour. There are also many traditional pubs, cafes and restaurants in inner city areas such as Newtown, Balmain and...
Since our plane landed nice and early we had virtually a whole day left to explore yesterday. The weather was pretty nice, quite sunny when we started, although it clouded over a little and was a little on the cool side, it never got much above 15 degrees Celsius. Around noon time we hopped on the Q subway line, which is literally 5 minutes from our bed and breakfast, and we made our way into Manhattan. The subway actually emerges at the Manhattan Bridge and we got a good look at the Brooklyn Bridge and the south-eastern tip of Manhattan. We decided to get off on Times Square, figuring that this would be pretty good place to start exploring NYC. Times Square, with all its neon advertising signs, and...
Five Questions Web Designers Don't Want You to Askby Kristi Stangeland (c) 2005 It's obvious. Every time you search the Internet you see it foryourself: the huge difference in the designs of the sites youvisit. Some look like they were created by million-dollar Madison Avenue agencies while others look like your 12-year-oldnephew did it for his school project. And those are the visibleelements. Look deeper, and you'll find other aspects of webdesign that affect everything from search engine optimization tovisitor experience. When it comes to *your* site, take the time to ensure yourbusiness will be well represented on the web. Sure, referralsfrom friends are great, and you should definitely get...
Performed By The Who Teenage Wasteland Offers...
One of the most celebrated lyrics from The Who Teenage Wasteland is sung in an emotional, almost breaking voice by guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend during the bridge to the song 'Baba O'Riley' from the 'Who's Next' album. Townshend had put together an instrumental synthesizer demo in 1971 which was over 9 minutes in length and consisted of a series of rising and falling arpeggios. He played it for the band after the rock opera he had previously been working on had collapsed and left him an emotional wreck. The Who took many bits and pieces of music from that project along with songs that other band members had been working on and combined them to form the new album. In some cases, songs...
The Allegro at Opera Place in Toronto is located at on the east side of Bay Street and south of Wellesley. It is a beautiful building that was built in 2000 with the modern day style in mind. With its large windows , modern atmosphere and spectacular city views, it is a lovely place to call home. The building is host to many different condo layouts including bachelor as well as one, two and even three bedroom suites. Ranging from 476 square feet to 1480 square feet (depending on the number of bedrooms), most of the units have balconies, some have patios and the upper suites on the east exposure have a lake view. The selling prices range from $150K to $600K. The building's amenities include an...
Right upfront it has to be said that this is far from being a hard-hitting news piece. And what's more it'll probably only have a limited appeal bearing in mind that among the roll call of names are those that will only be familiar to the French, or French ex-patriots, Francophiles, Francophones and France-watchers. There again there are some that will strike a chord around the globe, so forgive the indulgence. And if you're in the slightest bit curious keep reading to discover an account of a rollicking good evening spent watching a performance that had the audience proverbially "rolling in the aisles", whooping with laughter and grinning from ear-to-ear for more than two solid hours. All...
The Magic of the Music of the 80s
Many people out there are nuts about 80's music. The sad reality of loving the music of the 1980's is that line-ups change, bands disband or the traditional press ignores their new output. That's what we're here to fix. Wondering what the latest news is on your favorite music artists? Here are the number one songs from 1981: 01/31/81 "The Tide Is High" - Blondie (1 week) Even though it only spent one week at the top of the chart, this was Blondie's longest lasting single, staying on the charts for 26 weeks. 02/07/81 "Celebration" - Kool And The Gang (2 weeks) From 1973 to 1987 the band had a string of hits. This was their only number one, although 1983's "Joanna" and 1985's "Cherish" both made it to...
Paris, France - A Great Place To Enjoy Your...
Paris, the capital of France, also known as the City of Lights, is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. It is a city associated with romance, decadence, high art, culture, influential fashion, delectable cuisine and cutting-edge design. It sees millions of visitors each year and is considered to be highly accessible. France is a beautiful country to explore and offers many areas of interest. One of the most famous areas is of course the Cote d'Azur, also known as the French Riviera that stretches from St. Tropez to Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo and Menton. Museum lovers will cherish Paris since they have access to such world-class museums as the Louvre, the Picasso Museum and the Mus...
Art Showdown
Saatchi Gallery is now hosting an Art Showdown, which is an online competitive event that allows artists to upload images of their work and make them available to an online voting audience. Those who would like to enter must be registered members of Saatchi online or of the Stuart Artist group. Saatchi Gallery is now hosting an Art Showdown, which is an online competitive event that allows artists to upload images of their work and make them available to an online voting audience. Those who would like to enter must be registered members of Saatchi online or of the Stuart Artist group. However, registration is easy, free, and readily available on the site. Once registered, Showdown accepts one image...
