Opening of the Angelika Mosaic
Posted on September 23, 2012 at 8:42 pm
It was a thrill to attend the glamorous opening night of the Angelika Mosaic and see one of the fall’s most eagerly anticipated releases, “Hyde Park on the Hudson,” in one of their state-of-the art theaters, with impeccable projection and sound. The food, created by a Top Chef champion, was fabulous. But the best part is having this magnificent facility here in Northern Virginia, a short walk from the Metro, where I know we will be seeing many brilliant independent, international, and classic films in an ideal setting.
, has a new book called 
, the story of his journey from a restless traveler who could not make a commitment to his girlfriend of four years to a devoted husband and father. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of 
, says “McCarthy ponders some of the biggest and most frightening questions surrounding intimacy: How does a loner connect? How does a traveler settle down? How do we merge into families without losing ourselves? The answer seems to be that all these things are impossible…and yet somehow we do it anyway. There is much to be learned, and much to be admired, in this elegant, thoughtful story.” His article about 
, has received excellent reviews. Her recent appearance at The Moth, telling a story about her daughter’s difficulties in school, is available on iTunes.
will be released on Oct 2. While we wait until January for Season 3 (now showing in the UK), you can enjoy Seasons 1 and 2, as the Earl and Countess of Grantham and their three beautiful and headstrong (and impeccably dressed) daughters try to find a way to keep their home despite the laws that require inheritance only by the male relatives. Oscar-winner Shirley MacLaine joins the cast for the third season as the mother of the American-born Lady Grantham played by Elizabeth McGovern.
Sesame Workshop has announced the plans for