February 5, 2012
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Discover Frostproof
Posted on February 5th, 2012 by Bev
Categories: Arts, Dining, event
Thank you to Tina Miller, Executive Director of Frostproof’s Ramon Theater, for inviting me to come to Frostproof to see Laurie Miller on their 2012 Music Series at the Ramon Theater. Just in case you are wondering, Laurie and Tina aren’t related.
I brought my mom along for our new cultural adventure, with the intent of buying dinner after the show. I estimated the drive from Lakeland to be about 45 minutes to an hour depending upon traffic. We left South Lakeland at about 5:40pm and we were in Frostproof by 6:15pm.
I was pleasantly surprised to see a lovely mural by Lake Wales artist, Tom Freeman on the northeast corner of Scenic Highway and Wall Street. We drove around the corner and parked in front of the Frostproof Art League & Gallery, directly across the street from the Ramon Theater and looked in the windows of the Gallery until the doors opened for the show at 6:30pm.
We were greeted with enthusiasm by Tina and Frostproof Mayor, Kay Hutzelman. I was not surprised to see Marilyn and Jerry Fuller, a couple I know through their affiliation with the Frostproof Art League and participation in the Cultural Arts Council of the Polk Arts Alliance. My mother and I sat with Marilyn and Jerry in the front row of the Theater. We were pleasantly surprised at how quickly the venue filled up. Ramon Theater seats about 200 and since only a few seats were open, I would guess that about 190 people were in attendance. I’ll estimate that about one-half to two-thirds of the guests were winter residents (snowbirds). The show started at 7:00pm.
I had no idea who Laurie Miller was until I learned more through a series of short videos that were presented during her show between her quick costume changes. Laurie was one of the original members of a popular late-1980’s vocal group “Exposé” that I was exposed to during my years of disc jockeying in Germany for U.S. Military teen and pre-teen dances while serving in the U.S. Army in Augsburg, Germany. Here is their first hit “Point of No Return” (YouTube). I also discovered that Laurie performed on Princess Cruise Lines for 17 years. I may have seen her perform without knowing it on one of my previous cruises.
Laurie’s show was fantastic. She presented a variety of entertainment that included song and dance, mostly geared to the generation that was in the Theater. Her set list for the night was easily recognizable to everyone in the room and many enjoyed singing along. I’m certain that my 31-year old daughter and four-year old granddaughter would also have thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Laurie’s medley of favorite animated Disney movie tunes from Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and The Lion King brought back wonderful memories. She also presented quick change impersonations and songs of Cher, Liza Minnelli and Barbara Streisand that were excellent.
Afterwards Marilyn and Jerry took us into the Frostproof Art League & Gallery to see the photography exhibit that is on display during the month of February. Then, my mom and I walked about 50 yards to “Roscoe’s,” a new internet cafe and restaurant in Frostproof that has been open about a month. The was converted from an old-style gas station. The garage bays were turned into indoor seating complete with a computer bar for those who may want to log in and check email, surf the net or conduct business.
We sat in the outdoor area, where the gas pumps would have been in the past. It was decorated nicely with large pots and troughs filled with plants enclosing the entire area.
My mother had a chicken salad sandwich with lettuce and tomato and I had the “Caprese” sandwich of tomatoes, thick sliced mozzarella and basil. Both sandwiches were served on fresh French baguettes. My mom had a Ginger-Caramel Latte and I had coffee. A variety of espresso and coffee drinks, lattes, frappes and shakes are available. The menu has selections of sandwiches, salads and pastries. I did manage to pick up the check first.
We had a nice chat with Tina, Laurie and a friend at Roscoe’s, and on the brief walk back to our cars.
Discover lovely Frostproof this year during one of the upcoming performances on the 2012 Ramon Theater Music Series. Next up on February 11th are “The Repeatles,” a unique 60s tribute band based in Stockholm, Sweden who love, understand and honour the bands of this era. Elvis fans will love Dwight Icenhower’s “Elvis Tribute” on March 3rd. Both performances begin at 7:00pm. Also at the Ramon, is a Murder Mystery Dinner on March 17th. The Murder Mystery Dinners seat about 140 people. Order your tickets early, because both performances and the dinner are certain to sell out. Call the Ramon Theater at 863-635-7222 and get your tickets today.
Learn more about events and happenings in Frostproof on the Frostproof Chamber of Commerce website, including the upcoming Frostproof Orange Blossom Festival from 9am-5pm on February 18th, the Ramon Theater’s 2012 Music Series, Murder Mystery Dinners and more.
Learn more about arts and cultural events, exhibitions and news, including those at the Frostproof Art League & Gallery and the Ramon Theater on the Polk Arts Alliance website by visiting www.polkarts.org.
Hope to see you soon.
Bev
November 13, 2011
Dear Friends
Hello everyone... I have to write about last nights show at Rainberry .... Morty and Mel (lights and sound, boyfriends for the night!)... the band, David Drubin (drums), Gary Mayon (piano) and Dave Wertman (bass)... Enrique and Billy running the cues, lights and sound... Arlene (president of association) ... everyone was so gracious and loving and especially the audience... That they took the time and energy to come and speak to me after the show and give me so much love and support... it truly touches my heart...
