Weird Al Yankovic

Now lookie here people, listen to this story about a man named Jed, I mean Al...Weird Al that is.  He is known for his parody of songs which has earned him 3 Grammy's, 4 Gold and 6 Platinum records.  His first official hit was in 1979, My Bologna (My Sharona).  Weird Al was at Northern Lights Theater, at Potawatomi Casino this past Saturday and thanks to Kathy, well really thanks to Bob (Entertainment Manager for Potawatomi Bingo Casino), we were invited to come see him perform and what a great show it was.
It started with a video clip of a medley of songs including Polka Face (Poker Face) and then Weird Al bounded on stage.  His enthusiasm carried throughout the whole show.  I can't remember the exact order of everything but he sang all or parts of Eat It (Beat It), Ebay (I Want It That Way), Amish Paradise (Gangsta's Paradise), Lasagna (La Bamba), Spiderman or Ode to a Super Hero (Piano Man), Spam (REM Stand), Smells Like Nirvana (Smells Like Teen Spirit), Party in the CIA, (USA) Theme Rocky X111(Eye of the Tiger), White & Nerdy(Ridin), Fat (Bad), and Money for Nothing/BeverlyHills (Money for Nothing).  Between costume changes there would be video clips of his interviews with famous people (who are not really being interviewed by him), and his name or reference in many, many sitcoms and movies from the Simpsons to Friends which shows how iconic Weird Al Yankovic is.

Here I took a a picture of the video screen, Weird Al jumps off the stage and moves around the audience singing , Scott and I are on his right.  (stupid streamer)

Then an encore included Yoda (Lola)  During this number, Weird Al asked a member of the audience to sing the chorus, when the guy said, no thanks, Al said, "Its easy, Its Yoda, Yoda Yooooda" the guy said "thanks no" and Al said, "I've got all night" everyone laughs...so the guy sang.  This was followed by The Saga Begins (American Pie) with Star Wars Characters about Episode 1.

Weird Al has endless energy.  He jumps, kicks, squats, dances while singing on stage.  Except for the longer hair, and slightly lighter color and contacts now instead of glasses, he looks very much like his early personna.  Very entertaining show.  I highly recommend taking in this show the next time he is at Potawatomi.

After the concert, Bob allowed us to stay and meet Al.  While waiting, I was able to try on Darth Vader's helmut.  Also so cool!  Al was honestly, a very sweet guy.  Soft spoken and very friendly.

What a cool rememberance from a fun night!

Potawatomi Bingo Casino  1721 West Canal Street, Milwaukee, WI

Pumpkin Fest 2012

Here it is, that time again.  Pumpkin Farm.  Lawson, Weston, Nick and Piper have been to a different location every year.  This year we visited Prospect Hill Garden Center Harvest Fest.

The games were .25 each to play (had to buy tickets).  The prizes were small carnival style gifts; rings, whistles, vampire teeth, glasses with nose, bubbles, fake fingers etc.

                                                     Ring Toss

                                             See the Frog Jump!

Treasure Hunt, and more!

The kids LOVE playing them all.

Then Stick your Head here..............

                                         feed and pet the goats.

                              Bouncey Caterpillar $1.00   The kids could enter, go through it,

                                              multiple times!

                                 There was also a Bouncey House, with a slide.  They got

                                      bounce around a loooonnngggg time, also $1.00.

                                                   I Can Carry It!

                                       

There is a hay ride but we did not partake.  We did not do the Maze hurray!..I mean, oh darn.  They do list that they have a Krazy Korn Maze.   Mazes are a cool idea, but the kids always want to go into them, and half way through they are ready to be done.  

Most pumpkins are sold by the pound ($.39/lb).  There were also some designer pumpkins (.49/lb) and squash, gords, and small pumpkins.

A great value,games designed for kids approx. ages 2-8.  The workers were very friendly, and allowed the kids to have success!!  

Fun Fun Fun Time!!!  It was not crowded, probably because of the brisk temperatures the day we were there.  

Prospect Hill Garden Center  19305 W. National, New Berlin

Open all of October  Saturday 9-5  Sunday 10-5    (no admission fee)