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10. Leopard Shark
A species of houndshark, the Leopard Shark can be found along the Pacific coast of North America from the US state of Oregon to Mazatlán in Mexico. They are immediately identifiable by the striking pattern of black saddle-like markings and large spots over its back, from which it drives its common name. They are active-swimming predators, with groups of Leopard Sharks often following the tide into intertidal mudflats to forage for food. They mostly eat clams, spoon worms, crabs, shrimp, bony fish, and fish eggs.
50 Steps-Mr. MintCongratulations! You have taken 50 Steps on the Path, and you have met Mr Mint!
Mr. Mint is described as a "Peppermint Lumberjack" and the "Keeper of the Royal Peppermint Forest." His job is to chop down the peppermint trunks, which he then carves into musical instruments such as whistles and flutes, and piccolos.
Current Location: Gumdrop Mountains
Current Location Steps: 13/25
Total Of All Steps: 53
Current Location-Gumdrop MountainsCurrent Location Steps: 13/25
Total Of All Steps: 64
Current Location: Crooked Old Peanut Brittle HouseCurrent Location Steps: 19/30
Total Of All Steps: 95
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Camden, ME!
Calistoga, California
13. Calistoga, California
Calistoga is a city in Napa County, California, United States. It is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Calistoga was founded in 1868 when the California Pacific Railroad was built, establishing the town as a tourist destination for its Calistoga Hot Springs. Today, Calistoga continues as a popular tourist destination in Wine Country, owing to its vineyards and historic landmarks. Being situated in Napa County, this beautiful town offers vineyards covered in fall foliage. Leaf peeping while sipping on wine—what could be better?
To visit Calistoga, please complete ONE of the following tasks:
1. Read a book set at a vineyard.
2. Read a book where a character drinks wine (please include page number and excerpt).
3. Read a book by an author from California.
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One Singular Sensation! You have earned the Marvin Hamlisch Button!
7. Jonathan Tunick
Jonathan Tunick is an American orchestrator, musical director, and composer. He is best known for orchestrating the works of Stephen Sondheim, their collaboration starting in 1970 with Company and continuing until Sondheim's death in 2021.
Tunick's principal instrument is the clarinet. Much of his work has arisen from his involvement in theatre, and he is associated especially with the musicals of Stephen Sondheim.
Tunick's band, "Broadway Moonlighters", played in 2008 with Barbara Cook as special guest, and played at Birdland jazz club in March 2012. He has also worked as an arranger and/or conductor on recordings with Judy Collins, Kiri Te Kanawa, Brian Asawa, Sir Neville Mariner, Itzhak Perlman, Plácido Domingo, Johnny Mathis, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, and Bernadette Peters.
Jonathan Tunick (born 1938) received his fourth distinct award in 1997. Between 1977 and 2024, Tunick received a total of five awards. Tunick is the first EGOT winner to have won an Emmy as their second award as well as the first to win the Tony as their fourth award.
1978 Academy Award Best Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Adaptation Score – A Little Night Music.
1982 Primetime Emmy Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction – Night of 100 Stars
1989 Grammy Award Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocal(s) – "No One is Alone"
1997 Tony Award Best Orchestrations – Titanic
2024 Tony Award Best Orchestrations – Merrily We Roll Along
Please complete ONE of the following tasks:
1.Read a book that was written by two authors
2.Read a book that has both of the author’s initials found in the words “Broadway Moonlighters”
3.Read a book that has a series name that can be found in the word “Clarinet”
Excellent! You have earned the Helen Hayes! Button!
3. Rita Moreno
I did get the idea to do this challenge while I was doing the Golden Girls challenge. Rita Moreno was a guest star in one of the episodes, and I came across that she was an EGOT winner and as you can see, I ran with that idea. Sadly, her episode of The Golden Girls was a backdoor pilot of “Empty Nest” that was changed and didn’t include her. However, she has had one helluva career.
Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno (born 1931) received her fourth distinct award in 1977. Between 1961 and 1978, Moreno received a total of five awards. She is also the first Latina winner and the first winner to win a Grammy as their second award (both previous winners won Tonys as their second award). In addition, she became a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2015 and a Peabody Award winner in 2019. Moreno is also the second EGOT recipient and the first Hispanic actress to win the Triple Crown of Acting.
1962 Academy Award-Best Supporting Actress “West Side Story”
1977 Emmy Award-Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music – The Muppet Show and 1978 Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series – The Rockford Files (Episode: "The Paper Palace")
1973 Grammy Award-Best Recording for Children – The Electric Company (She had the Iconic Catch Phrase “Hey You Guys”)
1975 Tony Award-Best Supporting or Featured Actress in a Play – The Ritz
Please complete ONE of the following tasks:
1.Read a book that has a Spanish Translation
2.Read a book that has a Children's or Middle Grade MPG
3.Read a book that has all the letters in the word “Anita” in the title
Task 1:Brilliant!
Task 2:
Beautiful!
Task 3:
Incredible!
Task 4:
Terrific!
All Tasks:
Perfect!
Current Location: Gumdrop MountainsCurrent Location Steps: 5/25
Total Of All Steps - 59
100 Steps-Lord LicoriceCongratulations! You have taken 100 Steps on the Path, and you have met Lord Licorice!
In his original appearance, Lord Licorice is said to live alone in Licorice Castle with his Bitter Chocolate Bats. He is described as "always gloomy, ever grim" with a heart "as hard as rock candy." Through unknown means, he managed to hide King Kandy and Candy Castle, causing the land to fade in color. The Candy Land Kids are sent by Princess Lolly to thwart him. Lord Licorice is known by other inhabitants for his plots and evil plans.
The Kids successfully thwarted Lord Licorice again when they discovered he had been eating Gramma Nutt's Peanut Brittle House. He confessed to his crime, and King Kandy sentenced him to rebuild the property. In another scheme, he sent Jolly and Plumpy on a false errand to Queen Frostine. While the two were distracted, he plundered the Gingerbread Plum Trees and Gumdrop Mountains of plums and gumdrops. Jolly and Plumpy were able to realize this and confront Licorice before he got away with the stolen goods. He later captured King Kandy again, imprisoning him in the dungeon of his own castle. This time he was defeated by the Candy Kids.
Lord Licorice is later seen no longer living in a castle, instead occupying the Licorice Forest. He is described as "nothing like the other sweet characters" in the land, and known for trying to block the way of travelers. Following this, he is shown occupying Licorice Lagoon. His appearance becomes more pirate-like, including a skull-emblazoned ship with a crew. He is next seen in more dandy attire without the ship, but still residing in the lagoon.
Notes
Lord Licorice was present as the antagonist in every version of Candy Land from his introduction in 1984 until the 2014 edition. The 2021 edition is the first since his introduction not to feature Lord Licorice, including no villain at all.
Current Location: Crooked Old Peanut Brittle House
Current Location Steps: 21/30
Total Of All Steps: 102
75 Steps-PlumpyCongratulations! You have taken 75 Steps on the Path, and you have met Plumpy!
Plumpy is described as "The Last of the Plumpa Trolls," the only living member of his species. It is unknown what tragedy caused the others to disappear. His job in Candy Land is "Caretaker of the Gingerbread Plum Trees." It is his duty to collect the ripe plums as they fall from the trees. When King Kandy was kidnapped by Lord Licorice, Plumpy developed a problem with stress-related binge eating in response.
Plumpy's gender pronouns are established as He/Him in his debut appearance.
Plump was removed from the franchise following his appearance in the 1999 version for unknown reasons. The 2002 version replaces Plumpy with Mama Gingertree.
Plumpy appears to be at least partially inspired by The Lorax, a character created by Dr. Seuss. Both characters share visual similarities, a connection to trees, and are the last of their kind.
Current Location: Gumdrop Mountains
Current Location Steps: 24/25
Total Of All Steps: 76
Current Location: StartCurrent Location Steps: 6/10
Total Of All Steps: 6
Current Location: Lollipop WoodsCurrent Location Steps: 35/40
Total Of All Steps: 140
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