University of Pittsburgh Freshman Honor Gene Kelly’s 100th Birthday
For fear that it will be erased from the ‘Net one day, I’ve pasted the full story below. Dancin’ on the lawn: Pittsburgh Freshmen Set a World Record August 24, 2012 12:03 am By Molly Born / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette More than 3,000 black umbrellas dotted the green outside the University of Pittsburgh’s Petersen Events Center Thursday even though it wasn’t raining. Pitt’s freshman class descended on the lawn, popped up umbrellas and performed a six-minute...
Read MoreThe Birthday Present Ethel Kennedy Would Never Forget
My virtual pal and New York Post film critic Lou Lumenick caught an early screening of the HBO documentary Ethel (2011), which details the life and times of Ethel Kennedy, Bobby’s wife/widow and mother to their eleven children. One scene from the film reminded him of me and other Gene Kelly fans… Ethel Kennedy’s starry birthday surprise from...
Read More100 Reasons to Celebrate Gene Kelly #1: Singin’ and Dancin’ in the Rain
This entry is part 1 of 16 in the series 100 Reasons to Celebrate Gene Kelly.When we put out the call for “100 Reasons to Celebrate Gene Kelly,” we knew we’d get several entries on Singin’ in the Rain (1952) — and rightly so since it is the film most associate with Gene Kelly (and the classical musical in general). Sure enough, our first three entries are on that film and the famous title number, a perfect way to kick off this on-going series. So without further...
Read More100 Reasons to Celebrate Gene Kelly
Leading up to Gene Kelly’s Centennial, August 23, 2012, we’re featuring a new series: 100 Reasons to Celebrate Gene Kelly. Submissions may be short or long, centered around the following: a musical number film a certain photo piece of clothing/costuming quote YouTube compilation/montage physical attribute particular dance move general contribution(s) to dance Gene’s star image non-musical films his presence on television or onstage and/or anything else that addresses the call...
Read MoreA Birthday Celebration for Gene!
Calling all Tumblr users! For those of you on Tumblr, please take part in this event to celebrate Gene’s birthday. Each day in August leading up to Gene’s birthday (the 23rd) will feature a question for fans to answer. Feel free to include pictures, gifs, or whatever else you’d like. Let’s celebrate the man who has brought so much joy into our lives! 23 Days of Gene Kelly August 1st: What was your first impression of Gene? What movie was it and what were your...
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