Monday, July 05, 2010
By
Claire
Just read this article about this really cool music show in its second season which starts again on PBS this month. Sets in front of an intimate group of people are performed in non-traditional unique spaces. Musicians being featured this season on the show include Tori Amos, Ringo Star with Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Black Crowes, Corinne Bailey Rae and more. CDs and DVDs of performances are also available. For local listings click here.
Monday, July 05, 2010
By
Claire
How cool is this? A Chicagoan, Michael Phillips, has won the title of world champion coffee barista after competing in the 11th annual world barista championship in London. His coffee making finale, in front of an international panel of judges, was set to music including some ABBA songs. To love your job and become world champion at it is pretty sweet.
Monday, July 05, 2010
By
Claire
Yesterday, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe were together on NBC watching the 30th anniversary of their epic Wimbledon tie beaker match. Very cool to hear their commentary and thought process about the match. I totally remember back in 1980 when it happened. Do you have any memories of that history making set?
Monday, July 05, 2010
By
Claire
At this year's 4th of July Coney Island hot dog eating contest, there was a bit of excitement. Joey Chestnut won for the 4th year in a row, however, one of his usual competitors - Kobayashi -- sat out the competition because he did not sign a contract with Major League Eating. He was there and ended up crashing the stage, wrestling with police, and getting arrested. Pretty wild stuff. For more about the contest and the incident, click here.
Monday, July 05, 2010
By
Claire
Just saw this documentary about the Jack Abramoff scandal. Fascinating look at the world of lobbyists and politics. Who ends up getting charged, who doesn't and all of the details in between are very interesting.
Monday, July 05, 2010
By
Claire
With a whopping $175 million since it opened on Wednesday and $82 million over the holiday weekend, The Twilight Saga Eclipse was no. 1 at the box office. The Last Airbender came in at no. 2 with over $53 million over the weekend and $70 million since opening. Toy Story 3 is still going strong taking in over $300 million in less than 3 weeks out. Grown Ups has made over $85 million since it opened 10 days ago. For all the movie news, click here.
