By Charly SHELTON Alexis Gershwin, niece of the famous Gershwin brothers George and Ira, is the only singer in the family. She grew up with an appreciation for music and great source material. Last week, she put her talents on display at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood where she sang her uncles’ hits, […]
By Charly SHELTON There is a new trend in wines. I’ve seen a lot of old vine zinfandel from several different labels sprouting up at grocery and wine stores. These OVZ are soft and a little more complex than a regular zin, and they pair well with meat and pasta. But personally, I like […]
By Charly SHELTON It’s that time of year – time for good beer, good food and a party in the Montrose Shopping Park. No, not Oktoberfest; it’s time for Montrose Brew Fest! The beer and food tasting street fair is on Sunday, April 3 and features sample size pours of craft and local beers for […]
By Charly SHELTON Last week saw the final community public forums at sites throughout the Glendale Unified School District regarding the upcoming redistricting of areas for school board voters. Until recently GUSD was an at-large district, meaning that anyone who lived within the district’s borders could vote for all five candidates on the GUSD board […]
It was a fun afternoon of eclectic questions and even more eclectic answers when participants of the 28th Annual Smart-A-Thon 2016 exercised local knowledge while funding a community organization. The afternoon of brain teasing questions was all to benefit The Mary Pinola and Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund. Twenty-nine teams participated in the event. […]
By Charly SHELTON As you read this, the end of Holy Week is nearing for Christians. Today is Thursday, the last Thursday before Easter and the last Thursday of Lent, also called Maundy Thursday. For non-Christians that may sound like a lot, but they all coincide in what is called Holy Week. Let’s take a […]
By Charly SHELTON For the 39.6 million Americans of Irish ancestry, St. Patrick’s Day is among the most important days of the year. My mother, Mary O’Keefe, is Irish and has a deep Irish pride which was passed down from her father, Don Keefe. My mother and her three children are the first generation to […]
By Charly SHELTON Raspberry. Blackberry. Dewberry. Loganberry. Water. Heart. Go berries! By these powers combined, this is a BOYSENBERRY! One of the greatest fruits ever made, this genetic hybrid of four other berries was an invention of three farmers: Rudolph Boysen, George Darrow and Walter Knott. Knott was a well-known Southern California farmer and berry […]
By Charly SHELTON A few weeks ago, we gave you an inside look at the design and creation of the new Universal Studios Hollywood expansion, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. If you missed it, check the Feb 25 issue of CV Weekly; it’s worth a read. But that is all the behind the scenes […]
Organizers hope expo will shed light on overcoming power problems in an emergency. By Charly SHELTON here are always problems during a blackout. Lack of resources, lack of heat and lack of Instagram to name a few. During a blackout due to a natural disaster or catastrophe, information is key, but without power the options […]