Chicago so far
Chicago is cool, rainy, and overcast - with just a hint of fall colour. I love it!
Having lived here over a decade, it still feels familiar.
After we took the Blue Line into town we got to Scott and Bob's high rise, and change for dinner.
We met with Doug at his Nature Museum. (I tend to think of it as 'his place"). I got to see the latest bugs, snakes and visit "Ralph" the Tarantuala to update my phobia desensitization (it was only mildely disturbing.)
Doug's spouse joined us and we four had a good dinner and talked of blogs, Costa Rica and the possibility going to Palm Springs to hike in November.
The Lyric did a sensational job with Iphigenie en Tauride. Susan Graham was splendid. The sets were abstract, done in prison cell. When the goddess Diana releases them the set lifted and revealed radiant light.
Only two complaints - the costume designer has seen The Matrix a few too many times.
The 'love scenes' between Oreste and Pylade was a disappointment. The lyrics are all about love and dying together/living for each other. As they sing this passion, the two fellows buddy slap and hug each other. Half the audience was thinking "Oh, just give him a kiss why don't you!"
Afterwards, a few drinks at Gentry.
Today is Saturday - the sun in shining and I hope to see some fall colour. Soon we have breakfast with Michael from Temporary Troublespots
Then - Wicked! and later, Turandot What a pair.
I hope all is well with you all in blog-land.
Having lived here over a decade, it still feels familiar.
After we took the Blue Line into town we got to Scott and Bob's high rise, and change for dinner.
We met with Doug at his Nature Museum. (I tend to think of it as 'his place"). I got to see the latest bugs, snakes and visit "Ralph" the Tarantuala to update my phobia desensitization (it was only mildely disturbing.)
Doug's spouse joined us and we four had a good dinner and talked of blogs, Costa Rica and the possibility going to Palm Springs to hike in November.
The Lyric did a sensational job with Iphigenie en Tauride. Susan Graham was splendid. The sets were abstract, done in prison cell. When the goddess Diana releases them the set lifted and revealed radiant light.
Only two complaints - the costume designer has seen The Matrix a few too many times.
The 'love scenes' between Oreste and Pylade was a disappointment. The lyrics are all about love and dying together/living for each other. As they sing this passion, the two fellows buddy slap and hug each other. Half the audience was thinking "Oh, just give him a kiss why don't you!"
Afterwards, a few drinks at Gentry.
Today is Saturday - the sun in shining and I hope to see some fall colour. Soon we have breakfast with Michael from Temporary Troublespots
Then - Wicked! and later, Turandot What a pair.
I hope all is well with you all in blog-land.
posted by Ur-spo at 6:45 AM
6 Comments:
sounds good so far, enjoy wicked !
Have fun! Are you thinking of the San Jacinto Mts. in Palm Springs? I love that area - it's 30 degrees cooler than the city, and there are amazing birds up there.
Have a safe trip back to the FURNACE :)
You sound like you are having a great time!! Enjoy yourself
You should have seen the Glimmeerglass production of Iphigenie that also played New York City Opera. William Burden and Nathan Gunn--two great looking men--were naked except for loincloths about the size of a speedo for the whole performance.
Their scenes were the height of homoeroticism, with body embraces of various kinds, constant touch and fondling. Gunn's chest has become iconic in the profession(check out his website) and Burden was sporting a fine body as well. Simply gorgeous.
so envious of your trip
but glad for you
Wicked is one of my favorite books, I love the soundtrack, now only have to figure out how to see the Musical!
thanks for sharing details of your whirlwind trip!
Hey sweetie,
It was great to set to see you and D. Friday night. Sorry the visit had to be so short. Glad to hear that the opera didn't disappoint.
Comment to Steve of the Whirly World- Next time I'm in Phoenix visiting the Spo's we should go for a hike. It sounds like we have very similar tastes in hiking spots.
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