Another Busy Weekend and why I don't sleep

Another Busy Weekend and why I don’t sleep

            On Friday, I met with a good friend Denise Ferraro to see a special exhibit at the Constitution Center. Denise and I were excited to see the Bruce Springsteen exhibit, which was showing on the first floor of the Center, wonderful exhibit, go see it.

     After stopping in the café situated on the first floor, we made our way to the second floor to see a live performance called “The Living News”.

            You need to see this and I mean soon. It’s free, okay, no excuses. What an exciting and unique way to introduce the current constitutional issues at stake today. The three talented young actors presented both sides of a controversy using film, music and current news broadcasts. They covered religion, gun control, and the death penalty in such a way as to open the door to meaningful discussion between opposite sides.

            After the performance, the actors, Felicia Leicht, Katie Keith, and Jamal Douglas, along with the Stage Manager Allison Heishman and Assistant Manager Robin Stamey took the time to ask the audience their feelings on the issues presented in the show.

            See this show and take the kids.

            Friday night, my ghost hunting friends and I went to the Quarter Note Café on Kings Highway.  We were treated to an amazing night of great music, and I do mean GREAT.

            The band is called Biker Fish and consists of three very talented young men, one who’s only 15. They played multiple instruments and did it well. Their names are Peyton Pleninger, Jeff Deppa and Michael O’Leary. I hope to have pictures soon and will let you know when they play again.

            Saturday, two of the ghost hunters and I visited Mt. Holly, N.J. to visit our favorite Ghost Hunter Store,

but on the way we stopped at this new vintage clothing store hoping to create a Steampunk outfit.

     The helpful owners were able to show a large selection of true vintage dresses, blouses and skirts. Gretchen Ziegler, collector of wayward spirits is now ready for the next Steampunk Event, but we need to return next week to Mt. Holly to find an outfit for Jeanine Dupree, a Representative and Protector of the Spirit World.

            So…what am I doing on Sunday? Putting the finishing touches to my Sci-fi Short Story, and then send it out to a Publisher.

           

           

Another fine night of music

This past Friday, my ghost hunting friends and I were once more entertained by the Eric Marley Jazz Trio. These young men are unbelievably talented and offered the crowd a wide range of good jazz tunes. The Quarter Note Cafe has become a favorite for my friends and I and you should check it out, I'm sure you'll be impressed with the weekly performers and the always smiling and helpful staff, Gary Rooney.

Quarter Note Cafe

     Last week, due to a bad case of bronchitis and sinus infection, I missed the entertainment at the Quarter Note Cafe. This week, I'm on another adventure with the grandsons and will miss another entertaining Friday at the Cafe, but you can still make the show. This week's show is Subito Sounds, featuring students from the Camden School of the Arts. It starts at 7 and ends at 9.

     I'll be posting part four of Lilith's Escape from my flash fiction this Saturday. Let me know if you like where this story is going.

     Have a great weekend, be good, be kind, and be ready for that Zombie Apocalypse.

Another night of great music

      My followers are normally offered a story about my adventures with the grandkids and our love of zombies or about the many things I find myself involved in, but I had so much fun last night, I needed to blog about the Quarter Note Cafe, located at 57 E. Kings Highway, once again.

     We were entertained by Bill Corvino & Friends. Bill is a guitar instructor with the Conservatory of Musical Arts, which is located next door to the cafe. The trio included Bill Corvino on guitar, Kelli Campbell a vocalist, with the voice of an angel, and Christopher Davis-Shannon who played bass.

    The place was crowded and people were treated to a collection of tunes mostly the Blues, along with a few requests from the audience. Ms. Campbell had us mesmerized with some of the Billie Holiday songs she belted out. I hope to see this trio again at the Quarter Note Cafe, but they also appear at the Triumph Brewing Company located in Philadelphia on 2nd and Chestnut, every Tuesdays, except for this Valentine's Day.

     Our little town of Audubon is becoming a hot spot for some mighty good entertainment, with the Quarter Note Cafe on Fridays, the Tree house on Wednesday, and the Auction house, also on Wednesdays. Please check out Quarter Note Cafe on facebook and come in to visit. You often find the owner Pat Kenny or his assistant Gary Rooney there and they go out of their way to make their customers feel right at home.

     Here are two pictures which show the Bill Corvinio trio and yours truly with her ghost hunting buddies.

A good night out and great music

     There is a little cafe in Audubon, New Jersey and this friendly place has been hosting some great music. The Quarter Note Cafe, located at 57 E. Kings Highway and next to the brand new Conservatory of Musical Arts is making a name for itself with the excellent performers featured most Friday nights, starting at 7 p.m.

     This past Friday, my ghost hunter friends and I had the opportunity to hear the Erik Marley Jazz Trio play, and what a delightful night we had. The trio consisted of Teo Ortiz on sax, Erik Marley on drums, and Victor Caraballo on bass.These young men kept us entertained with their repertoire of old and new songs. They played so well, I felt like I was back at the Preservation Hall in New Orleans. I hope to see them featured again at this cafe.

     Also check out Mike Walton, a great singer and songwriter, who performs at the Quarter Note Cafe and  check out the Facebook page for The Conservatory of Musical Arts in Audubon. On top of the great entertainment and food, the staff is friendly and welcoming.

My next blog will be an interview with the amazing writer Fran Metzman on her collection of stories in The Hungry Heart