TCM Classic Cruise

I'm a sucker for a good black & white film.  So, naturally I can't get enough of the TCM (Turner Classic Movies) channel.

Every year they have a film festival, that seems like a classic movie lovers dream.  I see that they also have a cruise coming up in January 2013 that's already sold out with an option to join the waiting list!  I can imagine how fun this would be.  Will you be on board?

I won't be on the cruise, but at least I still get to envelope myself in a good classic film, whenever I get the urge.  So, addicting!  

Three of the many great classic film legends:

James Cagney

Sidney Poitier

Irene Dunne

This isn't nearly the tip of the iceberg, but these are a few of my favorite classic films:

- Mildred Pierce 1945

- The Apartment 1960

- Imitation of Life both 1934 & 1959 

- The Women 1939  

- Cabin in the Sky 1943

- Mr. Skeffington 1944

- The Call Me Mr. Tibbs! 1970

What are yours?

Emeli Sande

Our Version of Events - Emeli Sande

Honestly, the best thing about reality t.v. is that you get to hear new music.  I forget which song was playing, but my interest was peaked.  Then I saw Emeli Sande's performance during the Olympic ceremonies and felt that I needed to hear the whole CD.    

This a cool CD with good reviews. Check it out!

By T. James-Sykes

Tasha LaRae!

The Tasha LaRae EP

Okay, so the other day, I was watching an episode of Unsung, about the 2x Grammy Award winning hip hop group, Arrested Development.  It was so interesting, since I learned things about them that I didn't know.  I had no idea that they're back on the rise with a "new" (released in 2010) album!  

What's even more surprising, is that during the interviews, I see Tasha LaRae, a fellow Etsian (craft market place), creator of one of my favorite online shops, on the show as one of the newer members of the group; lead female vocalist at that.  Who knew?!  My "wig blew back"!  I've followed her work for years; it's no wonder.  Naturally, I couldn't resist reaching out her to put in my bid for Arrested Development to come to town.

She graciously "LMBO" about my "wig" almost falling off, and gave hope that the group would hit this area.  I'm going to hold you too that Tasha! LOL  

Isn't that somethin' though?!

Arrested Development - "Strong"

By T. James-Sykes