"So it went on—a profession older than writing, and one that will probably survive when the written word has disappeared. And all the sterile wonders of movies and television and radio will fail to wipe it out—a living man in communication with a living audience." —John Steinbeck, "Travels with Charley" A living man in communication with a living audience. This is Steinbeck … [Read more...] about One Man, Many Voices
The Shape of California Surfing
Terry Martin has been carving surfboards for 55 years, 40 of those for Hobie Sports. He has personally "shaped" more than 70,000 surfboards. His is just one of the stories explored in a new film, Shaped, produced and directed by Walter Georis, a Carmel restaurateur, winery owner and musician. The movie is a homage to the people who made the surfing industry what it is today. … [Read more...] about The Shape of California Surfing
Harry Connick Jr.
Hold a conversation about Harry Connick Jr. and chances are that sooner or later the term "Renaissance man" will pop up. Singer, musician, songwriter, arranger, composer, stage, screen and television actor, humanitarian, activist. And he's got three Grammys and an Emmy on his mantle—what doesn't this guy do? Asked the proverbial "desert island" question: If you had to choose … [Read more...] about Harry Connick Jr.
Sounds of Past and Present
Nine-time Grammy winner Wynton Marsalis brings the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to the Monterey Jazz Festival on Saturday and Sunday nights. Despite its standing as the longest continuously running jazz festival on Earth, the Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF) will never be accused of resting on its laurels. Under the masterful booking hand of General Manager Tim Jackson, new … [Read more...] about Sounds of Past and Present
Motorcycle Madness
Seems like half the population is cranked up on Red Bull these days. So it’s fitting that the Red Bull United States Grand Prix featuring the MotoGP World Championship (RBUSGP) is by far the most popular of the adrenaline-fueled race events staged at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. During last year’s event, 140,250 fans swarmed into the raceway. That’s more people than attended all … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Madness