Love this. Want it. Oh, Etsy... why you do me like ya do?
Le sigh.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
'Betrayed' at The Whitmore Eclectic
First let me say this: THURSDAYS ARE PAY WHAT YOU CAN NIGHT!
Need more be said?
My friends do some stellar work with this company, and I would love nothing more than for people to come out and support their hard work. I'll be performing my show for a few days in December. These people, their work, and their craft mean a great deal to me, so if you can't make it, please pass all of the information along to people who can. I would greatly appreciate it!
Here are the stats!
"The life blood of this democracy is the muscular voice of the American Theatre. The one place the man on the street can speak loud and true."
Whitmore Eclectic is at it again and has set out to tell a story that we feel is especially compelling and relevant at this time in our history.
BETRAYED by George Packer is about three young Iraqis go to work for the occupying American forces in Baghdad after the overthrow in Saddam. They come to find that some of their Iraqi neighbors consider them traitors because they work for the Americans. They also find that some of their American employers regard them with hostility and contempt. Ultimately, the trio find that their lives are in deadly danger, and their pleas to their American bosses for greater security are being ignored. The threat of sudden, violent death is palpable. They wanted to assist the forces of freedom. What will happen to them now
In the days following President Obama's declaration to withdraw all remaining combat troops from Iraq and the "Arab Spring" that is being revealed around us more and more each day, we must not forget the realities of what this war in Iraq has looked like. What the impact has been, on the politicians and military personnel but moreover on the people of Iraq. It is critical that we take record of the stories of our world as they evolves and unfold around us so that our historical narrative can be tracked all the way to our current experience and observations.
Here is what the reviewer from Yahoo had to say about the production...
Betrayed: A Theatrical Review
Many Americans think they understand the wars in Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan. Most are completely oblivious to the facts, and wrong. Betrayed is a story that opens the eyes to a different side of the reality that few of us would ever deliberately think about, which is a good and intelligent thing.
Betrayed revolves around a man named Adnan, portrayed by Pasha Bocarie, who is a citizen of Iraq. When the occupation of the country began in the early stages of the war, Adnan, and many others, took jobs working for the American government's outpost, a location known as the green (safe) zone, helping the Americans understand the people of Iraq, and translating information that would assist in the problems the country was having. The focus is on three such persons, Adnan a Sunni, his friend Laith a Shiite, portrayed by Peter Sabri, and their friend Intisar, portrayed by Aliah Whitmore. There is also primary focus on the American diplomatic liaison, Prescott, portrayed by Andrew Patton.
The audience is given the opportunity to understand the war from the perspective of these individuals, and how they encountered, dealt with, and attempted to help the American soldiers as this massive attempt to Americanize Iraq began. There is an understanding of what price was paid by the people of Iraq, and the total since of betrayal that many of them felt as a result of American leaders making promises they were simply unable to keep.
A truly intriguing and powerful production that offers a different kind of educational value than most of us have been aware of regarding these wars, Betrayed is very much worth the time and effort.
We ask all of you to come support local theatre and the age old art of story telling by coming to see Whitmore Eclectic's production of BETRAYED.
Please make your reservations today.
WHITMORE ECLECTIC PRESENTS “BETRAYED” STARTING OCTOBER 6
WHAT: “Betrayed.” A play.
WHO: Written by George Packer. Directed by Andre Verderame. Presented by Whitmore Eclectic. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
WHERE: The Lyric Theatre, 520 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
WHEN: October 6- November 6, 2011. Thurs.- Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3.
ADMISSION: $20.
RESERVATIONS: (818) 826-3609.
Whitmore Eclectic is at it again and has set out to tell a story that we feel is especially compelling and relevant at this time in our history.
BETRAYED by George Packer is about three young Iraqis go to work for the occupying American forces in Baghdad after the overthrow in Saddam. They come to find that some of their Iraqi neighbors consider them traitors because they work for the Americans. They also find that some of their American employers regard them with hostility and contempt. Ultimately, the trio find that their lives are in deadly danger, and their pleas to their American bosses for greater security are being ignored. The threat of sudden, violent death is palpable. They wanted to assist the forces of freedom. What will happen to them now
In the days following President Obama's declaration to withdraw all remaining combat troops from Iraq and the "Arab Spring" that is being revealed around us more and more each day, we must not forget the realities of what this war in Iraq has looked like. What the impact has been, on the politicians and military personnel but moreover on the people of Iraq. It is critical that we take record of the stories of our world as they evolves and unfold around us so that our historical narrative can be tracked all the way to our current experience and observations.
Here is what the reviewer from Yahoo had to say about the production...
Betrayed: A Theatrical Review
Many Americans think they understand the wars in Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan. Most are completely oblivious to the facts, and wrong. Betrayed is a story that opens the eyes to a different side of the reality that few of us would ever deliberately think about, which is a good and intelligent thing.
