Spring Break
The strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion of the UConn Symphony Orchestra all played in celebration of our nation last Friday night at the von der Mehden Recital Hall. Under the theme of heroes and heroism, the Symphony Orchestra delivered three epic pieces that symbolized the proudest moments in human achievement. (1) comment
There have been some some good moments in what a recent TV news headline proclaims the "Funniest Election Ever." For example: Tina Fey's Palin impersonation, Paris Hilton's declaration of her candidacy and Huckabee's political ad starring Chuck Norris. But some YouTube videos and a candidate with a dorky accent do not hilarity make. (0) comments
"In the event of an emergency, please remain seated and wait for a government bailout." So began political satirists the Capitol Steps' performance Friday evening at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. The gag was met with surprised laughter and applause from the sizable crowd, comprised largely of older adults, and the mood was set for a night of irreverence toward all things Washington. (1) comment
When news leaked last spring that Jamie Lynn Spears was pregnant, the media had an absolute field day. Words like "skank," "slut" and "white trash" seemingly followed the 17-year-old wherever she went. It got so bad that, at one point, a Google search of "dirty whore" yielded "Did you mean Jamie Lynn Spears?" Now, four months removed from having a beautiful baby girl, Maddie Briann, rumors are surfacing that Spears is indeed pregnant again. (4) comments