San Diego County Fair – How Sweet It Is
County and state fairs have a centuries-long tradition of show and tell combined with one-upsmanship. Starting in England where farmers brought in their prize heifers and opportunities ... Continue Reading →
The Father – West Coast Premiere at North Coast Repertory Theatre
The North Coast Repertory Theatre has scored a coup in presenting the West Coast premiere of a gripping play. “The Father” tells the story of a man facing the possibility ... Continue Reading →
Hereditary – Another Horror Movie to Add to the Pile
Horror movies come in various flavors. There are the cerebral, where the director holds back much of the gruesomeness, understanding Alfred Hitchcock’s genius realization that the ... Continue Reading →
Arroyo Seco Announces Impressive Sophomore Lineup
As we observe the shakeout from the recent years of “peak festivals,” various festivals have gone dark. Arroyo Seco last year had an impressive inaugural weekend which ... Continue Reading →
Father’s Day – Hot Tips For Cool Rockin’ Daddies
It is never too early to contemplate what to get for Father’s Day. Unlike the advice my wife gives me for Mother’s Day (“don’t get me anything that plugs in”), ... Continue Reading →
WAR at Greek Theatre – A Sort of Homecoming
WAR is a band that emanated from the streets of Long Beach, were improbably embraced by the British RnB pioneer Eric Burdon and continued through the decades to build an impressive ... Continue Reading →
Solo: A Star Wars Story
When George Lucas moved from his biographical “American Graffiti” to a galaxy far far away from Modesto, he doubtfully envisioned how large his Star Wars universe would become. ... Continue Reading →
A Bronx Tale – Now on Broadway
In the midst of so many existing productions being turned into Broadway plays, it was an intriguing journey taken by A Bronx Tale.
Chazz Palminteri started the ball rolling, with ... Continue Reading →
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