Parker is Back

I was excited to see Parker and his bandmates return to Off Broadway in Saint Louis on August 15, 2019. The venue is a great one for live music lovers. I‘ve anticipated his return to Saint Louis even before I had the pleasure of seeing him in Nashville when he married my niece in June. I noted that my brother was unable to contain his joy at that union. As father of the bride he was compelled to windy toasts and well wishes for the couple. To be sure, my brother vetted the singer/songwriter thoroughly. This is the fifth time I’ve seen him in concert in St. Louis and I think he’s pretty okay as well. More importantly, my niece is ready and has no plans to make Other Arrangements. Parker’s new wife is gonna help Root Nashville, a public-private campaign, led by Metro Nashville and the Cumberland River Compact, to plant 500,000 trees across Davidson County by 2050. Wow.

Parker Millsap, originally from a small town in Oklahoma (Purcell). He first picked up a guitar when he was just nine years old. After becoming interested in blues greats like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton, Millsap switched over to electric guitar and started a cover band with classmate, Michael Rose, who still plays bass with the band. Millsap attributes his lifelong dedication to music to his Pentecostal upbringing. Over the years he recruited musicians Daniel Foulks (fiddle) and Andrew Bones (Drums) to join his band.

Since the release of his first full length album, Palisade, in 2012, Parker has enjoyed tremendous success in the music industry. Three more CDs (Parker Millsap, The Very Last Day and Other Arrangements), recognized as emerging artist of the year by the Americana Music Association in 2014, appearing on TV - Conan in 2016, performing with Sir Elton John in London and taped for Austin City Limits. What fun it is to see the band again at Off Broadway. He’s here one night and “poof” he’s on the road to perform the very next night in Paducah.

Photo of Parker by James Coreas

A summary of my local fandom as of this night:

Parker is back at Off Broadway Thursday night August 15, 2019. In the sky that night a full moon is forming (officially the next morning). Jack Klatt opens for Parker, Michael, Daniel and Andrew Bones.

Parker on stage at the Old Rock House on Seventh Avenue September 26, 2018, a Wednesday night with a full moon.

At the Pageant on November 23, 2016 are Parker Millsap and his band mates on stage supporting J J Grey and Mofro Parker Millsap plays the Pageant in the loop of University City.

The Glory Bound Grahams opened with a set that included the lyrics - Put your hand in mine, it’s revival time set the stage for Parker, Michael and Dazniel audience was treated to a well orchestrated show that worked its way up to Hades Pleads as the finale on Friday May the 13, 2016 at Off Broadway in the Cherokee Lemp Historic District of St. Louis.

The band with Michael Rose (Bass), Parker Millsap, Daniel Foulks (Fiddle) at the Old Rock House in St. Louis April 2, 2014. 

A shout out to Dave and Joyce Cox, Alex Bornstein and some staffers from Litz who came out on a school night to hang with me

Airplane Parts Warehouse

This story by David Drimer is a draft he shared with me via e-mail on July 3, 2019. The guy has always had a way with words. The image of the airplane parts warehouse was borrowed from somewhere on the world wide web - a place in Seattle I think. 

Drug Mule: Down & Out in Paradise

by Dave Drimer

So I was near dead broke in Miami in the middle of a blistering summer and I needed do-re-mi. Yeah, it’s a thing. “Judge Yoda not, needed the money Yoda did, mmm.” Got a no skills/no experience necessary job doing inventory in a gigantic airplane parts warehouse alongside lifelong proles and ex-cons.

One guy had been a union forklift operator at the airport, working on the international cargo loading dock. In the 70s, he was making $65 per hour, time and half for overtime and double time over 50 hours. Sometimes he worked 60-hour weeks and he socked away a lot of dough. So he and his best friend got entrepreneurial in a creative way that only uneducated guys with too much money and a lot of time on their hands can. America is the land of opportunity, right?

They went down to Jamaica, bought one ton of weed (it was easier to make connections like that, given the place and time, than you would imagine).  They had their box shipped to a fictitious company in Miami. The plan worked perfectly: the weed came in; he picked it up and set it aside; called his friend who rented the truck. They agreed they would do the pick-up right before closing time when everybody was tired and nobody gave a crap. For my shipping industry pals, it was classed as “Household Goods, NES.” This was a perfect crime; nobody ever checked. Not ever.