Betrayed revolves around a man named Adnan, portrayed by Pasha Bocarie, who is a citizen of Iraq. When the occupation of the country began in the early stages of the war, Adnan, and many others, took jobs working for the American government's outpost, a location known as the green (safe) zone, helping the Americans understand the people of Iraq, and translating information that would assist in the problems the country was having. The focus is on three such persons, Adnan a Sunni, his friend Laith a Shiite, portrayed by Peter Sabri, and their friend Intisar, portrayed by Aliah Whitmore. There is also primary focus on the American diplomatic liaison, Prescott, portrayed by Andrew Patton.
The audience is given the opportunity to understand the war from the perspective of these individuals, and how they encountered, dealt with, and attempted to help the American soldiers as this massive attempt to Americanize Iraq began. There is an understanding of what price was paid by the people of Iraq, and the total since of betrayal that many of them felt as a result of American leaders making promises they were simply unable to keep.
A truly intriguing and powerful production that offers a different kind of educational value than most of us have been aware of regarding these wars, Betrayed is very much worth the time and effort.
We ask all of you to come support local theatre and the age old art of story telling by coming to see Whitmore Eclectic's production of BETRAYED.
Please make your reservations today.
WHITMORE ECLECTIC PRESENTS “BETRAYED” STARTING OCTOBER 6
WHAT: “Betrayed.” A play.
WHO: Written by George Packer. Directed by Andre Verderame. Presented by Whitmore Eclectic. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
WHERE: The Lyric Theatre, 520 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
WHEN: October 6- November 6, 2011. Thurs.- Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3.
ADMISSION: $20.
RESERVATIONS: (818) 826-3609.
WEBSITE: www.whitmoreeclectic.com
La La Land
Made it to L.A. safe and sound! It was a very short flight, it went smoothly, and it wasn't a full flight so everyone had their space, which is always great. Some senator sat next to me. I couldn't, for the life of me, tell you exactly who he is, but a few people seemed excited to see him, and by the way he offered me more room (even though there was an entire seat between us) and let me out first, and was shaking a lot of hands, I got the sense that he was campaigning a bit. Anyway... landed at LAX without a hitch, got my luggage, and ended up waiting two hours for my ride because traffic was horrendous! There was at least one accident on every freeway.
We brought my stuff by the house, which is amazing. Such a great place! I got to meet my friend's boyfriend who seems really great. From there, we went to check out the theatre. The theatre is great, and the space is bigger than I expected it to be. Then it was off to visit with my friend's family, all of whom I adore, and I was so excited to see! Then... late lunch at a vegan Chinese restaurant! The food was absolutely amazing! I've had good vegan Chinese before, but this was really great. Then it was back home to unpack, do some laundry, and just hang out and unwind. I'm so glad I'm here. I miss home a lot, but I think that my time here will be really good for me... physically and emotionally. I am certainly grateful to have this opportunity.
We brought my stuff by the house, which is amazing. Such a great place! I got to meet my friend's boyfriend who seems really great. From there, we went to check out the theatre. The theatre is great, and the space is bigger than I expected it to be. Then it was off to visit with my friend's family, all of whom I adore, and I was so excited to see! Then... late lunch at a vegan Chinese restaurant! The food was absolutely amazing! I've had good vegan Chinese before, but this was really great. Then it was back home to unpack, do some laundry, and just hang out and unwind. I'm so glad I'm here. I miss home a lot, but I think that my time here will be really good for me... physically and emotionally. I am certainly grateful to have this opportunity.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
San Francisco, Day Five- The Grand Finale
Wow! Today was my final day in San Francisco! I can't believe how time has flown, and that I'm off to L.A. in the morning.
So today started by me meeting my friend at Pier 33 to take a ferry to Alcatraz Island to tour the infamous prison. Neither of us had eaten so we grabbed muffins on the ferry. Why am I telling you of this seemingly insignificant detail? Well because my muffin was snatched out of my hand by a seagull. I kid you not. And naturally, everyone on the ferry saw it happen. Only me. Oh well. No big deal. Anyway... Alcatraz was really cool, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting. If you can, go on a clear sunny day because the views are great. Take the audio tour!
After our ferry ride back to the pier, we sat for a quick lunch, and got to people watch while we ate. It was really a great first half of the day.
So today started by me meeting my friend at Pier 33 to take a ferry to Alcatraz Island to tour the infamous prison. Neither of us had eaten so we grabbed muffins on the ferry. Why am I telling you of this seemingly insignificant detail? Well because my muffin was snatched out of my hand by a seagull. I kid you not. And naturally, everyone on the ferry saw it happen. Only me. Oh well. No big deal. Anyway... Alcatraz was really cool, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting. If you can, go on a clear sunny day because the views are great. Take the audio tour!
