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Thursday, July 3, 2014
Saturday, June 28, 2014
CONTEST: CT Ladies - Our Barbra Needs You!
Ladies
– our Barbra needs your help! We have compiled a list of questions from
audience members that our Barbra will answer during the August 15th
show at the Hilton Garden Inn in Windsor, CT. We’re looking for someone to read
the questions off cards that we will provide interview-style during the
show. Since we are already running the
“You Don’t Bring me Flowers” contest for the guys, this “Barbra Q&A”
contest will be open to ladies only. To enter email info@mynameisbarbra.com,
Tweet to @BarbraTribute, or post here on Facebook why you’d like to win. The
winner will be announced July 18th.
By
entering you agree to our contest terms and conditions, which can be found at”
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Friday, June 27, 2014
Contest at Barbra Tribute Lets Someone Sing in Place of Neil Diamond
Wouldn't it be great if Neil Diamond could be at the “My Name is Barbra” Streisand
tribute show on August 15th in Windsor to sing “You Don’t Bring Me
Flowers” with our Barbra? Since Neil is busy that day we’ll need someone to
fill in for him, so you guys out there- here’s your chance! Men, send me a link
to a video of you singing “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” and one lucky guy will
be chosen to perform it LIVE with “Barbra” in the show! You’ll also get a “My
Name is Barbra” t-shirt and two tickets to the show!
Don't worry - you don't have to sound like Neil Diamond. We're looking for someone who can hold a tune and likes to have fun!
Email the links to your video to info@mynameisbarbra.com before July 13, 2014. DON”T EMAIL YOUR VIDEO FILES! Upload them to YouTube or other online video site and send us the link. The winner will be announced July 18, 2014.
Don't worry - you don't have to sound like Neil Diamond. We're looking for someone who can hold a tune and likes to have fun!
Email the links to your video to info@mynameisbarbra.com before July 13, 2014. DON”T EMAIL YOUR VIDEO FILES! Upload them to YouTube or other online video site and send us the link. The winner will be announced July 18, 2014.
(Don’t
worry, Ladies, another contest just for you will be announced very soon!)
By
entering you agree to our contest terms and conditions, which can be found at www.mynameisbarbra.com/contest.html
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Thursday, June 12, 2014
Questions for a Streisand Tribute Artist
In preparation to promote my upcoming show in Windsor, CT, I'm going to make a video answering questions from fans about what it's like being a Barbra Streisand tribute artist. Since this blog has a fairly wide reach of Barbra lovers, I thought I'd post the question here - what questions would you like me to answer about "being Barbra"?
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Your Favorite Barbra Streisand Songs
Last week
I tweeted (@BarbraTribute) and posted on my Facebook Fan page (www.facebook.com/MyNameIsBarbra)
the question, “What is your favorite Barbra Streisand song?” I found the
answers I got very interesting. Certainly, some of the titles of her greatest
known hits made the list, such as “The Way We Were” and songs from “Funny Girl”,
but I was pleasantly surprised to see some of the lesser known songs included.
As promised, here are some of those responses along with links so you can hear
them on YouTube:
“Promises”
“Run Wild”
“I've Never Been in Love Before” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKEioLsM3n8
Her RCA demo of “A Taste of Honey” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN1VDc2Gj9g
“Supper Time”
Mother
“I'm Still Here/Everybody Says Don't” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eqSS2jMZyQ
“Starting Here, Starting Now”
“The Man I Love”
“Prisoner”
Personally, I’d like to add one more to this list from “My Name
is Barbra”:
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tribute show at www.MyNameIsBarbra.com.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014
What You Should Know Before Adopting a Bunny
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| My bunnies, Skittles and Licorice. These brothers came to us via a rabbit rescue. |
I know this is entirely off the topic of Streisand, but Barbra is an animal lover and I believe she'd approve of my making this blog entry.
I would like to remind anyone planning on getting an "Easter Bunny" for their kids that rabbits are a lifetime commitment that can last up to 12 years. Just as you would before getting a cat, dog or any pet, please consider that bunnies want to be part of the family. Many people think they are sort of like stuffed toys, but they are living creatures with personalities and feelings.
Also, bunnies need special care. For instance, you can't use clumping litter in their litter boxes, as you could with a cat. If digested it could kill them. You need to be sure to have a vet that specifically treats exotic pets. Their medical needs are different than a dog or cat.
I know people who, after realizing there was work involved with having a pet bunny, decided to "set them free" into the woods saying, "They're wild animals anyway." WRONG! A domestic rabbit is the same as a domestic dog or cat. No thinking, feeling person would abandon a dog or cat. A bunny would be even more helpless and such an action would be very cruel and irresponsible.
Another thing to consider is how your existing pets would interact with the bunny. A dog or cat might consider the rabbit prey. When picking a bunny you might wish to bring Fluffy or Fido with you. Many shelters will help you introduce them in a safe way to determine if a bunny would be safe in your home with the other pets.
Additionally, why get a bunny only to stick it in a hutch in your yard? Would you want to spend your life away from your humans in a small box? This also makes them targets for predators. Even a raccoon can break into most commercially sold rabbit hutches. Outdoor bunnies in a hutch live a lonely and unsafe life.
BUT if you want a bunny to love and care for to make part of your family- AWESOME! Bunnies are wonderful pets who make excellent family members. We've had bunnies for many years and they provide endless affection, laughs and joy. If you do decide you're ready, please get a shelter rabbit. Visit www.rabbit.org or call your local shelter.
In the weeks following Easter every year shelters find themselves with bunnies that people drop off, not having considered the responsibilities involved with adopting a bunny. Please think it through first. Sorry if I'm sounding "preachy", but bunnies are wonderful, sweet animals and they deserve to be treated right. If you have bunny questions, feel free to ask me!
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
"Color Me Barbra" 48 Years Old
On March 30, 1966 I was three years old. I don't know if my family was watching Barbra Streisand's second television special, "Color Me Barbra" that day, but if they were I obviously don't remember it. I did enjoy the opportunity last week to watch it on DVD and thoroughly enjoyed it. The special featured one of my favorite songs from her specials, "I Stayed Too Long at the Fair" during the circus sequence (where she also sings to her white poodle). In my own Streisand tribute show I sing this song and it's always so well received.
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