July was originally called Quintilis as it was the fifth month in the Roman calendar. Later, it was renamed for Julius Caesar, who was born in the month. America celebrates her 233rd birthday this July 4th. See more of July’s happenings at HolidaysAndEvents.com. Personally, I’ll be in rehearsals for Cinderella, A British Pantomime at Carrollwood [...]
This article explores those odd superstitions theatre people follow. Why can’t you whistle backstage? Why do we say “break a leg?”
(Originally posted February 29, 2008) I admit that every few years I get confused about being bissextile. It’s not an easy thing to talk about. Most people seem confused and somewhat embarrassed by the issue. But what can I do? It’s not like I have a lot of control over it. What really bothers me [...]
(Originally posted on February 14, 2008) How did February 14 become a day of love letters, flowers and candy? One legend begins during the reign of Claudius II (268 – 270 C.E.). The large Roman Empire was always dealing with invasions or uprisings. It needed large numbers of soldiers in its armies. However, Claudius noted [...]
(Originally posted on February 2, 2008) Several men in top hats surround the tree stump at Gobbler’s Knob. Just after sunrise, one of the tuxedo-clad men reaches into the stump and Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinary, is pulled out and presented to the crowd. The [...]