December Fever

On Dec. 1, David and I went to see a show at the Hochtein Music School featuring the Rochester Gay Men's Chorus. The show was called "Home for the Holidays." The group performed under their new principal accompanist, Tim Schramm. Some of the songs they performed were the same as last year's. However, this year's performance concentrated on innovation and form. Last year they had choreography for each song, this time they relied on vocal interpretation. "The musicality of songs" is what I mean. Of course, there was some choreography but they're subtle. Peabody Award winner (1994) Michael Lasser narrated the history of each songs in the repertoir.


The next night we watched "Garth Fagan Dance" at Nazareth College's Callahan Theather. I'm sorry to say this but it bored me so much that I asked David that we exit even before the show ended. I told David that the dancers' moves were like those of our neighbors back home when they get drunk on the night of the fiesta. I got bored because I've seen those movements before. I've seen our native people dance those steps, even better. I told David I regretted buying the tickets. We could have used the money to buy ice cream or a ream of paper.


We watched "The Devil Wears Prada," "The Queen," and "Little Miss Sunshine" on DVD last time.

This week we are watching "Finding Nemo," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," "All About Eve," and "The Incredibles" on DVD because we can't find new copies at the library.

Toe-Tappin' Concert

The magnificent Mendon Church choir.

Just got back from watching a church concert at Mendon Church. David sings in the choir. I took the pictures (as usual).

The concert was called Toe-Tappin' Southern Gospel Favorites. The concert was organized and conceptualized by Dr. Lon Beery, also the choir director.

The concert started at 7:30 p.m. It was a SUCCESS.

Congratulations, Lon!

Vegas Shows

Whenever David travels he makes sure that he is on the go every day. He doesn't want to stay at the hotel, even more at the hotel room.

"You are on a vacation. You need to get out and see the world!" he would say to me.

So, when we were in Vegas we were out seeking every nook and corner of the place. Aside from driving out into the dessert, we went to see shows!

Here's what we saw:

Mamma Mia at the Mandalay Bay:







I love this musical. I wasn't very interested about it at afirst when David asked me if I want to watch the show. He convinced me in the end. Now it is one of my favorite musicals. I love their stage production.

Lately, it has been reported that a movie-musical of Mamma Mia is being brewed with Meryl Streep doing the title role. Sigh, I'll make sure I get the ticket for the film.

Another show that I liked was Mystere by Cirque du Soliel. It was shown at the Treasure Island, the hotel next to where we stayed, Mirage.



This is the show to watch. Never mind if it doesn't have a story. The production was GREAT!

And Lance Burton at The Monte Carlo: