A weekend of entertainment...
Beth, Vivian and I went to see the Las Vegas Academy's performance of the "Laramie Project" on Friday night, only to arrive and find out the show was sold out. I couldn't be more happy for their drama program, but sad for us we were going to miss out. The Las Vegas Academy is a college prep high school here in Vegas that is not a normal school. You actually have to audition to get in and have very high grades. They specialize in theatre and international studies.
A Baptist church in Kansas got wind of the high school putting on the "Laramie Project" and sent a hate letter to the school, saying that everyone involved would go to hell. The "Laramie Project" is about Matthew Shepard, the gay student in Wyoming who was brutally beaten, tied to a post and left to die simply because he was gay. Thanks to that letter and the press is gained, the school had two sold out performances. The letter also called for people to boycott and protest during the performances, and when we were there Friday night, there wasn't a single protester. Take that you self-centered, self-loathing, bible-thumping fuckers! Had to get it out! There is a protest planned for Wednesday as well... we'll see how that one goes. Go get 'em! More info here.
Instead of seeing the play we went and saw the movie "Mean Girls." It was laugh out-loud funny, but what else would you expect from SNL's Tina Fey? I loved the movie, it was good, light-hearted fun. Before the movie there was a preview for the upcoming remake of the "Stepford Wives Club." Nicole Kidman plays one of the wives, although she doesn't think too highly of the snobbish group. Her reaction to the women in the club? "Did you see them? They're like a bunch of deranged flight attendants." Of course, I rolled with that comment. Now I can't wait to see it just to hear that comment again.
Last night Beth and I spent the evening at Vivian's with her aunt, great aunt and mom and dad for a little Mother's Day get together. Simple but fun. It was nice to see everyone.
Tonight I watched the Survivor's All Stars finale. I've not kept up much with the show, but started watching about four episodes ago and of course was roped in. During the final tribal council tonight some members of the jury had some scathing words for the two finalists. It hurt just to hear them, even though they weren't directed at me. I enjoyed the finale and was happy with the winner, Amber.
Beth, Vivian and I went to see the Las Vegas Academy's performance of the "Laramie Project" on Friday night, only to arrive and find out the show was sold out. I couldn't be more happy for their drama program, but sad for us we were going to miss out. The Las Vegas Academy is a college prep high school here in Vegas that is not a normal school. You actually have to audition to get in and have very high grades. They specialize in theatre and international studies.
A Baptist church in Kansas got wind of the high school putting on the "Laramie Project" and sent a hate letter to the school, saying that everyone involved would go to hell. The "Laramie Project" is about Matthew Shepard, the gay student in Wyoming who was brutally beaten, tied to a post and left to die simply because he was gay. Thanks to that letter and the press is gained, the school had two sold out performances. The letter also called for people to boycott and protest during the performances, and when we were there Friday night, there wasn't a single protester. Take that you self-centered, self-loathing, bible-thumping fuckers! Had to get it out! There is a protest planned for Wednesday as well... we'll see how that one goes. Go get 'em! More info here.
Instead of seeing the play we went and saw the movie "Mean Girls." It was laugh out-loud funny, but what else would you expect from SNL's Tina Fey? I loved the movie, it was good, light-hearted fun. Before the movie there was a preview for the upcoming remake of the "Stepford Wives Club." Nicole Kidman plays one of the wives, although she doesn't think too highly of the snobbish group. Her reaction to the women in the club? "Did you see them? They're like a bunch of deranged flight attendants." Of course, I rolled with that comment. Now I can't wait to see it just to hear that comment again.
Last night Beth and I spent the evening at Vivian's with her aunt, great aunt and mom and dad for a little Mother's Day get together. Simple but fun. It was nice to see everyone.
Tonight I watched the Survivor's All Stars finale. I've not kept up much with the show, but started watching about four episodes ago and of course was roped in. During the final tribal council tonight some members of the jury had some scathing words for the two finalists. It hurt just to hear them, even though they weren't directed at me. I enjoyed the finale and was happy with the winner, Amber.
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