Jill Keating to preform at Webb’s Captain’s Table
The Critical Eye will be going a bit cross-eyed this week, as we need to focus on two different yet excellent arts opportunities: Next Saturday, singer, dancer and actress Jill Keating will be performing a one-woman show at Webb’s Captain’s Table, in Mayville. Meanwhile, Buffalo’s Albright-Knox Gallery has announced a major change in their opening hours, and has introduced an internationally-celebrated show, which will be running for the rest of 2009 and into January. If we concentrate hard, I think we can focus on them both. SHIRLEY VALENTINE British playwright Willy Russell has created his play ‘‘Shirley Valentine,’’ as what he calls his gift to anyone who has every looked around and wondered what has happened to his or her life. The play was a smash in both London and New York City, and was expanded into a feature film. It won a number of major awards, including the Laurence Olivier Award for best new comedy of 198.
» Full StoryAvoiding Daylight Savings Time dreariness
Now that Halloween and Election Day are behind us, it’s just a slow burn until the holiday season kicks into high gear. With the sun now setting in the middle of the afternoon, having fewer items on the agenda is something I certainly welcome.
» Full Story25 hours of Halloween
The ultimate day of debauchery is finally upon us — no, it’s not the night before your wedding, I’m talking about Halloween.
» Full StoryI ain’t afraid of no ghosts!
Because I’m passionate about all things undead, my column this week consists of ghosts, zombies and opportunities to scare yourself silly.
» Full StoryIt’s prime time for snuggies
Get cozy with your remote in your leopard print Snuggie — it’s practically winter out there. I don’t know how they do it but those sleeves do keep you incredibly warm and toasty.
» Full StoryThe film “Fame”, then and now
In 1980, Director Alan Parker made a film called ‘‘Fame,’’ about talented young people in New York City’s High School for the Performing Arts.
The title song, sung electrically by Irene Cara, said it all: ‘‘I’m gonna live forever.




