The Critical Truth: Finally!

It's Tuesday and being all rested from the Holiday, and finally inspired to truly Get On The Ball, I am making this week my official public debut into that wondrous little world known as "The Critic's Circle". For those of you who are of my closer acquaintance, you will not be surprised to find that I have been running this Circle for quite some time, albeit from my private chambers. Now, after much poking and prodding about my sleeve, I will finally divulge this engaging discourse on the truth for public edification.

While the actual reviews will debut Thursday with the First Annual APAP Awards, I thought it only courteous to offer a small guide as to the proper reception of my fodder beforehand.

My Rankings: In obedience to the By Laws of The Critical Truth Society, I will be using the highly esteemed Star System. I will be offering a range of 1-4 Stars and sometimes, adding a Feather for decoration. My stars are interpreted rightly, below:

1 Star: This was a total farce. Obvious bribery is in play. Attendance to such event would only serve to prove your unwitting poor taste and maddening disobedience to my Advice. Consider yourself flogged.
2 Stars: They are trying. If you are a die-hard with a few extra moments to waste spare, you can try too, if only to add to your experience. If you are a connoisseur, be otherwise obliged.
3 Stars: A good cause -- well on it's way. Worth supporting!
4 Stars: A Must by any interpretation. Something to be seen, and perhaps seen again.
4 Stars & A Feather: Don't. Miss. This! Even for your own Death!

My Style: In line with my well crafted and nuanced form of long-blogging, you can expect my Critiques to provide a thorough & heady discourse for your leisured consumption. And, in an effort to not to be a total Bitch, I of course will offer my 'take it if you are smart' Advice to Obey for those whose stars could use a little rising.

My Disclaimer: (which my Attorneys have ordered me to include)

"Any and all reviews, advice and recommendations asserted by Mdme. B. are solely biased upon her own very-right, proven & impeccable taste. Rather than intending to inform the public on what one could spend their hard found time & hard earned money on, Mdme. B. seeks rather to inform the public of The Truth. In no way is Mdme. B. objective, nor does she serve as an impartial viewer of impartial events. She openly accepts bribes, of course, and indeed often encourages such bribery to guarantee her keen and willing participation. Such baubles & bribes, however, while encouraging of her vigor, move her mind not even one note. With the Economy proving a rather slow burning umber, Mdme. B. holds The Torch of Truth firmly against her brow, setting aflame any unnecessary expenditures for niceties sake. Mdme. B. is not to be held liable for any damages incurred by Public Disobedience of her Advice; nor can she be bothered by any frivolous disagreements of said same."

OK, now that we have that all sorted out, tune in Thursday for my first public discourse on the annual Association of Performing Arts Presenters Conference (APAP), where I was able to view more dance companies in one weekend than I had privy to see all last year! Proving an event well worth reporting, you won't want to miss out on Mdme. B.'s First Annual APAP Awards, where you'll find out who was awarded Best In Show, as well as other fun Awards for the Who's Who in the Dance World!

Then, as the week comes to closure we will look into a small Gallery opening at the Emmanuel Fremin Gallery, which I was last-minute invited to attend, and then we'll finish off with a sneak-peek into the pre-fashion week member's only event at the Javits!

Eyes Wide Shut!

Mdme. B.