Tag Archives: Andrew Lippa

Prepping for Passover

Posted on April 18, 2016 by lisakwinkler

In kitchens around the world this week people are planning and preparing for their Passover celebrations starting Friday, April 22. The holiday commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. The meal, the Seder, includes the retelling … Continue reading →

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Anne, Frida & Harvey: Civil Rights

Posted on June 12, 2015 by lisakwinkler

I’m always game to see art, whether on stage, on film, in museums or galleries. I appreciate old masters and new talent; I love viewing the world through artists’ visions. Yesterday I fit in two events, on the surface perhaps … Continue reading →

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Celebrating “Boyhood”

Posted on March 2, 2015 by lisakwinkler

Childhood, as everyone who’s been through it knows, isn’t always fun. Growing up is hard to do and parents can be real jerks some times. Then we become parents ourselves and realize our parents did their best, as we hope … Continue reading →

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London Weekend: Halva Ice Cream, Dylan & Lippa!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by lisakwinkler

When our friend and talented performer Andrew Lippa  mentioned he was making his London debut with a concert, we jumped at the chance to make a weekend out of it. We packed in two theater performances, his concert, lots of … Continue reading →

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Big Fish: Big Show! Dream Bigger!

Posted on September 25, 2013 by lisakwinkler

A mermaid, a witch, a giant.  Dancing elephants and a human cannonball. The stuff of fantasy tales.  A traveling salesman from a small town in Alabama who tells his son crazy stories. The son who doesn’t know what’s real or … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS & I Am Harvey Milk: Perfect Timing

Posted on June 27, 2013 by lisakwinkler

Thanks to the three hour time change between the East and West Coast, the producers of I am Harvey Milk,  an oratorio concert honoring the slain gay rights politician were able to update the film segments to include the latest … Continue reading →

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