Showtime!

But first... Do we actually live in a world where the next generation of people to run it think it's cool to eat a detergent pod or see how long they can leave their arm on an electric stovetop?

Mmmmmkaay.

Anyhoo... I went to a show every night this weekend! Haven't done that in forever.

Friday night, Kathy and I went to 10,000 Maniacs at the One World Theater. As the band was being introduced, the host said, "Lead singer Mary Ramsey has been with the group for over 25 years..." and all of us in the crowd were like, "WHAT? WHO?" Ahahaha! Well, much like many groups from the 80's, the original lead singer is gone and a sound-alike singer is in. I should have remembered Natalie Merchant's departure. Oops. Would have loved to see all the original members, but Mary is a wonderful singer and we really enjoyed the show.

I'd always wanted to go to a show at One World Theater. It is a gorgeous place. Great stonework, a beautiful hilly view... The theater seats only 300, so it's really intimate. Evidently there is a documentary about a cult who built the house decades ago. I need to look into that. Sounds interesting.

Saturday night, Jeff and I went to a community theater production of Doublewide, Texas in Lockhart. It was so funny! The theater is on the town square and they do almost exclusively comedy plays. We'll definitely be going back for another show! And we'll get there early enough to have dinner at one of the barbecue meccas.

Sunday night, Jeff, Julie and I went to see Cirque du Soleil Crystal in Cedar Park. This one is a mix of skating and acrobatics. It was breathtaking and ridiculously entertaining, as Cirque du Soleil shows always are. Such talented performers. Beautiful props. Snow and everything!

Got to see KathyG and Crystal today for lunch! Yay!