About 5 minutes before he expected his friends and the truck, he sees a little cold, wet black nose turn the corner and come through the door, 2 uniformed customs agents in tow. He didn’t even have time to register his heart sinking when the dog goes freaking berserk (this was before they were forced to do the passive reaction thing, which is another drug mule story for another day). The agents release the dog and he runs right to the guy’s crate, starts barking up a storm, literally biting the box. They crack the crate and it’s packed in so tightly the contents burst out, flying up into the air.

The entire loading dock crew pissed themselves laughing. The agents were high fiving and jumping up and down because they finally made a bust. My guy was kicking little bits of pot into the corner, trying not to burst into tears. He ended saving about an ounce and a half. He was never implicated, just out $12K plus.

Terrific denouement for the story: he ended getting laid off from his great union job. Some real world irony, right? Totally broke. Working in an airplane parts warehouse with me, and a lot of big scary guys you didn’t talk to if you didn’t have to and never, ever looked them straight in the eyes. I lasted 2 weeks on that job. The boss didn’t appreciate my cogent opinions about improving warehouse logistics.

To this day, I am confident my co-worker doesn’t realize he was set-up by his seller.  You see, throwing a one-time buyer under the bus was no sweat off his nose. In fact, it was good for business. Everybody was on the take in those days, it was take the money or be dead. People chose being rich over being cold.  The agents had to show something occasionally to avoid the scrutiny that eventually ended up coming their way (greed gets you every time). My guy thought he had bad luck. He never had a chance.

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David Drimer 

davidpdrimer@gmail.com

Neu Talent Show 2019

The World Awaits – 2019 Talent Show

Friday, March 15, 2019 is the date for our annual talent showcase. The show is held from 12:30 – 2:00 on the Friday before Spring break. Consistent with the school year theme THE WORLD AWAITS performers were encouraged (but not required) to leverage content about the world/travel/destination. Acts could consist of individuals, groups or solo acts (music, song, dance, magic, performance or artistic expression). Students must have signed permission slips to participate (and sponsors are responsible for appropriate material). A sign-up sheet was available months in advance in the staff mailroom and the front office. It included some acceptable music choices (suggestions). Wes Morgan, talent show impresario was on hand for this his fourth year of being point man for this annual happening.

Some details in advance of the show: The World Awaits – themes about travel/destination/global issues (or any display of talent/performance). Students interested in performing may sign up on a sheet located in the front office. Students must be signed up by February 15, 2019 and have signed permission slip by March 1, 2019. Students must be compliant with all school rules and be in good standing to be eligible to participate. It is sponsor’s responsibility to oversee act, assure appropriate material, and supervise student performers. (Classroom teachers for acts involving their class only are assumed to be supervising sponsor for class acts. Students should be supervised by homeroom class staff unless approved by school administrator.) Acts are limited to 2 minutes (for classes) and no more than 90 seconds for individual/small group acts. Invitations for parent and families will be provided by March 1, 2019. Please make sure they get home. (You may also want to include Talent Show in your monthly newsletters in February and March). Students must remain in good standing to participate. (Suspension from school on show date will make student ineligible to participate.)Music, CD or flash drive of music/graphics must be provided before March 1, 2018 for review and processing for the show. Dress rehearsal will be in the gym on March 14 (the day before the show)

Thank you for your enthusiasm. 

It was a great show.

2019 American Marketing Association Golf Outing

2019 AMA Golf Outing

June 28 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

$24.25 – ($97 foursome)

Join us for the AMA annual golf outing at Creve Coeur Golf Course on June 28, 2019. Everyone is invited to play regardless of skill level. Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.

