Festival Theatre | St. Croix Falls, WI
  • COVID-19 Protocol
  • Tickets
    • Festival @ Home!
    • 2022 Theatre Series
    • 2022 Season Pass
    • 2022 Special Events
    • 2022 Flex Pass
    • 2022 Youth and Family
    • Calendar
    • Sew Good Improv
  • About
    • Board of Directors
    • Mission & Staff
    • Past Seasons
    • Contact >
      • E-Newsletter
    • Visitor Info >
      • Where to Find Us
      • Area Attractions >
        • Lodging
        • Dining
      • History of the St. Croix Valley
      • Groups
  • Get Involved
    • Auditions & Internships
    • Host Homes
    • Volunteering
    • Wish List
  • Education
    • Student Matinees
    • Youth and Family Series
    • Art in Action!
    • Resource Guides
  • Donate
  • News

Festival Faves: March Edition!

3/5/2020

0 Comments

 
Picture
Hello! We have created something new for 2020. Every month we will be sharing our Festival Faves! Faves can be anything from books to websites to movies to recipes, or anything that we are currently into. So, check them out each month. It’s just another way to connect with our community.
 
For March, Peter Weber is sharing the book, Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel by Carl Safina. It’s description says, “…readers travel to Amboseli National Park in the threatened landscape of Kenya and witness struggling elephant families work out how to survive poaching and drought, then to Yellowstone National Park to observe wolves sort out the aftermath of one pack's personal tragedy, and finally plunge into the astonishingly peaceful society of killer whales living in the crystalline waters of the Pacific Northwest.” Below is a link.
 
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22320456-beyond-words
 
Peter said, “I just finished reading Beyond Words a few days ago and my mind is still turning over thoughts and feelings I experienced from reading this book. If you think you care about animals you should read it, if you don't care about animals you should read it.”
 
 
Actor Scott Murdock says, “… For a blend of star-power and introspection, Dax Shepherd's podcast, Armchair Expert is one of my favorite listens. Dax is an incredible host who intently listens to his guests and investigates the finer nuances of the human experience. His main theme: vulnerability is sexy. Dax and his co-host/fact checker, Monica Padman are poignant in their research and deliver interviews that are just as casual as they are philosophical. When I say star-power, I mean it. From guests like Ellen DeGeneres to the infamously private Edward Norton, Dax and Monica knock it out of the park with their bookings. But they don't pigeon hole themselves to just the entertainment industry. Other guests include evolutionary-biologist Richard Dawkins, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, the first and current Surgeon General of California. Armchair Expert has been my go-to for podcasts in the past two years.”
 
Arts Ed Director, Brooke Smith says. “Like approximately 12% of Americans, one of my New Year’s Resolutions was to eat healthier. And though about 92% of Americans do not achieve their resolutions, I am desperately trying to be one of the 8% that will! So far, I’m doing pretty good. The biggest helper has been the app MyFitnessPal by UnderArmour. It has a huge food database that lets me easily keep track of all of my calories and portion sizes, and it syncs up with my iPhone’s pedometer to count steps throughout the day. I think there are some community features that allow you to support your friends as well. Also, it’s free which was honestly the biggest draw for me. So far, I’ve logged over 30 days in a row (we’ll say my new year started in February). You can get it in the App Store on your iPhone or Android.”
 
Executive Artistic Director, Jason Richards recommends Blown Away. “You can find it on Netflix. There is only one season so it doesn’t take long to watch. It’s a reality show like so many other reality shows where each episode introduces a challenge where you have a “winner” and then a “loser” who is forced to leave the show. Blown Away is about glass blowers and the unique talent it takes to create art out of glass. It’s amazing! One of the categories they are often judged on is “creative bravery.” I love this sentiment. I thought about it a lot when choosing the 2020 season. Do I have creative bravery and how does that manifest itself in my job? Anyway, it’s a great show about a unique skill. Give it a look.
 
I hope you enjoy this month’s recs! See you in April for the next installment of Festival Faves.

0 Comments

    Welcome!

    This is the place for news, comments, and entries from EVERYONE!  Feel free to post about the theatre, shows, events, or just your overall experience with Festival! 

    Archives

    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    July 2019
    June 2019
    April 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    September 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013

    RSS Feed

St. Croix Festival Theatre
​Franklin Square Black Box, 125 N. Washington St.,  PO Box 801, St. Croix Falls, WI, 54024                 
715.483.3387
 festivaltheatreboxoffice@gmail.com  


Order Tickets
Donate Now