Hmm. I have a minor complaint. Before I break into the fun news, I am slightly irritated that this new version of Blogger takes FOREVER to load up. I tried to post several times prior, but I couldn't get it to load. So, if anyone from Blogger reads this...
I will shortly become more known (but not famous). Today, at the rehearsal for the Grand Entry/National Anthem singing at the Rodeo, we were able to view the "Power of the Volunteer" tribute that the Rodeo puts on while people prepare the dirt area for the concert. Last year it was the "Power of (something related to Katrina)" and the year before it was the "Power of NASA." This year, since the Rodeo is spotlighting the Volunteer, they did a nice tribute to volunteers.
And I'm on the presentation many times! First of all, all of the volunteers spotlighted as "real people" are in the Show choir. The footage of us singing is played, and then they spotlighted 5 of us - and I'm one! They came to shoot footage of my teaching and that's up there. It looks fantastic! So as the stage is getting set up, watch the big screen and you get to see me, my students, my classroom and me teaching. And I have to admit, I look terrific up there.
So, the Rodeo starts tomorrow. One thing that hasn't been receiving a lot of attention is the Show Pride actors. If you walk around the Reliant Center, you'll see a number of people in costume chatting - those are actors who are from various decades informing people of what the Rodeo was like in "their" time. I'll be there mainly on the weekends and I'm wearing a wig, but look around for me - I'll be there. But don't be surprised if I deny knowing you (although I'll definitely chat with you, but I'll be in character).
I love the Rodeo and this year is going to be fantastic!
June, let me know which nights you're in the Cantina.
Cheers!
2 comments:
Baby girl, first off i moved from Cantina to Club West this year. However 2 weeks ago I took a leave of absence this year.
Something had to go and rodeo was the one to take the hit...IF I make it out there at all though I will let you know!!!
Ok, I hadn't read this full entry until now -- but I went to the rodeo last night and saw the volunteer spots and just as I was saying "oh my friend Erica is in the choir," there you were on the big huge screen in your classroom!! So cool. :)
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