After our ferry ride back to the pier, we sat for a quick lunch, and got to people watch while we ate. It was really a great first half of the day.
This evening was dinner in Japan Town, and a tiny bit of walking around. Very cute, and I thought the food was great, and some of the cheapest food I've had in SF.
San Francisco, Day Four
The day started early today! The early bird gets the worm... or gets to be first in line for breakfast at Dottie's True Blue Cafe in The Tenderloin. They open at 7:30, and we were warned that there is ALWAYS a line and a wait, so we got there maybe around 7:00. Breakfast was great though I found it to be pricey and a bit over-hyped. I still enjoyed it a lot.
Here is the running list of what I saw and did today:
Dottie's True Blue Cafe <-- breakfast
City Lights Bookstore <-- for a bit of a Jack Kerouac moment
The Beat Museum <-- for more Kerouac moments (and other beatnik gems)
Chinatown
The Ferry Building
Lunch from Boccalone (located in the Ferry Building [ate outside by the water]) <-- Highly recommend the Dry Cucumber Soda
Occupy SF
The sunset from a rooftop
Walked around and had dinner in The Castro
Cable Car Ride
The sunset from a rooftop
Walked around and had dinner in The Castro
Cable Car Ride
Quick Visual:
Monday, October 24, 2011
San Francisco, Day Three
Day Three was great! We started out by heading to the Golden Gate Bridge, and walking to the half way mark and back. Then from there, it was a very short trip to Fort Point (located directly under the bridge), so we checked that out. It was really cool to check out the underbelly of the Golden Gate Bridge.
From there, we moved onto The Haight. We scoped out Amoeba Music (very cool if you're a music person... pretty impressive vinyl selection), went in a few other shops (including a Head Shop as one is want to do when in The Haight), and of course, as cheesy as it is, had my picture taken at Haight & Ashbury.
From there, I met up with my friend that I haven't seen since we were theatre interns together ten years ago in New Hampshire, and we had a picnic of fresh figs and goat cheese in Dolores Park, where we spotted a giant adult slip n' slide (would have gone down it if we didn't have plans to go to the theatre). We then took the Muni to Union Square to meet our friend Susan (who was also in our intern company) and hung out with her for a bit before checking out her performance of David Mamet's 'Race' at A.C.T. After catching the show and meeting Susan at the stage door, we went to Grand Cafe, which was excellent for drinks and a noshing session, and more time to chat and catch up. The two of them got me on the right bus, and I headed back to home base.
It was a long, yet excellent day with great friends and family, and I really couldn't have asked for more.
From there, we moved onto The Haight. We scoped out Amoeba Music (very cool if you're a music person... pretty impressive vinyl selection), went in a few other shops (including a Head Shop as one is want to do when in The Haight), and of course, as cheesy as it is, had my picture taken at Haight & Ashbury.
From there, I met up with my friend that I haven't seen since we were theatre interns together ten years ago in New Hampshire, and we had a picnic of fresh figs and goat cheese in Dolores Park, where we spotted a giant adult slip n' slide (would have gone down it if we didn't have plans to go to the theatre). We then took the Muni to Union Square to meet our friend Susan (who was also in our intern company) and hung out with her for a bit before checking out her performance of David Mamet's 'Race' at A.C.T. After catching the show and meeting Susan at the stage door, we went to Grand Cafe, which was excellent for drinks and a noshing session, and more time to chat and catch up. The two of them got me on the right bus, and I headed back to home base.
It was a long, yet excellent day with great friends and family, and I really couldn't have asked for more.
Per usual, here are a few photos from the day:
Sunday, October 23, 2011
San Francisco, Day Two
So today was another great, yet overwhelming day. Today was... family day! I can honestly say that I feel very strongly that I have seen a great deal of Golden Gate Park! While there may have been several stones still unturned, I saw, what seemed like, the majority of the park.
The day started out at the Japanese Tea Garden. Great place to walk around and take photos on a beautiful sunny day. We drank some tea and had a snack. From there, we moved on to the Botanical Gardens, which was huge and impressive. After that, we met up with more family at the tower at the de Young Museum, where you can catch an AMAZING view. Oh! And... going up in the tower is free, so travelers take note! From there, it was just walking, walking, walking. We passed the Buffalo in the park, which were all laying down and still as logs. We happened upon some sort of Alice In Wonderland croquet game, where the people were dressed up as the characters, AND playing with pink flamingo mallets. Brilliant. We passed by the Windmill, and many other portions of the park.
After all of that walking, we were MORE than ready for dinner (and a beer), so we set out to find a spot, and we landed in a little whole in the wall Indian/Pizza place. Golden Gate Pizza & Indian Cuisine. In all honesty, I was a little nervous about it, but the food was great! This place is at Judah and 46th in the Outer Sunset. So good, and I'd highly recommend the Vegetables Korma. <-- No joke.
