By Thom deMartino What would you sacrifice to fulfill your fondest wish? In “Damn Yankees”, now playing at the Rose Center Theater, it’s the middle of the 1950’s in Washington D.C., and […]
A classic baseball musical with heart
Get out and see “Get Out” or …
The rain has let up, but should return this weekend. Here are some attractions in the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area worthy of getting out your umbrellas. MOVIES Opening this week in area […]
“My Fair Lady” is loverly at Rose Center
By Thom deMartino What can be permissible by one era’s standards may be unacceptable by another’s: something we, with our more modern sensibilities, sometimes forget. In experiencing the Westminster Rose Center Theater’s […]
Stay dry and enjoy these shows ….
It should be a wet weekend. If you feel up to braving the rain, here are some entertainment options for the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area. But be careful and make sure to […]
Retorts: Theater controversies act up
There is something about publicly-supported theater that draws politicians like reporters to an open bar. Operation of Garden Grove’s Gem Theater and Festival Amphitheatre had multiple conflicts ranging over a generation, and […]
Committee to study Rose Center contract
By Jim Tortolano The suggestion that management of the city-owned Rose Center Theater be changed led to a sometimes-testy confrontation at Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council, but wound down into […]
Local holiday events are on the way
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Everywhere you go in the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area. Films, plays and other events are heralding the arrival of the season. Here’s a look […]
A magical “Mermaid” at the Rose Center
By Thom deMartino Fathoms below the polished surface of a seemingly tranquil sea, still waters run deep: as a young princess’ yearning for a world she’s never known will lead her on […]
“Fantastic Beasts,” holiday happenings
The holiday movie season officially starts this weekend, as the magical world of Harry Potter comes to America with a prequel. This and other fun stuff on tap for the Garden Grove-Huntington […]
Surfing, “Star Trek” and much more
Surfing, stage openings and sunny weather are the highlights of this weekend’s entertainment choices for the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster area. Here’s a lot at some ways and places to have fun. OUTDOORS […]
