A Rousing Farewell to Wisteria Lane and its Housewives
It was billed as a hot night, and although the predicted Southern California heat wave did not materialize, things were rocking on Wisteria Lane for a block party benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. More than 500 people turned out for the fundraiser on the back lot of Universal Studios to close the curtain on the award-winning drama “Desperate Housewives,” which will conclude its eight-year run with a...
Get Up Stand Up and Go See the New Bob Marley Documentary
There have been many projects done about the late, great Bob Marley, but “Marley” is the first to be not only officially sanctioned by his family, but to involve their major participation, both on and off screen. Ziggy Marley, the reggae star’s oldest son, is an executive producer, along with Island Records founder Chris Blackwell. There’s another first for this nearly two-and-a-half hour long documentary,...
In Paris, a Passion Play for Mikhail Baryshnikov
He smokes. He undresses him down to his skivvies. He even does a little jig. It’s Mikhail Baryshnikov as you never really seen the legendary dancer, starring in the play “In Paris,” which just opened for a short run at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. A sold-out opening-night crowd was on hand to see the ultra-fit, ruggedly handsome actor in a groundbreaking play based on a Russian short story by Pulitzer...
Zou Bisou Bisou! Things We Just Learned about Mad Men
The two-hour premiere of the long awaited fifth season of “Mad Men” was a huge education. First, it answered the big question: did Megan actually get married to Don in the 17 months that have passed since the dapper Mr. Draper unexpectedly proposed to her in the cliffhanger season four finale? Oh, yeah, they did. And from the looks of it, it appears to be a relationship based upon truth– as it is revealed that Megan...
It Isn’t Just the Luck of the Irish, It’s the Beauty, the History and the Hospitality
They say that Irish eyes are smiling, and so are those of people from other cultures who have the opportunity to visit the beautiful Emerald Isle. The St. Patrick’s Day season is the perfect time to take a look at planning a visit. And for us, well, we’re excited about a return trip after an incredible week-long journey through Northern Ireland. We arrived in Belfast on an overnight Continental Airlines flight from Newark...
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