The set list for the May 8 concert of Thisbe and the Barkettes, held at the Ancient, Open-Air Theatre, has gone missing. According to theatre security, the list was affixed to the stage throughout the concert and it was security's job to remove it after the band packed up. "We were given specific instructions about its removal," said a spokesAnimal for the theatre. "We were told to keep it safe and secure, because Thisbe wanted to donate it to … [Read all...]
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OTD in 2012—Dear Noreen: Is it wise for Animals to adopt Humans?
DEAR NOREEN: A friend of mine has recently befriended a Human and they are now thinking about a permanent arrangement. Do you think it is wise for an Animal to adopt a Human? - PONDERING DEAR PONDERING: Such adoptions are much in vogue, so I think it’s time we had an open discussion of these arrangements. First, though, let me say this: anyone who reads this newspaper regularly knows my opinion of Humans: they’re lovely to look at, but I … [Read all...]
OTD in 2015—Barkettes triumph at sold-out concert
REVIEW ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Thisbe and the Barkettes Bring Your Own Bone Tour At the Ancient Open-Air Theatre Friday, May 8 They were dancing in the aisles. And that is no metaphor. By the time Friday's concert by Thisbe and the Barkettes wrapped up—two hours later than scheduled—there was no Animal left who was lying, sitting, or standing still. "I've never seen anything like it. Not even at the Beasts of Burden concert ten years ago," said music … [Read all...]
OTD in 2012—Slow Art Movement picking up steam in Park
The Slow Art Movement (SAM) is catching on with art-savvy Animals in The Park, according to the child of one of the Movement's founders. Fionn-Fionnoula T. Snail, the offspring of Marcel-Marcelle T. Snail, Jr., says the Movement is gaining ground in The Park, and this is making it easier for Slow artists to have their work shown in local galleries. "Just a year ago, it was next to impossible for artists in the Movement to get into The Park … [Read all...]
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OTD in 2012—”Mating Dance Blues” are real, says expert
If "woe is me" describes the way you're feeling after Sunday's Mating Dance, take heart. A new study shows that at least a third of those who attend mating events such as Sunday's dance suffer some … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2015—Noreen to be Barkettes’ special guest at opening concert in The Park on May 8
Noreen will be the special guest of The Barkettes tonight at their opening concert in The Park, it was announced this morning. The longtime fan and supporter of the singers will appear onstage in the … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2017—Mating Dance selfies posted on web by Humans: DWBS
The Department of Well-Being and Safety (DWBS) has launched an investigation into the posting on the internet of selfies and other photos that were taken during Thursday's Mating Dance. At a late … [Read All About It Here...]
Accolades from Margaret Atwood
The Mammalian Daily “Lightens The Morning Cup o’ Gloom,” says Margaret Atwood