Tag: jennifer mulson
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Pikes Pick: Hunker down with ‘Muckross Abbey,’ a collection of spooky, gothic short stories
Sabina Murray offers us 10 deliciously spooky short stories in her new book, “Muckross Abbey.” If you like gothic settings that involve castles, moors, dense fog, haunted mirrors, Ouija boards, whispers on the wind and fleeting apparitions, you’ll want to hunker down with this one. I’m especially fond of the tale where schoolgirls get chucked…
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Pikes Pick: ASMR videos of soap cutting so satisfying
Who knew watching somebody cut soap could be so satisfying? ASMR fans, that’s who, of which I am one. Check out the YouTube channel SatisVid for a bunch of videos of some lucky human using a sharp knife to slice and dice blocks of soap into slivers. ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response and is…
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Pikes Pick: Interior designer Caroline Winkler a best bet on YouTube
It’s not every day I’m going to shout out a YouTube content creator, but Washington, D.C.-based interior designer Caroline Winkler is adorable, wise and so funny. Her YouTube channel (search for @Caroline_Winkler) brings me much joy. — Jennifer Mulson
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Pikes Pick: ‘Conversations with Friends’ emotionally-rich Hulu series
Hulu has turned award-winning Irish author Sally Rooney’s books, “Normal People” and “Conversations with Friends,” into fraught, hypnotic TV series, the latter of which recently occupied my screen time. The 2022 show revolved around the love lives of four people, including Jemima Kirke and Joe Alwyn, and their infidelities and abandoned love affairs. I loved…
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Pikes Pick: Colorado Springs theaters to screen ‘Casablanca’
I’ve always wanted to watch Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) and Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) live out their doomed “Casablanca” romance on the big screen. Fathom Events will bring the Oscar-winning 1942 romantic drama to three theaters at 7 p.m. Wednesday: Cinemark Tinseltown USA and XD, Cinemark Carefree Circle and IMAX and Regal Interquest Stadium 14;…
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Pikes Pick: Music producer Rick Rubin releases inspiring new book on creative process
Legendary music producer Rick Rubin, who’s produced eight Grammy Award-winning albums for Adele, Johnny Cash and others, has a new book out, “The Creative Act: A Way of Being.” In it he discusses the bones of creativity and how to take something from its ephemeral idea stage to reality. He shares what he’s learned from…
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Pikes Pick: Website helps interpret your dreams
We all know telling people our dreams isn’t the most beguiling conversational fare. But when you’re dying to talk about your nighttime visions, turn to this funky little website, Dream Interpreter AI, to help figure out what your subconscious might be trying to tell you. I’ve reported a few of my dreams and the interpretations…
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Pikes Pick: Denver singer songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff performs on ‘Austin City Limits’
Denver singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats and singer-songwriter Adia Victoria stopped by the long-running TV music series “Austin City Limits” to provide some soul and blues. Rateliff and his band do songs from their 2021 album, “The Future,” while Victoria performs from her 2021 album, “A Southern Gothic.” You’ve got until Feb. 12…
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Pikes Pick: New platform helps aspiring creators connect with professionals for advice
This is for those among us who fantasize about a life in the spotlight. Protégé helps connect blossoming artists, athletes, creators and more with industry experts who can provide feedback and advice. Amateurs can select from the marketplace of professionals, such as DJ Khaled, Jason Alexander and Myah Marie, a songwriter for Britney Spears, then…
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Pikes Pick: Play Bunco at Bear Creek Nature Center
Bunco isn’t only for the ladies. Now you can play the popular dice game in a new environment — Bear Creek Nature Center. Dice, score cards, a nacho bar and prizes will be provided. Ages 13 and older are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Game time is 5 p.m. Friday, 245 Bear Creek…