Humor Abuse
Apart from the clowns, I don’t think I ever really enjoyed the circus. That is until I first saw the Pickle Family Circus perform. It was for me, like all good entertainment, all consuming and absolutely captivating. Enjoying their Berkeley performances in the 1970’s and 80’s, nephew and niece in tow, was always a magical [...]
Bakesale for Japan
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to volunteer some time at a fundraising bakesale for Japan. I was at a table in front of Pizzaiolo on Telegraph Avenue in the Temescal and was amazed at the support and contributions that we received in just a few hours. You can check out the article and photos here at [...]
Were You At The Stroll?
Taken from The Berkeley Daily Planet: “Solano Stroll Was a Great Party As Usual By Steven Finacom, Tuesday September 14, 2010 Cheerleaders, fire engines, bicycle police, electric go carts, bands, fencers, gymnasts, samba dancers, and assorted local politicians marched, danced, or rolled their way down Solano Avenue in the traditional parade that kicked off the [...]
Troubadour Reunion Tour
I recently had the opportunity to go to the James Taylor and Carole King Troubadour Reunion Tour at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. My BFF won tickets and invited me to go with her (but that’s not why she is my BFF). It’s always wonderful to see James Taylor and though I have some [...]
Aurelia and Aurora
Wow! On my first post I mentioned Berkeley Rep’s upcoming Aurelia’s Oratorio that would run through January 24th and said it sounded like it would be a magical and mystical production. Well, I’ve seen it and, as an old acquaintance used to say–it was all that and a bag of chips too! With two incredibly [...]
