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Friday, April 11, 2014

Discovering Dallas

Still catching up from my fabulous trip to Dallas! Besides attending and performing in the gala of the year, I had the opportunity to go to the Nasher Sculpture Center and the Sixth Floor Museum. 

And eat Pies. That's right I said pies. Pies to die for. No, never have I ever had pies like this, so if you ever happen to be traveling through Dallas never ever EVER pass up this absolutely adorable Pinterest worthy pie shop!
Emporium Pies
The Nasher Sculpture Center was lovely! I may be spoiled in the museum department but the exhibit was that of Picasso inspired sculptor David Bates.

The outdoor gardens were so quaint and peaceful!


And you gotta love a great gift shop!

Observing the location where John F. Kennedy was killed was so moving. I don't think I subscribe to tragedy fascinations, but actually walking up to a building I had seen over and over again growing up was like walking into a movie set...  Except this story was so disturbingly real.



The museum allows one to walk right up to the corner where Oswald fired and it is enclosed in glass as it was 50 years ago. If that is what you believe happened of course...
There are two X's on the street where the shots occurred, the one furthest away being the fatal shot.

I can't imagine what this must have been like for the county, just awful in every way no matter what your political affiliation.

I leave you with some samples of his legacy.






Monday, March 31, 2014

DIFFA DALLAS

I am still reeling from the extravaganza that is DIFFA Dallas. 
This over the top haute couture event thrown by my bestie Jim DiMarino (the "Will" to my "Grace") was just spectacular to say the least. I may have to do two or three posts because it was all very overwhelming. I was a part of the opening number, singing Lascia Ch'io Pianga with rap artist Jordan Frescher. I think we came up with a new genre called...wait for it...wait for it...
OpeRap.
In all seriousness I am actually really inspired at the idea of mixing modes to create new fresh ways of hearing old tunes. Purists may cringe, but I think a younger generation might be turned on to Opera if it was presented in a new and exciting way. The wheels are turning....
This not for profit organization is truly a special one. I was very honored to open the event and floored at the massive scale of it all!
About to take the stage
Behind the scenes. Photos by Kristi and Scot Redman, see more at StyleSheet.


On the runway....photos by Randy Anderson.








Absolutely phenomenal right? I mean, it's too bad how unattractive they are....how sad. 
;)
More to come!

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Mama's and Malaga

Here’s to all the beautiful mothers in my life, Linda, Beth, Jaimee, Natasha, Kristy, April, Martha, Aimee, Deb...so many...but I have to say I MAY have a favorite. Hmmm yeah I definitely do...it’s this lovely lady!
I am so glad I had the opportunity to have time with her in NYC before I left. My favorite qualities about her are her humor, creativity and mostly her open generous heart. I wish her the very best, especially this week as she goes in for cataract surgery on Wednesday. I love you my Mama!

I am quickly writing all of this from Malaga, Spain. This week had a rough start with major jet lag insomnia, but I think I am well adjusted now with a couple of 8-9hr nights. That insomnia was cuhrazy, wow, very mentally straining. But on the flip side of wow, I got a chance to explore my first European port of Valencia, Spain. We went to the City of Arts and Sciences, which is a complex that includes an Opera House, music school, dozens of restaurants and the biggest aquarium in Europe. It sounds like a crazy combination, but I tell you this enormous complex is one of the most architecturally stunning places I have ever seen! WOW! Read more about it here. http://www.cac.es/

Bottle brush flowers! Can you see why?
This dolphin show was cool-the divers mimicked the dolphins and vice versa
This was the weirdest fish I have ever seen. It was like a turtle on it's side. Any idea what the heck it is???
The concrete surface was covered in water...the reflections were stunning
I loved the portrait...perfect for Mother's Day me thinks!