Monthly Archives: June 2011

Christian McBride and Inside Straight

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

Christian McBride and Inside Straight are on tour across Canada for the next week or two. Saw them last night at the Grand Theatre during the Kingston Jazz Festival. From bright swing to bluesy soul, it’s superb jazz. http://www.christianmcbride.com/ You won’t find … Continue reading →

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Stunning photographs

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

I am usually so not into scenic photos. They’re the easy way for amateur photographers to impress their friends, without requiring any advanced or photojournalistic skills. However, I’ll make an exception here. There are stunning photos by Sebastião Salgado in today’s (June … Continue reading →

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The House of Blue Leaves

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

Saw the John Guare play,  The House of Blue Leaves, at Broadway’s Walter Kerr Theatre this week. It was refreshing to see Ben Stiller in a serious role involving depth. The House of Blue Leaves bills itself as a comedy, but … Continue reading →

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Sister Act

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Mark Aidan Bergin

Saw Sister Act on Broadway tonight. Fun. Very fun. Left that musical with a big smile on my face. Costumes were something else. Voices to listen to for hours. But mostly a whole lot of fun. Found myself smiling through … Continue reading →

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