Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday

Storytellers
Ryan Seacrest & Michelle Obama

So here is a pic that gave me the Holiday feels, it's Michelle Obama & Ryan Seacrest stopping by The Children's National Health System in Washington DC to read stories to the kids. 

To me the gift of time and presence has so much more meaning than any material thing could ever have.

It motivates me to find a vessel to give back like this to those in need. Thus I am declaring today Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday. Take some time today and think about how you can affect those around you in a positive way. Whether is be my personal favorite, smiling at everyone you encounter in public or something else that may tickle your fancy or float your boat.

Be Michelle or Ryan today and go get fuzzy with it! 

First Lady Michelle Obama on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/michelleobama/?hl=en 

Where In The World Is Dudley Saunders?

Where in the world has Dudley Saunders been?! Find out this Friday in Venice, CA....

Here is a statement form the artist:

If you wonder why it's been so long between albums ... the answer is from the other side of my creative life.  Let me come out of the closet about it:

This Friday, February 12, 2pm at Beyond Baroque (Venice, CA), I'll be shooting the pilot for TELLING LA, a new public TV series that brings the live storytelling community of Los Angeles to broadcast.

A cross between THIS AMERICAN LIFE and THE MOTH, each episode of TELLING LA explores one theme through the stories of four diverse Angelenos. As the stories unfold before the live audience, what emerges is a human portrait of a mythic American city.

The pilot episode is HOW I ENDED UP IN L.A., stories of the search for home, and the moment that made these four storytellers realize that LA was where they belonged.

The (remarkable) storytellers are: Antonio Sacre, Maire Clerkin, Trini Rodriguez and Barbara Clark. 

Right now, there are only ten seats still left.  If you would like to be in the audience for the taping - and can stay for all four stories - just RSVP at the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pilot-shoot-for-telling-la-tickets-21136616188

American Idol Live! 2015 Tour

We're Touring in 2015! 

AMERICAN IDOL^® LIVE! 2015 TOUR

AMERICAN IDOL^® returns this summer with its 14th consecutive

American Idol Live! Tour.

For the first time ever, enjoy an up close and personal evening spotlighting all Top 5 finalists from Season 14.

Special Guest Performances From Additional Season 14 IDOLS Confirmed.

37-SHOW TOUR KICKS OFF JULY 7 IN CLEARWATER, FL

Hey everyone, as we all know AI is headed into it's last season next year. So here is the next to the last AI tour you will ever see. It' s the end of one of the most successful shows ever! Lick it up!

AMERICAN IDOL^®, the most successful music competition show in television history, returns this summer with an unprecedented 14th consecutive national tour.  The 37-show concert tour launches Tuesday, July 7 in Clearwater, FL, and stops in major cities, including New York, Chicago, Houston and Nashville before wrapping in Riverside, CA, on Friday, August 28^th.  Tickets are available now via AmericanIdol.com/tour.

AMERICAN IDOL^® LIVE! will give fans an opportunity to get up close and personal with the Top Five IDOLS from Season 14.  Entertainment Weekly said “Idol’s 14^th season is pitch-perfect with finalists who truly command the stage.”  Newly crowned winner Nick Fradiani along with Jax, Tyanna Jones, Rayvon Owen and Clark Beckham will showcase their individual artistry and talents in a never before “Storytellers” style show all set to a live band. 

In addition, 19 Entertainment, Inc. has also confirmed that select IDOLS from Season 14 will join the tour in various cities as special guest performers.  To kick things off, Top 10 favorite Joey Cook will join the tour for the first 6 nights in Clearwater, Sarasota, Melbourne, Orlando, Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale, FL.  

AMERICAN IDOL^® LIVE! 2015 Tour Dates:

DATE                    CITY                                     VENUE

July 07                   Clearwater, FL                     Ruth Eckerd Hall

July 08                   Sarasota, FL                         Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

July 09                   Melbourne, FL                     King Center For The Performing Arts

July 11                   Orlando, FL                          Hard Rock Live

July 12                   Fort Myers, FL                     Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

July 14                   Fort Lauderdale, FL            Parker Playhouse

July 15                   Jacksonville, FL                   Florida Theatre

July 17                   Nashville, TN                        Ryman Auditorium

July 18                   Louisville, KY                       The Kentucky Center – Whitney Hall

July 19                   Durham, NC                         Durham Performing Arts Center

July 21                   Richmond, VA                     Carpenter Theater

July 22                   Morristown, NJ                     Mayo Performing Arts Center

July 24                   Chautauqua, NY                 Chautauqua Institute Amphitheatre

July 25                   Bethlehem, PA                     Sands Bethlehem Event Center

July 28                   Worcester, MA                     Hanover Theatre For The Performing Arts

July 29                   Hampton Beach, NH         Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

July 30                   Portland, ME                        Maine State Pier

August 01              Atlantic City, NJ                  Caesars Atlantic City - Circus Maximus

August 02              Red Bank, NJ                       Count Basie Theatre

August 03              Providence, RI                     Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS)

August 05              New York, NY                      Beacon Theatre

August 07              Detroit, MI                            MotorCity Casino Hotel

August 08              Chicago, IL                           Chicago Theatre

August 09              Indianapolis, IN                   Murat Theatre

August 10              St. Louis, MO                       Peabody Opera House

August 12              Grand Prairie, TX                 Verizon Theatre At Grand Prairie

August 13              Houston, TX                         Bayou Music Center

August 14              San Antonio, TX                  Majestic Theatre

August 16              Mesa, AZ                              Mesa Arts Center

August 18              San Diego, CA                      Humphrey's

August 20              Los Angeles, CA                 Orpheum Theatre

August 21              Reno, NV                              Silver Legacy Resort & Casino

August 22              Santa Rosa, CA                   Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

August 23              San Francisco, CA               Warfield Theatre

August 25              Seattle, WA                           McCaw Hall

August 27              Saratoga, CA                        The Mountain Winery

August 28              Riverside, CA                       Fox Performing Arts Center

Tickets are subject to applicable service charges.  Event times and dates subject to change.

For the latest tour and ticketing information please visit: www.americanidol.com/tour