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Sundance 2011 – Film Round-up

Sundance 2011 – Film Round-up This year’s Sundance was marked by an uptick in attendees and acquisitions.  The weather was generally superb, and the films were generally noteworthy. ... Continue Reading →
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“Spamalot” at CCPA

Spamalot The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, March 4-6, 2011 It is gratifying that a classic that almost did not get out of the starting gate has found ongoing life in various ... Continue Reading →
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Staycation – An Island You Can Drive To

Staycation – An Island You Can Drive To In the center of a nice enough office park in Newport Beach is an impressive oasis.  The Island Hotel is a luxurious respite from the ... Continue Reading →
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The Beatles Again Solve Your Christmas Giving Challenges

The Beatles Again Solve Your Christmas Giving Challenges As each year passes, it seems unlikely that the Fab Four would maintain their relevance across the generations.  Without ... Continue Reading →
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Audio-Technica Noise Cancelling Headphones

Audio-Technica Noise Cancelling Headphones There is a certain company that has seemingly cornered the market on speakers and headphones.  Bose certainly sells the most speakers ... Continue Reading →
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Afrocubism at Town Hall, NYC

Afrocubism Town Hall, NYC – November 9, 2010 When the world discovered Buena Vista Social Club, very few folks realized it was a fairly happy circumstance occasioned by passport ... Continue Reading →
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“A Life in the Theatre” at Schoenfeld Theatre

A Life in the Theatre Schoenfeld Theatre, NYC My most enjoyable, or certainly the most intellectually challenging, evenings of theatre tend to be when either David Mamet or Tom Stoppard ... Continue Reading →

Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris Humphrey’s by the Bay, September 27, 2010   One of the nicer ways you could enjoy the waning days of summer (did we actually have a summer in SoCal this year?) ... Continue Reading →