In The Heights
Before Lin-Manuel Miranda exploded with “Hamilton” he tasted success with “In The Heights.” The autobiographical homage to a literal corner of the world in which he grew ... Continue Reading →
Tour Preview and Interview: John Hiatt with The Jerry Douglas Band – Leftover Feelings
One of the better pairings on calendar is the John Hiatt / Jerry Douglas tour. Both cast massive shadows in the music world. Hiatt’s lyrics and melodies have graced more than 20 ... Continue Reading →
“Summer of Soul (…or, When the Revolution Could Not be Televised)”
1969 was the year of the most famous music festival. But we now know that 100 miles south, over the course of six weeks a once-forgotten music festival was also a pivotal ... Continue Reading →
Park 1039 – A Mandatory Visit When in San Luis Obispo
Folks understandably think of SLO as a college town, which is logical. Some folks may therefore eschew the town when seeking culinary excellence in the Central Coast, which ... Continue Reading →
Luca – Another Gem From Pixar
There is unlikely to be another film studio that will attain the consistent critical and commercial success that Pixar has attained over the years. They’ve tackled difficult subjects ... Continue Reading →
Becoming Dr. Ruth – North Coast Repertory Theatre
Most folks in America know Dr. Ruth as a short, sharp sex therapist who encouraged us to ‘pleasure our partner.’ This one act, one actor, one set character study is a witty ... Continue Reading →
Immersive Van Gogh Comes to Los Angeles
In a venue that has seen many great works of art, mostly audio and some live (I’m thinking back to the mind boggling Paul McCartney show I saw there with my daughter), a truly ... Continue Reading →
Return to Normal? Yes! Summer Concert Hot Tips 2021
Yes, it appears that with a healthy dollop of optimism (and a bit of trepidation) we are moving toward a summer concert season. The venues are starting to fill out their calendars, ... Continue Reading →
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