Category Archives: arts
Speed trap for new iPad
Everyone — OK, tech obsessed Apple junkies — by now has heard of how the new (should that be a capital N?) iPad is throwing off thermonuclear heat, probably due to the amount of gee wizardry stuff packed into the … Continue reading
Cirque du Soleil evolves out of creative rut
If you thought Cirque du Soleil was getting a bit derivative, think again. “Totem,” Cirque’s latest production to hit our area, renews the daring and the vision that made this whirlwind of gymnastics, acrobatics, theater and music so compelling for … Continue reading
Post Oscar thoughts on “Descendants,” “Artist” and @angiesrightleg
The “King family” property on Kauai’s southeastern shore, from “The Descendants” For whatever reason, I watched much of last night’s Oscar telecast. First time in several years. Probably because I actually liked a couple of the films up for awards. … Continue reading
Finally: I get social media
Truly, an aha! moment.
New stuff for Sentinel
In Thursday’s Sentinel (Feb. 9), you’ll find a new version of our popular arts, entertainment and events section, The Guide. We’re now publishing The Guide in a print tab format, with more and better local content. Look for our coverage … Continue reading
Digital textbooks are the next big thing
The digital textbook is an idea whose time has come. Most students have long labored under the twin tyrants of having to carry massive and heavy loads of books around campus and, for college students, having to come up with … Continue reading
Light in the darkness
On most levels, Christmas is, well, whatever we want it to be. A time for family. A time for gathering. A time for gifts. A time for being charitable. For being a little kinder than usual, a little more forgiving. … Continue reading
Life and death at Christmas time
If you haven’t ever gone to the annual Christmas concert at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, here’s the Good News. 1. There arenine performances remaining, through Sunday (this link will take you to the schedule), and, 2. It’s free. (You … Continue reading
What the digital transformation means for the Sentinel
The Santa Cruz Sentinel, for all its 155 years of existence, is, and has been, part of a larger corporate network of publishers. That ownership has shifted in recent months, with a recently formed organization called Digital First Media now … Continue reading
Down goes Frazier
Smokin’ Joe’s flame now moves on, far away from the gladiator’s arena and the cruel taunts, the fading memories and the beatup Philly gym where he spent most of his final years. Joe Frazier is dead. Long live the … Continue reading