Book a foursome or we'll arrange one for you. Make your reservations early. Special Pricing this year $24.25 per golfer (Foursome $97)

Beverages and refreshments sold separately. All golfers receive a FREE gift bag for 9 holes. Closest-to-the-pin contests on #2 and #9. Long drive competition on #8. Reserve golf online, or contact Wes Morgan for more information on sponsorships, golfing, and more.  Questions contact Wes Morgan at morganwes@aol.com

June 28, 2019

12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

$24.25 – $97 (foursome)

Creve Coeur Golf Course

11400 Olde Cabin Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63105 United States

Phone Creve Coeur Golf Course: 314 432-1806

Mother's Day 2019

Life savers always there

No-one ever shows more care

Through binoculars you can see

Attractions, distractions, on the beach

But no-one replaces the eagle eyes

Of moms watching those kids in the tide

Happy Mothers' Day 2019

P.S. The lifeguard sculpture was in a booth at the show. Appologies to the artist - I don't recall his/her name but this piece did stop me in my tracks. Laumeier Sculpture Park Mothers' Day 2019

Killed by Elephant and Eaten by Lions

This week I met a man quite by accident, as I mistook him for another person. He had a dark complexion and indicated that he was from Nigeria. The conversation led me to confess that I had never traveled to anywhere in Africa. Somehow he assumed I might enjoy hunting big game. I laughed and assured him that I has no interest in killing animals of any magnitude. I felt badly that I automatically assigned attributes to this ebony-colored man in an awkward conversation that only lasted a few minutes. The man switched gears and shared with me a recent news item about a man killed by an elephant and eaten by lions. After this casual encounter, I had to know more. It wasn’t hard to find the story with a bit of help from Google the AP News Service.

A man suspected of being a rhino poacher was killed last week by an elephant and his remains devoured by a pride of lions at a South African park…

The New York Times report said that a Rhino Poacher was killed by elephant and eaten by lions in a South African Park. Rhino horn is worth about $9,000 per pound in Asia, driving a lucrative and illicit trade. It is a prized ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine and is considered a status symbol. “It’s one of the most expensive wildlife products on the illegal market and that’s why these poachers go after it,” Michael Slattery, founder of the Texas Christian University Rhino Inititive, says. “The current prices for a rhino horn are anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000 a kilogram. They are seeing dollar signs. It is more expensive than gold and cocaine, so the demand is driving these poachers.” South Africa is home to about 20,000 wild rhinos, more than 80 percent of the world’s population. About one-third of the animals are owned by private breeders. Since 2008, more than 7,000 rhinos have been hunted illegally, with 1unt,028 killed in 2017, according to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs. The poachers can get more money if they can deliver a complete rhino horn, but to get a full rhino horn they have to kill the animal, Professor Slattery said. Poachers drug the rhinos and then use a machete to “hack away at the face,” he said. The rhinos then bleed to death. A rhino horn, which is made of 100 percent keratin, or the equivalent of compressed hair, provides no health benefits to humans. Still, people grind up the horn and use it in a drink in a misguided effort to reduce fevers and cure hangovers, among other things. Rhino horns are also given as gifts, Professor Slattery said.

The news story and the details are fascinating and the encounter made me wonder in the context of Ubuntu how I was guilty of making assumptions about this Nigerian man as he seemed to be making about me. Ubuntu was translated for me to mean roughly I AM BECAUSE WE ARE. I didn’t know the rhino hunter who died but I cannot help thinking the animals won this time. 

MDMC 2019

#mdmc19

Seven years into the life of the annual conference conceived by Perry Drake PhD you cannot help but marvel at its growth and success. This year the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference (MDMC 19) attracted nearly 2,000 participants. This yields an impressive graphic that shows an steady growth from its humble beginning in 2013 as a local UMSL on-campus event that addressed digital disruption. This year the tone seems decidedly different: while technology is still changing business, marketing and sales forever, there is tremendous energy and enthusiasm for the tools available to communicate and market. 

Union Station in Saint Louis was once a hub for trains taking people too and from major metropolitan centers at the height of a gilded age when deals were done in an era a robber barons and political power brokers. Today, Darrell West PhD, the director of the center for technology at the Brooking Institution, delivers a keynote address and shares ideas outlined in his book, Divided Politics, Divided Nation: Hyper-conflict in the Trump Era. Dr. West is uniquely qualified to address the growing cultural split between conservative and liberal political cultures in the U.S. West grew up on a dairy farm in Ohio and now works in Washington D.C.

Keisha Mabry followed Dr. West with another keynote speech with ideas from her book, Hey Friend, 100 Ways to Connect With People in 100 Days. She asked the audience to take out their cell phones out and give it a high five. ”Doesn’t that feel silly?” she says with a smile. Her point is to stress an urgency for everyone to work on making genuine connections with others in spite of this changing world. 