Alternative Internet Browsers
When you decide to use the internet you have a choice of which browser to apply. There are a few common browsers with some giving you more advantages than the others, the most popular is Internet Explorer as this is preinstalled on all computers that use windows as it is also a Microsoft product. You have to ensure that your website is compatible with them all as it can be very awkward if a potential client was to have a look in different browsers and spots any cross browser errors you may have. The most common internet browsers are: Internet Explorer Mozilla FireFox Apple Safari Camino Opera You have to do the research on them all to ensure you're using the best browser based on your requirements...
Learn the Italian Language With Ease
Interested to learn the Italian language? If you are, good for you then. Learning another language other than a person's mother tongue helps enhance a person's memory capabilities and thinking skills. Unfortunately, many people give up too early by the minute they go through Lesson One of their Italian books or Audio materials. This shouldn't be the case since learning is not an easy and quick process. Surely you didn't graduate from high school without going through all the required subjects and passing grades right? Why learning a foreign language is any different? Still, we can't ignore the fact that not everyone is willing to sit down and read Italian books. The good thing about this century is...
The first experiments in the construction of an opera were in circumstances of no great importance, and only remotely connected with music. In 1579 Bianca Capello was married to Francisco de Medici, son of Cosmo, Grand Duke of Tuscany. The wedding took place in Venice amid elaborately devised festivities, performers of the entertainment consisted of actors and musicians, drama and music or a musical drama. Possibly an idea of what would grow into opera. In the suite of the Grand Duke were several Florentines, who took a considerable interest in music, and these Florentine gentlemen were very unhappy with the music and entertainments they witnessed in Venice. This music was specially written for the...
Traffic Building At The Opera House
There is a woman in Kansas named Debbie. Every Saturday she opens up a former opera house as a place for a farmer's market. She has used this old building as a craft shop and a place to build her designs, but that season has passed. Today, Debbie works to line up entertainment. Visitors can find the typical produce, home-baked good and crafts, but Debbie knows that she has to keep solid foot traffic coming in if she is going to succeed in her most recent business venture. Debbie's story is inspiring. You see it wasn't so long ago that Debbie and her husband took their craft from the old opera house and traveled throughout the region selling her wares. Before he passed away her husband would cut...
Musicals: Dealing With The First Private Audition
You've just heard about your first musical theater audition. You've not auditioned for musicals before, so you don't know what will happen. What should you aim for? First, let's explore what an audition is for. For the casting panel, it's an opportunity to see new people, or to remind themselves of familiar people. It's a chance to see who and what is out there, to make decisions about casting, and to match up different actors to make a company. For you, it's an opportunity to let the casting panel get to know your performing ability, hear you sing and see you in your choice of character. Now let's explore what the first audition is not. It's not a true performance - the audience doesn't applaud...
Fans Flock to High School Musical 2 Premiere in...
Fans Flock to High School Musical 2 Premiere in London As High School Musical 2 debuted in London's O2 Arena, thousands of fans dropped in to party with the stars while watching the much awaited second installment of Disney's made-for-TV hit movie. Fans were ready and dressed in cheerleader outfits complete with red pom-poms for the premiere of the movie. To heighten up the excitement, the stars of the TV musical were also set to appear in the venue, including Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron, for whom fans waited patiently for over an hour. Despite their instant fame, a number of High School Musical's cast members have managed to stay grounded, and still in shock at how devoted the fans have been to...
Put Away Wealth - Download Your Favorite Linkin...
Music! Who does not like to listen to it? Of course everyone has their own choice, some prefer hip hop, rap, rock, and others may prefer jazz or metal. When I think of rock I think of my favorite group Linkin Park. There are numerous websites that offer Linkin Park mp3 downloads on their websites. Some websites offer Linkin Park mp3 download for free and some charge a nominal amount. There are multitudes of websites that offer you Linkin Park music download and it is easy to find them. All you have to do is log on to the internet and use a search engine to find the website that offers you your favorite Linkin Park music download. There are few sites that even offer free Linkin Park music and there...
Theater Ticket Deals: Finding What You Want!
Finding the right theater ticket deal is like winning the jackpot of a big lotto. It is great to find a great deal on a great show. The problem that many people have though, is knowing how to find the best options for them. If you love to head to the opera or to the show, then you need to have a great way to get theater ticket deals. While none of these ideas are definite ways of getting a great price, these will definitely help you get back on track.There are a number of great options out there to help you. Here, we'll talk about some of the best ones to consider. Remember to keep your eyes and ears open for great deals you may come across. • To get great theater ticket deals, you need to...
Andrew James Hymel is the owner, proprietor, and music director of Andy Hymel School of Music in Gretna, Louisiana, just outside of New Orleans. It is a success story that has blossomed from one man's dream of music education into a consortium of teachers and students who strive for excellence and value the importance of the preservation of the arts in today's New Orleans. When asked about his Post Katrina experience, Hymel relied, "It was scary to reopen the school and it was like starting over, but I felt the community needed something to use as an outlet for the emotions caused by Katrina. We weren't just rebuilding a music school; we were rebuilding the minds and souls of our students and their...