Marble 8 – Amazing Dining in Kuala Lumpur

The recently opened Marble 8 looks up to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, and provides one of the city’s finest dining experiences. The sleek interior space features elegant fabrics ... Continue Reading →

Kingdom City – La Jolla Playhouse

It has been a while since I have seen a play in which each of the six characters are so sharply drawn. In fact, each character evolves throughout the arc of the play in believable and ... Continue Reading →

Elvis Costello and The Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl

On his second night at the esteemed venue, Costello again cleverly opened his set with the lyrics “Oh I just don’t know where to begin.” Although he was a bit wobbly with ... Continue Reading →

Tap dancing legend Arthur Duncan doing “One More Time” at El Portal Theatre

Best known for his 18 years on The Lawrence Welk Show, Arthur Duncan has a tremendous show business legacy. And now the inspiring fellow– a living legend who is remarkable ... Continue Reading →

Kool & The Gang and Gladys Knight – Hollywood Bowl

At one of the great venues in Los Angeles, two veteran acts brought their distinctive stylings for an evening of funk, RnB and soul. Kool & The Gang have been successfully honing ... Continue Reading →

Conjunto Chappottin Y Sus Estrellas – Skirball

There is the golden hour when the day gives way to the night. If you are in the right kind of place, with the right kind of music, the combination is magical. As part of the Sunset ... Continue Reading →

Tom Petty Kicks Off His Tour in San Diego

One of the myriad benefits of living in Southern California is the number of artists that launch their tours in San Diego. U2 has done so at least twice over the past couple decades, ... Continue Reading →

The Zebra Affaire by Mark Fine

In the best tradition of historical fiction, Fine has woven the story of several intriguing individuals into the larger fabric of a troubled time. In this case, a biracial couple’s ... Continue Reading →