By Thom de Martino Sometimes we become so overcome with the world, we can feel like we are all that exists –– a solitary soul. Loved ones and those around us can […]
A countdown to “Nine” at the Gem
Cherry blossoms, park art and aliens
Whether you prefer to stay inside or enjoy the excellent weather out in Mother Nature, there are a lot of things to amuse yourself with this weekend, from plays on three local […]
Investigators with a ghost of a chance
By Jim Tortolano Are those things that go bump in the night just the cat sashaying through the dining room or perhaps something a bit more … unsettling? Well, who you gonna […]
“Disaster: The Musical” a fine catastrophe
By Thom deMartino Hey hey! Now boarding the S.S. Barracuda for your tour of the 1970’s: please enjoy your complimentary bellbottoms, platform heels, shag carpets and Lite-Brites. It’s something very new and […]
A “Holiday” tradition winds up in style
By Thom deMartino To everything, as they say, there is a season: and though seasons change, endings help us remember and celebrate the experiences we’ve had, the memories we’ve shared. Such is […]
Do good, have fun at “The Holiday Gem”
The Garden Grove Rotary Club invites the community to ring in the holidays by taking part in a special fundraising production of “The Holiday Gem” at the Gem Theater, 12852 Main St., […]
Gem Theater lease, bike paths approved
One More Productions got a new lease on “live,” and pedestrians and cyclists will be getting clearer paths, the Garden Grove City Council decided Tuesday night. The council voted 7-0 to approve […]
“Producers”: one for the “cooked” books
By Thom deMartino It gives new meaning to the old adage, “It’s so bad, it’s good.” “The Producers” recently had its opening gala at Garden Grove’s Gem Theater (with a rousing introduction […]
“Little Women” tops the movie choices
An old story with a new version, a musical about the perils of staging a musical, some good school football matchups and the last 2018 hurrah for the Angels are all on […]
“Dolly” shows its “meddle” at the Gem
By Thom deMartino She’s the one you go to, when you’ve got marriage on the mind. “Hello, Dolly” has just begun its run at the Gem Theater in Garden Grove: it’s the […]
