One Day University at Skirball

The attraction of returning to college years later is offset with the reality of exams, early and/or boring classes.  The folks at One Day University have expanded their success ... Continue Reading →

“9 to 5: The Musical” at Ahmanson

9 to 5: The Musical Ahmanson Theatre (through 10/19) This rollicking musical will move to Broadway in the spring, and it is easy to see why.  Dolly Parton has leveraged her ... Continue Reading →

Get Your U2 Fix

Get Your U2 Fix CD and Stage Review   What is a fan to do?  U2 has been angling to release their new album before the end of the year, delighting fans and retailers eager ... Continue Reading →

Molto Bene: A Bronx Tale and Il Trittico

Molto Bene: A Bronx Tale and Il Trittico Wadsworth Theatre and LA Opera   My Italian roots were showing when I was delighted to see two seemingly divergent productions back ... Continue Reading →

The Mott the Hoople Ian Hunter Anthology

Old Records Never Die: The Mott the Hoople Ian Hunter Anthology Shout! Factory   This 32 track collection neatly divides into two concise discs the best tracks from Mott the ... Continue Reading →

Cirque du Soleil: Ka

Cirque du Soleil: Kā MGM Grand – Las Vegas   Amidst all the recent Olympics excitement were a few articles describing the melding of athletics and the arts.  ... Continue Reading →

Bluetooth Avoids California Traffic Tickets

Bluetooth Avoids California Traffic Tickets Jawboning Made Easy   By now you should know that using your cellphone while driving in California is a traffic offense.  (The ... Continue Reading →

Steve Winwood on 8/19

Steve Winwood Humphrey’s By The Bay, August 19, 2008   When you draft the shortlist of blue-eyed soul pioneers, Steve Winwood quickly drifts to the top.  If you ... Continue Reading →