a good song from Anything Goes (Cole Porter 1934) which we watched this week
tonight we are going to this ...
Harry Connick Jr: A Celebration of Cole Porter
For five days only, famed singer, musician, and actor Harry Connick, Jr., takes the legendary Met stage for a program celebrating Cole Porter, one of America’s greatest songwriters. Accompanied by a 25-piece orchestra and modern multimedia production elements, the Grammy and Emmy Award–winning performer brings his inimitable style to beloved Porter standards from the Great American Songbook, offering an unmissable limited-time opportunity to experience the acclaimed presentation that won raves on Broadway in 2019.
Mrs Slug and I saw Harry Connick Jr at Zellerbach the night before we saw him in SF (at the Orpheum? not sure). Pretty sure it was early 90s as we didn't yet have kids. Anyhow, the majority of the audience were students and they kept asking for just another song. At some point, Connick said (paraphrasing), "You really ought to buy a ticket to tomorrow night's show!" to which a large portion responded, "It's sold out!" Connick visibly blanched and then obliged with 3 more songs, as I recall. He seemed literally taken aback by the response, which suggested to me that he didn't realize he was quite that popular.
Mrs Slug likes his music; I do, too. We'll listen to it from time to time.
I look at pictures of my kid and really miss them from all the different ages. I do not miss being sick all the time from whatever cooties were brought back from school.
BERKELEY – California rugby is set to host Arizona for a midday contest Saturday in Berkeley, its third match in a six-fixture homestand. The Golden Bears and Wildcats will kick off at Noon PT at Witter Rugby Field with a reserve-grade contest set to immediately follow.
The No. 8 California women's gymnastics team is set for its inaugural ACC road meet as the Golden Bears head to Raleigh, North Carolina, to take on defending conference champion and No. 21 NC State. First routine is set for 1 p.m. PT on ACCNX/ESPN+ at Reynolds Coliseum.
BOSTON – Former California standout and current Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown will play in his fourth NBA All-Star Game next month after he was named an Eastern Conference reserve Thursday. The All-Star appearance will bring Brown back to the Bay Area, with the event set to be held at Chase Center in San Francisco on Feb. 16.
The California men's tennis team brings a perfect 4-0 record to Los Angeles this weekend when the Golden Bears renew acquaintances with No. 25 UCLA (2-2) and USC (3-1) in a pair of nonconference dual matches. This marks the first meetings between Cal and its former Pac-12 Conference opponents since the Bears joined the ACC and UCLA and USC joined the Big Ten.
I want to begin this month's newsletter by sending our thoughts and well-wishes to everyone in our Cal Family and beyond who has been affected by the devastating and tragic wildfires that have caused such unimaginable destruction in Southern California. We know there are countless alums, families of current student-athletes and so many more connected to our athletic department and university that are still dealing with the crisis, and you are all on our minds. I'm grateful for the Cameron Institute – notably Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships Jessie Stewart – for partnering with the Golden State Valkyries and Bay FC to participate in a supply drive to support relief efforts in the Greater Los Angeles area. We know there is a long road ahead to rebuild the affected areas and our Cal Family is with you every step of the way.
The California football team has agreed to future nonconference games in a home-and-home series with San Jose State, along with a single game in Berkeley against Wagner. The Golden Bears will host the Spartans on Sept. 9, 2028, and travel to San Jose on Sept. 13, 2031. Cal is set to face the Seahawks on Sept. 19, 2026.
Probably could have got in on the ground floor of building a regional rivalry with Sacramento St before they become an FBS team by booking them for Cals FCS opponent.
I did not realize that Wagner College is located in (on?) Staten Island, NY. It's enrollment in 2023 was 1,947.
Wagner's home field is Hameline Field at Wagner Stadium, capacity is 3,300. Looking at the satellite image on Google Maps, it seems the stands are bleachers on the west side of the field.
I hear you. Although arguably we gave up that facade in 2011 when Cal played Presbyterian College (enrollment ~1,200), based in Clinton, South Carolina.
That game was at AT&T Park (now Oracle Park) in SF during the Cal Memorial renovation. Cal 63, Presbyterian 12. Around 34,000 attended.
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) Reniya Kelly scored 16 points and No. 15 North Carolina pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat No. 19 California 65-52 on Thursday, spoiling a banner night for the Golden Bears' Ioanna Krimili. It marked Cal's first home loss of the season.
What if we find out that we're not playing Wagner College from Staten Island, but actually playing the Wagner Group, the Russian private military group run until recently by Yevgeny Prigozhin?
I can't wait to have this traditional power and natural rival come to Berkeley, although I dread having their rabid fan base taking up a third or more of Memorial Stadium. A titanic clash in the making.
2026 is going to be a weird OOC season. We open at home against UCLA. Our lone OOC away game is to a place I don't want to go to: BYU. Then we play Wagner at home. Then we have a bye-week ahead of a home game against UNLV. All in all, that's a tough schedule. Thanks Jim Knowlton, I hate it.