Thank you....xoxoxo
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October 24, 2011
From an audience member!
Laurie,
Just wanted to say the concert last night was fab. You are the best.
Keep up the great work.
Regards,
Mary
These photos are from the concert in Poinciana Florida at Solivita. What a fantastic audience!!!
August 21, 2011
Hey Everybody!!!
OMG I haven't written or updated anything in so long... I've been so super busy "building my Empire" as my friend Paul would say!!
Bhakti Bags are in production now preparing for my first exhibit at the Yoga Alliance Leadership Conference in Indian Wells California. We'll be there on Oct 30th through November 2nd in this gorgeous location.
The new bags are just beautiful and I now have a few helping hands ... Barbara, Carol and Stephanie helping me put all the pieces together!! I couldn't do it without them!
The season is starting up again and I am so looking forward to performing my one woman show in all these new venues!
Also working on a new Jazz recording with the very talented Kevin O'Neal and friends as well as colaborating with my very good friend Mr. Jeffery Hinz on a a few new transe spiritual ambiant tracks to rock out with in YOGA FUSION.
YOGA FUSION is my own creation of a YOGA adventure where we combine all of the great studies and practices I've been able to dive into on my journey into ONE ... Hatha, Ashtanga, Bikram, Kundalini, Power, Vinyasa, Restorative, Pilates, Dance, Meditation, Kung Fu, Tai Chi and you're own core instinct to move to music... bliss city!!!
I'll keep you posted and until then... don't forget to breathe.... DEEP... aummmmmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
May 26, 2011
Sat Nam Everyone...
"UNTIL THE DAY THAT THE SKY ITSELF, WITH ALL THE SUN AND STARS, FALLS DOWN TO EARTH, MAY I REMAIN TO HELP EVERY LIVING BEING." (TRADITIONAL TIBETAN PRAYER OFTEN QUOTED BY HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA)
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May 2, 2011
Hey!!!
Come on out and see me... one of the few local shows that I do is at the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater!
This Thursday night ...May 5, 2011 at 7 PM
It's going to be a blast to see everyone!!!
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August 16, 2010
On A personal note...
I just had to post some summer photos for you to see...
This summer I had the opportunity to be involved in 2 Theater Summer camp productions as one of the creative directors. The shows were staged at the Minniacci Theatre at Nova University.
Enjoy these pictures of The Jungle Book and Cinderella!!
August 16, 2010
one more...
Well... I think it's time for some new photos... I've cut my hair which is fabulous especially when teaching 8 Yoga Fusion Classes every week!
I am now the super Yoga Teacher at both Turnberry Spa's as well as teaching at Miami Yoga Sunny Isles and the Lauderdale Isles Yacht and Tennis Club...
This practice and the opportunity to share it with my students has been one of the most fulfilling things in my life...
Satnam everyone ... I look forward to seeing everyone again very soon....
...don't forget to breathe... deep!!! ..." xoxo
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August 16, 2010
Hello everyone...
Whew.... it's been a whirlwind summer..here's few pictures from the Bellagio.... stay tuned for more new updates!!!
June 12, 2010
heeeyyyyyaaahhh!!!
Whooo hoooo everyone!!!
Amazing show last night at Club Bellagio in Lake Worth Florida!! What a great room and crowd and staff... thank you thank you thank you ... gazing at my roses right now... more pictures to come! xoxo
April 26, 2010
Hello Everyone!
Working hard and having great shows... thank you to everyone at the show on Saturday at the beautiful Wynmoor Theatre! R. J. Heisenbottle Architects, PA was hired to renovate and refurbish the interior of the Wynmoor Community Theatre to give it a fresh new feel interior as well as update furnishings and theatrica/stage components. This included reconfiguring the thrust stage, installation of new seating, carpeting, acoustical treatment, wall fabric, stage curtain and lighting. Other areas that were renovated included the lobby, offices, dressing rooms, and public restrooms, which will be ADA compliant when completed. A new sprinkler system with related fire alarm upgrades was also installed. Awesome place ... and I had a lot of fun with the crowd... I'm waiting for my emails... : ) Much love and good health to all... A special thanks to Brian for being a part of the show and Scott on sound and lights! Laurie xoxo
April 26, 2010
SatNam everyone!
Greetings and salutations...
I am now teaching my Yoga Fusion (Hatha, Kundalini, Ashtanga, Vinyasa , Power, Dance, Pilates and your core instinct to move to music) at the beautiful Lauderdale Isles Yacht and Tennis Club in Lauderdale Florida every Thursday Night at 7:30 pm. Come and get into the zone with me and free your inner dancer to flow into these amazing healing and rejuvenating Yoga postures.... weather permitting outside on the back deck with plenty of Citronella candles so no bug bite but lots of wonderful fresh air, heat and the beauty of the amazing Banyan trees and open sky overhead. Otherwise we're inside ... open wndows in the beautiful high ceiling banquet room. Tons of room and cool music to get you into the groove!
Hope to see you there!
Namaste'
Laurie
March 17, 2010
Sat Nam Everyone!
I am so happy to announce that I have passed my Yoga teacher's Training program and am once again a certified Yoga Teacher. I began studying Yoga at 13 years of age with my amazing teacher Sri Naranda Devi. I was certified through her school at 18.
I love her dearly to this day. She gave me such an amazing gift and I am so gratful to have the opportunity to get re certifed and to continue teaching.
A very special thanks to Miami Yoga Sunny Isles...
Namaste'
Laurie xo
February 10, 2010
Hello...
So great to be doing a short Florida tour with legendary Italian comedian Pat Cooper!
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October 7, 2009
Hey...
Check out this video that was posted on YouTube... this interviewer was so much fun.... some of the girls and I are in the beginning. You can see how much Ricardo is loved and admired...
Besos!!
September 28, 2009
Hey!!!
I have been so bad at keeping my blog updated although for those of you on Face Book you can see a lot of pictures and "stuff' on there.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=299827&id=838235246&l=4e93a151ee
Ahhh we are at the end of this leg of the tour... already! There is only one more show in Uruguay on Oct. 1st .... Kind of sad to leave everyone... it has become such a family for us and such a beautiful combination of people and energy. I will especially miss Ricardo's sons Ricky and Mauricio.... being with them and talking to them really made me feel at home and familiar... family... I am so often traveling and away from home so that is a precious thing for me.
The band is amazing as well and all the girls... my sistahs are beautiful creatures inside and out...
We will see what the Universe will present in the near future and stay tuned for a new update for future news soon ....
Mil Besos Argentina... until we meet again...
Namaste'
September 11, 2009
Check out this map!
View Tour Argentina 09 in a larger map
August 30, 2009
Hola Muchahas!!!
Oh so much to tell here but never enough time... I will try and consolidate. Just arrived back from Rosario at 7am this morning to Buenos Aires. No sleep for me.. we left Rosario at 3:30am on the bus... Amazing shows there in this 70 year old theater.
The first night, because of all the juice/electricity that we were using, we overloaded the whole system resulting in a complete blackout and had to put our makeup on by flash light! They brought in a huge generator outside and all was fixed and up and running but then,we blew out the power again the next night during the show!
We managed to keep it going though, with our drummer Alex's help and the crowd was well into it. Finally finished the show packed up and back on the bus again!
I have to admit that I do love being on the road with the whole band... hearing everyone's breathing while they're dreaming of flying...Somehow it is all quite comforting.
I really feel blessed that we have such a nice family of artists on this tour... very loving and warm.
Pepa and I had a really great afternoon in Buenos Aires going to the museum and Recoletta where we bought some really great postcards ... then a beautiful lunch of tapas and perfectly cooked fresh salmon finishing just in time to catch a movie. Ahh what a cozy nice super, clean theater… they even assign you're seats and a just ok movie. Movies are a big deal here and it was great to escape to another reality for a while. To bad to get abruptly awakened with a really stupid ending to the movie... The Ugly Truth... ah well... it was a lot of eye candy and some interesting dialog… well worth it… and good company to share it with. Afterward a visit to the Farmacia picking up our freshly cleaned laundry on the way home. Now…repack and getting ready for much colder weather in the South where we are heading.. Patagonia here we come!!! More soon....
Mil Besos xoxoxoxoxo
July 26, 2009
Rehearsal fun...
July 26, 2009
Hola!!!
Ok ok sooo... we've made it through our long rehearsal escapade in Miami and everyone in the band has returned to their homes in Miami, Kendal, Pompano, Hallandale, Mexico, Venezuela etc.... as we prepare to hit it hard in Argentina for the Ricardo Montaner World Tour!! Check out the link below for some video clips of all of us in rehersals on the Ricardo Montaner Web Site... http://www.officialsite-ricardomontaner.com/home_f.html
July 18, 2009
Hello...
Ok... so only 2 more weeks before we head out of town. This week we start rehearsing with the full band that is flying in from Venezuela! So cool...10am to 6pm Monday through Friday... we should have it all on point after that!! All the girls are really excited to get going and hear the complete sound with all the musicians and to meet our new family! It's such an amazing experience to use your voice in a line up of 5 girls... we're like our own little orchestra and it is very cool to produce harmonies... The age range of the girls is from 22 to ...well, me! We also, the chikititas and I, have an opportunity to sing the National Anthem at one of the Heat games next year... we're all really looking forward to that as well as possibly recording something for our own project... Xposed! Please feel free to contact me with any questions... Have a great summer and be cool! All the best... Laurie xoxo
July 10, 2009
Enjoy!
July 10, 2009
Ricardo Montaner
Upcoming Concert
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July 10, 2009
Hello!!
Hey everyone... this is my new blog page that I am testing out. I wanted to be able to update you on all the going's on in my world and there is a lot. So stay tuned for more stories about the adventures I am taking and the journey's I am about to make. Here's a picture of me and the girls at one of our rehearsals for the Ricardo Montaner Tour... The Chikititas!!! I wish you love....
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