After the keynoters set a kind of foundation for understanding political dynamics and the for people to make real connections, the conference attendees self direct themselves to a smorgasbord of presentations set in ballrooms. The positive energy and enthusiasm is palpable. This event over the course of three days produces so many memorable things.  Here are some vignettes of what is was like to attend this year’s remarkable happening.

• It’s standing room only in a panel discussion session on CONTENT. The conversation is grounded in marketing strategy.
• A session lead by digital strategy lead and social media manager from Bayer Crop Science Division (formerly Monsanto) talks about how employees can become company ambassadors with appropriate use of digital tools that will allow them professional development.
• Dun & Bradstreet’s digital marketing manager advocates LinkedIn to boost awareness and generate leads.
• Vanessa Cabrera exudes enthusiasm for her presentation on how to host a successful social media challenge.
• A panel discussion on the use of video lead by digital marketing specialist from Nestle Purina Petcare touches on the technology challenges of effective storytelling given the various aspect ratios driven by manufactures of digital devices.
• Stephanie Liu sparkles with her posse in the front row of the VIP section in her session about increasing influence using Facebook live video.

If this year’s MDMC conference is an indication, one must conclude that we are moving from an overall fear of the unknown impact of digital technology to a wave of enthusiastic fans who eagerly embracing possibilities.

             

The Impossible Dream

The Impossible Dream

To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go

To right the unrightable wrong
To love pure and chaste from afar
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star

This is my quest, to follow that star
No matter how hopeless, no matter how far
To fight for the right
Without question or pause
To be willing to march
Into hell for a heavenly cause

And I know if I'll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart will lay peaceful and calm
When I'm laid to my rest

And the world will be better for this
That one man scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To fight the unbeatable foe
To reach the unreachable star

Songwriters: Joe Darion / Mitchell Leigh

The Impossible Dream lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC,

The Bicycle Music Company, Helena Music Company

Don Quixote is a 1955 sketch by Pablo Picasso of the Spanish literary hero and his sidekick, Sancho Panza. It was featured on the August 18–24 issue of the French weekly journal Les Lettres Françaises in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the first part of Cervantes’s Don Quixote. Made on August 10, 1955, the drawing Don Quixote was in a very different style than Picasso’s earlier Blue, Rose, and Cubist periods.

Larry Eberle R.I.P.

Larry - you have been a tremendous resource and good friend. Every project with Eberle Productions is a joy. You find ways to make things happen. For me it began with the holiday party at Adam's Mark downtown for 800 HBE employees in 1999. I had to come back for more with Clayco and Thermadyne and then again. You also played along with some of my underfunded endeavors, always with a smile, with meaningful ways to skin a cat. I still cannot believe you are gone. I am at a loss for words to comfort all those who knew and loved you. I can easily believe you are orchestrating something big upstairs. Save the selects for an edit session when (hopefully) we join you one day. (Fade to black - just for a while).

This beautiful item was posted on Larry’s obituary guest book. It speaks volumes:

March 18, 2019

Larry co-wrote this song at Camp Zoe in 1976. The song is called Hey, Look Around You. 

Hey, look around you,
see what you've found.
Think of the good times,
and your friends all around.

Look what has happened,
remember all the fun.
Hope it never leaves you,
Now that everything is done.

Nothing lasts forever,
even though you want it to.
Life is for living, and I'm glad
I lived this part of it with you.

Thanks Larry. Peace.

