“Little Shop” Opens to Laughter in Cambria
It's a little messy, it's a little chaotic, it's a little daring . . . It's a Little Shop of Horrors production now on stage through August 16 at Cambria…
Templeton PAC Had Elvis in the Building
Elvis Presley has been a presence in my life since I’ve had memory to report. He’s also been a strange influential presence in the Western and global mind for decades…
Don’t Miss WCT’s “Matilda the Musical”
Photos by Robin Smith When Wine Country Theatre decides to put on a show, they really put on a show! Matilda the Musical, based on Roald Dahl's book about…
A “Brand New Day” for Spider-Man, But Not for Me
Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures For many people (myself included) Spider-Man, The Avengers, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise in general are the movies we were raised on. I…
“The Invite” Is Simply, Unexpectedly Insightful
Olivia Wilde’s newest film is hilarious and unexpectedly insightful, using an uncomfortable dinner party to explore the complexities of marriage. The Invite is reminiscent of a stage play, with its…
CCSF’s “Servant” Brings Good Times to the Canyon
Photos courtesy Steve Miller Images The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival has returned to its two-story stage and sylvan amphitheater under the oaks at Filipponi Ranch in San Luis Obispo.…
“The Butler Did It” Is a Laughing Matter
Photos by Janice Peters There's a play opening this weekend on the Central Coast that carries the tagline “Murder is no laughing matter.” Well, beg to differ. The Butler…
Nostalgia Rules at Mid-State Fair ’80s Night
Photos by Colin Jones Those who know me know I really like three things: live music, writing, and free stuff. I seem to have a knack for the latter.…
“The Odyssey” Lives Up to Its Hype
Photos by Melinda Sue Gordon © Universal Studios The excitement and controversies surrounding the ramp-up to Christopher Nolan’s epic new film and interpretation of Homer’s Odyssey is not your…
“Roaring Gulch” Is Classic Melodrama
Take the bones of a "classic" musical melodrama, throw in some references to the local environs, and dress it up with some fine costumes and scenery, and you have the…