Just About Anything: Avenue Q and Mardi Gras!!!

Yesterday, my roommate Katie, and friends Levi and Aaron went to the Capitol Theater in Salt Lake to see Avenue Q. It was awesome! I had never been to a play at the Capitol Theater before and can I just say how amazing it was? Not only was it beautiful there but the play itself was hilarious!

"AVENUE Q is the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. He soon discovers that the only neighborhood in his price range is Avenue Q; still, the neighbors seem nice. There's Brian the out-of-work comedian and his therapist fianceé Christmas Eve; Nicky the good-hearted slacker and his roommate Rod -- a Republican investment banker who seems to have some sort of secret; an Internet addict called Trekkie Monster; and a very cute kindergarten teaching assistant named Kate. And would you believe the building's superintendent is Gary Coleman?!? (Yes, that Gary Coleman.) Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life." -from the Avenue Q website.

I could not have said it better myself. :) It was probably the funniest musical I have seen in a while. Katie had listened to it a few times cause she had the sound track, and trust me if you just listen to the sound track- it's really difficult to understand what is going on. Most of the songs are quite... um.... interesting. Ha ha :) I will give you an example.

Some song titles include:

"What Do You Do With a B.A. in English?"
"It Sucks to be Me"
"If You Were Gay"
"Everyone's a Little Racist"
"The Internet is for Porn"
"I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today"
"My Girlfriend Who Lives in Canada"
"Schadenfreude" (my personal favorite)

Just to name a few.... :) Ya, sounds weird huh? That's what I thought the first time I heard it. I really didn't understand what she was listening to and personally I kind of thought she was nuts. But when it comes down to it those puppets were hilarious. :) The whole play was an enjoyment to watch and now I totally understand the soundtrack! Overall, great experience! And I would probably do it again!

Once we got back up to Logan, there was a basketball game against Nevada! Apparently, that game was amazing- even better than the BYU game! We did so good! I am kind of sad I didn't go but I had A TON of homework to do and happily I got it all done while my roommate was at the game!

I did it that way so that I could go to MARDI GRAS! :) I love USU for a few reasons and their activities is a big one! Mardi Gras is a big dance they throw every year! Beads, tons of poker tables, loud music, crazy outfits, performances, face painting, hypnotists, and did I mention tons of beads and Crazy Loud music??!! I am not the biggest fan of dancing (mainly because I can't dance) but that was so much fun. :) Both Katie and I am pretty sore from yesterday. That just evidence of how much fun everything was!

Here are some pictures of the Capitol Theater: