Monthly Archives: May 2010

Farewell Michelle! A 3-Month Student Intensive Ends

For the last 3 months, Australian harpist Michelle Smith has been here at HipHarp Headquarters doing intensive studies with me. Michellle’s only been playing 3 years, but she’s serious about making a career playing harp, is already a great Burlesque … Continue reading

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“Burnt Food Museum” Gets a Few Questions

I recently received a query from a national TV show about the “Burnt Food Museum” of which I am the founder and primary contributor. They asked me some great questions, so here they are, with my answers: Curator & Founder’s … Continue reading

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From Musical Theater to Guerrilla Theater: Lab Coats Dress for Success

My neighbor, Betsy, recently sent out a neighborhood bulletin asking for “occupational clothing.” Betsy’s teaching a course called “Social Change in Action” at Boston College and the clothing was part of the students’ field work. I just happened to have … Continue reading

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Burnt Food For Thought

When my wellness-coach, Natalie, saw the article about my Burnt Food Museum in the Boston Globe, she said  it made her think of the piece I debuted in my shows last weekend, a 15-minute musical stream-of-consciousness that weaves together some … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Weekend Shows – Feedback Page

I’m trying  new material at my Mother’s Day shows this weekend (details on the shows below) – so I’m psyched!!  And I’m setting up this page so people who come to the shows will have a place to give feedback. … Continue reading

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The Shape of Empty Space

It’s a little before 7 on a Thursday morning.  I’m heading to NYC to see a workshop of my friend Gunnar’s new musical “The Shaggs – A History of the World.”  I’ve just discovered the Megabus, which costs less than … Continue reading

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