You might see an affable new guy around town with his wife and young daughter, getting to know the people and places of their adopted hometown. He’s not an instantly recognizable person; it’s unlikely that Brad, Angelina, Britney or Bono can count on him to distract the paparazzi. You may not know his face, but if you’ve seen the action films “Con Air,” “Training Day,” “Bad … [Read more...] about Classical Composition
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Thanks for the Memories
On August 12, 2007, at the age of 82, singer, actor, legendary television personality and entrepreneur Merv Griffin passed away from cancer. But his legacy lives on. His newest show, “Crossroads,” launched in national syndication on September 10th, and his creations “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune” are the two most popular television game shows ever. For 23 years, Griffin … [Read more...] about Thanks for the Memories
Pole Position*
The adrenaline kicks in the moment he awakens to race day. But the rush gathers speed as the culmination of hours and hours of mental and physical preparation ushers him into the car. Bolstered by 31 years’ experience and a clear sense of what he and the car can do, he eases the vehicle into position, keenly aware of the risk and the responsibility inherent in a $50 million … [Read more...] about Pole Position*
Get Your Motor Running
One of the fanciest beauty pageants in the world happens in Pebble Beach the week of August 13-19, but the stars of the show are on wheels, not runways. The 57th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance features cars at an unparalleled level of elegance and opulence. Besides that signature event, the week is filled with other automobilic delights, from Carmel’s first-ever … [Read more...] about Get Your Motor Running
Magic Carpet Ride
Hanging on the colorfully painted walls of Tom O’Neal’s Carmel Valley studio are framed photographs of rock-and-roll legends. There are so many black-and-white images of famous faces and rock bands like Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Steppenwolf and The Mamas and The Papas, that it takes awhile to comprehend that O’Neal shot them all. … [Read more...] about Magic Carpet Ride