Barcelona – Sagrada Familia & Architect Antoni Gaudi

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Q-tips

Casa Milà, popularly known as La Pedrera or “The stone quarry”, a reference to its unconventional rough-hewn appearance, is a modernist building in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was the last private residence designed by architect Antoni Gaudí and was built between 1906 and 1912.Photo:

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The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is a large unfinished Roman Catholic church in Barcelona. Designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, his work on the building is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In November 2010, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the church and proclaimed it a minor basilica.

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A park is an area of natural, semi-natural or planted space set aside for human enjoyment and recreation or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats.
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Stone carving is an activity where pieces of rough natural stone are shaped by the controlled removal of stone. Owing to the permanence of the material, stone work has survived which was created during our prehistory.
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The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, abbreviated as MNAC, is the national museum of Catalan visual art located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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 A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence, or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word is derived from the Latin name Palātium, for Palatine Hill in Rome which housed the Imperial residences
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Italy/Spain/Rome photos

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Q-tips

Michelangelo’s statue of David Florence Italy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A triumphal arch is a monumental structure in the shape of an archway with one or more arched passageways, often designed to span a road.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa or simply the Tower of Pisa is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation.

 

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Miracle (CUBS) – musical 108 years in the making 6/2019

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Q-tips

Miracle   Image result for chicago cubs symbol A musical 108 yrs in the making.

 – Royal George Theater – 1641 North Halsted Ave.,  (312) 988-9000,  theroyalgeorgetheatre.com

Miracle is set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 Championship season.

MIRACLE tells the story of a typical blue collar Chicago family and what it means to have faith and lose it and try to regain it again. The story chronicles the Delaney family, a tough North Side clan whose lives have been intrinsically linked to the Cubbies for generations. Each member of the family has their own story built around the dynamics of their lives and their love of the Cubs. Whether it’s Pops Delaney, who struggles to resolve his conflicts with his son, Charlie, or Charlie’s struggle to keep the family business afloat while trying to be a good husband and attentive Dad, or his 11-year-old daughter Dani, who is totally enamored with the boys in blue and every one of their statistics. Mom, as is frequently the case, is the glue that holds the whole family together.

Q-tips say: HOLY COW! See it! A fun play with great stage settings with a superb cast.  Mrs. Q says: this is a great musical – there is dialog and singing thru out not just totally singing. Great story line and a touch of genius to have a movie screen above the stage where they change the background on the screen during scenes but does not detract from the story – it adds to the story. WOW!  Make sure you wear your Cubs shirt/hat, etc. Fun!

If you are a “Cubs” fan, even if you are not an avid fan, see this musical. They include the audience for the 7th inning stretch.  A smaller theater but plenty of room for you to stretch your feet.    Can’t say enough about this musical.  Go Cubs!!!!

Well, of course except for the dinner afterwards at Ca BaBa Reeba – Delicious small plates.

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Falsettos – 6/2019

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Q-tips

Falsettos –  Nederlander Theatre – 24 W Randolph St,  (312) 977- 1701,  broadwayinchicago.com

Falsettos revolves around the life of a charming, intelligent, neurotic gay man named Marvin, his wife, lover, about-to-be-Bar-Mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door. It’s a hilarious and achingly poignant look at the infinite possibilities that make up a modern family… and a beautiful reminder that love can tell a million stories.

Q-tips say: Enjoyed it. Yes it is about life. Families, husband/wife not getting along/divorce/remarriage/gays/ and raising a child/death. Mrs. Q says: Be aware that the entire show is sung, so if that is not enticing to you, think twice before you go.  Strong acting, powerful singing voices and interesting how they manage the sets on stage. The theater is gorgeous. An old theater that was once called the “Oriental Theater.” It is a treat to just see the beautiful theater.

Photo of James M. Nederlander Theatre - Chicago, IL, United States

 

 

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Ask Dr. Ruth 6/2019

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Q-tips

Ask Dr. Ruth –  Ask Dr. Ruth chronicles the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist. With her diminutive frame, thick German accent, and uninhibited approach to sex therapy and education, Dr. Ruth transformed the conversation around sexuality. As she approaches her 90th birthday and shows no signs of slowing down, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and unlikely path to a career at the forefront of the sexual revolution.

Q-tips say: YES, see it.  Well done movie about Ruth that covers her childhood (via animation) and her personal & professional life – almost 90 years old – WOW!  Mrs. Q was surprised to learn that Dr. Ruth was married several times.  PS. She has a very strong, thick  German accent so sometimes difficult to understand her but there are instances where there are subtitles.

