Friday Night Fun!

Just a bunch of gals having some fun on a hot Friday night in Vegas at the Blue Martini.  Sometimes small local bands have lots to offer and the band we listened to called TIC were just that.

From Phoenix they came to entertain and show us their talents singing a variety of songs from contemporary to the oldies including Katy Perry, ACDC and Michael Jackson.  Lead singer, Caleb, could sing and, boy, did he sing.  He also was nice to look at which of course heightened the experience shall I say........

Good music, good drinks, good friends, good times......

My summer book read.....

You know how you browse thru the books at the library and come across a good read by chance?  That's what happened with this book. The book jacket summary intrigued me......and so my selection for my summer read.  I have never heard of author Lisa Jackson, but after this book, she's on my radar for future reading.  I am not quiet done with this book.  Here's the intro:

Best-selling author, Lisa Jackson, delivers a gripping, edge-of-your-seat tale of deception and betrayal as New Orleans detective, Rick Bentz, is forced to confront the ghosts of his past---- and a killer's twisted vengeance......

Opening his eyes in a hospital room where he's recovering from an accident, New Orleans detective, Rick Bentz, sees his beautiful first wife, Jennifer, standing in the doorway. Then she blows him a kiss and disappears.  But it couldn't be Jennifer.  She died 12 years ago......Once out of the hospital, Bentz sees Jennifer everywhere, haunting, and taunting him, then vanishing without a trace.  Could she still be alive?  

Only 100 pages more to go.....

Barry Manilow at the Paris Hotel!

Went to see Barry Manilow at the Paris last weekend as a last minute call from a friend who got tickets on House seats. The tickets were for the 5th row! (Thanks House seats!) And the seats were awesome! Barry became popular when I was just starting out as a teenager, so it was fun to sing along with him. Imagine that, singing with Barry Manilow live!!!

The show was really classy with some special touches on the costumes and stage props.  In the 5th row, it was like magic being so up close to him. I thoroughly enjoyed the show and highly recommend you go see him at the Paris Hotel.  Thanks Colleen for asking me along with your friends. Ardith and Sally were fun ladies to hang out with.

Faux Bone Leather Bracelet!

Another new class for me......cutting faux bone and attaching to leather. Took me about 2 hours to cut the music note because I had to pick out the hardest focal piece.  Why???

The stamping, coloring, and riveting the leather were refreshers for me which I needed.  I like working with the leather, but I have to say, I don't think faux bone is for me. Learning new techniques is the way to stepping outside your comfort zone, so I'm glad I did it.  The company of my friends is also a benefit of the classes and I met a new lady, Carol.  Thanks Colleen for another fun class.