How We Got To Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World, by Steven Johnson
How We Got To Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World, by Steven Johnson (Riverhead Books)
Johnson presently tops my list of most intriguing non-fiction writers. He first entered ... Continue Reading →
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 →
Andrew Bird Landing at Hollywood Bowl
Even though the temperatures don’t show any sign of abating, summer is winding down. And that means the string of great shows at the Hollywood Bowl is nearing an end for this season.
But ... 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 →
Pangkor Laut – Malaysia’s Luxury Island Resort Par Excellence
Pangkor Laut – Malaysia’s Island Luxury Resort Par Excellence
It was 16 years ago when we last visited Pangkor Laut. It has always been a long-standing dream to return to this island ... Continue Reading →
Elvis Costello, Ben Folds – Hollywood Bowl Preview: September 5 & 6, 2014
One of the more eclectic figures on the music scene for the last nearly four decades is the former computer programmer named Declan Patrick MacManus. Unless you dutifully recognize ... 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 →
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