Hot Buys at the Bootique

I don’t personally know why anyone would want to “ease into” the spooky season, but retail nation gives us many avenues to gradually introduce the Halloween spirit to our psyches. Here are a few things I’ve seen in my summer-to-fall travels: Any trip to Marshall’s from mid-July on is bound to have some options. Spotted … Continue reading Hot Buys at the Bootique

Still, I Scribble: Two for 2024 (thus far)

Working the theater communications grind can, ironically, take a lot of time away from creative pursuits. But I have been able to publish a few things a bit more story-length than a ticket sales post this year. That said, my two most recent articles profile theater professionals. The first, an interview with actor and comedian … Continue reading Still, I Scribble: Two for 2024 (thus far)

All Hallows Viewing 2023

* Denotes a rewatch; sometimes one of several. The First 13… Terrifier — Had to see what all the hype was about for this newest entry to the clown-horror sub-genre. Terrifier 2 — Had to see what all the hype that this one was so much better than the first was about. Beetlejuice* — Still … Continue reading All Hallows Viewing 2023

Paper Dreams Among the Seams

This week, my Blogtober travels included an Artist Talk with costume designer Christina Beam, the creator of In the Woods: a collection of full-scale, storybook-adjacent paper costumes. Snow White’s hood This display of fantastical finery, complete with several decidedly spooky ensembles, was highlighted as part of 2023’s ArtWeek Berkshires, and featured Beam’s work that is … Continue reading Paper Dreams Among the Seams