Journal

John Waters: False Negative - Englert Theater - 10/30/2022

We made a night of it, joining the Mattas’ for dinner then walking over to the Englert to see the show. The last time Shannon and I saw him speak it was initially at the Des Moines Art Center, but then it outgrew their space and got moved to Hoyt Sherman. This was Warhol & Waters: Fame & Filth on 10/14/2014.

This was a bit different as this wasn’t remembering the stories of that time frame, but more of what’s going on now or the recent past, with his life sprinkled in. This was followed by a Q & A with number of varied questions from the audience, including the recent debacle in Cedar Rapids.

Fiddler On the Roof - Civic Center - 10/29/2022

Willis Broadway series, Normally we go to Sunday shows, but I may have scheduled something on Sunday before I added this to our calendar. Shannon thought she remembered seeing it in college, because she won some tickets, I saw it in high school on a theater trip to the Twin Cities at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. So it had been a bit. One of the thing I noticed about the traveling show is that it has a very large cast for what the normal traveling casts would have.

It was quite enjoyable, moving, even though you’ve seen it a few times (movie included).

The Crown Live! - Temple Theater - 10/28/2022

Our first time time buying season tickets to the comedy series. We were up front int he round tables, a bit off center. We ended up with “the upper class” audience participation. I got to wear an ill fitting bowler hat. We enjoyed it, laughed quite a bit.

The Book of Mormon - Civic Center - 10/8/2022

Not part of our season tickets, but an add on. second(?) time seeing it, quite enjoyable, better seats then first time. We were pretty close to the sign language translators, and I gotta say, there were a few unexpected gestures. We were also sitting next to a couple that was seeing it for the first time, and they’re reaction was just enjoyable to notice.

Trombone Shorty - Hoyt Sherman - 9/17/2022

I have a collection of tickets, but as time goes by, these are rarer to even obtain, let alone be able to save. Shannon was nice enough to gather them together and present them. But going forward I’m going to try to add these as a reminder. I may not always have things to say, but it is more of a memory for myself, I suppose.

When I saw the announcement that they Trombone Shorty was coming, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I had seen him in several shows I like and had some of his music in my rated collection (more has been added). So I told Shannon we were going, then invited Dave and Jo. Luckily I was the mailing list for the promoter and got a pre-sale code and got us tickets pretty close.

It was an enjoyable show, with music going for the entire time that we were there. Its a delight to see excellent performers just put on a great show.

Hoyt Sherman stage shaded in blue light with usher standing near the stage

Pre-Show snapshot

Weezer & Pixies (Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, 3/28/2019)

Pixies

Weezer