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Kathy’s Catalina

Not too far, just off the coast

is a beautiful island of which I can boast

You’ll see dolphins on the way, they never fail to show

A sea lion or Mako, they always seem to know

How to steal your bait when fishing for a dab

Or the elusive white sea bass you never will nab.

So take the flyer or the express

and you will  forget the big city mess 

On Catalina Island I can be free

To sail upon the blue green sea

And gaze at Avalon’s harbor moon

where pirates and mermaids sing you their tune

There’s a bounty of fish that hide in the kelp 

But better know the rules and get Captain Roger’s help

Don’t mess with lobster out of season

 or orange Garibaldi for no other reason

Take the death march from town it is always a toughie

You’ll pass by the grave of our dearly departed Duffy.

To the Inn at Mt. Ada where the Wrigley’s did sing

You can visit the cross where Russell gave Caroline her ring.

The buffalo roam wild, you might see them one day,

Stomping the grapes for my Rusack chardonnay.

Have your wicky wacked at Larry’s, fresh fish at the grill 

Zip line and snorkel to add to the thrill 

sing some karaoke, pole dance at Chi Chi, 

chill at Descanso, try the ceviche.

In the end it’s an island, a magical place

love it or leave it, I rest my case.

  • Casino
  • CIYC
  • Descanso Beach
  • Rusack Grapes
  • Wild Buffalo
  • Caroline and Lucia
  • Jimmy U and Julie Anne
  • Green Pier
  • Blue Water Avalon
  • Luah Larry’s
  • El Galleon Karaoke
  • Casino Mermaid
  • Wicky Wacked
  • Natalie Wood Museum
  • Museum Marilyn Monroe
  • Best Steaks at Steves
  • Museum Chihuly glass
  • Bluewater Avalon
  • snorkle Andrew and Hunter
  • Duffy Reed
  • Pancake Cottage owner
  • Fun times cabana at Descanso Beach
  • My favorite Rusack wines
  • CIYC
  • Best shop on island owner
  • 5th Generation Islander
  • Natalie Wood Museum
  • Captain Roger

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Trade Shows

Soho Playhouse wants a new venue – DTLV !

I was not sure what DTLV was but learned that it means Downtown Las Vegas – ok forgive me, but I live on the strip so I wasn’t quite sure. All I know is that I grew up near New York City (Scarsdale) and love love love Broadway theatre. When I met my friend Jena’s brother, Darren Lee Cole, I was thrilled to know that he is working hard to bring off-broadway to Las Vegas! We are desperate for the Smith Center to bring back “Hamilton” and other great shows (post pandemic) and can only hope and imagine what having cool, original, quirky, small venue productions would be like here in Las Vegas. The city dwellers who live downtown are so excited by this prospect and those of us “uptown” would LOVE to catch an early dinner, see a live performance, then hit the downtown Fremont casinos. Darren has an amazing plan to capture existing theatre space, add new seats, and to actually create a downtown off broadway area in the arts district. I think if anyone can do it his team can do it! So far the Mayor, Influential board members, local philanthropists, and JENA’S AMAZING FAMILY (5 brothers, son Michael, and beautiful mom) are all in on this path to the stars…for more information and to help out visit the website www.sohoplayhouse.com

check out my photos of the invitational launch event held at the Commonwealth Rooftop in DTLV !

  • Commonwealth Bar
  • Love the Decor
  • Great Tapas from Crystina Nguyen and Chef Winston
  • Servers were awesome!
  • Baby Beets Goat Cheese and honey roasted nut
  • Maybe this was the Wagyu with chimichurri and cartelized onions
  • PARADISE CITY CREAMERY
  • Janet enjoys the goodies
  • John Katsilometes only comes to cool events! Las Vegas Review Journal columnist
  • The Girls
  • Yes, that is THE Mark Davis with Jena, Michael, Darren and Nick
  • Darren holding court
  • Could you Bust? Best Cocktails invented for SOHO Playhouse
What a night for Soho Playhouse at the Commonwealth Rooftop 4/1/2021
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