Cat Shelter's Rock

Rob Dorn's Birthday and Amy Cole's Linda Show - What are you doing this evening!

Hoorah!! It's Rob's Birthday today! Unfortunately, we are celebrating with some basics - laundry, cat litter, dishes.... etc. But, later this evening - we are going to Amy Cole's Linda Ronstadt Show!

July 24, 2009 at 8:00pm
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

For tickets, please click here or call 847-677-7761.

Skokie Theater Music Foundation
7924 N. Lincoln Avenue • Skokie, Illinois 60077


Three Cat Media is proud to present "It's So Easy: The Music of Linda Ronstadt". Join Chicago Jazz and Cabaret favorite Amy Cole as she celebrates the incredible career of Linda Ronstadt. With 40 years in the entertainment industry, Ronstadt's music celebrates multiple genres including rock, country, jazz and many more. Songs include, Blue Bayou, Different Drum, When Will I Be Loved and What's New.

Financial Aid Stinks...

So, today, I got amazing news! I was admitted to Loyola University in Chicago. I am thrilled that my application was accepted. HUGE PROBLEM! Financial Aid. I have never experienced funding and financial aid at a private school. And boy is it crazy! TUITION IS RIDICULOUS. Loyola is an amazing school. Beautiful campus - i have heard an amazing institution - but the cost of tuition is crazy. I have received 75% of my tuition funded - and I am still about $4000 short per semester. GURRRL are they crazy? It's like blood from a turnip!

So, my plans for a BA/BS in Education may very well be on hold for a little while. I am now going to look at UIC to see if they have the classes I need for the fall!

Anyone got an extra $10,000?

Three Cat Productions and Timmy Samuel!

On July 17th, my production company, Three Cat Productions, sponsored a Mix and Mingle event at the Skokie Theatre Music Foundation. You may have seen the flyer in a previous post. We were so lucky to have the photographer Timmy Samuel from Starbelly Studios at the event taking pictures. Here is a sample of photos from the event!

Painting....AAAAA

Rob is at a cabaret master class. I have no immediate projects that have to be finished by the end of the weekend. We are moving our office home by the end of the month. So, now is the only time I can think of to finish the two painting projects that we have on our list.

I spent the morning finishing up the taping in the bedroom. I started priming the blue color in our bedroom. I have no idea what I was think. Why did I paint the bedroom that blue color. I have been pretty on the spot with colors in our house. But, BLUE, and a sky blue. Not good. So I am painting.

I have finished two coats on the two walls. Two more to go. I should be done painting the color early this evening. I am even hoping that i can start on the kitchen/dining room. We are going to paint all three rooms the same oatmeal color. It's going to look fantastic when we are finished. Hopefully, I will have photos to post tomorrow.

This is how I feel!! AAAAAAAAHHHHH!!

Biking - Love Me Some Bikes

My bike was stolen a few months ago. In fact, some one actually broke our condo buildings basement door and stole all the bikes. They got away with my bike, the lock, and the helmut. It was lovely. So, I have spent several months looking through bike shops, on and off line for a new bike.

Over the weekend, I finally pulled the trigger. I had been looking for months at these amazing bikes at the copenhapen bike shop in chicago's wicker park neighborhood. Copenhagen Cyclery is an amazing shop - and if you have $800 to $1200 to spend on a bike - than purchase a bike there - it's worth the money.

For me, $800 was out of my price range. I wanted a high quality bike that was cute - but affordable. I am too tall and too big a person to be able to ride a $120 bike. The seat never stays were it needs too.

So, this weekend - for my birthday, I finally pulled the trigger. I bought a bike (and all the additional equipment). Play It Again Sports was having a large sale 25% off. So I purchased, bump bump bam, a biria in black. And I love it. I also got a diamond back helmut and a u lock. I have made two large trips around the city - 8 miles each - and it's awesome. (I also bought a bell and a light).

Here are some pictures - more to follow!

July and August Calendar

Hi All,

It's been a while since I last updates. Things have been very crazy but awesome. I am performing, producing, and directoring more now than every. I have a pack of shows I want to promote over the next month and a half.

I am producing and directing this chamber event on

July 17th, 2009
6:30pm to 9:30pm
Skokie Theatre Music Foundation

Tickets: $20 (Members) $30 (Non-Members)

Skokie Theatre Music Foundation
7924 N. Lincoln Avenue • Skokie, Illinois 60077

Join the Chicago Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce for it's first ever suburban networking. Bringing together members from ten or more surrounding chambers of commerce and the Chicago Cabaret Professionals organization, this will be an unprecedented networking event. Three Cat Media will present a showcase of cabaret talent including After Dark winners Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael, and local cabaret favorites Amy Cole, Rob Dorn, and Laura Freeman.

During the evening we will enjoy appetizers, an array of chocolate, champagne and a sampling of the best Chicago cabaret. We will end the evening with a complimentary array of pizza at Skokie’s own Village Inn which will include a drink with the presentation of your event ticket. This not to be missed event is a must to build your referral network in a whole new way.

To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact Christina Pinson via phone at (773) 303-0167 or via email at cpinson@glchamber.org. Tickets can also be purchased online at http://glchamber.org.


More shows to be announced!

Sunday in the Library with Rob

It's a cloudy Sunday afternoon. Rob and I decided to get out of the house for a little while. Due to the economic recession, our pocket book is bare. So, today, we decided to head up to the Evanston Public Library. It's a great way to get out of the house. We got to Evanston specifically because we can drive and park for free. They have a great jazz and original cast album section. (As I type this, I am listening to the Grammy winning cd "Loverly" by Cassandra Wilson.

Cassandra Wilson is amazing. I was lucky enough to meet her a few years ago in Minneapolis. She was performing with Bill T Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company at the Walker. If I remember correctly, it was a performance to celebrate/honor the tragedy of Sept 11. The Bill T Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company is one of the single most influential groups for me personally. The company has a unique ability to tell story and the human experience. LOVE LOVE LOVE. They are performing in Chicago at Ravinia on Sept 17, 2009 - here is a promotional video.




And another piece because:



They are truly AMAZING!! So, be sure to check them out!

I have been working on "The Straight Girl's Guide to Dating: Written by a Gay Man" for the last week. Due May 1, 2009, I have a quick turnaround time for this project. Rather than over think this project, I want just get it finished and have a ball! So the outline it almost finished, and the prologue is finished. All the design elements are finished. So it's just a matter of writing.

Well, that's all for this sunday afternoon. Let me know what you think of the Bill T Jones clips. And one more clip for the road. (This is one of my favorites)

The recession, cats, and withdrawal

Communicating, relationships, and love. These are just a few of my favorite things. I have always had a special insight into love and relationships. Perhaps, it's all the time I spent single and dateless in my teens and twentys.

I had an interview today with Crain's Chicago Business. The interview was about small business owners balancing work and relationships. It was interesting discussing these two topics at the same time. I usually keep our work life so separate from relationship discussions.

(MORE TO COME SOON)