Down Syndrome Model Audition in DC March 15

Posted on March 12, 2013 at 8:00 am

Fashion savvy models with Down syndrome are auditioning on March 15 to star in the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s (GDSF) May 8^th Be Beautiful Be Yourself Gala, a high-style fashion show and fundraiser taking place at the Ritz Carlton in D.C. with celebrities, a well-known musical act, and members of Congress. The gala is designed to raise awareness about the chromosomal disorder affecting one in 691 babies and will honor Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Rep. Chris Van Hollen for their support of those with disabilities.

The auditions are taking place Friday, March 15, 2013, 6:00-8:30pm at George Washington University’s Marvin Center. It is great to see opportunities for a wider variety of models to remind us how much beauty is around us.

Smile of the Week: Her Morning Elegance

Posted on March 11, 2013 at 3:54 pm

How did they do it?

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Much Ado about Much Ado: Trailer

Posted on March 11, 2013 at 8:00 am

The trailer for Joss Whedon’s new version of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is spectacular.

It will be out in June. In the meantime, enjoy Kenneth Branagh’s more traditional version, with Emma Thompson, Denzel Washington, Kate Beckinsale, and Michael Keaton.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYj-2vFLbtc

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A Lost Song from “The Music Man”

Posted on March 10, 2013 at 8:00 am

“The Music Man” is my all-time favorite musical, so I was especially intrigued by this great blog post by Bob Elisberg about the “lost song” from the show. It is hard to imagine that a musical that seems so organically perfect went through a trial-and-error stage — and a good reminder that it is the only way to create something so perfect it seems effortless.

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Fred Astaire Dances on the Ceiling — And Glee Pays Tribute

Posted on March 9, 2013 at 4:47 pm

I held out longer than most but am now among the many whose enthusiasm for “Glee” has wavered. But you know I loved this week’s tribute to classic songs from movies. The “Top Gun”/”Risky Business” mash-up was fabulous. And I got a special kick out of Will and Emma paying tribute to Fred Astaire’s classic dancing on the ceiling number from “Royal Wedding.”

That was filmed by creating a room that rotated. It was also the inspiration for this video from Lionel Ritchie: