1) Because I have SO MUCH to say and my dog gets tired of listening to me talk.
2) Because I have NOTHING to say of any significance, but if I write it down maybe someone will discover it when I die and call me the new Jane Austin,
3) Because I can.
But the REAL reason I blog...or write this particular blog anyway...is to honor the brilliant work (at least the work I think is brilliant) of artists who inspire me. From a city street artist to a concert violinist to a Broadway performance. You see, to me...art is an extension of the human being. And there's nothing more inspiring to me than someone who has found a way to extend their being to something creative and magical. Whether they've created a child, a garden, a piece of art or a performance, THEY HAVE CREATED SOMETHING GREATER THAN THEMSELVES. And the glory of that is that NO ONE, truly NO ONE can make that same creation the same way. It is uniquely theirs. And THAT is inspiring.
BECKER'S BRAVOS! BrAvOs! bRAvos!
COMEDY BRAVO to Tim Minchin (at New World Stage through April) who has found a way to take his rather eclectic background and interests and create an evening filled with some of the smartest, strangest,and delightfully delicious creativity I've seen. From his clever lyrics to his funny facial expressions to his beyond unbelievable piano playing, his show is a winner. P.S. If you can't take crass language, I'd go somewhere else. But even he makes them funny.
BRILLIANT BRAVO to Sam Buntrock's Sunday in the Park with George. I cried at the first brush stroke (literally) And if you go, you'll see what I mean. Not only has Sam assembled a truly flawless ensemble cast (they are all standouts!), he's also been able to splendidly merge the colder tones of the show with warmth and wit. The second act gets a complete overhaul with animation that oozes with imagination. There is little better on Broadway right now. Go see it.
COMMITTED BRAVO to F. Murray Abraham for a hilarious interpretation of the Mad God in Almost an Evening. Written by Ethan Cohen who brought us Fargo and others, it's an evening of assorted one-acts that magically DO give us "almost an evening" or even a matinee, as I attended. It boasts a huge line up of theatre names and just delights. Go.
WARM FUZZY BRAVO to Mrs. Pettigrew Lives for a Day. Okay, so my tastes might seem widespread and sometimes sappy but, good god this movie made MY DAY! Amy Adams, who I must admit didn't send me to the moon in Enchanted, is truly delightful in this and Frances McDormand is well..Frances McDormand...always something special. This movie gives you the warm fuzzies and makes you feel like you are back in the 30s and 40s when going to the movies was really special. So I'm a sap! I'll also be shocked if someone doesn't scoop it up and make it a Broadway musical.
VERSATILE BRAVO to Stephanie Bast for inspiring me as an artist in all areas of her life. As an actress, singer, artist and human being, she is a masterpiece. She's not for sale, but her artwork is! Buy some now before you can't afford her.YOUR BASIC GODLIKE BRAVO to Patrick Garrigan for just being all around Godlike. He's funny! He's witty! He's got some guns! And, he likes to pretend he owns my dog! But by golly, Patrick Garrigan IS ART! Check out his blog for laughs and shock value.
3 EXPERIENCES NOT TO MISS
Bob and Timmys Pizza in Providence, RI. Hands down the best pizza on the planet. Now that's art!
Cara Mia on 9th Ave/46th in New York City. Incredible Italian food
See the Venus de Miloand the Mona Lisa live and in person. I just did! Paris, France
Until next time....be inspired.
Leslie Becker
2 comments:
Wow. What an inspiring post! See? You already changed one person's life today. I love that we continue to grow and inspire one another in this crazy world we live in. Much love!
Leslie, once again you prove to be amazing! I love being inspired by your thoughts and perspectives. I will continue to read in the months ahead. As always, love to you.
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