Ray Davies’ Live and “Kinks Choral Collection”

Ray Davies – Live (Orpheum November 14, 2009) and Kinks Choral Collection (Decca)   Ray Davies is no stranger when it comes to looking back.  Over the course of four decades writing ... Continue Reading →

“Just Imagine” at NoHo Arts

Just Imagine NoHo Arts Center, North Hollywood   Tribute shows and jukebox musicals are dodgy affairs.  Undoubtedly all such productions trade on the source material, or ... Continue Reading →
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Disney’s “A Christmas Carol”

Disney’s A Christmas Carol Dickens’ classic holiday tale has been told countless times, a testament to its durability.  The most recent iteration is from Robert Zemeckis, ... Continue Reading →

Mission Bay Staycation

Mission Bay Staycation   Another in our series of articles describing great vacation opportunities close to home. San Diego is one of the nation’s great vacation destinations, ... Continue Reading →
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KOOZA – Cirque du Soleil

KOOZA – Cirque du Soleil Santa Monica Pier   The French Canadian troupe has become the standard of excellence when it comes to reinventing the circus.  From its US debut ... Continue Reading →

The Wedding Singer

The Wedding Singer Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts It is becoming almost de rigeur for Broadway producers to tap into proven storylines as source material for new productions.  ... Continue Reading →

Brian Eno: 70 Million Ideas

Brian Eno: 70 Million Ideas Brian Eno is one of the more intriguing folks inhabiting our cultural landscape.  His early work as a keyboardist for the glam rocking Roxy Music ... Continue Reading →

Parade at Mark Taper Forum

Parade Mark Taper Forum It is often unlikely combinations that result in satisfying results.  The risk of combining seemingly disparate elements heightens the satisfaction ... Continue Reading →