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Extras: INSIGHT INTO CASINO SECURITY
INSIGHT INTO CASINO SECURITY One of the most important parts of running any casino has to be its security. Yes, the players need to be entertained and there needs to be enough games to keep them happy, and of course the décor has to be pleasing, but without good security, cheating can take place and…
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Extras: 4 REASONS TO DIGITIZE YOUR MOVIE COLLECTION
4 REASONS TO DIGITIZE YOUR MOVIE COLLECTION The world that we’re living in is an increasingly digital one, where TV series and movies can be easily viewed online. However, this leaves a question mark hanging over your existing DVD collection. You almost certainly have plenty of DVDs in your home taking up precious space. Now,…
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Theater Preview: ROGER Q. MASON (Celebration Theatre’s Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award Ceremony)
STAR-STUDDED CAST CELEBRATES ROGER Q. MASON Los Angeles’s Celebration Theatre announces its star-studded cast for this year’s virtual Chuck Rowland Pioneer Award Ceremony celebrating black queer writer/performer Roger Q. Mason. The award ceremony will be broadcast online Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6 pm PST via YouTube, accessible by clicking Pride on the night of…
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Theater Preview: STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S “FINISHING THE HAT” (Poetry in America Live)
HOW YOU GET TO FINISH THE HAT This has been a milestone year for America: but aside from an epidemic and protests — and all that is entailed therein — we have Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday to celebrate. Until we can rejoin the masses to enjoy Sondheim’s works in person, there are events recorded live…
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Film Review: RUNNER RUNNER (directed by Brad Furman)
A LOOK BACK AT THE ONLINE CASINO MOVIE RUNNER RUNNER If you love watching gambling movies, this post is for you. Runner Runner is an online gambling movie by Brad Furman and was initially released on 18 September 2013. The film starred Justin Timberlake as Richie, Ben Affleck as Ivan, Gemma Arterton as Rebecca, and…
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Extras: TOP NETFLIX MOVIES AND SERIES TO CHECK IN 2020
TOP NETFLIX MOVIES AND SERIES TO CHECK IN 2020 With thousands of series and movies to watch from, as well as an algorithm and navigation system that do not make it easy to find something suitable to watch, it can be challenging to choose a film to watch on Netflix. This streaming platform is very…
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Extras/Film: FROM CLASSIC TO MODERN: TOP HORROR FILMS ABOUT AND FOR STUDENTS
FROM CLASSIC TO MODERN: TOP HORROR FILMS ABOUT AND FOR STUDENTS Many college students are film enthusiasts. Despite the burden that comes with managing academic writing assignments, students always strive to create time so that they can watch as many movies as possible. Regardless of the movie genre, students enjoy themselves. Some may prefer comedy…
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Extras: TOP 5 INSPIRATIONAL MOVIES TO CHECK AS A STUDENT
TOP 5 INSPIRATIONAL MOVIES TO CHECK AS A STUDENT Being a student does not always mean attending classes and working on assignments or research. It can also be an informative occurrence where learners get exposure to new experiences via movies. Watching movies is also useful because it is quite possible that you will have to…
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Extras: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE (Science in Theater)
Alzheimer’s Disease – Overview – Symptoms, Causes, Risks Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive brain disorder that leads to the wasting or degeneration of the cells of the brain. It is the primary cause of dementia and might hamper the ability of the person to operate independently. One of the most common and an early sign…
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Music Preview: LISTEN LOCAL: NEW YORK CITY (Spotify)
ONE WAY TO ENSURE THAT THE CITY NEVER SLEEPS With the news that Broadway will remain shuttered until at least Labor Day, New Yorkers and those who visit the city to enjoy the life now have a way to get your Big Apple fix during quarantine through an exclusive content hub on Spotify: Listen Local:…
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Exhibit Review: SOCIALLY DISTANT THEATER: THE SOLO SHOW AS SEEN BY HIRSCHFELD (The Al Hirschfeld Foundation)
TAKE A SOLO BOW, MR. HIRSCHFELD How many of us theater addicts have gone to a solo show only to find some woman squealing about her private parts (or man for that matter), and you think “Never Again.” Then you catch Whoopi Goldberg or Robert Morse or Julie Harris or John Leguizamo or the great…
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Virtual Theater: TO MASTER THE ART (Timeline Theatre, Chicago)
STARVING FOR THEATER? FEAST ON THIS! It’s not just for Chicagoans anymore. Time and again, we have trumped that Chicago theater is the most exciting in the country. Not just because of the array and number of companies, but the affordability. Theater artists in Chicago do theater for theater’s sake — and for ours. Case…
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Extra: MAKING THE BEST OF YOUR CASINO EXPERIENCE
MAKING THE BEST OF YOUR CASINO EXPERIENCE If you’re an avid gambler, or if you simply like to dabble in casual gambling, no doubt you will have scrolled through an abundance of online articles with slot tips for making the most of casino games, some great and some not so great! Here’s how to make…
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Music Preview: TENOR BRIAN CHENEY (Weekly Shows on Stageit)
BACK ON THE CHENEY GANG I originally caught tenor Brian Cheney in Pacific Opera Project’s Tosca, and I was awestruck. Playing the brave painter Cavaradossi, Cheney really blew me away. With nary a glitch, and equally authoritative throughout his range, Cheney has that terrific tenor sound: the power, richness, and vocal color of a high…
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Theater Preview: SONDHEIM @ 90 ROUNDTABLE (Porchlight Music Theatre Virtual Series)
CELEBRATING A PASSION FOR SONDHEIM Welcome to a new, free virtual series to celebrate Stephen Sondheim as an American icon while celebrating his 90th birthday year. Sondheim @ 90 Roundtable, created and hosted by Chicago’s Porchlight Music Theatre Artistic Director Michael Weber, gathers talents from Chicago, Broadway and the world of theater to offer episodes…
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Extra: FROM THE MECHANICAL TO THE VIDEO SLOT
FROM THE MECHANICAL TO THE VIDEO SLOT The mechanical slot machine was invented by Sittman and Pitt in 1891 with five rotating drums. Similar to other casino games, the player would win the game based on who had the best hand with five cards. This game was the first of its kind back then and…
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Theater Preview: AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE CENTER’S BLKFRSTV (Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA)
CAUGHT ON TAPE It was an unprecedented and timely decision. It was March 15, 2020, and the American Shakespeare Center — which operates the fantastic Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, VA — had just enough time to digitally capture two of their ensembles performing six shows just before the shutdown due to COVID-19. These thrilling experiences…
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Extra: THE MAGIC WILL RETURN (Disney Theme Parks)
YOU THINK YOU’RE FEELING RESISTANT?! It has now become woefully clear that we will have quite a wait until crowd-gathering can return to a pre-coronavirus level. While you may be feeling a bit edgy, remember we will all be returning to the magic one day. In an attempt to fill my storehouse of magic, I…
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Arts Extras: MUST-SEE MUSEUMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS IN LONDON
MUST-SEE MUSEUMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS IN LONDON Description: Museums are captivating. It will feed your eyes and mind with amazing things. Here are the best museums in London for college students. Ever had a trip to the museum? Students are the ones who are often given the privilege to visit museums as these are educational…
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Extras: THOUGHTS ON ART, ISOLATION AND THERAPY
REASSESS BEFORE REENTRY Who knows if the COVID-19 epidemic will change the world for the better? Remember, some asserted that 9/11 would make us recognize how precious life is and that it would have us reassess contentious relationships with our fellow countries. Yet we went right back to the tenacious polarity between political parties in…
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