Behind the Scenes on Show Day

 

The morning of the winter comedy show I was having at The Artist on City Island, I heard my cell phone receiving a text.  I hoped that wasn’t anyone cancelling.  I went back to sleep.  I’d been trying to get rid of a cold for about five days, but it was still with me.

 

Later I checked my text and saw it was from my friend Mindy Levokove wishing me well with my cold and the show.  I was relieved.

 

Showered, dressed, went to the store, and then worked on a bit of COVID material for the show.  I was doing okay.  Went on Facebook and saw I had a voice message from one of the comics.  He just learned that a few days earlier he was exposed to COVID.  He didn’t want to chance coming and infecting anyone though he felt fine.  We were both disappointed but knew he was doing the right thing.

 

I offered the spot to a comic living in the Bronx and who has a car.  She wasn’t up for it.  Time was passing.  Then I realized that the other comics in the show probably have lots more material than I originally asked them to do, so I asked them to do more time.  Both obliged.  The show was very good. 

 

I thank D.C.’s funniest tax accountant Ken Watter and the Bronx’s rising star Debbie Bazza for doing a great job!

 

The audience grew since the last show which I felt good about.  We even had a couple who had never been there before.  They found out about the show from the internet.  They were happy with the evening as was everyone.  Before the pandemic, we were able to pack the place.

 

Several friends of mine were amongst those who attended.  We went to a bar after the show, and they shared their opinions.  It was unanimous – they enjoyed it very much.

 

Due to my cold, I kept my mask on at the mic and used a separate mic from the others.  I hope so much that we, as a world, will get past this pandemic.

 Mindy Matijasevic, Elliot Glick (owner), Debbie Bazza, Ken Watter

 

Good news:  The comic, who had to cancel, tested negative for COVID!

 

On another positive note:  The mouse in my house is gone!  My darling buddy Bob got rid of it for me.  Thank you, Bob, for being my hero!❤  Tomorrow’s my birthday, and I don’t have any uninvited creature running around in my apartment.  That’s a good start.  😊

Happy holidays everyone!

 

 

So much love to CGG-M ❤❤❤

Mindy Matijasevic

December 2021

My Birthday Is Soon & This Is One Thing That Would Make Me Feel Good

 

It would make me so happy if you decide to spend Friday, December 17^th enjoying City Island – its seafood, non-seafood, little shops, and all around village feeling – and then warm up with laughter at The Artist for 7:45 seating/8pm WINTER COMEDY SHOW!  (or just come to the show).

 

Me

Rob Santos

Debbie Bazza        

Ken Watter

 

It is only $10 cover and there is NO minimum.  However, if you desire, there is light fare and delicious desserts for purchase.  The desserts are provided by https://www.facebook.com/JennysSweetsSA. 

 

We do ask for donations, so the talented comics can be paid.  We definitely deliver the funny.  It will be a fun night, for sure!

 

Though wine is available, you are free to BYOB.  😊

 

Must bring vax card and ID.  The wonderful people who run The Artist, Elliot Glick and Monica Glick, are responsible and don’t deserve the thousand-dollar fine for not complying.  So bring your card!

249 City Island Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.

 

This show is four days before my birthday, so it would be especially great if you attend.  It would feel soooo good to hear your laughter.

Much love to CGG-M ❤❤❤

Mindy Matijasevic

December 2021

The Good Stuff

 

  

In spite of other stuff, here’s the good stuff:

 

A very short poem of mine is published in this beautiful publication, First Literary Review-East, and is the first poem.  Enjoy.

https://getyourpoemon.wordpress.com/2021/11/29/get-your-poem-on-48-feeling-love-from-the-universe/

 

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My friends Bob and Steven joined me to celebrate our friend Judy’s birthday. ❤ It was a really good night.  I want more like that.  Birthday or no birthday, I want to celebrate my relationships that bring love and light into my life.

Speaking of celebrating, this makes a wonderfully unique, unisex gift:

 

Contact me at mindyinthebronx@gmail.com for details.  You’ll have it early for the holidays.

 

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Reminder:  Winter Comedy Show, December 17^th, 8pm, at The Artist, 249 City Island Avenue.  You may BYOB and warm up with laughter.  Must bring VAX card.

 

Much love to CGG-M  ❤💕❤

Mindy Matijasevic

December 2021