With Valentine’s Day only two weeks away, what better way to add a little bit of glitter to your glam than with a pretty necklace giveaway! Both these pieces from Stella & Dot, and these two are my favorite!
To enter, all you have to do is:
1. Leave a comment stating which of the necklaces you would like, and how you would wear it out on the town with (or without!) your significant other.
That’s it! I’ll announce the winner on Feb.14, so the last day to enter is Feb. 13 at the stroke of midnight (after at, everything turns into a pumpkin…or something like that).
On Saturday night I had the opportunity to go see my very first opera, Puccini’s Madame Butterfly. I was familiar with the music and I kind of knew the story line, but to experience in person was a totally different thing altogether. Listening to the music played and sung live gave it a dimension that doesn’t come across a recorded piece. Miss Butterfly is especially captivating, from little bits of humor that come through, as well as her love, pain, and longing for a certain American soldier.
The costumes and sets add bright pops of color, creating a very modern feel. If you’re expecting traditional Asian costumes, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with this version. The sets and costumes were designed by Jun Kaneko, and his style comes through loud and clear. From the bright parasols, polka dot kimonos and the yellow moon projected on the screen, to the final scene of Butterfly’s tragic end, the visual impact never stops.
If you’re in Charlotte, you can see Madama Butterfly through January 29, 2012.
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I’d like to thank Opera Socialbytes for giving me the chance to go see this wonderful performance.
