Nothing really going on this summer besides school, and more school!

• Working Summer School for six weeks
• July 10thTaking my Mom to the METS game on her birthday (field level tix)

• June 19th: Jill Scott & Maxwell in Philly
• August 19th: Tears for Fears concert in NYC (haven't seen them since 1989)
• Trying to go see Larry Graham next week in NYC and Santana in July in NJ, and anyone else I love that comes along!!!

(I don't have a lot of money, but I can do a concert here, a concert there and still have a good time! )

• And most importantly: Working on my dissertation!!!! I want to graduate in December!!!

My birthday is Friday...don't know what I'm doing for that.

Best friend just moved out of the state and my hubby is in TX.

The kids and I will do something though!

Kids get out of school this week, so I'll be busy when I get home from work because they're certain to be bouncing off the walls.

No summer band though...oldest wants to take a break as she's been in it since she was a freshman and is heading into her Sr year.

We're going to Lake Tahoe for a long weekend in July.

That's about it. Maybe I'll finally hang all the framed pictures and stuff I need to hang.

I definitely want to relax in the sunshine, should we get any.

school and work. winter for me, joy lol.

SCNDLS said:

2elijah said:

Lawd have mercy, mercy mercy....those dancers can dance their asses off times 100. The actor was excellent. He basically played "Fela" to the "T". My two sisters (I treated them to the musical) absolutely loved it. I saw it last night, so I'm a bit tired today at work, but it's a good "tired".

They basically told the story of his life pretty well, and the music...good lawd, the horns in that band was off the chain. I didn't get to read the playbill, but will today when I get home.

Actress Loretta Devine was in the audience, sitting two rows in front of me and at the end of the show, she was signing autographs, but there were too many folks waiting, so I didn't wait for one.

I would go back and see it again. Love the music. I bought 2 Fela key chains for my sisters, and the cd soundtrack and a magnet for myself. I always loved Afrobeat music, and when they played "Expensive Sh*t", it was on. That song is one of my favorites of Fela's, but I never knew the meaning behind the song, but once the actor told the story of the song, now I know the story behind it. LOL. I

They were also selling the DVD documentary about Fela's life. A movie is also being made about Fela, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, will be playing Fela. He will make a handsome Fela, and he is a great actor.

I had a great time. I plan on seeing more broadway stuff this year. The weather in NYC for memorial weekend was fantastic, hot and sunny, but beautiful, just like today's weather, and of course Times Square was jammed to the "T". I like the way they have the chairs and tables and other seating in the square now.

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It WAS off the chain. Those dancers were workin' it, weren't they???

You should check out David Mamet's play Race. The acting was really good especially David Allen Grier. Did he get a Tony nom?

Yes, those dancers were seriously off the chain. That play "Race" is on my list, as well as seeing Denzel Washington in "Fences". Plenty to do this summer. My sister saw it two weeks ago, and she said Denzel came out outside after the show to shake hands with theatre goers. She said she was trying to snap a pic, but was so nervous, she couldn't get the camera together in time. Denzel could do that to ya I guess.

SCNDLS said:

I also loved Memphis and it looks like it's running neck and neck with Fela in the same categories. That was a great musical too.

Oh and David WAS nominated! He killed that role.

As was Bill T Jones for Fela.

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You know, I was looking at the billboard with that title name. I have to look into what Memphis is about. I may check that out too.

chocolate1 said:

• Working Summer School for six weeks
• July 10thTaking my Mom to the METS game on her birthday (field level tix)

• June 19th: Jill Scott & Maxwell in Philly
• August 19th: Tears for Fears concert in NYC (haven't seen them since 1989)
• Trying to go see Larry Graham next week in NYC and Santana in July in NJ, and anyone else I love that comes along!!!

(I don't have a lot of money, but I can do a concert here, a concert there and still have a good time! )

• And most importantly: Working on my dissertation!!!! I want to graduate in December!!!

