Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Thrills at North Coast Repertory Theatre

With a family trip to London abruptly taken off calendar, it was especially delightful to attend the North Coast Repertory Theatre’s production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Set in ... Continue Reading →

The Holdovers

The filmmakers have apparently said this is not a Christmas film, but the key art and setting certainly augur toward annual viewing. Neither “It’s a Wonderful Life” nor “Die ... Continue Reading →

The Man Behind the Spectacle of U2 at Sphere

Four decades of progressively over the top productions reach a peak in Las Vegas     The guy who has brought U2 to life in concert since the band left forever the club scene ... Continue Reading →

Nyad

As someone who spent countless hours in the swimming pool on swim team, I have much admiration for long distance swimmers, as my competition only extended to shorter sprints. In the ... Continue Reading →

SUMO Delivers at La Jolla Playhouse

Often described as a blend of religion and the National Football League, the centuries-old sport of sumo holds a grip in Japanese culture, but it’s mostly unknown or misunderstood ... Continue Reading →

Jamestown Revival – Triumphant Return to The Belly Up

On their 7th (or is it 8th?) sold out gig at Belly Up the band and audience celebrated their mutual love affair. Acknowledging that such support seemed unmatched at any other venue, ... Continue Reading →

Postcard From Earth – A Massive Push at the Edge of the Entertainment Envelope

Anyone coming to Vegas for one of the U2 gigs should be sure to arrange tickets to see Darren Aronofsky‘s Postcard From Earth. It is a magnificent film that certainly has executives ... Continue Reading →

Seven Decades of Jethro Tull at Rady Shell

Back when I first saw Jethro Tull in 1972 the band was building its reputation as one of the most consistent live acts in rock. Over the ensuing decades Ian Anderson has helmed the ... Continue Reading →