Some performances feel like they’re meant to find you at just the right moment, and the ballet adaptation of Like Water for Chocolate was one of those for me. I was disappointed when I missed The Joffrey Ballet’s live performance,…
Archives for April 2025
Curtain Call Conversations: How to Choose Artistic Coffee Table Books
There’s something special about a coffee table book. It’s part art piece, part conversation starter, part personal archive of things you love. But if you’ve ever stared at a sea of glossy covers and thought, “Do I really need a…
The Velvet Frame: Anna Karenina (2012)
Step Into the Scene A woman dressed in velvet and ruin stands center stage. The chandeliers glitter above her, the audience watches from the shadows, but this is no play. This is her life, and the curtain has already begun…
Coffee Table Book Club: Ebony G. Patterson’s …while the dew is still on the roses Beauty, Identity, and Cultural Conversation
Ebony G. Patterson’s work is like stepping into a kaleidoscopic garden dazzling at first glance, but full of deeper meanings the longer you linger. Her series …while the dew is still on the roses… is no exception. It’s a world…
Carmen at 150: The Enduring Allure of Opera’s Bold Heroine
She was never meant to be polite.Or sweet.Or saved. From the moment Carmen steps onstage hips swaying, chin lifted, eyes sparkling with danger she changes the air. It smells of smoke and sweat and something wild. And 150 years later,…
The Unexpected Power of Subtle Movement
Resonant Motion: Energy and Connection Within Not all movement is loud.Not all transformation announces itself. Sometimes, the most meaningful shift is the one no one sees—the way your breath slows, your shoulders drop, your inner world recalibrates. This is the…
An American in Paris: Comfy but Ready to Move at a Drop of a Hat
Sometimes, the best moments happen when you’re in the middle of a dream. I landed in An American in Paris dancing my heart out, of course. The energy, the rhythm, the pure joy of it all. But the best part?…
An American in Paris: A Timeless Musical of Color, Music, and Creative Inspiration
Some films feel like an invitation to escape, to step into a world of color, music, and imagination. An American in Paris was just that for me. Introduced by my significant other during a holiday season filled with classic movie…
Curtain Call Conversations: Musicals to Watch First
So you’re ready to dive into the world of musicals but don’t know where to start? Welcome to the club this is your official beginner’s guide! Musicals are one of the most joyful and powerful art forms a mix of…
How to Support Local Artists and Theaters in Your Community
Supporting the arts isn’t just about admiring creative works it’s about actively contributing to the artistic ecosystem in your community. Local artists and theaters rely on engagement, attendance, and word of mouth to thrive. Whether you’re a casual admirer or…
Cinematic Soirées: Center Stage A Night of Dance, Fun, and Sweet Treats
In this edition of Cinematic Soirées, we’re taking a trip to the world of Center Stage—the iconic 2000 film that follows a group of young dancers striving for perfection at the American Ballet Academy. This movie is filled with passion,…
The Velvet Frame: Miss Julie (2014)
Step Into the Scene The wind howls through the crumbling corridors of an Irish estate. The house is heavy with silence, cloaked in twilight. A woman descends the stairs not softly, not demurely, but with a slow, deliberate defiance. Below,…