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Award-winning writer Lee Hall knows his way around words. He has given us the superb "Billy Elliott" and co-wrote the screenplay for the heart-wrenching "War Horse." His smooth dialogue for "The Pitman Painters" flows with his usual glib, natural depth for the subject at hand. This bittersweet, humorous piece tells the true story about a grungy group of coal miners who decide to enhance their drab lives. With great trepidation, they decide to participate in (government supplied) art appreciation classes, never thinking they would eventually become famous and in demand in the art world.

The low thump of sandals on wood echoes through the back yard as

Today I wish to report that I have a personal trainer. Yes, I

Well, it’s the end of the road. After three years and more than 50 columns, it is time for me to say goodbye. What started out as a dare from my best friends when I was in between jobs turned into a passion for recognizing and promoting our local wineries.

At the Shanghai World Expo this month, Gov. Arnold

“Game On” may have a familiar feeling to those who have witnessed investors trying to get into into large money-making deals; a familiar subject in the Silicon Valley. Playwrights Dan Hoyle and Tony Taccon offer a clever and sometimes confusing mix of venture capitalism and fantasy baseball rolled into a comedy that—at times—tries too hard.

Less than two weeks before it hosts the first PGA Tour event in