Mary Magdalene Fails to Convince
Not the enigmatic companion of first century evangelist Jesus, but the woeful new opera by Mark Adamo, commissioned in a moment of cerebral lassitude by the usually stalwart San Francisco Opera. Adamo had six years to work on this so there is absolutely no excuse for...
Pizzeria Avanti does Breakfast
Haven't yet tried the Roman-style breakfast pizzas topped with fried eggs, but I plan to. Very soon. Pizzeria Avanti's breakfast window of opportunity runs from Friday through Monday, and dinner of course happens nightly. Living on the Westside does have its perks.
Ho-ya to Ho-oh!
Der Ring des Nibelungen—affectionately known to English-speakers as "the Ring," is not only a transcendent marathon of four very long operas, but arguably one of the artistic masterworks of Western civilization. Hence, I can be forgiven for having saved up a chunk...
Brunch Pizza….
Pizzeria Avanti has just started a new weekend brunch offering - scrambles, fritattas, poached eggs, even classic French toasyte plus loads of breakfast side orders. It happens Friday through Monday from 9am. Call 425-1807 for details. Pizzeria Avanti is located on...
“Alias Hook” hits the stands
Well, okay, so far it has hit the stands only in the UK. So far. But local literaturista Lisa Jensen's latest foray into the wilds of fantasy historical fiction should prove a timber shivering experience. Alias Hook tells the juicy, oft bloody, always action-packed...
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.