Here we are posting... Here is a video of Dan Blacksberg talking about Klezmer.

Noise from the 18th Floor: Klezmer Voices with 2012 Pew Fellow Dan Blacksberg from Pew Center for Arts & Heritage on Vimeo.

The Grand 5K Walk/Run

On May 14, 2010 we lost a building that was more than just bricks and mortar, it represented our soul. The Grand has been an integral part of downtown Williamstown since 1924. The Road Company has been a part of its history since the late 1980s. We're coming together on the anniversary of the collapse for The Grand 5K Walk/Run to raise money for rebuilding this historic theatre. You can help, for more details go to http://www.roadcompany.dojiggy.com/

Me as Mary Catherine Gallagher

I emceed the Grand Cabaret, a benefit to raise funds for rebuilding the Grand Theatre in Williamstown, NJ, and after the first act concluded with an ensemble singing "Superstar" from Jesus Christ Superstar, I opened the second half as Mary Catherine Gallagher dancing her number from the movie Superstar. I loved one of the comments from someone in the audience: "How did you know that Catholic schoolgirls have hairy legs?"

Puppy Mamie with Santa

MORE ON MAMIE

This morning Larry said, "it's nice having a dog." Is it ever. Mamie has brought us such joy and has livened our lives with her puppy exuberance.

MAMIE

This is Mamie. Okay, I know it's kinda queer naming her after Auntie Mame but that's Larry's favorite movie. Perfect name for this cutie; an American Hairless Terrier, who'll be flying from Kansas (my home state) to Philadelphia to live with us. It's a lot of responsibility, I know, but I'm ready for it. Larry's allergies and asthma have prevented us from having a pooch, which is fine because Larry will always be No. 1, the name of our favorite Chinese Restaurant. Why are there so many Chinese Restaurants called No. 1? Anyway, now we've found a breed that's hair and dander free. Mamie will need to wiped down and lotioned regularly. She'll need suncreen in the summer and a coat in the winter when outdoors. AHTs are rat terriers. They are great dogs with wonderful personalities and we're looking forward to welcoming her into our family.

ADOPTING AN AMERICAN HAIRLESS TERRIER

Don't know if we will or not but I hope so. How cute is little Danica?