Deer Valley Continues to Impress World Class Competitors and Mere Mortals

The amount of snow generated this winter at most ski resorts has been prodigious. Deer Valley was no exception. We found ourselves at the resort on the weekend of the FIS Freestyle ... Continue Reading →

Humphrey’s by the Bay Announces Summer Lineup

The great San Diego outdoor venue has announced its full summer 2017 lineup, with some returning favorites and a couple vintage surprises. The highlights include the following shows. Sunday, ... Continue Reading →

Kaaboo Lineup Announced and Festivals Continue to Flourish

The plethora of festivals is evidence that folks are moving more toward collecting experiences rather than collecting things. A festival that has been growing nicely into its third ... Continue Reading →

LA Theater Scene April shows & reviews

Los Angeles area theaters have fabulous shows in full bloom this Spring. Review: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is a musical so “‘S Wonderful and ‘S Marvelous,” playing at the Pantages ... Continue Reading →

Noteworthy charity galas and Hollywood events

The John Wayne Cancer Institute’s Odyssey Ball put some mighty big men in the spotlight. The Duke’s son Patrick Wayne is 6-foot-2-inches, and he stood next to the event’s ... Continue Reading →

Production Update: Chicago shows from producer Dick Wolf

Chicago is the new headquarters for great dramatic productions from producer Dick Wolf. His successful Law & Order shows were based in New York City and were a hallmark of NBC ... Continue Reading →

World Backup Day is Upon Us…Are You Ready?

Most of us know by now that every day on the calendar is some sort of a holiday. And we also know that most holidays have a commerce-generating component; think about how many Moms ... Continue Reading →

Spring Gift Giving Guide: Hot Tips

The first day of Spring has come and passed, and for me that generally means a sense of gift-giving panic sets in. Not only do most of my family’s birthdays land in the spring, we ... Continue Reading →