Allegretto Vineyard Resort – An Unexpected Delight in Paso Robles

Paso Robles is tucked into the central coast of California and tucked into that quaint town is the wonderful Allegretto Vineyard Resort. Allegretto (the name directly references the ... Continue Reading →

ALL THE MEN WHO’VE FRIGHTENED ME: WORLD-PREMIERE PLAY at La Jolla Playhouse

Forbes refers to magic realism as “Combining elements of fantasy with highly detailed, realistic settings, magical realism books center humanity through the normalization of the fantastical.” Magic ... Continue Reading →

A Once-Reluctant Cruiser Changes His Mind

I have read a couple articles that say that the travel writing trope about your first cruise should be banned. Before the ban is in effect, I need to offer my submission. Right before ... Continue Reading →

The Song is Over, For Real This Time: The Who at The Hollywood Bowl

The Song is Over, For Real This Time: The Who at The Hollywood Bowl (photos by Brad Auerbach) Let’s get it on the table: Townshend is a very wealthy man. So is McCartney and ... Continue Reading →

THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE FEATURING BONUS LIVE FOOTAGE IN CINEMAS & IMAX® FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

It continues to be a long, strange trip indeed I’ve been drawn back to the movie theaters for anniversary celebrations of movies. A few weeks ago we saw This Is Spinal Tap on the ... Continue Reading →

Steve Earle – A Troubadour and A Treasure Stops in for a Solo Show

I just returned from a trip to Tennessee, where a couple years ago Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road” was made the official state song, so it was poignant seeing his solo acoustic ... Continue Reading →

The Mavericks and Dwight Yoakam Deliver a Superb Double Bill in Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena

The fresh new venue shines as well The newest venue in San Diego offers a fresh and clean cut alternative to the other arenas in the region. Frontwave Arena in Oceanside has crisp architecture ... Continue Reading →

BottleRock 2025 – The Festival in the Center of Napa

We ventured north for our first visit to BottleRock. After years of Coachella, Stagecoach, Kaaboo, Ohana and Beach Life festivals (rounded out with a few Outside Land visits and the ... Continue Reading →