The adaptation of “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens at A Noise Within Theatre in Pasadena is a love story and a commentary on the horrors of war and the courage of sacrifice, driven by a plot of political espionage. The opening lines of the play, “It was the best of times, it…
Destinations
A French Revolution Love Story
Santa Cruz Perfect Ending to 2014
There are just a few days left in the year 2014, and moments from the past year dance through my mind. Travels I’ve undertaken, time spent with family, both good and heartbreaking, laughs with friends, new people experienced and new friends made. It was mostly a good year — actually, a great one. The best way to end this year is…
Food and Drink
Canoga Park’s Parisian Delight
Craving a delicious café latte one late Saturday morning, a friend introduced me to a jewel in the middle of ...
Beer Flights and Furious Seven
A movie ticket to see "Furious 7" cost $13.69 . For nearly fourteen bucks what you get is 2 hours of a ...
How to Navigate a Food Festival
If you've ever been to a food festival, where the beverages are flowing and the food is seems unlimited, ...
Digs
Unique Ventura County Bed and Breakfast Site of Historic Church
Ventura County is an amazing place. There are spots that take your breath away. This conversion from a church, which dates from the 1880s era, to a B&B is a unique lodging experience unmatched ...
Stylish Desert Stays
A stay at any W hotel is always unique. Each is themed to its location, this one being the desert of course. A wonderful scent of vanilla greets you when entering the lobby of the W Scottsdale, which ...