I know this is unrelated to writing for children, but there were children in the audience as well as every other age group. And, this was such a great concert I had to write about it.
The concert was at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, CT and is was spectacular.
The show opened with both dynamic and powerful singers on stage performing, and without any breaks they sang for two hours straight. At the finale, they took a couple of minutes to change their outfits and came back out in black pants and black tops for another three songs.
The two sang an array of each others' songs and with two of the best singing voices in the business, it was an electrifying experience. Even during their solos, the other singer sang backup on stage. They were both dressed simply in jeans and sleeveless tops. It was truly all about the music.
I went especially to see Reba McEntire and it was my very first Reba concert - the added bonus was that it was with Kelly Clarkson. The two gave 110% and it showed. They make an unstoppable duo.
If they are ever in my neck of the woods again, I will definitely go to see them. I highly recommend their concerts to any and all - you will not be disappointed.
I am a huge Reba fan and now I am a Kelly Clarkson fan also.
Karen
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November 12-18 celebrates the 88th Children’s Book Week in the United States.
The ability to read and understand complicated information is essential to success in school and in the workplace. So much of today’s information is only available through the written word – in books, newspapers, magazines, the Internet, etc. Unfortunately, the statistics are staggering: analysis of the National Assessment of Educational Progress long-term trend reading assessments reveals that “by age 17, only about 1 in 17 seventeen year olds can read and gain information from specialized text, for example the science section in the local newspaper.”
Children cannot “Rise Up” to this challenge without hours of reading practice and without first developing a love of reading. During Children’s Book Week, parents, educators and caregivers can “Rise Up” to this challenge and take a stand.
A poem by Pam Munõz Ryan is featured on this year’s bookmark. Special publicity displays were created by various illustrators, including Ana Juan and Jon J. Muth. Proceeds from the sale of materials help support CBC’s literacy efforts.
I thought you might want to know about
www.secretofgiving.com
We are working our butts off trying to spread the word about it. If you have any suggestions on how to get the word out to fans, we would really appreciate it.
The Secret of Giving is approved by Starstruck Entertainment and the founder, Ms. Rhonda Goss works very closely with Reba's Ranch House.
We have raised $1,918.44 from everyday fans by simply word of mouth.
Rhonda and I are both longtime Reba fans and we are 150% committed to the success of the Secret of Giving. It is past time time to give back to Reba for everything she has done for us in a way that has never been done before.
Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.
Tracey
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