Rest in Peace Laurance Vincent Eberle

On March 9th, 2019, Laurance Vincent Eberle passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Larry was the dear son of Dr. John Paul Eberle and the late Margaret Thomas Eberle. He was the best friend and beloved husband of 40 years to Lynn Boeckmann Eberle. He was the loving father of Patrick (Molly), Paul (Emily), and Charlie (Jenny) and the much adored Papa of Annie, Lucy, Finley, and Sullivan. Larry was a kind and fun- loving brother to John (Mary), Connie Schobel, Carolyn (Steve) Hoerr, Nancy (Ryan), Janet Stasney, and the late David Eberle and Jerry Eberle. Larry was also a cherished brother-in-law, uncle, godfather, neighbor, co-worker, and friend. He was an artist, whose many talents enriched the lives of everyone he knew and served as a foundation for a long and successful career in the media industry. Larry loved to play the guitar, go fishing, ride his bike, and spend time with family and friends at his favorite place, his lake house in Cuba, MO. Larry brought energy and humor wherever he went. We'll miss his clever words, his magical voice, and his big heart. We love you, Larry. Services: A celebration of life will take place on April 14th, 2019 from 2-7 p.m. at Mike Duffy's Pub and Grill located at 124 W. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Easterseals Midwest, for more information and to offer condolences, please visit stlouiscremation.com

My Golf Game

I’m good at getting out of trouble because I’m always in it.

Banana slice, bunkers, the deepest rough;

In spite of adversity, I never get enough.

Annual golf outings when mulligans are for sale;

I typically pass because I never expect to fail.

My dad stressed two rules for my game plan:

Play fast and hit the ball as hard as you can.

He said it was a gentleman’s game:

But do not count on fortune and fame.

I repeat my mistakes precisely.

Off the tee, my vision is to hit it nicely.

Every round is full of anticipation:

Hope for a day for celebration.

When I am part of a foursome;

The sum of the parts is four and then some.

These other guys, they don’t know;

They’re in for a really big show.

Normally I charge $100 per lesson but for a limited time I am selling a package of up to eight lessons for $750.00 (payable up front). And for the first lesson you don't even need to bring your clubs. Because the game is 80 to 100% between your ears, for the first lesson we'll justy talk about your game. If your outlook doesn't change after your first lesson, you can apply for a full refund. To date, no-one has gotten a refund, I'm that good.

Let’s do it again

Sleepless nights, baby cries;

Stinky diapers… ewww.

Runny nose, watery eyes.

Mommy Daddy I love you.

                                                                                                                                             

Minutes turn to years;

In a flash, you grew.

Do you remember the tears?

Now you do what parents do.

Wedding day, so many smiles;

Nothing but blue skies do I see.

Palm trees, beaches, vacation miles

We will be happy to rest, just be.

Renaissance in progress, reset, renew;

All the effort, time it takes;

You figure just what to do;

It’s the little things that a life makes.

The world belongs to those who wait

Skyscrapers, Autumn leaves, trucks and cars.

Watching the curious twist of fate

The little ones will be like you two - super stars

Love dem kids, always will;

Glad they are now in charge.

AARP, Sunday brunch, another coffee refill.

Let’s take some time and live at-large.

We did it. We’re done.

Awww but dem kids.

They are so much fun.

They are so much fun.

How We See Materiality and Color

Laumeier Sculpture Park opened its latest show in the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Building featuring six artists expertly curated by Dana  Turkavic and presented by Chief Preparator Marty Linson under watchful eye of Executive Director Lauren Ross. Four of the artists were on hand to open the show. Claire Ashley, Anne Lindberg, Odili Donald Odita and Jedediah Caesar took turns with with comments on the exhibition.

Clair Ashley’s work and performance piece on the lawn outside anchored the event with a shared sense of contemporary sculpture that at her own admission straddles monumental contemprary art and whimsy. Anne Lindberg pieces exercise discipline and color executed with graphite and colored pencil in vertical parallel lines on matt board that are nearly nine feet tall. She admits that the layers of color on graphite were pains-takingly produced.  Odili Donald Odita offered that his work Van Gogh’s Trees (a work of acrylic latex on a laminated panel) has a way of shifting the viewers sense of space, near and far, as one considers its color and texture. Jedediah Caesar’s sculptural egg-like pieces of ceramic stone and epoxy adorn the northeastern corner of the gallery space and he applauds the curator’s support in not presenting the work on pedestals. You can only assume that artists Barbara Kasten and Jeffrey Gibson are as happy as these four artists on hand appear to be about this juxtaposition of art.

The six artists included in this show celebrate a diversity and geography while exploring color and materials in contemporary art. Clair lives and works in Chicago by way of Scotland. Anne lives and works in upstate New York after her education took her to Ohio (Miami University) and Michigan (Cranbrook Academy of Art). Odili lives and works in Philadelphia and was born in Nigeria. He went to college at Ohio State and Vermont. Jedediah did his BFA in Boston  before his MFA at University of California in Los Angeles where he now lives and works. Jeffrey and Barbara live and work in New York and Chicago respectively.

