Like Kindergartners, Dogs Playing in Close Quarters can Spread Coughs
Morgan Hill opened its new off-leash dog park last month. Since
Teraji: The untold story of Elmo Powell
When I wrote about WWII Veteran Elmo Powell (May 23 column), I
‘Kinky Boots’ kicks up a happy storm
When Cindy Lauper, (music and lyrics) and Harvey Fierstein (book) started to create Kinky Boots they never imagined that they would walk away with six Tony Awards, making Lauper the first woman to win a solo Tony for best score.Kinky Boots is one of those feel-good shows that keeps you smiling throughout the performance. It sends a well-worn preachy message “to accept everyone for what they are,” and the show makes it a fun lesson because of the music, vigorous cast and wild choreography.The play is based on a true story and movie about a failing men’s shoe factory in a town near London. Charlie (a charming Adam Kaplan) leaves his father’s business to work in London, only to return to sell the business when his father passes away. He finds, of course, that the workers depend on their jobs. He accidently meets Lola (an amazing J. Harrison Ghee), a bright, wild in-control drag queen who needs boots with heels that will support him/her and his cast in his show. The story goes on to acceptance and unacceptance of the situation, of the workers and people in the business.The show moves at a break-neck pace with chorography by director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell and wild, eye-catching costumes by Gregg Barnes. The dexterous number that has everyone leaping from one moving assembly line machine to another was a unique, clever piece of business.Lola’s act at her club consists of six dancing drag queens that make the best looking women on the planet look drab.For an evening of just plain well-done fun, laughs and a life lesson Kinky Boots is extraordinary.Kinky Boots Where: Golden Gate Theatre, 1 Taylor Street, San FranciscoRunning Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes with one 15-minute intermissionPerformances Through May 22For tickets and information call 888-746-1799 or visit www.shnsf.com.
Golf, anyone? Instructors provide pointers to adults and kids
The staccato cluck of an iron hitting a golf ball is a tell-tale sign that summer is in full swing. And as local golf instructors can attest, summer is the time many people – young and old, novice and seasoned – spruce up their skills before hitting the greens for an afternoon of leisure. But what exactly is it that golf instructors do to make experienced players even better and those who have never touched a club learn the game?
Get dog checked following seizures
Q: Last week, our old dog, Margie, had two seizures. Each lasted a few minutes, and afterward, she seemed a little weak in her legs. She staggered around the room and it seemed like she didn't know who we were. Since then, she's been perfectly normal, except she isn't eating as well as she used to. We have an appointment to see her vet this week, but should we worry?