Tears for fears was one of my favorite groups in the 80s. I must have played a few of their songs on replay. They were too short-lived in the 80s. Well, Janelle Monae is performing at the Roseland in NYC on June 7th w/Erykah Badu. Maybe you could check her out too.

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2elijah said:

chocolate1 said:

• Working Summer School for six weeks
• July 10thTaking my Mom to the METS game on her birthday (field level tix)

• June 19th: Jill Scott & Maxwell in Philly
• August 19th: Tears for Fears concert in NYC (haven't seen them since 1989)
• Trying to go see Larry Graham next week in NYC and Santana in July in NJ, and anyone else I love that comes along!!!

(I don't have a lot of money, but I can do a concert here, a concert there and still have a good time! )

• And most importantly: Working on my dissertation!!!! I want to graduate in December!!!

Tears for fears were one of my favorite groups in the 80s. I must have played a few of their songs on replay. They were too short-lived in the 80s. Well, Janelle Monae is performing at the Roseland in NYC on June 7th w/Erykah Badu. Maybe you could check her out too.

Oh, I have all their albums... right up to the last one from 2004, and the 2 live ones released in 2007 and 2009. I also have both Curt's and Roland's solo projects.

Thanks for the concert tip. I actually can't go that night, tho.

I am interested in seeing "Fences". We taught that play in American Lit this year. I have to check how much longer it's running...

SCNDLS said:

JuliePurplehead said:

Swimming as much as possible as long as we don't have crappy Summer weather like last year. No major plans for me.

Why swimming? Are you in training or something?

I just love it. Outdoor swimming is way better than indoor.

chocolate1 said:

2elijah said:

Tears for fears were one of my favorite groups in the 80s. I must have played a few of their songs on replay. They were too short-lived in the 80s. Well, Janelle Monae is performing at the Roseland in NYC on June 7th w/Erykah Badu. Maybe you could check her out too.

Oh, I have all their albums... right up to the last one from 2004, and the 2 live ones released in 2007 and 2009. I also have both Curt's and Roland's solo projects.

Thanks for the concert tip. I actually can't go that night, tho.

I am interested in seeing "Fences". We taught that play in American Lit this year. I have to check how much longer it's running...

I think my sister said he'll be in Fences through October. Anyway, I hope to get to some of these plays before the end of the summer.

no idea yet but its sure to be an interesting summer.

2elijah said:

SCNDLS said:

It WAS off the chain. Those dancers were workin' it, weren't they???

You should check out David Mamet's play Race. The acting was really good especially David Allen Grier. Did he get a Tony nom?

Yes, those dancers were seriously off the chain. That play "Race" is on my list, as well as seeing Denzel Washington in "Fences". Plenty to do this summer. My sister saw it two weeks ago, and she said Denzel came out outside after the show to shake hands with theatre goers. She said she was trying to snap a pic, but was so nervous, she couldn't get the camera together in time. Denzel could do that to ya I guess.

I was thinking about coming back for Fences but all the good seats are sold out for the remaining dates. I'm hoping they extend the run.

2elijah said:

chocolate1 said:

Oh, I have all their albums... right up to the last one from 2004, and the 2 live ones released in 2007 and 2009. I also have both Curt's and Roland's solo projects.

Thanks for the concert tip. I actually can't go that night, tho.

I am interested in seeing "Fences". We taught that play in American Lit this year. I have to check how much longer it's running...

I think my sister said he'll be in Fences through October. Anyway, I hope to get to some of these plays before the end of the summer.

Wait! They extended Fences??? The run was supposed to end in July. I just checked last week for tix.

I just looked and the run still ends on July 11

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Going to Times Square for vacation with my mom

Going to Charlotte, N.C. for vacation with my boyfriend

...other than that, working and relaxing and shopping whenever possible.

Probably going to see Prince on July 13th, but I am not sure yet even though I have a ticket.

No other plans . Apart from trying to find a job and getting a tourist visa for my bf so that he can stay with me for some time in fall.

