Jodi's Second Cabaret!

I'm re-announcing Jodi's Second Cabaret at Don't Tell Mama's in NYC on Saturday August 22nd at 8 PM. Both Shoshanna Richman and I will be joining Jodi for three Andrew's Sisters songs, which is terribly exciting - but we'll all be there to support Jodi if you are able to get up to NYC and join us.

Note: You might remember Jodi Beck Week last November? Video #1. Video #2. Video #3. Video #4.

So... who's coming?!

The 32 Project, Revisited

So I'm officially 32, but my 32 Project has not been completed. No harm... it's a work in progress.

1. Finish watching the Top 100 movies. 65 down, 35 to go.
2. Charity: April 17th Formal Wear Happy Hour DONE! 45 dresses collected!
3. Charity: April 19th March for the Animals DONE! $343k raised!
4. Learn how to drive stick shift. Casey?
5. Lose the weight. Five or six pounds down.
6. Volunteering: Habitat for Humanity. Reconsidering. This one has been tough to fit in.
7. Charity: Tree Planting/Trash Pick Up. DONE! Planted 8 trees!
8. Volunteering: Pets on Wheels w/ Antonio? Retracting... replacing with Grow out hair to donate to Locks of Love.
9. Visit NYC/Have Jodi visit. This has been upgraded to singing with Jodi at her cabaret in NYC! 8/22! Woot!
10. Meet Joey Mac. June 23rd DONE! Saw NKOTB for the 3rd time with Cassie in June. Unfortunately... no meeting, but I'll live.
11. Try making crab bisque.
12. Organize an Ohio reunion. DONE. It was smaller than planned butt 10-15 folks showed, and we had a great time!
13. Go somewhere other than OH and NYC.
14. Read at least four books. 'A World Without End' completed. Working on 'Beautiful Boy.'
15. Digi scrapbook something.
16. Buy fishnets (long story). Retracting...
17. Try Yoga with my BFF.
18. See Heart live in Bmore! May 17th DONE! Great show!
19. Go through my storage unit and SIMPLIFY. DONE! Made $70
20. Go to an amusement park. DONE! Cedar Point was a blast!!
21. Find somewhere to take voice lessons. DONE! I'm on month two!
22. Choose an Armed Forces charity. Retracting... this group no longer supports this fundraiser. Considering ePals Foundation: Students and pen pals read books chosen by the student, and correspond online about the important issues in the books. Fun!
23. Start hiking. This one is on Katie.
24. Visit Marie (and get the Taylors to come here)!
25. See the Orioles! DONE! And we won!
26. Eat in Greektown. DONE! Samo's was delicious!
27. Pick crabs! Six years in Bawlmer... DONE! Twice!
28. Make more blankets! Of course, in progress! One DONE! Working on another!
29. Plan a Star Trek movie night! DONE!
30. See Kelly Clarkson. Scheduled 9/9 in York, PA.

31. See Journey. Scheduled 9/11 at First Mariner Arena.
32. Plan another girl's night. This is long overdue.

'Crazy for You' at Cockpit in the Court

Last night I attended a show at CCBC's Cockpit in the Court summer theatre. The show was 'Crazy for You' - a Gershwin musical featuring lots of catchy music and a load of tap dancing and creative choreography. My friend and coworker, Lacy, is one of the dancers and the dance captain, and she did a terrific job! I highly recommend this show - but catch it soon - there's only one weekend left!

Note: Points if you attend next weekend. Extra points is you cheer like crazy when Lacy pops out of the car on stage in showgirl attire. Yep... it's just that fun. :)

Happy Birthday, Nicole!

My friend, Nicole, turns 27 years old today! Happy Birthday!!

Artscape

Artscape 2009, baby. My third year, and man, has it grown. A bunch of us met up in the afternoon yesterday, but it was insanely difficult to stay together with 100k people in attendance, so Karen and I ended up walking around together and shopping. I found two cool items this year: a new purse made by a group who uses some of the profits to support Asperger's research, and a new necklace made out of recycled materials.

Here is my new purse. Check out As If Bags for more info. They choose great fabrics and the products are all reasonably priced. This one here was only $35!

This terrific necklace was made by Mann Made Designs and the color is reversible with red on the back. It cost only $29! What a deal!

Fav Birthday Pics

Just like an at&t commercial: More bars. More places. (Katie and Nicole - the party planners, and me.)

Me and my guyz.

Nicole and I - always a cute pic.

Me, Nicole, Gina and Jenny (in reverse order).

Me and my new friends. I look way more popular than I am.

Birthday kisses! At least I got a little attention on my birthday!

Another Blanket Done!

I'm thrilled - my latest project (a blanket dubbed "green meadows," thanks to Annie) is DONE! This is officially my third blanket (Elliott blanket was #1, Audrey's Baby Blanket was #2), and I LOVE IT. Thoughts?!?!?

So I May Not Have Mentioned It...

But I am SO EXCITED. I have been asked by my dear friend, Jodi Beck, to sing backup for her at her cabaret in August in NYC! I am so THRILLED. I'll be singing soprano for "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree," Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," and "Bei Mir Bist Du Schon." It's all Andrews Sisters stuff.

It's a good thing I started voice lessons, but I'd additionally thankful to Doug Silver for sending rehearsal materials! Yay! I can't stop singing!

Are you excited? Are you coming to the show? :)