BYU is actually a great road trip. Great atmosphere, friendly fans, easy access (I realize Cal fans have no concept of this), the weather will probably be great in September, and the Salt Lake valley generally is a great area. Only downside for Cal will be BYU is probably going to be really good, and this is probably a loss in waiting.
DBD JUKEBOX
You Oughta Know (Alanis) variation by Elle Cordova
https://www.instagram.com/ellecordova/reel/C6aOSnoL_s5/
September, Earth, Wind & Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs069dndIYk
Heavy by Collective Soul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2xc-ZCZyjI
25 or 6 to 4, Chicago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A3HZvGN0qs
American Tune, Paul Simon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OEWBq_jzuA
Smooth Criminal (Michael Jackson) cover by Alien Ant Farm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDl9ZMfj6aE
Little Wing (Hendrix) cover by Sting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w-Tgx8voDw
Mr. Blue Sky, Electric Light Orchestra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ8Sz8CJY5g
Pretzel Logic, Steely Dan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBxZFadp9Pw
December 1963, What a Night, Frank Valli and the Four Seasons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTUhnIY3oRM&list=LL&index=4
BLOW
POP
This candy is created by the same company that makes Dubble Bubble. It's an above-average lollipop with below-average gum in the middle.
Unlike the Tootsie Pop which is a below average lollipop with a below average hunk of chocolate.
In related news, I take childlike delight in that the "Chupa Chup" brand essentially means "Sucky Suck" in Spanish.
Gabriel Blow
a good song from Anything Goes (Cole Porter 1934) which we watched this week
tonight we are going to this ...
Harry Connick Jr: A Celebration of Cole Porter
For five days only, famed singer, musician, and actor Harry Connick, Jr., takes the legendary Met stage for a program celebrating Cole Porter, one of America’s greatest songwriters. Accompanied by a 25-piece orchestra and modern multimedia production elements, the Grammy and Emmy Award–winning performer brings his inimitable style to beloved Porter standards from the Great American Songbook, offering an unmissable limited-time opportunity to experience the acclaimed presentation that won raves on Broadway in 2019.
https://www.metopera.org/season/2024-25-special-presentation/harry-connick-jr-a-celebration-of-cole-porter/
Mrs Slug and I saw Harry Connick Jr at Zellerbach the night before we saw him in SF (at the Orpheum? not sure). Pretty sure it was early 90s as we didn't yet have kids. Anyhow, the majority of the audience were students and they kept asking for just another song. At some point, Connick said (paraphrasing), "You really ought to buy a ticket to tomorrow night's show!" to which a large portion responded, "It's sold out!" Connick visibly blanched and then obliged with 3 more songs, as I recall. He seemed literally taken aback by the response, which suggested to me that he didn't realize he was quite that popular.
Mrs Slug likes his music; I do, too. We'll listen to it from time to time.
Ex and I saw Harry Connick Jr at the Concord Pavilion way back in the mid 90s. He put in a great show. HSB, you should have a great time tonight.
Wow, that little germ factory is doing a great job of distribution.
I look at pictures of my kid and really miss them from all the different ages. I do not miss being sick all the time from whatever cooties were brought back from school.
I hear you.
PRO
CAL
Go Bears!!! As January ends it's worth noting that we are still in possession of the Stanfurd Axe.
[RUGBY] Cal Takes On Arizona At Home
https://calbears.com/news/2025/1/31/rugby-cal-takes-on-arizona-at-home.aspx
BERKELEY – California rugby is set to host Arizona for a midday contest Saturday in Berkeley, its third match in a six-fixture homestand. The Golden Bears and Wildcats will kick off at Noon PT at Witter Rugby Field with a reserve-grade contest set to immediately follow.
[WGYM] No. 8 Cal To Face No. 21 NC State In First ACC Road Meet
https://calbears.com/news/2025/1/31/womens-gymnastics-no-8-cal-to-face-no-21-nc-state-in-first-acc-road-meet.aspx
The No. 8 California women's gymnastics team is set for its inaugural ACC road meet as the Golden Bears head to Raleigh, North Carolina, to take on defending conference champion and No. 21 NC State. First routine is set for 1 p.m. PT on ACCNX/ESPN+ at Reynolds Coliseum.
[MTEN] Jaylen Brown Named 2025 NBA All-Star
https://calbears.com/news/2025/1/30/mens-basketball-jaylen-brown-named-2025-nba-all-star.aspx
BOSTON – Former California standout and current Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown will play in his fourth NBA All-Star Game next month after he was named an Eastern Conference reserve Thursday. The All-Star appearance will bring Brown back to the Bay Area, with the event set to be held at Chase Center in San Francisco on Feb. 16.
[MTEN] Unbeaten Bears End Road Trip At No. 25 UCLA, USC
https://calbears.com/news/2025/1/30/mens-tennis-unbeaten-bears-end-road-trip-at-no-25-ucla-usc.aspx
The California men's tennis team brings a perfect 4-0 record to Los Angeles this weekend when the Golden Bears renew acquaintances with No. 25 UCLA (2-2) and USC (3-1) in a pair of nonconference dual matches. This marks the first meetings between Cal and its former Pac-12 Conference opponents since the Bears joined the ACC and UCLA and USC joined the Big Ten.
