escapex: Providing Celebrities an Alternative to the Chains and Growing Problems of Facebook and Instagram

The confluence of mobile communication and influencers has created an industry that has evolved dramatically in recent years. At the recent Digital Entertainment World conference I ... Continue Reading →

Gabriel – West Coast Premiere at North Coast Repertory Theatre

The island of Guernsey was one of the very few pieces of British soil occupied by the Germans in World War 2. It therefore makes for the unique setting of “Gabriel,” a thriller ... Continue Reading →

Rafi’s Gift Lounge Attracts the Stars in The Run Up to the Oscar Ceremony

If you are anywhere near Hollywood or Beverly Hills the last few days, you know that Academy Awards season is in full effect. Not only have billboards and advertisements reminded you ... Continue Reading →

Sweetwater – An Amazing Evolution of a Recording Studio

Sweetwater Sound was formed in 1979 by Chuck Surack in a VW bus, with a now-classic four track recorder.  He shifted into a retail seller of music instruments, eventually becoming ... Continue Reading →

Park City Mountain Resort – Bigger Skiing Than Elsewhere, With a Small Town Atmosphere

After years of enjoying skiing in southern California at Mammoth and Big Bear, it was time to venture to Utah and discover the town of Park City. The short flight to Salt Lake City ... Continue Reading →

Has Deer Valley Maintained Its Top Shelf Status?

    Deer Valley has been consistently ranked toward the top of most lists when it comes to preferred ski resorts. It has been voted the United States’ Best Ski Resort by ... Continue Reading →

What Does the Future of Entertainment Look Like? Digital Entertainment World Provides a Glimpse

The 2019 Digital Entertainment World took a deep dive into “The Power of Creativity and Influence.” The gathering of entertainment executives traded insights and predictions about ... Continue Reading →

Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe

When I received this book to review last summer, I was stunned at how prescient the premise is; for months thereafter the news became filled with reports of Facebook’s faults. I was ... Continue Reading →