Mid-Week Libation: Gotta Let These Children Know What Time It Is
RuPaul interviews Maya Rudolph, wisdom from Billy Porter, R&R’s Summer Dance Party playlist, a delicious liqueur from Greece, the art of Hashimoto Gahō, and Gena Rowlands on The Criterion Channel!
Mid-Week Libation is our weekly curated splash of inspiration and culture!
Gena Rowlands: An Actor’s Actor (June 19, 1930 – August 14, 2024)
The R&R is household is still mourning the iconic Gena Rowlands. Almost every night this past week we’ve watched one of her films. And there’s a new collection at The Criterion Channel featuring six of her extraordinary performances. We suggest starting with 1974’s A Woman Under the Influence (which we discussed on last Friday’s podcast), followed by 1977’s Opening Night:
Watch the new collection: Starring Gena Rowlands (via The Criterion Channel)
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The Incomparable Gena Rowlands by David Hudson (via Criterion)
R&R’s Summer Dance Party Playlist: Gotta Let These Children Know! (Featuring Diana Ross, Billy Porter & Lady Blackbird, RuPaul, Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Kylie Minogue, Dua Lipa, Grace Jones & More!)
Wildstar’s Wednesday Wine & Spirits Pick: Finest Roots Rakomelo Liqueur (Greece)
“Finest Roots Rakomelo is a traditional 700ml liqueur made according to a centuries-old recipe featuring Raki distillate and mountain honey from the Aegean islands, accompanied by spices for a unique flavor. Enjoy hot off the stove with orange and clove for a truly authentic experience.” [Source]
Artist Spotlight: Hashimoto Gahō (August 21, 1835 – January 13, 1908)
Interview of the Week: RuPaul Interviews Maya Rudolph!
RuPaul is hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week! Check out his poignant and hilarious interview with the always-brilliant Maya Rudolph here:
Interesting Artists Born Today: August 21st
Visual Artists:
Today is the birthday of Jean-Baptiste Greuze, Asher Brown Durand, Hashimoto Gahō, Friedrich Miess, Mary Lizzie Macomber, Aubrey Beardsley, Rik Wouters, Bohumil Kubišta, Florencio Molina Campos, N. S. Bendre, Dorothy Manning, Joy Hester, Albert Irvin, Carla Lavatelli, Henry Villierme, Marie Severin, Arline Fisch, Radish Tordia, Laxma Goud, Marian Karel, Christina Ramberg, Midori Suzuki, Barbara Cooper, Seok Cheoljoo, Jill Bullitt, Chris Dagradi, Elizabeth Sisco, Tignous, Martin Roemers and Charb!
Writers, Philosophers & Scholars:
Today is the birthday of Jules Michelet, Ruth Manning-Sanders, M. M. Kaye, Ismat Chughtai, T. K. Doraiswamy, X. J. Kennedy, Mart Crowley, Robert Stone, Mudrooroo, Carmen Novoa, Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo, Sharon M. Draper, Margo Kane, Ivan Stang, Sabina Berman, Alexander Chee and aja monet!
Musicians & Composers:
Today is the birthday of Kate Loder, Lili Boulanger, Count Basie, Consuelo Velázquez, Carolyn Leigh, Addison Farmer, Art Farmer, Janet Baker, Paul Panhuysen, Ernie Maresca, Kenny Rogers, James Burton, Jackie DeShannon, Clydie King, Basil Poledouris, Malachi Thompson, Glenn Hughes, Joe Strummer, Steve Smith, Budgie, Kim Sledge, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Serj Tankian and Kelis!
Film/TV/Stage:
Today is the birthday of Friz Freleng, Frank Perry, Melvin Van Peebles, Clarence Williams III, Peter Weir, Patty McCormack, Loretta Devine, Kim Cattrall, Stephen Hillenburg, Cleo King, Jeff Stryker, Carrie-Anne Moss and Hayden Panettiere!
This Week’s Words of Wisdom: Billy Porter
