So I spent Sunday at Ceramic Dreams with a bunch of my closest friends, painting pottery and drinking wine, to celebrate my 32nd birthday (which was actually Tuesday). It was drama-free and uber-relaxing. There is something so serene about creating an "art" object. (Well, I don't know how much "art" we all created, but it was fun.)

Last night, the night of my proper birth day, I ran out of work to meet friends at Ralph's Great Divide before going to the Murat to see "Jospeh and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." As many times as I have seen that show, I still enjoyed myself. I haden't been in a couple years, and, even though Joseph looked like his name should be Sven, the show was a huge success. The touches the touring group incorperated to make the show their own worked, the Indianapolis Children's Choir was great, and the brothers and narrator were outstanding. And we were out of there by 10, so I was able to squeeze in 2 episodes of "Buffy" before I fell into bed exhausted.

Don't expect any theater reviews from me next week, save Storytelling Arts of Indiana Saturday night. I have Beltane Friday and will be at an all-day bellydance workshop Sunday in Bloomington. Besides, after "feMENism," "Orson's Shadow" and "Two Noble Kinsmen," I deserve a break. I will hit Footlite and ACT next weekend.

Yeah!

I don't drink coffee. It smells bad and tastes like bitter, burnt herbs. Today, I am drinking coffee.

In the midst of 2 home improvement projects and preparing for my final in REL 133, I had to go to "Expecting Isabel" at Theatre on the Square Friday night, storytelling (which you will not find a review of, because my friend Richard and I left at intermission because it was soooooo boring) Saturday night and "A Funeral for Eve" back at TOTS Sunday at 6 p.m. I missed the TOTS fund-raiser because I simply had too much to do, and a quick stop at Mendards on Sunday turned into a 2.5 hour odyssey to find a list of five items on sale. Menards sucks.

In any case, I am a wreck, because one of the projects has required my bed to hold the contents of my closet, therefore Robert and I are sleeping in the guest room, the bed of which has the mattess from hell. I have throw pillows shoved under it in the middle to try to alleviate some of the bow. And Robert's cat, Merlin, is locked in the guest room. He is grounded after disappearing in the house for 24 hours. He and my cat, Nermil, haven't adjusted to each other yet, so there is yet another project that needs my attention.

This week is just as bad. Belly dance classes are over and I haven't found another teacher yet, but Irish step dance starts Wednesday, then I will be at Beef & Boards Thursday, Phoenix Friday and NoExit at the Wheeler on Saturday to cap off the weekend. Final for my class is May 1. Plus, I am taping an "Across Indiana" segment April 18, have my parents coming for my birthday April 22, birthday party April 23, Beltaine celebration April 28, more storytelling April 29 and then an all-day belly dance workshop in Bloomington April 30.

Someone clone me.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:
Wednesday, April 5, 2006 Ali Diercks (812) 855-7731
Emma Cullen (812) 855-7468

Union Board Presents:

Adam Pascal


Bloomington, Ind. – Union Board is excited to present Adam Pascal, star of the musical RENT, in an intimate solo concert at 9pm on Monday, April 10, at the Buskirk Chumley Theatre. He will be playing guitar and singing vocals, accompanied by a pianist. Songs will include hits from RENT as well as songs from his newest album, "Civilian." This is Adam's only performance in Indiana. Tickets are $7 for students with an ID and $10 for non-students. To purchase tickets please call (812)323-3020 or visit the box office at the Buskirk Chumley Theatre.

Adam Pascal is best known for originating the role of Roger Davis in musical RENT, a role that earned him a Tony nomination, a Theater World award, and an Obie Award. Pascal was subsequently cast in the Elton John and Tim Rice musical Aida, and Kander and Ebb's Cabaret. In addition to his work in musicals Pascal has appeared in the film School of Rock and the film version of RENT, released in 2005. He has also released two solo rock albums, Model Prisoner, and Civilian.

The Indiana Memorial Union Board has brought thousands of programs to the IU community since its inception in 1909. Union Board is comprised of 16 student and four non-student directors responsible for campus programming that entertains and educates the IU community. The Indiana Memorial Union Board offices are located in room 270 of the Student Activities Tower in the Indiana Memorial Union. For more information about Union Board, call (812) 855-4682 or email ubpr@indiana.edu.



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Emma Cullen
Public Relations Director
Indiana Memorial Union Board

812.855.7648