Big Bear – Year Round Mountain Escape
A prolonged SoCal heat wave prompted an excursion to the mountains, and Big Bear was the perfect answer for our family. As a transplant from the east coast, I had been under the misapprehension ... Continue Reading →
Omni Royal Orleans
It was time to bring the family to New Orleans. Having travelled there for business several times over the last few decades, the city had always left me with the impression of having ... Continue Reading →
FOOD, ART, FUN – TASTE & ARTISAN STROLL RETURNS TO DEL MAR
One of the brilliant things about living in (or visiting) SoCal is the plethora of coastal fairs, festivals and gatherings. Del Mar Is not only ranked by Time Magazine as one ... Continue Reading →
ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB® – Live at Humphrey’s By The Bay
Over ten years ago a small yet delightful documentary exploded the world’s awareness of the richness of Cuban music. The film was born on the back of an album produced almost on a ... Continue Reading →
Jackson Browne – San Diego 2015
Jackson Browne returned to San Diego with a stellar band and a devoted sold out audience at the Civic Theatre. With a songbook that is rivaled only by a few others for its depth and ... Continue Reading →
Bruce Cockburn – Belly Up, July 2015
With three acoustic guitars as his only artillery Cockburn launched a powerfully emotive barrage of poetic lyrics.
His unique and powerful guitar picking talent was evident ... Continue Reading →
Kiss Me, Kate – Old Globe
Cole Porter is one of the supreme masters of innuendo, his canon is unmatched in the rich and varied American Songbook. He arguably reached the apogee of his prowess in the words and ... Continue Reading →
Bourbon Orleans Hotel – A Great Choice When in New Orleans
New Orleans. Even its original name Vieux Carré (“Old Square”) conjures myriad impressions. It is truly the westernmost European city and the northernmost Caribbean city, ... Continue Reading →
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