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The Buddy Holly Story
I have never been a big fan of jukebox musicals. They can be fun but in general it’s lazy musical theater, meant for audiences afraid to try anything new. The shows take a collection of already published music from one particular person or band or genre, and either loosely connect them in an effort to form a story (Mamma Mia!, Movin’ Out, Rock of Ages) or use them in telling the story of the singer/band (Jersey Boys, The Boy from Oz). Critically, occasionally they work well and often they fall flat, but audiences (particularly those not familiar with or appreciative of the more original work on Broadway) tend to love…
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Sundays in the Park
Fresh air, laughing children, food and wine, dancing neighbors and live music; there are few things that elicit a more favorable response than a classic summertime music concert in a park, especially when it’s free. A quick Google search shows how many options there are nation-wide for experiencing free musical concerts in public spaces, and we are all better for it. My family has enjoyed performances in Central Park in New York and Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, and now thanks to the Laguna Beach Arts Commission we have this opportunity again in our new home of Laguna Beach. Fifty-two year old Bluebird Park is enclosed by fencing and surrounded by…
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Arizona’s Rising Temps Lead to Dropping Rates
Pull out your bathing suit, put on your sunglasses and grab the nearest fruity beverage. Things are heating up in Scottsdale – and I am not just talking about the temperatures. What better reason is there to stay in one of Scottsdale’s luxury hotels and resorts than rates as low as 60% off? At Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, choose the “Splash into Summer” package, which offers free self-parking, 50% off a second deluxe guest room, free dinner in SWB for one child with each paying adult (12 or under) and free golf for kids with a paying adult (15 or under). Plus you’ll receive a 50% discount…
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Scottsdale’s Best Brunch: T. Cook’s
You’ve always dreamed of being a master chef, whipping up spontaneous recipes with just the enticing ingredients laid out before you. Unfortunately, not all of us have such skills. Leave the hard work to these masterful chefs at T. Cook’s for their delicious Sunday Harvest Brunch. At the heart of the Resort, T. Cook’s culinary philosophy of magnifying the purity of fresh, seasonal ingredients is a celebration of its treasured legacy. Chef Paul McCabe’s culinary style can be summed up in three words – crafted, thoughtful and bold – which are all precisely in line with the Mediterranean principles of fresh, seasonal, local and ingredient-driven cooking. If you prefer dinner…
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Trina Turk + Real Posh Mom = 7 Year Anniversary Celebration
Join myself, RPM’s newest writer Jayne & the gals at Trina Turk for the Summer Style event next Thursday night at Trina Turk in Highland Park Village! Not only will you enjoy sips & light bites, but you can also get style tips as you get ready for summer & even get a 20% discount on the new Trina Turk summer arrivals + an exclusive Trina Turk iPhone case. Great, right? Also, in celebration for Real Posh Mom’s 7th Anniversary, I will be revealing some new exciting things happening with Real Posh Mom. I hope to see you all Thursday night! XO Where: Trina Turk in Highland Park Village When: Next Thursday, March 15, 2014 Time:…
