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Runaway Bride—The Opera

No, the new show isn’t a way for actress Julia Roberts to prove that she has a terrific set of lungs. In fact, the new opera isn’t a take off of the 1999 film version of “Runaway Bride.” Rather, the musical is using the story of real-life runaway bride Jennifer Wilbanks as its inspiration. “Runaway Bride” will be appearing at a local Minnesota theater in the form of a rock opera. The show is scheduled to open in October at the Red Clay Theatre and Arts Center in Duluth. If you decide to attend don’t expect to see a comedic … Continue reading →

Two Weeks With Love (1950)

My family happened upon this movie rather accidentally. It was showing at the Avalon Theater (mentioned in another blog) as the second feature to another movie we were excited to see, and to this day, none of us can remember what that other movie was. “Two Weeks With Love” captured our hearts completely. Jane Powell plays Patti, a seventeen-year-old girl teetering on the brink of womanhood. Her lifelong sorrow is that she is not yet allowed to wear corsets. Her father is absolutely dead-set against them and will not hear of it. Melba, Patti’s younger sister (played to the hilt … Continue reading →

Annie: A Musical Gem from the 1980s

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When I was little more than five, my mother took me to see a musical film by the name of Annie. Immediately, I fell in love with this musical that, though not perfect, still remains a nostalgic favorite of many children of the 80s and will no doubt charm a new generation on DVD. The story of an orphan, Annie, who must attempt to keep her spirits up despite the poor conditions of the orphanage in which she resides with the sinister Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett) who oversees the orphanage, Annie is a classic tale that continues to charm little … Continue reading →

Little Tikes Bug Tunes Caterpillar 2-in-1 Piano

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My daughter has acquired many toys in her 17 months of life. One that she has been favoring lately is the Little Tikes Bug Tunes Caterpillar 2-in-1 Piano. This caterpillar has a colorful xylophone up its back, as well as piano keys attached. The strikers for the xylophone are placed as antennae and are attached with string so that they do not get lost. The box even comes with a few songs that you can cut out and place in a special holder on the back of the caterpillar. Be sure to check out this product on the Little Tikes … Continue reading →