Coachella 2016 – Full Coverage
After years of attending Coachella, from before they added a second weekend, I decided to see if the experience is any different going the second weekend. This year, it was different ... Continue Reading →
A Family Affair – My Brothers and I
My Brother and I
Hotel Café
3/05/16
These guys are the soundtrack to your date night – grab your significant other, get dinner, and check these guys out. My Brothers and I bring ... Continue Reading →
TOSCA – San Diego Opera
One of the most frequently performed operas in the world, the San Diego Opera continues its phoenix-like rebirth with a solid production of Puccini’s classic.
Set in Rome in June ... Continue Reading →
Mammoth Mountain 2016
Growing up back east, skiing for me meant scraping snow off the windshield, battling icy roads and generally crowded conditions upon arrival. When I moved west, all my new California ... Continue Reading →
Bertram Inn – Boston’s Best Kept Secret? Not For Too Much Longer
It came time to show my high school daughter the rich academic culture of Boston, and rather than stay in a cookie cutter hotel, we opted for the charm of the Bertram Inn.
Conveniently ... Continue Reading →
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – 2016 Tour
This a’capella group from South Africa first entered our collective radar screen as part of Paul Simon’s Graceland album in 1986. The tour after release of that album was as joyful ... Continue Reading →
Van Morrison in 2016
Even casual fans of Van Morrison know that he can be hit or miss in concert, rarely acknowledging the audience and evincing a seeming indifference to the fan base that rewards his muse.
So ... Continue Reading →
Disneyland is for Babies… No, Seriously
Being from Orange County, Disneyland has always been a part of my life. I went so many times that I’ve memorized the dialogue to the rides, know all of the incongruities, and can ... Continue Reading →
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