Real Life Peter Pan Spreads Magical Joy Across The DMV
The best magicians are the ones with Peter Pan syndrome, says Drew Kennerley.
And he's the first to admit, he's no different.
"The best magicians have to be a kid at heart," said 28-year-old Kennerley, who may be better known across northern Virginia as his stage name, Drew Blue Shoes.
Drew has been making life magical with children's shows at libraries, carnivals and birthday parties since he was 15. And he wouldn't have it any other way.
Armed with his trusty sidekick, Chicken Nugget — a rubber chicken — Drew dons a red bow tie, top hat, suit jacket, and of course, his hallmark blue sh…
Let's Dance: Burlesque Troupe Taking Their Talents All Over Long Island
A new Long Island burlesque troupe made their debut in Smithtown this month.
Founded by Patchogue resident, artist, and musician Jenn Woodason, The Dirty Show performed May 17 at The Rail.
"It's a very modest, hilarious burlesque style troupe of musicians and comedians and dancers and there is a lot of variation within the format," Woodason said. "The entirety of the show is flexible and comedy/improv skits. We also play our own live music. We're very funny, cheeky, lovable, classy, and it's not a predictable show by any stretch of the imagination."
A year ago, Woodason was …