[NEWS] Knowlton's Notes: Thinking Of Those In Need
https://calbears.com/news/2025/1/30/athletics-news-knowltons-notes-thinking-of-those-in-need.aspx
Cal Family –
Greetings from Haas Pavilion!
I want to begin this month's newsletter by sending our thoughts and well-wishes to everyone in our Cal Family and beyond who has been affected by the devastating and tragic wildfires that have caused such unimaginable destruction in Southern California. We know there are countless alums, families of current student-athletes and so many more connected to our athletic department and university that are still dealing with the crisis, and you are all on our minds. I'm grateful for the Cameron Institute – notably Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships Jessie Stewart – for partnering with the Golden State Valkyries and Bay FC to participate in a supply drive to support relief efforts in the Greater Los Angeles area. We know there is a long road ahead to rebuild the affected areas and our Cal Family is with you every step of the way.
[FB] Bears Announce Future Games Against San Jose State, Wagner
https://calbears.com/news/2025/1/30/football-bears-announce-future-games-against-san-jose-state-wagner.aspx
The California football team has agreed to future nonconference games in a home-and-home series with San Jose State, along with a single game in Berkeley against Wagner. The Golden Bears will host the Spartans on Sept. 9, 2028, and travel to San Jose on Sept. 13, 2031. Cal is set to face the Seahawks on Sept. 19, 2026.
Probably could have got in on the ground floor of building a regional rivalry with Sacramento St before they become an FBS team by booking them for Cals FCS opponent.
I did not realize that Wagner College is located in (on?) Staten Island, NY. It's enrollment in 2023 was 1,947.
Wagner's home field is Hameline Field at Wagner Stadium, capacity is 3,300. Looking at the satellite image on Google Maps, it seems the stands are bleachers on the west side of the field.
I can't mock my UGA and AL friends now for when they play Mercer (tiny college in Macon, GA)...
I hear you. Although arguably we gave up that facade in 2011 when Cal played Presbyterian College (enrollment ~1,200), based in Clinton, South Carolina.
That game was at AT&T Park (now Oracle Park) in SF during the Cal Memorial renovation. Cal 63, Presbyterian 12. Around 34,000 attended.
[WBB] No. 15 North Carolina Outlasts No. 19 Cal
https://calbears.com/news/2025/1/30/womens-basketball-no-19-cal-outlasted-by-no-15-north-carolina.aspx
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) Reniya Kelly scored 16 points and No. 15 North Carolina pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat No. 19 California 65-52 on Thursday, spoiling a banner night for the Golden Bears' Ioanna Krimili. It marked Cal's first home loss of the season.
Wagner
We're embracing the SEC OOC philosophy.
Yet we'll still only win by 4.
See above comment re now I can't mock my SEC (GA/AL) friends anymore... and that was so fun!
What if we find out that we're not playing Wagner College from Staten Island, but actually playing the Wagner Group, the Russian private military group run until recently by Yevgeny Prigozhin?
Is not doing a background check on which Wagner something that would finally get Jim fired?
My loudest laugh of the day!
I can't wait to have this traditional power and natural rival come to Berkeley, although I dread having their rabid fan base taking up a third or more of Memorial Stadium. A titanic clash in the making.
2026 is going to be a weird OOC season. We open at home against UCLA. Our lone OOC away game is to a place I don't want to go to: BYU. Then we play Wagner at home. Then we have a bye-week ahead of a home game against UNLV. All in all, that's a tough schedule. Thanks Jim Knowlton, I hate it.
BYU is actually a great road trip. Great atmosphere, friendly fans, easy access (I realize Cal fans have no concept of this), the weather will probably be great in September, and the Salt Lake valley generally is a great area. Only downside for Cal will be BYU is probably going to be really good, and this is probably a loss in waiting.
I doubt the Wagner fan base will take up a third or more of Memorial Stadium, but probably will comprise more than a third of the actual attendance.
And remember, last season Wagner lost to an Ivy League school by a final of 24-6.
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POLITICS
Your child has ADHD? according to a US Senator you should smack 'em.https://bsky.app/profile/senatefinance.bsky.social/post/3lh2czvomtk2d
i smack my child and my wife everyday .. regardless of any medical diagnosis
Really? I get smacked by mine.
Probably completely deserved.
Probably?
Well, there is the "Who doesn't love to smack around an Oski?" mindset.
DBD AV CLUB
What is a book that you've read in one sitting or one day?
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
I don't think I knew that Kuony Deng is a GA for Oregon State since last season
https://osubeavers.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/kuony-deng/2982
I miss that guy.
It’s time once again for Oski Disciple’s Question of the Day.
Who is this Simon fellow and why does everyone do whatever he says?
You forgot to say ‘Simon says…’ so not answering! 🤣🤣🤣
Simon says respond to Oski Discipline's rhetorical question.
Discipline? Don't give me any ideas.
according to a US Senator you should smack 'em.
Simon says, don’t do what Simon says.
I used to love the digital light up Simon game as a kid.