REVIEW: Kenny G, Blue Note Napa, and the Return of Live Music

By Michael P Coleman I spent most of my 90 minute drive to Napa last Saturday wondering about the pesky butterflies in my stomach. I’d not been to the Charles Krug Winery, the venue for last weekend’s series of Kenny G concerts hosted by Blue Note Napa, but new places are never a problem for …

Johnny Mathis Is Comin’ To Town!

Johnny Mathis Brings His Beloved Christmas Show To Modesto November 21 By Michael P Coleman Santa Claus is getting a helping hand from “The Voice Of Romance” this holiday season. The legendary Johnny Mathis is comin’ to town! He’ll be performing at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto. Christmas in July, indeed! If …

Remembering Director Richard Donner

The freelance writer has been down since news broke earlier this week of the legendary director’s death at 91. He recalls his 2018 interview with the architect of one of his favorite films. By Michael P Coleman I had trouble putting pen to paper, as we used to say, after hearing of director Richard Donner’s …

Independence Day? Not Quite

But don’t get it twisted. A brutha needs his rib tips. By Michael P Coleman As hard as it is to believe it, June’s already behind us. I spent last evening taking my Pride decorations down and hauling out my star-spangled stuff in my annual preparation for July 4th. We have an extended weekend to …