October’s time seems to be marked by soccer: I’m either going to games and practices, or keeping track of rainouts. This weekend, after game #1, we drove north to Milwaukee. Broadway Paper is my favorite paper store for Christmas cards (and greeting cards in general – they carry so many lines). I came, I saw, I shopped, and then we checked out theMilwaukee Public Market, which was celebrating its first anniversary. We of course bought baked goods. Finally, while walking the shops on N. Broadway, at the last shop of the day, I came across a flyer for “The Art of a Business Card”, an exhibit at The Eisner American Museum. Totally me, right? The show opened in May and closes next Sunday. Guess who’s going back next weekend?
There are so many movies that I want to see! Fortunately, the suburban theatres are helping manage my time by not showing the movies I favor. The five movies I currently want/need to see are:
1. Marie Antoinette (going Monday!)
2. Infamous
3. Little Children
4. The Queen
5. Sweet Land
I’ve read two great reviews of Little Children in the past 24 hours, and couldn’t find it in ANY theater listing in today’s Chicago Tribune. Must every movie be a Netflix rental if you don’t live in “the city”? Sorry to end the week on a rant. Have a great weekend, everyone!
My good friend R passed along this great idea for today. If you’re in the Milwaukee area (or can get there), on November 4 & 5, Art vs. Craft will be taking place at the Michael J. Cudahy Student Center of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. That’s MSOE to those in the know – and that did not include me! Could be lots of fun – and you’re sure to see unique product in time for holiday giving. One of the sponsors is Paper Boat Boutique and Gallery – another place I need to check out. Can someone please invent that 25 hour day? Check out Art vs. Craft here. And thanks again, R!
Whenever I listen to This American Life, I enjoy it: host Ira Glass has a unique voice, and David Rakoff and Sarah Vowell are always funny. (and talk about unique voices with Ms. Vowell ….) Trouble is, most weeks I miss it. Something’s always happening on Fridays at 7pm when it airs locally. And then, the replay on Saturday slips my mind as well. Well, no more! iTunes now offers a podcast of the show. I have subscribed, and now can listen at my leisure. Thought it might make a nice long-run backdrop. Or a nice long-nap prelude ……
Stationery stores are my downfall. I love to look – and I love to find new artists. (I also like to flip over greeting cards to see who made them, but that’s another story.) During my visit to Greer on Sunday, I added another artist/stationer to my list. Donovan Beeson had some lovely handmade envelope sets for sale, that were made from maps. I of course immediately came home to check out her website. More gorgeous stuff! I am ordering the deluxe journal for myself – the pockets are a fun touch – and I am always storing stuff in pockets! She also does illustrations, and keeps an online “journal”. Check out the amazing Ms. Beeson at donovanbeeson.com.
