Coachella 2009 Complete Review

Coachella 2009 Complete Review The economy has worked its Darwinian effect on the global festival scene. Gatherings across Europe and the US are being postponed, cancelled or reconfigured. ... Continue Reading →

PRINCE: Around L.A. in a Day

PRINCE: Around L.A. in a Day Concert and CD review The prodigy from Minnesota is known for his cleverness, both onstage and off. In terms of tweaking the standard process of ... Continue Reading →

Deer Valley – Consistently Satisfying Skiing

Deer Valley Consistently Satisfying Skiing Having lived in Southern California for three decades, I am nearly a native.  And I have been a fan of California skiing for all ... Continue Reading →

Spinal Tap: Unwigged and Unplugged

Spinal Tap: Unwigged and Unplugged April 23: The Grove, Anaheim April 24: The Wiltern, LA Twenty five years after their iconic spoof set the standard for rockumentaries AND mockumentaries, ... Continue Reading →

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles Pantages Theatre   “Dad, what are The Beatles?” How do you capture all the nuances of that answer?  First, always first, is ... Continue Reading →
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Sundance 2009 Complete Film Coverage

Sundance 2009 – Complete Film Coverage   The big news at Sundance was the economy. Buyers were cautious with their wallets, and many films are still awaiting a sale.  ... Continue Reading →

Minsky’s – World Premiere

Minsky’s – World Premiere February 6, 2009, Ahmanson Theatre The opening number of a musical literally sets the stage for the rest of the production.  The ideal ... Continue Reading →

BCA’s Best of 2008

Brad Auerbach’s Best of 2008 The usual approach is to list the category and provide the candidate(s).  We’ll flip it around this year by listing the winners first, and we’ll ... Continue Reading →