It’s a comfortable 37 degrees outside on this Saturday March 2, 2019. We anticipate another winter event of snow and below freezing temperatures this weekend. It is nice to enjoy this splash of color and materiality with docents, staff and a modest gathering of Laumeier fans. Meanwhile Mardi Gras festivities are happening downtown with a parade. The good news it that this exhibition is on view until June 30, 2019.     

 

Photo Credits:Artist at the mic, Anne Lindberg talks about her works, the small hours, 2017 & as though air could turn to honey, 2017 and outdoor performance piece and works by Clair Ashley.  

AIGA Portfolio Review 2019

Portfolio reviewers allow participants to present their creative work, get advice and make valuable connections. I am again among this group, even as my own career path has evolved away from routine creative design problem solving. Students at this conference can also get a look at what peers have been working on. I am so impressed and delighted to meet some of these aspiring graphic artists. Jake from Millikin University is working with a team to bring children with disabilities more representation. Andrew from Maryville University is interested in video game development. Tyler is already working for a local firm that handles advertising for the Zoo. Brad is interested in motion illustration and design. Igor is an UMSL graphic designer with a polished look and a professional demeanor. I also met Stewart, Brad and Cole. All of these young designers reinforce my belief that the future looks bright indeed.

This year’s AIGA student conference centered around a full Saturday on Webster University's Gateway campus in downtown STL with Keynote speakers: De Nichols, Social Impact Design Principal of Civic Creatives, a design strategy agency. She is an alum of Washington University and Bonnie Siegler, Creative Director & Founder of Eight and a Half, a New York design studio.

I shared bits of conversation with other reviewers and some of the local organizers of this event in Saint Louis. Too be sure, the businesses of design are more diverse than ever. The great thing is the passion for thoughtful approaches to everything from social justice, digital motion graphics to ephemeral print still have champions. I sat next to Barbara JK Nwacha, Chair of Art & Design at SIU Edwardsville and marveled at her enthusiasm and nurturing nature. The theme for the conference revolved around finding a good fit. With encouragement from educators and inspiration from practitioners I hope these talented designers find places where they will thrive and make the world a better place.     

Quiet on the Set

Quiet on the Set.

Without regret;

Brother Never Forget;

The role you earn, you will certainly Get.

Begin anew;

As you always do;

One step, then a few;

Special thanks to cast and crew.

You are the one;

You have only just begun;

The Journey is half the fun;

Arrive and you’re done.

You are one to admire;

Others can only aspire;

The things you desire;

In a scene by the fire.

Quiet on the set.

It could be the best year yet;

To win you gotta place a bet;

Quiet on the set.

"It was you Charley, you should have look out for me..." (On the Waterfront)

“Can someone please get Sundance a Balogna Sandwich and a glass of milk from Craft Service."

Happy Birthday Sundance Morgan 2/10/2019

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

MUSIC: The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens

CHORUS:

A-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh
A-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh
A-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh
A-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh, a-weema-weh

In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle the quiet jungle
The lion sleeps tonight

CHORUS

Near the village the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village the quiet village
The lion sleeps tonight

CHORUS

Hush my darling don't fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
Hush my darling don't fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight

CHORUS

Ms.Gina Hoffnman's class will perform on stage at SSD's Neuwoehner High School with home made props (above) made from reclaimed cardboard stock from Aldi's market, paint stir sticks, cut paper, Elmer's School Glue and Magic Marker. The Talent Show on March 15 will be the fourth or fifth time I have been the official impressario of this annual production. 

It's still early for sign ups but already we have, in addition to Hoffman's Class, tentative performances by Linda Hofeditz's class (featuring What a Wonderful World by L Armstrong), Pat Kohn's Class (La Cucaracha by Daria), Malinski's class (Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over). The Theme for the Show: The World Awaits. 

The Lion Sleeps Tonight Songwriters: George David Weiss / Hugo E. Peretti / Luigi Creatore

The Lion Sleeps Tonight lyrics © Concord Music Publishing LLC