California State Capital in Sacramento…

Do you know where California’s state capital is? If you’re not from this state, you might not. Los Angeles? Nope. San Francisco? Nada. Not even San Diego. It just so happens to be the Central Valley town of Sacramento, & along with being an eclectic, […]

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A Weekend of Friends. #Story

Like I have shared on the blog before, I am very proud at my somewhat un-orthodox ways I have met some of the dearest people in my life, through the years…. This past weekend, we headed up to Sacramento to my friend, Helen’s, wedding. I […]

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End of the Rainbow Giveaway Ends 2-13!

International City Theatre kicks off its 30th Anniversary Season with a tour de force musical drama about the final days of Judy Garland. End of the Rainbow by Peter Quilter opens Feb. 20, directed by John Henry Davis (ICT’s Trying) and starring Gigi Bermingham (Ovation […]

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Gluten Free at TGI Friday’s!

  Let me tell you a little secret: I have always avoided TGI Friday Restaurants. I’ve had the assumption that there would be nothing for me nor my dietary needs there, so, alas, I have never sought one out. Yet, last weekend, when Mike and […]

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Nightcrawler: An overlooked film by The Academy..

It’s the beginning of the season leading up to the biggest night in show business: The Academy Awards! I am still recalling how much fun I had last year when, for the first time ever, I got to watch every film up for The Academy […]

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The Alberta Ballet Presents Fumbling Towards Ecstasy.

Alberta Ballet (Jean Grand Maître, Artistic Director) presents Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, choreographed by Jean Grand-Maître with music by Sarah McLachlan for one night only, January 24, 2015 at Royce Hall, UCLA. I am thrilled that I will be there to report back to you all […]

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Gluten Free at Fashion Island!

I love spending time with my Mom. Always have, always will. When we decided we were over due for a Sunday Fun Day, we decided to check out one of SoCal’s most famous shopping centers, Fashion Island of Newport Beach. What makes this haven an […]

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Giveaway to The LA Travel & Adventure Show Ends 1-25!

Next month is The 10th Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show, & with yours truly covering more Travel on Along Comes Mary, I am super excited to be going. I will admit, I kind of don’t know what to expect! So, when I checked […]

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Wicked at The Pantages Hollywood!

This week we headed out to The Pantages in Hollywood to see one of my most favorite musicals, Wicked! While I’m no stranger to this spectacle (my 6th time seeing it), it was Michael’s 1st & it was great to see it through his eyes. […]

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A Year in Pictures. #WordlessWednesday

(Editor’s Note: If you swear I posted this early this morning, you’re not crazy. I did! But, I am encountering a glitch & was told from readers the post will not show up for them when they go to click on it. So, heres hoping […]

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Into the Woods at The El Capitan

I’m not the type to get extremely excited over the release of a film. Countdowns, midnight screenings? Not really my thing. But, when you turn one of my favorite live musicals into a feature-length film? Then, I might get interested. Back when I found out […]

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A Small Survival Guide for Attending The Rose Parade

One of the best memories I’ll take away from 2014 was going to The Tournament of Roses Parade. Having been born, don’t you think it’s a little crazy I’d never attended? Granted, I was living in town and within walking distance of the route. Yet, […]

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