The day started out at the Japanese Tea Garden. Great place to walk around and take photos on a beautiful sunny day. We drank some tea and had a snack. From there, we moved on to the Botanical Gardens, which was huge and impressive. After that, we met up with more family at the tower at the de Young Museum, where you can catch an AMAZING view. Oh! And... going up in the tower is free, so travelers take note! From there, it was just walking, walking, walking. We passed the Buffalo in the park, which were all laying down and still as logs. We happened upon some sort of Alice In Wonderland croquet game, where the people were dressed up as the characters, AND playing with pink flamingo mallets. Brilliant. We passed by the Windmill, and many other portions of the park.
After all of that walking, we were MORE than ready for dinner (and a beer), so we set out to find a spot, and we landed in a little whole in the wall Indian/Pizza place. Golden Gate Pizza & Indian Cuisine. In all honesty, I was a little nervous about it, but the food was great! This place is at Judah and 46th in the Outer Sunset. So good, and I'd highly recommend the Vegetables Korma. <-- No joke.
Well... here are a few photos to sum up the day:
Saturday, October 22, 2011
FAMOUS Buena Vista Irish Coffee
I thought people were telling lies about Buena Vista's Irish Coffee. It's like when someone tells you that you should go see a movie because it's the best movie ever made... your expectations are high, but really, all of the best parts were given away in the previews, and it left nothing for you to enjoy. Well... that's not the case with Buena Vista at all. So good. You walk into this little (pretty unsuspecting) place, and it's a hub. All of the seats and tables are filled with laughing people, and the bartenders are pouring Irish Coffees faster than you can order them.
It's pretty magical. They line up the glasses, pour boiling water into them to warm them up, drop in two sugar cubes, pour in the coffee and Irish Whiskey at the same time, then top it with the cream. And it all goes pretty quickly. I am not a fan of Irish Coffee, but I figured when in Rome... and I'm so glad I did. It was spectacular. I sat at the bar, met some lovely people, we had great coffee and great conversation, and they even sprang for my second coffee! It was great.
It's pretty magical. They line up the glasses, pour boiling water into them to warm them up, drop in two sugar cubes, pour in the coffee and Irish Whiskey at the same time, then top it with the cream. And it all goes pretty quickly. I am not a fan of Irish Coffee, but I figured when in Rome... and I'm so glad I did. It was spectacular. I sat at the bar, met some lovely people, we had great coffee and great conversation, and they even sprang for my second coffee! It was great.
Check out the history of the Buena Vista and their famous Irish Coffee here:
San Francisco, Day One
Today (10/21) was my first day in San Francisco, and I think I did pretty well for myself! I have to say that I walked what felt like quite a lot, and though I hate to admit it, my legs are really feeling it. I was hoping to walk for most of my trip, but I might actually break down and research public transportation. Boo, hiss.
So here is where I went/what I saw/what I experienced today in list form, which I will follow with a few snapshots form my day...
So here is where I went/what I saw/what I experienced today in list form, which I will follow with a few snapshots form my day...
Last night after landing:
View of Golden Gate Bridge
Ride down Lombard Street
A bit of Russian Hill <-- area where I'm staying
Today:
Upper & Lower Polk
Musee Mecanique
Fisherman's Warf
Seals/Pier 39
Ghirardelli Square
Buena Vista Cafe- Irish Coffee (which they are famous for) <-- two strangers paid for my Irish coffee and wished my luck with my show
de Young Museum
Inner Sunset
Monday, October 17, 2011
Prepare Thyself...
Well... it's here. I'm flying out to the West coast this week! I'm not sure where the time went, but it flew by in a flash. Time got away from me, and now I have all of this prep to do, people I want to see, etc. Friday was my last day at the office. We had a potluck lunch, then we all went out for drinks after work, and a few of my non-work friends came out as well!
So... as is my style as of late, enough with words, let's move to the photos!
Spots I visited this week/end:
Merkles
City Pool Hall
Orange
The Left Bank
Runway Revival
Sweet Mandy B's
So... as is my style as of late, enough with words, let's move to the photos!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Score!
One of my very closest, absolutely dearest friends in the world is getting married in June, and has said that those of us in the bridal party (eep!) can wear any navy blue dress of our choosing. Whatever we are happy and comfortable in. Well... I'm not really one of those girls who is comfortable in or overly interested in your typical bridal party satin number. So I've been really searching for ideas, and possible stores, etc. In this evening's research, I can accross a photo of this dress, which lead me to the Target website of all places! CLEARANCE! Bargin? Yes, please. This might be the one for the big event, or it might not. Either way, how could I turn it up at that price? Score!
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