The Met Gala’s Techie Points of Light

It's not every year that I pen a report on the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala, one of my favorite glitzy events for the beautiful people. I'll only take that route if inspiration strikes, and I'm happy to say the walking mannequins of Hollywood have provided some fodder for thought -- and … Continue reading The Met Gala’s Techie Points of Light

Geeks on Fleek: The Art of Nerd Burlesque

Last weekend, we hit up something new: a body-positive, male/female, nerd-themed burlesque show. Stay with me. The show was created by Western Mass.-based troupe Bon Appetit Burlesque, which often performs in the Northampton area and is lead by the delightful Hors D'oeuvres, pronounced the way you want to say it. So let's break down Nerd … Continue reading Geeks on Fleek: The Art of Nerd Burlesque

Five Seinfeld Episodes that Wouldn’t Work Today

Even though I use at least a few Seinfeld-derived quotes a day, mostly without realizing it, I still feel the show's influence slipping away from cultural significance. We nicknamed our house Serenity Now...only a handful of our friends get the reference. Ordering a Big Salad at the diner at lunch? The concept is totally lost … Continue reading Five Seinfeld Episodes that Wouldn’t Work Today