Snip snip here, snip snip there

Hey Gossip Lovers,

Looky here.

Even Miles appears shocked at the locks.

Mr. Burns - an appropriate name given those curly reds - chopped his famous 'fro for his current role in "Forever Plaid," at Seacoast Rep.

G Lady just HAD to snap a picture; I suspect the sheared look is a fleeting one.

Something else that ended on the cutting floor were comments made by Broadway actress Andrea McArdle regarding Miles. G Lady and DC shot a Gossip Lady "Portsmouth Herald" video featuring Andrea when she was here performing at Ogunquit Playhouse this past summer. (Click here for video).

The segment on Andrea (whose Broadway credits include "Annie," "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Beauty and the Beast)," proved a favorite with fans. But what people missed were the sacrificed slices where Andrea went on and on about Miles, who played her boss in OP's production of "Les Miserable."

Andrea said "with that hair, and that talent, and THAT voice," there is no doubt he will make it in the business if he chooses to. Well Andrea, no surprise to the hometeam - who know him as the boy with the flaming hair and the golden voice .

If you want to see Miles in action, with three, equally exceptional voices, (Hey Joe Cooper, you know I love you), check out the "Plaid" video - OR better yet - get to SRT.

Yours in bragging about what we've got,

G Lady

Who is that witch & mobilize for art

Greetings Gossip Lovers,

So, who is the little cutie-patutie to the left (snapped pre mover and shaker era)?

Hint 1: The toddler's Halloween witch costume proved an "omen." Many in the art & culture community would credit her with serious feats of magic.

Hint 2: Word is she's cast a spell over employees, board and supporters. They believe she has a knack for seeing the future, and are willing to follow her there.

Hint 3: (And pretty much a give away), leads a major arts concern.

****

Okay before I tell you who it is here's a quick bit of news. Mark Fleisher, former Ballet New England dancer and admin, wrote to hand on a bit of important news. Mark is getting the word out about a petition that urges the Senate to include arts and culture concerns in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. Perhaps more so than in most regions the Seacoast recognizes art and culture as business; one that helps generate revenue for others around them.

But alas, there seems to be others in the dark on the matter. Last night G Lady was shocked to hear national politicians call money for the arts a waste, and pork barrel. Okay, listen up Washington. Ask the employees of said art organizations, and the ones at nearby restaurants and businesses that benefit from the art concerns product if arts' pork. In these parts it's called bacon on the table! Enough with this. Read the research! There's plenty that verifies art stimulates economy.

So gossip lovers - get those fingers flying and send a message to Washington ASAP: art belongs in the package. Contact Senators Judd Gregg and Jeanne Shaheen and tell them we need their vote! You can make your voice heard at: http://capwiz.com/artsusa/utr/2/?a=12426636&i=82686100&c=

Also, our Senator Gregg is on a key committee debating President Obama's economic plan. Call him at 202-224-3324. Ask him KINDLY to support Obama's critical investments in education and the arts.

****

So back to the fun trivia question. Who is that tiny witch? Patricia Lynch, Executive Director of the Music Hall, founder of "Writers on a New England Stage," "Intimately Yours" and the lady that leads the venue's physical and art charge into the future.

Sorry, she can't wave her wand and pass that bill. Sign that petition!

Greetings Gossip Lovers

Okay folk, I'm entering the 21st century. I'll be doing the blog thing, starting tonight. Stay tuned for even more peeks behind the scene s, in addition to breaking news and just some observations on what's happening in our fair community.

I'd like to share my latest video with you (start this thing off right) : the 2008 round up, courtesy of DC, my intrepid videographer.

So, come on back! (and let me know if you hear of anything real juicy).

Gossip Lady

Click here 2008 Round Up