Recently, I've been adding a large number of events into the event database for the November issue. This basically requires me to find the who, what, where, when and why, enter it, and go onto the next event. This week I also received two more advances to do, one on STOMP!, which is playing at the DuPont Theatre, and the other on the remainder of the "Everything Autumn" events featured at Longwood Gardens until November 18. Once again, I had to distinguish between the highlights of the events and the information that could be taken out. I had a little trouble expaning STOMP! to 150 words since the show is basically a percussion performance. I had to delve into the adjective bank quite a bit, but I think it turned out decently.
"The eight-member troupe features percussionists from around the world ready and waiting to blow minds using everything but the conventional to get the sound audiences love to hear. Brooms, hubcaps, wooden poles, matchboxes – even Zippo lighters will ignite the stage with contagious and crazy rhythm sure to thrill all ages. "
Alliteration was in heavy use as well, as you can see. Besides that I got an exciting article assignment (my first 'real' article for Out and About). The story is a profile on George Trosley, a local artist and, from what I understand, auto enthusiast, whose work is making it to the big screen. Generally I like doing profiles better than news features because of the creative liberties you can take with those stories. So, I'm excited for that and, of course, I'll keep you posted.
Kathleen
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