This Land is Your Land
Upon learning of the passing of the great Trini Lopez last month, a childhood memory emerged that put this column into a unique...
Hospitality Families Unite
The newly formed Caesars Entertainment, Inc. was announced last month, combining two hospitality giants, Eldorado Resorts, Inc. and...
Virtual Deceptions. Stand Up.
“In these challenging times it’s more important than ever to acknowledge your teams, connect with your clients, and celebrate the...
Celebrating Independence Day
The USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum in Alameda presents its 4th of July on the Pier event Saturday, July 4 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on...
Family. Food. Philanthropy.
On March 23rd, Sunrise Bistro and Catering in Walnut Creek launched a unique GoFundMe (GFM) page in response to the COVID-19...
Nightly Opera Streams
What a difference two weeks can bring. Those of you that follow this space know that I recently was on vacation. The coronavirus was just...
It Takes A Village
Oakland Greek Festival enthusiasts are in for a visual treat this year when the three-day festival kicks off on May 15th in the Oakland...
Voices from the Violins of Hope
Today, January 16, marks the opening of the eight-week residency of a priceless collection of fifty recovered and meticulously restored...
Encore: Here we go again ...
Happy new year! Frosene Phillips is celebrating the new year today. During her absence, she shares another gem from her father Perry...
Reno Ignites. Harveys Renovates.
RENO IGNITES. Following a successful run as the first resident production Harveys Tahoe hosted in its Cabaret in over a decade, Ignite...