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From the wistful, beautiful first notes of Gershwin's classic “Summertime” at the opening of the first act, to the last notes of Porgy's “I'm On My Way” as he sets out to find his love at the end of the last act, this production is a glorious conglomeration of beautiful Gershwin music with a heart-wrenching plot creatively redesigned by award-winning director Diane Paulus. She brings us a bigger and better “Porgy and Bess” and her casting - for the most part - is impeccable.

Like the sound of a hit song from summers past or the scent of burning wood from a campfire, the thought of a special wine can evoke memories of the exact moment in time it was enjoyed. Years ago, my brother poured me a taste of Rosenblum Zinfandel - San Francisco label. The wine was such a revelation that memories of the day are still seared in my mind - from the rich drink of black cherry and ripe plum, to the lighting of the early evening sky, to where I was sitting and whom I was with.

Unless we're talking about the Florida Marlins or the Seattle

One of the joys of volunteer work is seeing the ways it makes a

The journals and other writings of the first Europeans to reach the American West describe an amazing abundance of wildlife. Massive bison herds running at a full gallop took an hour to pass. Grizzly bears, pronghorn, elk, and beaver were regular and common sights. At each equinox, the skies were dark with migrating waterfowl.

It's May again: Warm and sunny, and a perfect time to visit Gilroy's Interim Center for the Arts to view the ongoing Gilroy Arts Alliance Young Artists Exhibit. Since opening in April, families and art lovers have visited the exhibit, smiling at the delightful work of local young artists and casting their votes. Fifty-five entries were submitted and visitors were asked to vote for their favorite entry in each age category.

Dear Neighbors,

Sheryl Cathers uses public utility boxes as her canvas