Screenwriter David Congalton and director Ellie Kanner Brian Schwartz, director of the Central Coast Writers’ Conference, reached out to me last month with an intriguing proposal. He wanted to arrange…
Jaws was scheduled at the SLO Film Center/Palm Theatre July 11-12, 2024. Younger movie fans who are used to seeing lame Jaws rip-offs might not appreciate what a game-changer the original…
It's tax time! Be a champion for arts education when filing your California tax return by making a tax-deductible contribution of $1 or more to the Keep Arts in Schools…
April is Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month, established in 2019 as a statewide celebration honoring the intrinsic value of arts, culture, and creativity as not only a public good—transforming communities…
In “Field of Dreams,” Kevin Costner is called to turn his Iowa farmland into a baseball field. “Build it and they will come,” he is told. The same thought must…
When funding for the arts is on the cutting block, I inevitably find myself thinking, “What are they missing?” There are studies from years ago showing the impact of music…
The deadline to purchase subscriptions for the 2023-24 Cal Poly Arts season of shows is July 30. You can secure the best seats and save up to 10 percent when…
Singer Lyle Lovett and I have at least one thing in common—we both made our first visit to the Libbey Bowl in downtown Ojai last week. California has been my…
A Cautionary Tale about Writing the Other At various times during the drafting and editing of my second novel, Cross Body Lead, I wondered if I was complicating my life by…
Be a champion for arts education when filing your state tax return by making a contribution to the Keep Arts in Schools Fund. According to the California Arts Council, students…
Revisiting “Authors Anonymous”
Screenwriter David Congalton and director Ellie Kanner Brian Schwartz, director of the Central Coast Writers’ Conference, reached out to me last month with an intriguing proposal. He wanted to arrange…
You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Theater ~ Appreciating “Jaws”
Jaws was scheduled at the SLO Film Center/Palm Theatre July 11-12, 2024. Younger movie fans who are used to seeing lame Jaws rip-offs might not appreciate what a game-changer the original…
Be a Champion for Arts Education
It's tax time! Be a champion for arts education when filing your California tax return by making a tax-deductible contribution of $1 or more to the Keep Arts in Schools…
Celebrate the Arts in April
April is Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month, established in 2019 as a statewide celebration honoring the intrinsic value of arts, culture, and creativity as not only a public good—transforming communities…
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Worth the Wait
In “Field of Dreams,” Kevin Costner is called to turn his Iowa farmland into a baseball field. “Build it and they will come,” he is told. The same thought must…
The Transformative Impact of the Arts
When funding for the arts is on the cutting block, I inevitably find myself thinking, “What are they missing?” There are studies from years ago showing the impact of music…
Have You Bought Your Season Tickets?
The deadline to purchase subscriptions for the 2023-24 Cal Poly Arts season of shows is July 30. You can secure the best seats and save up to 10 percent when…
Music Under the Oaks
Singer Lyle Lovett and I have at least one thing in common—we both made our first visit to the Libbey Bowl in downtown Ojai last week. California has been my…
“It’s Not Your Story To Tell”
A Cautionary Tale about Writing the Other At various times during the drafting and editing of my second novel, Cross Body Lead, I wondered if I was complicating my life by…
Smart Needs Art
Be a champion for arts education when filing your state tax return by making a contribution to the Keep Arts in Schools Fund. According to the California Arts Council, students…