Conan O'Brien Show

Tonight was a VERY cool night! Jessica and I both went to Conan O'Brien's variety / stand-up show in Universal City. The night was full of fun, laughter, and a TON of celebrity appearances, which included Jim Carrey, Seth Green, and Sarah Silverman. As awesome as the show was, it made me miss watching Conan on television :(. Ah well...just a few more months! Check out the pictures and videos I took from the show! If you'd like to see a picture bigger, just click on it.








The video below feature Conan O'Brien singing his heart out to the song "Superman", with special guest Jim Carrey. Pardon the shaky-ness of the video...I was trying to enjoy it, too (without just enjoying it through a view finder!)

A Taste of Milwaukee

Today was a pretty fun day!

Earlier today, I taught a Red Cross class to a large class of 70 students. I had 3 co-instructors for the class...one of which was a new guy! As always, it was a lot of fun and very enjoyable. Here's some pictures:








Tonight was also a very good time because I had the chance to (FINALLY) check out Comedy Sportz in Los Angeles. Elliot and I went over to check out their 8:00 show and we had a blast. It was Elliot's first time, so that just added to the overall enjoyment. After the show, I went to the Box Office to buy tickets for a second show they were doing, called "U-Sical". "U-Sical" is a feature length improv musical that is based on the life of an audience member. It was REALLY impressive to watch...I seriously thought I was sitting in a professional Broadway theater at points! To make things even more fun, a friend of mine - Robyn Roth - was one of the cast members for the show! Too cool!

It was really nice getting a chance to check out Comedy Sportz. Being there reminds me a lot of home, and just about everyone there has some roots that travel back to Milwaukee. I was able to talk to a few people throughout the evening who have all been to or lived in Milwaukee at some point, and it was just a really cool chance to interact and socialize with people.

Some people go to bars on Saturday nights, but you'll find me at Comedy Sportz. :)

Incredible News!

Hey, Everybody! I have some really good news. I don't usually like broadcasting things until they are finalized, and I sure as heck don't want to jinx anything, but I think I should share with my blog readers the news I recieved today:

"Congratulations! You have been chosen as one of 20 finalists in the ABC Studios 2010-2011 Production Associates Program in the area of Creative Affairs."

That quote is part of an email I received today from ABC Studios. I am so excited, but at the same time, a little nervous and also cautiously optimistic. Everybody please keep your fingers crossed for me. Interviews will be held in a few weeks, and as soon as I hear something, you will. I want this SO bad, and I will be putting everything I can into it.

Until then, fingers crossed!

Health Fairs and Fires

Today I was at a Health Fair on behalf of the Red Cross with one of our new instructors, Andrea. The fair was at Mattel, where they make all the Hot Wheels and Barbies! It was a really fun time and we both had the opportunity to meet some really cool people and do some really neat stuff.



On the way home, I passed by the scene of a pretty big fire that happened just a few blocks from my house. I went back a little later to see the aftermath and it was pretty nasty. The fire destroyed a whole block of shops (including some local businesses and the Goodwill).

Glee Taping!

Hey, folks! Boy, what an exciting day it was today.

I had the very special privilege of being one of the extras in the Season Finale of "GLEE". Whenever the finale airs, be sure to look for me! I am in the front row of the balcony in the dead center.

I'd post information about the taping, but I would probably be hunt down by some folks at the FOX Network. What I CAN tell you, is that the episode is incredible -- with tons of talent and drama. The musical numbers were jaw dropping and so much fun to watch and be a part of. Below is a picture of the prop programs we were given.



Be sure to watch for me when the episode airs!!

Hot Stuff at the Red Cross!

Check out this hilarious video spoof Eugene (a co-worker and friend of mine from the Red Cross) and I shot a few months back. Special thanks to Elliot and Art for helping out, too! It took a little while to complete, but the end result was well worth it!

Note: The video is MUCH funnier if you have seen the original "Heat Related Emergencies" video that is part of the Red Cross' First Aid DVD. THAT is the video we are trying to spoof....you'll see comparison clips of it in the credits :)

Enjoy!

Photo Booth Fun - Reception Slideshow

Hey Everybody!

Check out this video I created from Tab and Chad's Wedding. It features some of the best pictures taken at the reception from the Photo Booth.

By the end of the week, a website will be live that features all the photos and video from the Wedding, Reception, and other festivities. Stay tuned for the information / links on that! :)

RIP Eddie and Meinhardt

This week, Hollywood lost two legends.

First, was the loss of Eddie Carroll. He was the voice we all know and love as Disney's Jiminy Cricket.

The second, was the loss of Meinhardt Raabe, who was the coroner from "The Wizard of Oz". He is the one who announces that 'the Wicked Witch is dead".

I feel lucky that I had a chance to meet BOTH of these people before they passed. I met Eddie about a year ago, and Meinhardt a few years before that. I'm not sure where the picture of Meinhardt and I is right now (it was taken on "film"...gasp! so it's probably not scanned in yet...), but below is a picture of Eddie and I.

Quiet on the Set!

They are filming a new medical drama about a block away from my house. It's so close, I can walk there in about 2 minutes.

Some production company bought out what was an old, abandonded hospital and gave it a makeover. They've been filming for a few weeks now, and I decided to grab a shot of it.

Take a look:


On a somewhat related note, have you seen the new promos for Carson Daly? His show came back (thank god) under the watchful eye of a new producer (which is probably the best decision NBC has made in a while!). The new promo is kind of fun, and as a Red Cross geek, I like it...

Updates, Updates, Updates!!

Hey Everybody,

WOW - things have been crazy lately. There has been A LOT going on, and it's been keeping me busy. Special thanks to Laura for kicking me in the butt to get up a new blog. I really do enjoy blogging, but when I'm so busy, it's hard to keep up when so much else is going on. There's been soooo much excitement recently...I'm not sure where to start. Here's a quick flash that highlight some of the excitement I've been involved with lately...

Tyra Banks - I had the pleasure of meeting her and teaching her CPR a few weeks ago. She's an incredible person and I really feel lucky to have had the opportunity to work with her!

Tab Got Married - My cousin got married a few weeks ago in Charleston, SC. Pictures and video highlights from the wedding will be up online in the near future, but for now, here's a sample picture to get you excited.

Visit to Milwaukee - A few weeks ago, I traveled home to South Milwaukee for Mr. Bill Jackson's final musical at SMHS. It was fun to travel home and reconnect with friends and family. A few pictures from that weekend are below!




During my time home, I created two videos. First, was a 'revised' version of the popular theater-highlights video titled "See you in the Dark". Second, was a video dedicated to Mr. Jackson titled "Farewell, Mr. Jackson". Although the Farewell video did NOT have a screening in front of an audience like "See you in the Dark" did, it has received a ton of kind, heart-warming comments. You can see the video here:



Earthquake in California! - I'm sure most of you heard that there was a pretty heavy Earthquake that rattled the West Coast on Easter Sunday. I was in a movie theatre at the time, and it was quite a wicked experience....non-stop ground rumbling for 30 seconds. Here's hoping the after shock isn't as bad!

For now, that's the bulk of the updates. I am striving to keep this blog up as much as possible, and although I can't promise I will update it as often as I may like, I am working hard to update whenever I can. I CAN promise that when I DO update, it will be exciting! Keep following my twitter for the most accurate, up-to-date updates I can provide. I usually throw an update on there every few days at the least.

COMING SOON!

I know, I know...I'm behind on blog entries again!!

BIG updates are coming this Easter Weekend...check back soon!