Every conceivable surface has been decked with sequins, spattered with colored lights, plastered in mirrored chips or trimmed in feathers and fringe in "Priscilla Queen of the Desert," the new musical that shimmied open Sunday night at the Palace Theater.
Within an hour, I was seen by a reliable-looking practice nurse, x-rayed, encased in a light plaster and discharged for further treatment back home in London the next day.
Almost all of the original 1911 interior survives, including the light plaster detailing in the tent-domed dining room on the south end of the main floor and the English Renaissance fireplace mantel in the parlor on the north end; this room also has a beamed ceiling painted after Renaissance models.
They're cool and expansive (at least 550 square feet) with stone tiles, bright local textiles, and light plaster walls, an urbane take on Mexican idiom.
The manipulations should be gentle and followed by the application of a well molded thinly padded light plaster cast.
Weather permitting, sit out on the large patio and enjoy authentic tacos (two for $8) — light and fresh, not plastered in refried beans and cheese — and margaritas that are mixed with fresh-squeezed juices (starting at $7.50).
Since windows were one of the most expensive elements of a sod house, pioneers on a budget were often forced to make do with windows that were small and few in number; a light muslin ceiling and plastered walls helped to illuminate the house by reflecting daylight through the interior.
It's less than a year old, it's brightly lit, the walls are plastered with newspapers and it's rammed with students knocking back hazelnut vodka at 80p a pop.
Annoyance Due to the cheerful music, colorful lights and excited expressions plastered across childrens' faces, most people exude a kinder, gentler nature around the holidays.
While Anish Kapoor is brainstorming how he'll make artwork with his exclusive rights to Vantablack, a black material so dark it absorbs 99.964% of light, scientist are plastering their satellites with the stuff to help them see the universe better.
