Tracy Ratledge

Treat Yo’Self One More Time for ‘P&R’

  The seventh season of “Parks and Recreation” takes place in the year 2017, and it doesn’t seem to stretch too far from what we...

This is Where it Left Me

“This Is Where I Leave You” is Shawn Levy’s comedy drama centered on Judd Altman, played by the go-to good guy actor (Jason Bateman)....

‘Jersey Boys’ is ‘Working Its Way Back To You’ at the Segerstrom

Clad in a red dress in honor of “Sherry” and a pair of heeled saddle shoes, I headed up to the orchestra level of the...

A More Commercial Michaelson

Ingrid Michaelson is best known in the indie singer-songwriter community for her stripped down piano cover of “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” a one...

After Nine Seasons: Have you met Ted?

Mixed emotions don’t even begin to cover how most of us felt after the series finale of “How I Met Your Mother.” Empty. Bittersweet....

Cash into Johnny Cash One Final Time

The posthumous release of Johnny Cash’s 1980s recording “Out Among the Stars” is a pleasant reminder of what made him such an influential classic...

John Still on the Board of “Success”

The singing, song-writing dynamic duo, Elton John and Bernie Taupin, are back in the record releasing business with “The Diving Board.” The album showcases...

Snazzy and Jazzy: Akagi Concert

Kei Akagi, along with colleagues Darek Oles and Jason Harnell, stepped up to the Steinway perched on stage in Winfred Smith next to a...

‘Poppy Hill’ Is Miyazaki at His Best

It’s 1963 in the picturesque seaside town of Yokahama, Japan. Japan is in the process of trying to move forward from the aftermath of...

And The Nominees Are…

It’s mid-February, the hyped season for the highly anticipated award ceremonies: the Grammys and Oscars. Amongst the bedazzled, floor-length, backless gowns, dapper suits and...

Blergh! ’30 Rock’ Airs Its Season Finale

It doesn’t seem that long ago when the advantageous Tina Fey was leaving “Saturday Night Live,” with all of us wondering what she was...

Drama in Music City

Nashville, Tennessee: where dreams come true — if those dreams involve getting your big break as a country music sensation. ABC’s new hit drama, “Nashville,”...

MCA: The New Style

The music community suffered quite a loss with the passing of Adam “MCA” Yauch, the renowned founder of the Beastie Boys.

Politicians: We’re Funny, Too! (Sort Of)

When Obama decided to “slow jam” the news he knew he was not going to be able to get away with pulling this campaign stunt without backlash from his critics. He took a risk by appearing on a late-night talk show, aware that his opponents would not shy away from the fight.

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