12 x 12 @ Cabrillo Gallery – reception Sat. Oct. 5, 4pm
I'm telling you about this wildly intriguing show — completely colonized by artwork in a 12 x 12 " format—because in a burst of chutzpah I entered four (4) of my 12 x 12" portraits. The infamous 30 minute portraits. Swing by and see my work - rarely will you...
Lulu’s Goes Nuts
I'm crazy about the gluten-free, nut-intensive little pastries sitting temptingly in a jewelbox case at the front of Lulu's - both the Octagon and "old" Lulu's. Sensuous, fresh-baked, these artisanal gems offer delicious ways of enjoying some elegant bite of pastry...
Trussardi Cafe
Another terrific dining spot—also a great bar scene—next to La Scala and around the corner from my hotel in Milan was the Trussardi Cafe, downstairs from the more formal Michelin spot. Airy and accessible, the Cafe was always open for espresso, wine and...
SSC – R.I.P.
The end of an era, one in which the play was the thing. Until it wasn't. Those of you who enjoyed this season of Shakespeare Santa Cruz performances in the atmospheric Festival Glen, also enjoyed the final season of this 32-year cycle of lively, innovative, often...
Lunch next door to La Scala
Location is everything, especially when traveling alone. Planning for my trip to see Wagner's incomparable "Ring" cycle this summer in Milan, I made sure I found a hotel situated within easy walking distance of the opera house, a few choice restaurants, and art works...
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.