Remembering Gene Wilder opened the 2023 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, screened at the beautiful Castro Theatre. Side note: the SFJFF is the oldest Jewish film festival in the world. Through Interviews and archival footage we are given a back stage pass to rub shoulders with the likes of Richard Pryor, Zero Mostel, Gilda Radner,…
To the thousands of Midwest expats out there, your dreams have come true. Chubs are being fished again, after years of scarcity due to the evil quagga mussels eating plankton, their food source. Our preferred plate includes cold chubs, raw onions, tomatoes, and salty crackers. No? Tell us your fav preparation. Chubs are Back! Surprisingly,…
Summer travel season is upon us! The Pacific Northwest is calling. Fly into Seattle, Washington, hop a ferry to Friday Harbor, no car needed, you can walk around this historic seaport, shop, and enjoy the great seafood, sans fast-food chains. Have you tried sea kayaking? Make a rez with Outdoor Odysseys for a half-day or multi-day paddle around the San Juan Islands and Salish…
The SLO Film Fest is yet another reason to visit San Luis Obispo, the star of California’s central coast. What you get is a week of independent films and future box office hits. Major stars make appearances. In 2023 it was Judd Hirsh. There’s even an encore virtual festival and live screenings in Paso Robles,…
Sometimes you just need a break from all the bad news, traffic jams, missed deadlines, and that boss you never liked. What you need is Andy Somebody, an action comedy that’s pure escapism therapy. Sadly, most people can relate to unhappy jobs and bosses from hell. In this film, Andy Fielder, a depressed accountant for…
Pink Martini fans now have another reason to celebrate their beloved and iconic “little orchestra with a big sound”. Band leader and founder, Thomas Lauderdale and his talented entourage of musicians and vocalists have returned to the tour circuit for 2023. The Spring Fling Tour includes over ten U.S. performances through the end of May,…
MALEVO, the international dance company, returns to the tour circuit with its high energy rendition of Malambo, an Argentine dance celebrating male virility and skill. A magical mix of machismo, music and movement. MALEVO’s director, choreographer and lead dancer Matias Jaime, adds a uniquely modern twist to the traditional Argentine folk dance, pushing boundaries and…