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WHIPLASH – Cast: Miles Teller as Andrew Neyman, J.K. Simmons as Terence Fletcher, Melissa Benoist as Nicole, Paul Reiser as Jim, Austin Stowell as Ryan, Nate Lang as Carl Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his … Continue reading →

THE IMITATION GAME – During the winter of 1952, British authorities entered the home of mathematician, cryptanalyst and war hero Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) to investigate a reported burglary. They instead ended up arresting Turing himself on charges of ‘gross … Continue reading →

THE NORMAL HEART – This drama tells the story of the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s, taking an unflinching look at the nation’s sexual politics as gay activists and their allies in … Continue reading →

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (The history of ISIS/ISIL) by Charles River editors Mrs. Q says: A extremely detailed book about Isis/Isil and their beginning and continued progress. I found it a bit difficult to read but it … Continue reading →

GHOSTS caught on film (photos of the paranormal) by Dr. Melvyn Willin Mrs. Q says: Enjoyed this book. Interesting reading about every aspect of the paranormal is explored from early images of psychics, mediums and ghostly happenings, to more recent … Continue reading →

BIG EYES – BIG EYES is based on the true story of Walter Keane (Christoph Waltz), who was one of the most successful painters of the 1950s and early 1960s. The artist earned staggering notoriety by revolutionizing the commercialization and … Continue reading →

DOGS THAT KNOW WHEN OWNERS ARE COMING HOME (and other unexplained powers of animals) by Rupert Sheldrake Mrs. Q says: Is it just that they know the routine or is it something else? Great book about not just dogs, but … Continue reading →

“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon … Continue reading →

Seymour Marine Discovery Center– 100 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, (831)459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM July and August open on Mondays also. Adults $8, Seniors (65 and older) $6, Students (with ID) $6, … Continue reading →

BOVINE BAKERY 23 Kentucky St., Petaluma, CA 94952, (707) 789-9556, thebovinebakery.com Q-TIPS SAY: DEEEELICOUS!! Organic, handmade pastries, organic coffee and espresso. Great cookies, Mrs. Q had the oatmeal/raisin/coconut and Mr. Q had the chocolate chip and also Peanut butter. Went … Continue reading →