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I´m gonna have a new kitchen done and see Prince in Linz! That´s all I am planning so far.

not much unless England win the World Cup, in which case i promised to make out with vivid.

All I'm doing right now is working like a mofo. I have to get more cash for college fees. :/

whistle said:

not much unless England win the World Cup, in which case i promised to make out with vivid.

If England do win the World Cup, I'll let him suck my cock. There, I said it.

Dave1992 said:

whistle said:

not much unless England win the World Cup, in which case i promised to make out with vivid.

If England do win the World Cup, I'll let him suck my cock. There, I said it.

if only girls cared about football...

SCNDLS said:

2elijah said:

I think my sister said he'll be in Fences through October. Anyway, I hope to get to some of these plays before the end of the summer.

Wait! They extended Fences??? The run was supposed to end in July. I just checked last week for tix.

I just looked and the run still ends on July 11

[Edited 6/3/10 6:55am]

Ending on July 11th? Interesting because my sister told me it was running through the fall. I will find out where she got that info from and let you know.

whistle said:

Dave1992 said:

If England do win the World Cup, I'll let him suck my cock. There, I said it.

if only girls cared about football...

Well, some do! The problem is they hardly ever support the right team, because they have absolutely no clue at all.

However, us supporting England and being willing to engage in gay activities suggest we don't really believe in our team either. Oh well...

Moving to Sacramento and look for a new job

Summer school

Continue working out and maybe enter some dance competitions with friends

Work on my music

Maybe visit SoCal in either July or August

Family reunion

2elijah said:

SCNDLS said:

Wait! They extended Fences??? The run was supposed to end in July. I just checked last week for tix.

I just looked and the run still ends on July 11

[Edited 6/3/10 6:55am]

Ending on July 11th? Interesting because my sister told me it was running through the fall. I will find out where she got that info from and let you know.

I checked last night, and I saw July 27th. I won't be able to go.

chocolate1 said:

2elijah said:

Ending on July 11th? Interesting because my sister told me it was running through the fall. I will find out where she got that info from and let you know.

I checked last night, and I saw July 27th. I won't be able to go.

Both the show's site and telecharge say the 11th.

SCNDLS said:

chocolate1 said:

I checked last night, and I saw July 27th. I won't be able to go.

Both the show's site and telecharge say the 11th.

You're right!

I definitely can't go!

chocolate1 said:

SCNDLS said:

Both the show's site and telecharge say the 11th.

You're right!

I definitely can't go!

Usually, they extend a show's run when it's been so successful. But I'm guessing that Denzel and/or Viola must have an upcoming movie to shoot because the initial run was less than 3 months which seems short. When I went in April the show was in previews but I already had tix to 3 shows for 3 days in NYC.

Wait tell SCNDLS goes on vacation and break in her house and steal some shoes.

Home base in Michigan for most of the summer.

June: 5 Gospel Fest

Late July: One week in Las Vegas

July: Taste Of Chicago / African Fest - add on so mo' weight.

Middle of June: taking a fishing trip on the Miss. River. Riding down to New Orleans to see my brother and on to Flordia to see relatives and friends.

August: have tentive plans to ride to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

I hope whenever Jill Scott come to town or the area I'll go see her.

TD3 said:

Wait tell SCNDLS goes on vacation and break in her house and steal some shoes.

Home base in Michigan for most of the summer.

June: 5 Gospel Fest

Late July: One week in Las Vegas

July: Taste Of Chicago / African Fest - add on so mo' weight.

Middle of June: taking a fishing trip on the Miss. River. Riding down to New Orleans to see my brother and on to Flordia to see relatives and friends.

August: have tentive plans to ride to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

I hope whenever Jill Scott come to town or the area I'll go see her.

1. See, you'd think you could trust an officer of the court. Just turrrrrible!

2. Girl, do you ride??? I've always wanted to do Sturgis. But the thought of riding that far in the elements and bugs is too much for me.

Speaking of shoes . . . I got these today cuz they FINALLY went on sale.

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