December 9, 2010

Designer Marina Rahlin gets colorful for the holidays

Soft bursts of red, lavender, and pink emerge from every vantage point, clashing with the unexpected geometric rigidity of sharp angles against a rich backdrop. These vibrant visuals are a far cry from a traditional White Christmas, but perhaps the Popavina collection of cocktail dresses by local designer Marina Rahlin better represents the holidays, California style.

Raul Malo, “Sinners & Saints”

Miami-born, Cuban roots, ten-years-plus with alt-country band The Mavericks, now Nashville-based and pushing his sixth studio album, Raul Malo has the goods to make memorable his Saturday show at Brixton.

Not a rock hero

Fred Flentye traded the fast lane for domestic bliss, and surprising musical fulfillment “This is not about some kinda rock