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If you find yourself in Hanukkah withdrawal, take Round and Round for a spin: This time-loop romance embraces the holiday in a way that feels complete and thoughtful. Above, Paula Shaw and Vic Michaelis in Round and Round. Craig Minielly/Hallmark hide caption
Imagine my delight at finding Round and Round, a lovely new entry that's a solid light romantic comedy that you wouldn't be surprised to find somewhere else besides Hallmark, and that also embraces Hanukkah as its theme in a way that feels complete and thoughtful.
The structure is familiar: it's a time-loop movie. Rachel (Vic Michaelis) goes to her parents' Hanukkah party, where her grandmother tries to set her up with Zach (Bryan Greenberg), a handsome fellow who unfortunately bumped into her earlier in the day and destroyed the box of sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts) she was bringing to the party. But Rachel has a boyfriend, so she doesn't take much of an interest, but when she wakes up the next morning ... it's the same morning all over again, the seventh night of Hanukkah. So now, like so many protagonists before her (Groundhog Day and Palm Springs both get explicit shout-outs in the dialogue), she's trapped and needs to figure out how to break the loop so her life can continue.
This all sounds very familiar, I know. But the execution is terrific. The dialogue sparkles, the relationship feels genuine, the ending is warm and really satisfying, and you get to watch the marvelous Rick Hoffman (who played Louis on Suits!) play Rachel's loving father, who is the smart and fun kind of weird dad. And Rachel's sister is married to a woman and they have a child, and their relationship is treated just like everybody else's, which is a nice place for Hallmark to be.
If Puerto Rico hasn't been part of your cruise itineraries, you're missing out. The San Juan Cruise Port is ranked among the top ports in the world, and other ports around the Island offer easy access to sightseeing, dining, local culture, and more.
On the Island, la Navidad lasts around 45 days, starting right after Thanksgiving Day in November, extending through mid-January, and culminating with the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastin, also known as la SanSe. Every year, Puerto Ricans get ready to celebrate their Christmas traditions and customs, from food to music and even dcor.
The idea is to surprise the household, so the parranderos round up as quietly as possible and then break into song with the intention of waking people up with joyful and jubilant music. It is a tradition for the household to offer refreshments and then join the group to bring the party to the next house. The last home is the longest stay and where the party usually ends when the sun rises.
For most Puerto Ricans, Christmas Eve or Nochebuena trumps Christmas Day. This is the night where family and friends gather for a traditional dinner, exchange gifts, go out on parrandas, or take a drive to enjoy the Christmas decorations around town.
The classic holiday menu consists of arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas), lechn asado (spit-roasted pork), and pasteles (tamale-like patties of green banana and meat). Side dishes might include potato salad, pasta salad, or morcilla (rice-stuffed blood sausages). The traditional Christmas dessert is tembleque, a coconut-based pudding topped with cinnamon.
Instead of eggnog, Puerto Rico has coquito a thick, creamy holiday drink made primarily with coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, rum, and spices. It is usually served chilled in shot glasses to beat the heat of the warm winter days. Salud!
Partake in some of the most common rituals to welcome the Ao Nuevo (New Year) like a Boricua. Puerto Ricans clean their homes to start the new year on a positive note since they believe that will be the condition that will prevail for the next 365 days. In some parts of the Island, people throw buckets out of their windows to drive away evil spirits away. Or even welcome the new year in your swimsuit! A popular custom, if you are celebrating near the beach, is dropping backwards into the waves as the clock strikes 12 to keep the bad spirits at bay. Another tradition, that originated in Spain, is to eat 12 grapes during the last 12 seconds of the ending year, and you must finish all of them by midnight.
Hey folks, feel free to sing these winter holiday songs with your singing group or community chorus. I figure I'll never get rich from them, but I really want people to sing them. However, if you wish to record them, contact me for further permission. You may enjoy the musical gems in my book, "Rounds, Canons, and Partner Songs." Available in the store.
For the first time all 58 of Haydn's Rounds and Canons in English. Translations of his original Lyrics as well as variations. This book includes his ten commandments, suitable for Church Choirs, the 46 more worldly Rounds, and 2 additional rounds not included in the Haydn Canon with new words by John Krumm. Rounds range from easy to challenging. Available as Hard Copy or PDF.
In addition, All of the rounds have been published as videos on YouTube for your practice and listening enjoyment at: John Krumm - YouTube
Songs, Rounds, Dances, and pieces from the Suzuki Violin Repertoire arranged for Suzuki group enrichment and integrating the student violinist into the music classroom. N.B. this in not a book based on Suzuki pedagogy.
Spring brings new beginnings and fresh starts. As flowers start to bloom and young critters all around, music gets a fresh new sound. Music starts to become more light and upbeat. Indie/ indie rock is excellent for spring often having full bands with a variety of instruments creating sounds that put optimism in the air. Often having heavy guitar throughout these songs. Artists like Ba, Cage the Elephant, Beach Bunny, Peach Pit, Kona, and Mac Demarco create indie rock songs each with sprinkles of their own unique touch. All just right for spring yet different and one of a kind.
Acoustic Christmas: Hear new and classic holiday songs from well-known singer songwriters and bands like Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Jack Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Norah Jones, The Lumineers and more. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26 and on channel 17 beginning December 24 through December 26.
Christmas Spirit: Christmas music and holiday favorites exclusively from contemporary Christian artists, with no commercial interruptions. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26 and on channel 63 beginning December 6 through December 26.
Cool Jazz Christmas: Pour the eggnog and let the festivities begin with Christmas classics from some of the greatest contemporary jazz instrumentalists including Dave Koz, Vince Guaraldi, Jonathan Butler and Boney James, plus a sprinkling of some of the smoothest vocals of the season from the likes of Anita Baker, Samara Joy, Take 6, and Natalie Cole. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26.
Country Christmas: A wide-ranging assortment of country Christmas music spanning the generations of country, including Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, George Strait and more. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26 and on channel 58 beginning December 6 through December 26.
Holly: Modern holiday hits featuring songs by Mariah Carey, Michael Bubl, Dean Martin, Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix, Josh Groban, John Legend, Brenda Lee, Train, Gwen Stefani and more. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through January 8 and on channel 79 November 8 through December 26.
Jolly Christmas: Upbeat, energetic feel-good sing-along holiday hits from The Chipmunks and Gene Autry to Mariah Carey and Jose Feliciano. Available on the SiriusXM app and channel 105 November 8 through December 26.
Navidad: Latin holiday music and traditional sounds, including Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Jos Feliciano, Tito El Bambino, Marco Antonio Sols and Fania All-Stars. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through January 8.
New Year's Nation: The ultimate New Year's celebration playlist with the best pop, rhythm, dance and hip-hop hits from across the nation to ring in 2024. Available on the SiriusXM app and channel 79 December 27 through January 3.
Sleep Christmas: Drift off to meditative versions of classic Christmas melodies and stay well-rested throughout the holidays with Sleep Christmas. Available on the SiriusXM app November 8 through December 26.
While making its next-gen announcement last week, the music streaming service also said it's focused on expanding distribution agreements with automakers and others. This includes an expanded agreement with Polestar which is expected to launch 360L in select model year 2024 Polestar vehicles.
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