HBIC Cate Blanchett Kills It in Streetcar & Extends Stay With Sydney Theatre

 

There really is no doubt that Cate Blanchett is one of the finest and best actresses of our generation.  There’s no one else you can picture playing Bob Dylan or Queen Elizabeth, and one of my favorite things about her is that she hasn’t abandoned her roots and is still doing theatre.

And still doing it very well, might I add.

Cate just wrapped up her role as Blanche DuBois in “A Streetcar Named Desire”, much to rave reviews, and has also made an announcement that she’s extended her stay as artistic director with her theatre company in Sydney, Australia.  Full stories for both after the jump!

Nashville’s Grimeys Top Sellers and Staff Favorites

Grimeys, located in Nashville, TN, is my home away from home.  My sanctuary.  My synagogue. I go there to be inspired, find unique and brilliant music, and because the atmosphere is so warm and relaxed.  All of the employees are like a treasure book of information about music, and are also extremely friendly.  To put it simply, you go there to listen to good music and see your friends.

With it being the beginning of a new year, the staff, headed by indie-pop princess/manager Anna Lundy, released the store’s top sellers of 2009 and their picks for the best albums, songs and concerts of this past year.  While the list is lacking much diversity (needs more hip-hop and electro-pop), it’s still a brilliant list so please click, click away for all the lists!!!