Millie Vanilli Biopic:  Girl You Know It’s True
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Millie Vanilli Biopic: Girl You Know It’s True

Roxie Theater hosted the Berlin & Beyond Film Festival’s North American Premiere of “Girl You Know it’s True“, a biopic about Fab Morvan, and the rise and fall of his band Milli Vanilli. Fab made a personal appearance in San Francisco to answer audience questions and graciously pose with admirers. A little history: Fab Morvan was…

Healdsburg Jazz Festival in Wine Country

Healdsburg Jazz Festival in Wine Country

Healdsburg itself is a charming destination and relaxing experience – but add in an incredible music festival and it quadruples the reason for a memorable vacation getaway. Sonoma County’s premier summer music event, Healdsburg Jazz Festival returns to the heart of Northern California’s internationally-renowned wine country for its 26th annual festival from June 15 – 23, 2024 featuring many…

Hotel Cerro: San Luis Obispo
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Hotel Cerro: San Luis Obispo

I was in town for the SLO Film Festival & really lucked out. Located downtown, it’s a short walk to the theaters & restaurants. The famous Bubblegum Alley is literally behind the hotel. If you just want to chill, Hotel Cerro has everything you’d need. A gorgeous rooftop pool, drinks, patio, gardens, gym, bikes, spa…

FILM: The Peasants – a feast for the senses set in a starving rural scenario
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FILM: The Peasants – a feast for the senses set in a starving rural scenario

I was fascinated and challenged from the moment this film started. At first I thought it was going in and out of focus or maybe the theater reel was just a bit off on timing – finally it dawned on me I was watching 2D Animation. Artist oil pastel renderings over each frame of footage….

Love & Light Retreats: A Sojourn for the Body, Mind and Soul

Love & Light Retreats: A Sojourn for the Body, Mind and Soul

A vacation is one of life’s greatest pleasures, a welcomed escape from our regular humdrum daily routine. But no matter how well planned, the experience may not always be restful and relaxing. Some travelers may prefer a high energy adventure. But those vacations often are exhausting and require recovery time upon return. I believe most…

Out of Planet Experience: Journeying in Joshua Tree National Park

Out of Planet Experience: Journeying in Joshua Tree National Park

Rose and I got up around 4:30 am, grabbing our ready to go hiking packs, spare water, and shoes before getting into the rental car and setting out for the one and half hour drive from Palm Springs, California to Joshua Tree National Park. With high winds ripping across the sandy landscape, I drove slowly…