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Life on Paper at Jackalope Theater 6/2019

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Q-tips

Life on Paper – Jackalope Theatre  – 5917 N. Broadway. – Edgewater, (773) 340-2553,  jackalopetheatre.org

Presenting  the hilarious and heartfelt play about the value of life and the infinity of the soul.

After his proof for the Riemann Hypothesis (one of the world’s last great math puzzles) disastrously flames out, Mitch Bloom, a brilliant mathematician finds himself working as a consultant using complex algorithms to set the value of human lives in wrongful death cases. His knack for de-valuing lives has made him the darling of the insurance companies, but what will he do when the wrongful death of a billionaire philanthropist crosses his desk, and the future of a small town hangs in the balance?

Q-tips say: OK. Mrs. Q says: “Life on Paper” sounded better on paper than it actually was. Mrs. Q thought there is a bit too much “naval gazing.”  Clever how they move the sets throughout the play. A playhouse we can walk to.

After the Theater, we walked across the street to Cellars Bar & Grill for dinner 🙂 Mrs. Q says: the Salmon was delicious along with the Caesar Salad. The Mr. had a Pork Chop and shared the Caesar Salad.

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Lincoln Park GREEK Fest 6/2019

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Q-tips

Lincoln Park GREEK Fest – Sheffield & Diversey, Chicago from 5/3/ to 6/2/19

Q-tips say: Was ok – nice day for walking around.  Live music on Sat. & Sun. We took public transportation.  Yes, they ask for a $5.00 donation to enter but accept any amount.

Otherwise: Extremely VERY LOUD MUSIC over the speakers 🙁  Can’t even carry on a decent conversation – turn it down a notch. EYXAPIETO! (means Thank you!)

Greek food/hand made items/vendors selling olive oil & Kalamata olives, etc.  Had several places for testing your strength.  Hanger from your hands from a bar for 100 second- not as easy as one might think. Can’t use gloves, etc. That was $10.00 for that ticket but if you were successful, you won $100.00.

For Mr. Q it is about the food – food was ok but a tad overpriced – $8.00 for a beer.  $10 for a  Gyros plate, which we shared. Yes, they have a bounce house and a bounce house w/ slide for the little one. If you are bringing little ones, please bring ear plugs for them, since you don’t want them to loose their hearing because you came here.

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The MULE – streaming 5/2019

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Q-tips

The MULE – Earl Stone, (Clint Eastwood) a man in his 80s who is broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he’s just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. He does well — so well, in fact, that his cargo increases exponentially, and Earl is assigned a handler. But he isn’t the only one keeping tabs on Earl; the mysterious new drug mule has also hit the radar of hard-charging DEA agent Colin Bates. And even as his money problems become a thing of the past, Earl’s past mistakes start to weigh heavily on him, and it’s uncertain if he’ll have time to right those wrongs before law enforcement, or the cartel’s enforcers, catch up to him.

Q-tips say: Entertaining movie. Mrs. Q says:  A cast helps deliver this middle-of-the-road tale of an old geezer rebuilding the bridge to his disassociated family. This is possible mainly due to the mad money the guy makes by running drugs. Also, Mrs. Q says:  Some of the scenes are not real realistic since he is 90.

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The crowd you’re with 5/2019

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Q-tips

The crowd you’re  with – Raven Theater –  6157 N Clark St., Chicago – (773) 338-2177,    http://raventheatre.com

A backyard barbecue is the perfect place to tackle life’s big questions: Is the chicken done? Does the band need a new tune? Is this the right time to have a baby? Gilman’s fresh and moving play takes an intimate look at modern families, friendships and the ins and outs of love.

Q-tips say:  Liked it.  Several couples, different age levels, and singles ponder the questions of life. Mrs. Q says: they should shorten the part when the older couple decides to share some of their life stories about themselves/children, etc. –  it was a tad long.      The ending was a surprise when a younger couple decides about a baby.

Was a beautiful day for a walk to the theater, which is always a treat.  And then believe it or not, we ate at home. 🙂

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The Winter’s Tale 5/2019

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Q-tips

Winter’s Tale – Goodman Theater –  170 N Dearborn St., Chicago,  (312) 443-3800,  goodmantheatre.org

A jealous king accuses his wife of infidelity, setting off a calamitous series of events. But what begins as tragedy evolves, unexpectedly, into a fantastical journey—from wrath to redemption to reconciliation.

 Q-tips say:  Was a Shakespeare play – a bit of a dialogue difficulty in the beginning but overcame that very fast & overall good and entertaining.  Mrs. Q had a younger man next to her that was fidgeting around – could not sit still.  Oh well. Perhaps Shakespeare is not his thing.

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