She So Funny

People, I feel so fortunate in some ways.  I’ve had enough creative projects going on recently (and it’s not over) to have me busy with work I want to do.  I don’t want to be misunderstood – my decades of teaching adults were frequent opportunities to be creative.  My students and I, for the most part, had a real good and growing time.  But recently, I’ve been engaged with other creative work – memoir writing, poetry writing, giving readings, producing and performing stand-up comedy, an upcoming off-off Broadway production of Listen to Your Mother in which I’m cast. 

Each event is its own kind of wonderful.  A few actually pay money.  Yahoo.  It’s so needed.

Art In The Basin booked me to read a half hour of whatever I wanted.  I shared short autobiographical stories.  I had a great time.  The hosts were soooo welcoming, the audience so attentive, the venue (Mon Amour Coffee & Wine) so accommodating. 

There was a hybrid open mic.  My buddy drove me there and attended though he was so very exhausted.  We are chosen ‘siblings’ for over 40 years. We go out of our way for each other.

I had a very encouraging experience doing stand-up (the art I find most challenging) at the International Women Artists’ Salon’s event.  It feels so wonderful when the audience is with me from the beginning.  It feels easy from there, but when that doesn’t happen … 

Also, I was able to sell some shirts at that event!

This Saturday, April 1^st at 3pm and at 7pm (and an option to livestream the 7pm show), I’m part of this unique production. Still some tickets available!  Listen to Your Mother

Much love always to CGG-M  ❤💕❤

Mindy Matijasevic 

March 2023

I’m excited about my upcoming comedy show this Friday, 3/10, 8pm at The Artist, 249 City Island Avenue.  In honor of Women’s History Month, it’s an all-female line-up.

Advance tickets here:

https://starvingartistci.square.site/.../friday-3.../56...

 Laughter is guaranteed!  Plus you can BYOB.  $15 cover; no minimum!  Lots of funny!

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On Tuesday, March 21, I’ll be featuring for Art in the Basin at Mon Amour Coffee and Wine, 234 West 238 Street, Bronx, NY.  Seating 6:45; show time 7pm.  I’ll be reading slices of memoir.  There will also be an open mic.  Come, listen, sign up, and share something of yours.

 https://www.facebook.com/MonAmourCoffeeAndWine/

https:/Art in the Basin/www.facebook.com/artinthebasin/

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The International Women Artists’ Salon, headed by Heidi Russell, is having a month-long exhibition for Women’s History Month (look for them on Facebook).  On March 25^th from 3:30 to 5:30, they are showcasing women in film, literature, and comedy.  I’ll be performing comedy at 224 Waverly Place near 7^th Avenue and 11^th Street.

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On Saturday, April 1^st, I am in two Off-Off-Broadway shows of Listen to Your Mother, created and directed by Heather Christie.  We had a Zoom rehearsal today, and the cast is wonderful.  They are from all over the USA, so some are flying in to NYC to do the show.  The stories are powerful, diverse, and impacting.  The performances will take place at Theatre 71, 152 West 71^st Street on April 1st at 3pm and 7pm.  Tickets are selling and it’s been recommended that you purchase tickets early.

I hope my bookings continue like this and even more.  I’ll keep you all updated.  In the meantime, I hope you’d like to attend something.

Love always to CGG-M  ❤ ❤ ❤

Mindy Matijasevic

March 2023

Just returned from Miami Beach last night.  While I was away, NYC had weather in the balmy 50s.  I came back in time for freezing 20s.  I was lucky to get such a vacation.  A poetry friend was given a trip for two to Miami Beach as a birthday gift.  She asked me to join her – airfare and hotel paid for.  I was treated to the meals.  It was a total indulgence.  Though it was very nice to be somewhere warm in February and to have housekeeping service, I am glad to be home.  Home is not at all luxurious, but it is home.

Now for local news:

Sunday, February 26^th at 7pm -- The Prosettas (a group of four talented writers of prose and memoir) will be reading at BUS STOP CAFÉ, 597 Hudson Street in the West Village, NY, NY.  The series of readings is curated by Michael Graves.  Admission is free though a contribution of $5 is requested.  This event includes a limited open mic.  Feel free to bring something to share and sign up for the open.

https://www.busstopcafe-nyc.com/contact-2

Friday, March 10^th at 8pm – Almost Spring Comedy Show featuring an all-female line-up for Women’s History Month at THE ARTIST, 249 City Island Avenue, NY, NY.  $15 cover, no minimum (though you might be tempted by the light fare and delicious desserts).  You can BYOB.  The wonderful line-up: Dara Jemmott, Jean Kim, Rachael Parenta, and me of course.  https://www.facebook.com/events/740061454358273 

Tuesday, March 21^st at 7pm – I’ll be sharing slices of memoir as the feature for Art in the Basin at Mon Amour Coffee & Wine, 234 West 238^th Street, Bronx, NY.  This event includes a rockin’ hybrid open mic!

https://www.instagram.com/artinthebasin/

https://www.facebook.com/artinthebasin/

Saturday, April 1^st at 3pm and 7pm – Listen to Your Mother at Theatre 71 just off Broadway.  152 West 71^st Street, NY, NY.

https://theatre71.venuetix.com/show/details/TqcmhvqRVhNOGJrWs7ZY/1680390000000?fbclid=IwAR14r5mWE4v4Ektkkly5IuFdsPkedDvu_ZgfJ7M-P-ZBhWjhOgaxWpNqtCE

https://www.facebook.com/events/1122380505126561?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D

Hope something appeals to everyone.  Would be glad to see you.

Constant love to CGG-M  ❤❤❤

Mindy Matijasevic

February 2023