Theater Review: The Case of Katherine Mansfield

Solo performances like this come few and far between. What you have here is a psychobiography of renowned early 20th century writer, Katherine Mansfield (1888 – 1923), completely embodied by a single actress on stage. Skillfully weaving the plot of the writer’s life though personally written stories, letters and journals, Catherine Downes—director, playwright and actress—almost […]

Free Will Astrology, Week of July 19, 2013

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): The 19th-century Italian composer Gioachino Rossini was a prolific creator who produced 39 operas. Renowned for his lyrical melodies, he was sometimes referred to as the “Italian Mozart.” So confident was he in his abilities that he bragged he could set a laundry list to music. I trust you will have […]

Momma Kong’s

This crab specialist has local dishes like black pepper crab (from $38) and crab been hoon soup (from $38) at this cozy seafood spot. On top of heartier dishes, you can also order sides and light bites like fries ($5), mantou ($1.50), pan-seared scallops with bacon ($14), and crispy calamari ($14). Wash it all down […]