Got the Blues?
September
Women of the Stage and Screen
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This rock ’n’ roll musician stars in the 1961 film Blue Hawaii.  

 Who is Elvis Presley? In the movie, Elvis plays Chad Gates, a young man who defies his parents’ wishes and goes to work for his girlfriend’s agency as a tour guide.

100

September’s common name for the full moon characterizes what happens in agriculture in the fall.  

 What is harvest? The harvest moon is the full moon that falls closest to the first day of fall. Occasionally, the October full moon lands closest to the first day of fall, and it becomes the harvest moon for that year, while the September moon is then known as the corn moon

100

This Sound of Music star played Eliza Doolittle in the 1956 Broadway production of My Fair Lady.

Who is Julie Andrews? Her role in My Fair Lady launched her career into the stratosphere

200

Blue belongs to this category of three colors.  

 What is primary? A primary color is one that is not made from mixing other colors. When two primary colors are mixed, it creates a secondary color. For example, when you mix blue with yellow, you get green.

200

The first day of fall is also known as this.  

 What is the (fall or autumn/autumnal) equinox? It always falls in late September. It’s one of two days when the days and nights are approximately equal in duration. The other day is the spring equinox, the first day of spring

200

Cabaret immediately brings this actress and singer to mind.  

 Who is Liza Minnelli? She starred in the Broadway and screen productions, and no one else comes close to singing the title song with the life and passion she brings to it

300

When a diner asks for their steak to be cooked “blue,” they mean they want it cooked to this doneness.  

 What is rare? A rare steak really leans toward purple

300

This is September’s blue birthstone.  

 What is sapphire? It is associated with royalty, among other things. Princess Diana’s engagement ring was a large sapphire surrounded by diamonds. Some in the royal family were displeased with this choice because the ring was also available to commoners

300

Who is the American actress known for her roles in classic films like "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "My Fair Lady"?

Who is Audrey Hepburn. 

Audrey Hepburn was a beloved actress who left a lasting legacy in Hollywood with her elegance and iconic performances.

400

Tony Bennett first recorded a tune about a woman who wore this blue fabric.  

 What is velvet? The tune Blue Velvet was written in 1950 and has been performed by other vocalists, including Bobby Vinton, Brenda Lee, and Sammy Davis Jr

400

What event took place on September 11, 2001, that had a significant impact on the United States and the world?

 On September 11, 2001, the United States experienced a series of coordinated terrorist attacks when hijackers crashed commercial airplanes into the World Trade Center towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. These events are often referred to as the 9/11 attacks.

400

Who is the American actress and singer known for her starring role in the 1952 film "Singin' in the Rain"?

Who is Debbie Reynolds ?

She was a versatile entertainer known for her talent in both acting and singing. 

500

Blue foods are rare, but this food is a staple of Mexican cuisine.  

 What is corn? The Hopi developed blue corn, a variety with more protein than white corn. Blue tortilla chips are made with blue corn.

500

The word September means this, which is why it is inaptly named.  

 What is “the seventh month”? On the Roman calendar, September was the seventh month, but today, it’s the ninth month. Under the Roman calendar, it had 29 days. Then, Julius Caesar gave it one more day under the Julian calendar, and it remains at 30 days today

500

Which American actress, famous for her portrayal of Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind," won two Academy Awards for Best Actress?

Who is Vivien Leigh?

Vivien Leigh's performance as Scarlett O'Hara is considered one of the greatest in film history.