By PAM HARBAUGH Family had visited for a long weekend and suggested a trip to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Sounded like a great idea. It sounded like a great idea. After all, it had been years since we were all there together. So I’m at the Space Shuttle Atlantis...
Japanese Woodcuts at Foosaner
A detail of a Japanese Woodcut in the “Ukiyo-e to Shin Hanga: Japanese Woodcuts from the Syracuse University Art Collection” exhibition currently at Foosaner Art Museum. By PAM HARBAUGh The Foosaner Art Museum lets visitors explore an ancient tradition in art with the exhibition, “Ukiyo-e to Shin Hanga: Japanese Woodcuts from...
VIDEO: A Love-In for Link
By PAM HARBAUGH Scores of people held a love-in Friday in the Eau Gallie Arts District. The object of their adoration was Eau Gallie Florist Link Johnsten, who passed away in his sleep Thursday morning. The manner of this love in? Festooning Highland Avenue with thousands of rose petals. What a...
Link Johnsten Passes Away
A photo of Link Johnsten, nearby his Eau Gallie Florist, surrounded by some of the community that continues to love him so. By PAM HARBAUGH The community is reeling from the shocking news that beloved Link Johnsten has passed away. One of the most wonderful, involved, giving and talented people in...
Cleveland Play House wins 2015 Regional Theatre Tony Award
By PAM HARBAUGH The Tony Award nominees fills the news this week. And I’m sure that poor Iain (of YouTube’s ‘Iain Loves Theater’) is gobsmacked that one of his favorites, “Finding Neverland,” was snubbed. But in your rush to read about the Broadway nominees, I want to make sure you don’t...
Kudos Keep Rolling in for DAVID McELWEE
By PAM HARBAUGH One of my most satisfying hobbies, if you will, is following the rising stars of people I have known for a long time. One such person is professional actor David McElwee, who, it was just announced, was one of a cast of 10 to receive a special Drama...
A Theater Critic: To Be or Not To Be
A rehearsal of ‘Snowfall,’ with Pete Jacobsen, Shane Frampton, Nadine Antaillia and Lauren Maleski. Photo by Dana Niemeier. By PAM HARBAUGH The so-called “Chinese Wall” in newspapers disappeared a long time ago, inviting advertising to mingle with editorial. Marketing was not far behind, prompting the push to make reporters all “rock...
Review: Orlando Shakes’ ‘Bad Dog
Elizabeth T. Murff & Ginger Lee McDermott in “Bad Dog.” Photo by Tony Firriolo By PAM HARBAUGH Grit and glamor, honesty and humor and, yes, love and hate, combine in Jennifer Hoppe-House’s remarkable new play, “Bad Dog,” currently on stage in a beautiful and stirring production at Orlando Shakespeare Theatre. This...
Let the Broadway Buzz Begin
Detail of a photo by Joan Marcus: Michael James Scott (Center) and cast of ‘Something Rotten.’ By PAM HARBAUGH Well, really…the buzz has been out there for a while now. It’s all about what critics believe to be the “must see” shows this season on Broadway. But it becomes official when...
Brevard Symphony Orchestra: Mixing It Up
By PAM HARBAUGH Brevard Symphony Orchestra conductor and music director Christopher Confessore always likes to mix it up. And he’s going to do just that this evening when the BSO presents the season’s final concert — one that explores how folk music can inform symphonic music. The concert begins with Johannes...