The Monuments Men
In his fifth effort in the director’s chair, George Clooney has delivered another satisfying and thoughtful film.
The Monuments Men tells the mostly true story of the US soldiers ... Continue Reading →
Refurbishing the Sound in a Classic Car
When I received my driver’s license back in the day, one of the first things I did with the family car was to convince my Dad that the factory installed radio needed a major overhaul. ... Continue Reading →
Pagliacci – San Diego Opera
Launching the season with aplomb, the San Diego Opera’s production of Pagliacci is robust and eminently enjoyable. The swift (90 minute) production is directed by Andrew Sinclair ... Continue Reading →
Consumer Electronics Show 2014: A Few Observations
As part of my annual coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show, here are some initial reactions. From all over the world 150,000 people descended into Las Vegas to check out each other’s ... Continue Reading →
Oahu Adventure Via Wrangler
We have been visiting Waikiki for several years; my folks have access to a great hotel and it always seemed like a waste of energy to leave the compound. All the surfing, snorkeling, ... Continue Reading →
Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna (San Francisco)
The latest offering from the Montreal-based global troupe is Amaluna. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, the production offers more of what we have grown to like and several ... Continue Reading →
El Canyon Capitan – Rustic and Glorious
When I was younger my dad took me and my brother on a fishing trip in Canada. The proprietor of the place we stayed described it as rustic, but the ragged nature of the place left me ... Continue Reading →
91X Wrex the Halls – Sun 12/8 (Valley View Casino Center)
Christmas concerts have a long and storied legacy. Britain was especially fertile ground over the centuries. I recall when living in London the plethora of holiday concerts, ... Continue Reading →
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