A hike through the Oasis in Loreto, Baja
Guest post by Jane Lurie. In the years following our purchase of our home in Loreto Bay, in May, 2005, we attended many HomeOwners’ Gatherings.…
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Julia Brothers on Theater, Acting, and Pounding the Pavement (Video)
“We look for happiness in places we don’t need to necessarily go looking.” Julia Brothers is talking about the The First Grade, opening this week (January…
Q&A: Google, Nexus One, marketing strategy and potential industry impact
A few weeks ago, a Canadian newspaper contacted me for an interview about Google, and their new Nexus One smartphone launched earlier this month. I…
Gone in 60 Seconds: Cinequest, Coupa Cafe, Bay Area Theater
Another week in the San Francisco Bay Area. Gone in 60 Seconds. Despite the rain, we hit the streets; downtown San Francisco, San Jose and…
‘Daddy Long Legs’ warms the heart
Guest post by Pat Reardon. Jean Webster’s charming 1912 novel Daddy Long Legs is the inspiration for TheatreWorks newest production. This delightful world premiere romantic…
5 day theater recap: Tragedy, tragedy, orthopedic ménage à trois, tragedy, tragedy
This is, dare I say, precisely why we write about more than just theater here on SSC. Wine comes to mind. I’m fortunate it too…
Theater review: ‘Dead Man Walking’ premieres at City Lights Theater in San Jose
Last night, the eagerly awaited stage production of Dead Man Walking premiered at City Lights Theater in downtown San Jose. It was an evening of…
Sunday Espresso: Theater tweets, San Jose Mercury News is bankrupt, Theater twits
You know the drill. Espresso, one for you, one for me. Rambling conversation to follow. Relaxed and informal. Disagree at will. Facts may or may…
Theater review: ‘Bermuda Avenue Triangle’ the funniest ménage à trois you’ll ever see
Lucile Ball, your new play has arrived. It’s called Bermuda Avenue Triangle, and just opened at the Hillbarn Theatre in Foster City. Oh, I must…
How to build your own solar panel for less than $150
This is a guest post submitted by Shannon Bell. Want to write an article for SSC? Please use the contact form to start. Using parts…