It never occurred to me to check out a Sacred Harp group here, but I'll follow that pointer you provided, Burke. Thanks for remembering my Vegas move. I have not found much in the way of events there, but will keep trying, and listen to various things on the web.

PoppaGator, thanks for the comments. I am still hemming and hawing about seeing the movie.

Is it possible that some people are using the word "beautiful" when they actually mean "glamourous?" Maybe some feel Kidman is too glamorous for the role? I think there is a distinction to be made, but I also take your point, PG, that she might well represent the character she played.

Anyhow, I was all over the map here, but there you have it. :)

Teresa