Archive By Author - Jim Walker
Jim Walker: Earth Day and loss of innocence
This Sunday marks Earth Day 2012 - the 42nd annual celebration of a 1970 event that was designed to promote environmental awareness and protection. And the question that naturally comes to mind after all that time is: Has Earth Day succeeded in those goals?
The best bang for your buck
So, you're tired of your kitchen, with its 1980s look, cracked tile on the counter and its crowded cabinets. In fact, your master bathroom is no prize, either, having become the kind of place where only mold feels comfortable.
Escape Events Calendar (April 13, 2012)
By Jim Walker Escape Editor J.R.'s Comedy Club 27630 The Old Road, Valencia, CA 91355 Phone: (661) 259-2291 Website: www.comedyinvalencia.com Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14, 9 p.m.: Jackie Flynn Canyon Theatre Guild 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321 Box Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and Sunday noon - 7 p.m. Phone: (661) 799-2702 www.canyontheatre.org Friday, April 13, 8 p.m.: "Barefoot in the ...
Jim Walker: Let’s turn off, tune out and drop in
So, I put on the TV news the other morning, and the first thing I saw was video clips of brutes smacking women around and stealing their smartphones. And I learned that the FCC and the major wireless carriers in the U.S. have agreed to create a central database of stolen cellphones in an effort to reduce their resale value and, therefore, cut down on the appeal of phone theft. Hey, that's greeeat. But, you ...
Float all your cares away
Are you suffering from aches, pains, tension or stress? Do you wish you could dip your old body in healing waters? If so, a portable spa may be just the thing you need in your backyard. According to Gary McDonnell, store manager at Hydro-Spa in Saugus, spas are very therapeutic, easing the pain of arthritis, as well as other aches and pains, and helping you sleep better. "I have a lot of people who bought ...
‘Barefoot’ on Main Street
The outfits and attitudes in "Barefoot in the Park" may be from another time (the 1960s) but these things only add to the story's nostalgic charm. And the underlying issues of finding love and making relationships work are as important today as they have always been. When you mix in the brisk pace encouraged by Director Ingrid Boydston, and some very talented actors, the classic play is a delightful walk in the "park" at the Canyon Theatre Guild.
‘Anne of Green Gables’ sings
The musical "Anne of Green Gables" opened at the Canyon Theatre Guild in Newhall this weekend, and for yours truly, viewing it on Sunday afternoon, it provided a sweet and charming finish to an exhausting weekend. From the opening ensemble number, where most of the cast members, younger and older, filled the stage with song, to the uplifting finish, I couldn't stop smiling.
Escape Events Calendar (April 6, 2012)
By Jim Walker Escape Editor J.R.'s Comedy Club 27630 The Old Road, Valencia, CA 91355 Phone: (661) 259-2291 Website: www.comedyinvalencia.com Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7, 9 p.m.: Pete Geroge Canyon Theatre Guild 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321 Box Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and Sunday noon - 7 p.m. Phone: (661) 799-2702 www.canyontheatre.org Friday, April 6, 8 p.m.: "Barefoot in the ...
Jim Walker: Some very weird ways with words
It's been a very long time since someone invaded my personal space so closely during a conversation that they "got in my face." And, while this could be a personal-hygiene problem on my part, my conclusion is that there is simply much less of this nose-rubbing going on in society in general these days. I attribute this to the current popularity of the head-butt as a discussion stopper. I mean, these days, in the movies, ...
Easter Sunday Brunch
There's nothing that says "renewal," "rebirth" and "springtime" like attending an Easter Sunday service - and then stuffing yourself to the ears at a buffet, followed by sleeping the afternoon away. I mean, after the restrictions of Lent, you need to pack on the calories in preparation for the soon-to-come yard work season, right? Herein we offer-up the details on many of the Easter Sunday buffets around town. Some of these are Easter-special and some ...
Escape Events Calendar (March 30, 2012)
By Jim Walker Escape Editor Canyon Theatre Guild 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321 Box Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and Sunday noon - 7 p.m. Phone: (661) 799-2702 www.canyontheatre.org Friday, March 30, 8 p.m.: "Barefoot in the Park" opens Saturday, March 31, 8 p.m.: "Barefoot in the Park" Saturday, March 31, 2 p.m.: "Anne of Green Gables" opens Sunday, April 1, 2 p.m.: "Anne of ...
Jim Walker: Days of pink slime and soylent green
By now, most of you out there have become aware of the "pink slime" crisis regarding our nation's beef supply, particularly as it relates to school lunches. But for those others, here's a little background: Pink slime, as it has been affectionately nicknamed, is "lean, finely textured beef" derived from "trimmings" that have been mechanically stripped of their fat and treated with ammonium hydroxide (you know, like they use in window cleaner) to destroy any ...
That’s a hill of a lot of fruit
The Stewart family - Tony, his wife Monica, and their two daughters, Jamie and Ronnie - has lived in the Old Orchard II development in Valencia since 1991. Very "plugged into" the neighborhood socially, through swim teams, HOA participation and friendships, the Stewarts may also be considered the development's "fruitiest" family. That's because Tony Stewart has turned his backyard hillside slope into a magnificent terraced garden featuring vegetables and 49 varieties of fruit trees. While ...
Railfest 2012
Whether you're a train fan or merely looking for something new and interesting to do this weekend, you will find what you're looking for just up the road in Fillmore at Railfest 2012.
A ‘Journey’ into the soul
"Journey's End" opened at the Repertory East Playhouse in Newhall last Friday night, and I count myself as fortunate to have been there to experience it. Though it ran a bit long the first time out, I left the theater knowing it had been an evening well-spent because I had been both moved and enlightened during my own journey to a different time and place.
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