Sunday, October 23, 2011

Sunday, October 23...

Boy time flies, doesn't it???

So, what's going on around here? Well, I'm doing the Cafe Sevilla's in both San Diego, and Long Beach, not on a regular
basis, though. I'm on a week to week schedule. Don't like that, but I'm grateful for what ever bookings they give me.

Heard Diego El Cigala was in Redondo Beach last Thursday. Didn't attend. For me to do so entails a car rental, a ticket, and buying gas. Gets too expensive for me at this point in time.

Angelita's Concierto Flamenco is coming up in Baldwin Park in a couple of weeks. I'll probably do that one. The Segerstrom Theatre in Orange County is presenting Jose Porcell and his Spanish and Flamenco Dance Company in November, right after my birthday. I might treat myself and go see that. I saw them in Palm Springs a couple of years ago, and in Jerez, Spain a few years ago. Awesome theatre and dance stuff. I highly recommend that show.

Finally settled on the student recital and professional Flamenco show. Sunday, August 26, 2012 is the date. Met with Orbit Rentals and discussed my plans for the outdoor Fiesta Bash! They're bringing in a tent, tables, chairs, a raised stage, so I'm at the point of no return now. We'll be having Sangria, Snacks, Spanish food, Salads, and Tintos de Verano for sale.

Tickets will be on sale starting in January. It will be very limited seating, as we can only do about 150 seats. We'll have standing room also, but maybe for about 20 extra people. Went to the City of Whittier to discuss the event, and they want a Typed Proposal with all the pertinent information before they can rule on it. The young lady said she didn't see any problems.

Hell, my neighbors on both sides, across the street, and behind us throw loud parties with DJs and lousy music until three and four AM! We'll be doing a Sunday Afternoon thing. Please tell your friends and relations out there. As we get closer to the event I'll let you know the Professionals that will be appearing in the second part of the shows. Awesome Artists.

Hoping we don't have too many problems with the food portion of the Fiesta. If any of you have suggestions for Spanish food
caterers, let me know. We have a tapas place here in Whittier, but they don't really do authentic Spanish Tapas. Their wines are good, but that's about it.. Once you've had real Spanish tapas in Sevilla, Jerez, and Madrid, the places here don't cut it.
Suggestions? I'm all ears.

Hey, see a movie called 50/50. It's awesome. A comedy about a young man who contracts spinal Cancer. It's funny, poignant and very real. I was watching the movie, and it hit a lot of stuff I went through in 2005. The young actor that portrays the lead character is awesome. He works a lot. Deservedly so...
Saw the new 3 Musketeers movie. A big waste. Great Locations. Awesome castles, churches, visuals, and costumes for the most part, but that's about all. It was very disconcerting to hear the characters speak present day slang in some of the dialog. I'm sure they didn't speak that way then. I kept waiting for a high five somewhere along the way?
I remember seeing one of the first Musketeer movies with Lana Turner, Gene Kelly, and a host of other fine actors when I was a kid. I'm sure that movie would more than hold it's own even now. I saw it on my birthday. Have never forgotten that movie.
See the one called Drive. Bloody as hell, but great acting. Good story...

Waiting to hear about an audition at the New York Film School. I must have submitted for something but wasn't able to audition a while back, and got a call from the director regarding this audition. He said he liked my photos and called to ask me to audition for this new feature he's doing. I'm going.. I'm going.. There are a lot of film schools here in Los Angeles, and they're always looking for actors. You get a reel that you can submit to other auditions or to an agent to get an agent. That's how it went for me.. Hoping to book a part in a real movie or Tv show...

So, I'll leave you guys with that note. Keep following your dreams.. They do come true. Don't Give them up!