The Laughing Wolf

An Evening With The Arts

Alright, I am a snob and I will admit it. One of the fastest ways to get me not to attend a cultural event is to append the word "Modern" to it. Having gone, or been dragged, to a number of exhibitions and such over the years, I am very much of the opinion that modern art isn't. Indeed, one of the paintings hanging in the lair is a reaction to one such exhibition, but that is a story for another day.

Friday evening saw me going to a modern dance exhibition at one of the nearby institutions of higher learning. I knew that it would be a fun evening just because of the crowd I was with, but it was much more than that -- it was good. The dance was well choreographed, the musical selection very interesting, and the dancing was very well done. About four dancers caught my eye to the point I asked about them, and was not surprised to find that one of the four had some serious experience. To do some of what was done, and make it appear to be effortless, takes skill.

As some food for thought, how often do you take advantage of opportunities to see new things? I know I'm glad I went.

LW