Gabi Clayton
Video: How I Got To Play John Lennon’s IMAGINE Piano.
Steve Schalchlin describes “how a simple Internet posting of a friend’s son’s death (Bill Clayton) turned into the opportunity of a lifetime, thanks to pop star George Michael and Kenny Goss, a chance to play the piano upon which John Lennon wrote the song “Imagine.” The interview is by our friend Tracey Thornton.
A special production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in Olympia
Alec and I hope to see this show and I wanted to help spread the word. Theater Artists Olympia is pleased to present ‘Romeo and Juliet’ done with a fresh, intriguing perspective: the title roles are played by two young men.The director, Chris Cantrell, has emphasized that this is not a “drag show,” but a …
Howard Zinn: Changing Obama’s Military Mindset
I love Howard Zinn. He is one of my heroes. In Changing Obama’s Military Mindset he writes: Some people might say, “Well, what do you expect?” And the answer is that we expect a lot. People say, “What, are you a dreamer?” And the answer is, yes, we’re dreamers. We want it all. We want …
Steve Schalchlin: The Big Voice in Olympia
I just posted this on the PFLAG-Olympia blog but I want to put it here too: Earlier today in his blog – South Sound Arts etc. – PFLAG-Olympia chapter president (and local theater reviewer) Alec Clayton wrote a review of our very special Mothers Day benefit concert:The Big Voice in Olympia Steve Schalchlin posted Alec’s …
The Safe Schools Coalition Blog: Open Letter to Oprah
Read this great post below by Beth Reis – [retired now] Public Health Educator and Co-Chair of the Safe Schools Coalition on May 11, 2009: The Safe Schools Coalition Blog: Open Letter to Oprah – which is not maintained now. Thanks, Beth! Monday, May 11, 2009 Open Letter to Oprah Dear Oprah, First, thank you so …
Like to read novels? Good news!
A message from Alec: My first novel, UNTIL THE DAWN, is now being serialized on the new website The Daily Novel. A chapter a day will be posted on the site, and you don’t have to buy the book to read it. That’s right, it’s free. If you’ve already read it, tell your friends. The …