Some new things

Life hasn't quite returned to normal but we have had a lot going on. I feel like we haven't stopped running since well before we went to Houston. We had a few fun shows, the first being Cirque Dreams. If was a fun show, not much in the way of sets. it was all costumes and lighting, lots of fun stuff. The big jungle like vertical peices onstage were actually blow up. It was hilarious! It makes for a really easy load out!! Here are a few pics from that show.



We also had another behind the curtain, this time with Leroy Bell. Very smooth voice. Kind of an african american John Mayer but a bit more gravel in his voice. Really a very nice performer.

This past thursday we had the band 3 Doors Down. It was quite the adventure seeing as how we don't normally have concerts of that genre in a performing arts theatre. Many of them had never stepped foot in an actual theatre. They are all used to arenas (the pavillion) or places like the Big Easy here in Boise. All went well in the end. It was a good concert with 12 Stones and Red opening. We were sure tired afterwards!!! When we have pictures I will post them.

Today we are doing the Philharmonic marking Jim Ogles' (sp) very last concert with them. He has been their conductor for many years now but suffered a stroke a few years back and has decided to slow down and pursue other things. The past year and a half they have been on a giant man hunt for a new conductor. Every month they featured a new applicant and the audiance as well as the musicians voted on who they liked best. The winner is being announced tomorrow in the paper even though I found out tonight... shhhhh!!!!!

As for the new week ahead, we have Annie loading in..... I won't share my opinion on that matter until AFTER they have been here. :)