Today is my wonder spouse's birthday, not just any old birthday but the big 80! We celebrated in style by going with friends to Coldwater, Michigan to see "Little Shop of Horrors" at the Tibbits Opera House, a restored theater like our Embassy but not quite as fancy inside. The musical was very well done, with live music (I particularly enjoyed the piano parts during the dramatic scenes) and very good professional actors. All in all a delightful play.
After the matinee we proceeded to Marshall, Michigan to enjoy an early suppers at the famous Schuler's restaurant. The food was very good, although I think I'm a little spoiled by all the good restaurants we have here in Fort Wayne. The free birthday dessert was spectacular though. It was Baked Alaska - peppermint chip ice cream on a thin layer of chocolate cake, covered with meringue, baked, then liberally coated with chocolate sauce. Beautiful and delicious and plenty for four people to share.
All in all, a good fun day.
I couldn't take pictures during the performance but this is a view of the theater. In the 1880s it started life as a theater, then in the 1920s it became a movie theater first featuring silent films. It stood empty during the 50s and 60s but was then restored and opened as a theater for live productions with a company of professional actors. The actor who played Sydney was particularly good and, of course, the people-eating plant stole the show. "Feed Me!!!!!"
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