Brian McTavish
Contributor, Up to DateBrian McTavish follows popular culture in the belief that the search for significance can lead anywhere. Brian explains, "I've written articles and reviews ... reviewed hundreds of concerts, films and plays. And the thing is, these high arts all sprang from the pop culture of their day. Don't forget: Shakespeare was once Spielberg."
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“Ooh!” “Ahh!” Repeat.Once again, it’s time to practice that familiar vocal exercise at dozens of local fireworks displays honoring the Founding Fathers’… -
Whether money’s tight or you have more moolah than you need, why pay more for your go-and-do than you have to?Free, or nearly so, activities in the coming… -
It’s time to lose that jacket and explore some of the cool outdoor activities that May has to offer.The alfresco action ranges from art browsing to… -
Need a laugh?Schedule your appointment with levity, courtesy of a slew of stand-up comics and other comedy attractions scheduled to thump funny bones in… -
It won’t be long until summer is here and families take to the vacation trail.But wait! There are still plenty of swings to take at spring, including this… -
With a tip of the pop-culture cap to “Forest Gump”: Life is like a grab bag. You never know what you’re going to get, until you pull something out.Take… -
Ready to meet the commander of the Starship Enterprise? Scream like a maniac for a Sweet Sixteen college basketball team? Participate in a preserved dead… -
Not to knock cold and miserable – everything has its fans – but the differential between soul-sucking winter and inspiring spring is ridiculous. From… -
A fan is a fan is a … fanatic.Which is to say that niceties won’t be necessary this weekend for those obviously obsessed with such things as St. Patrick’s… -
Can you expect the unexpected?For sure, if you take heed of the following weekend to-do tips – one and all containing a surprise of one sort or another,…
