By Mary-Justine Lanyon Artist Nancy Van Buskirk was captivated by Jackie and Shadow, the bald eagles who made their nest in Big Bear and who were watched by folks across the nation. Van Buskirk felt compelled to paint their portraits, which she did. They were...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor From the first note played by 6 Beats Apart at the Blue Jay Jazz Festival on Aug. 27, the throng of music lovers grooved to the beat. Following their opening set, the band was joined on stage by the six musicians named as Future...
¡El mágico e inmersivo Festival de Jazz Blue Jay, de tres días de duración, ya está aquí! Prepárense para bailar, disfrutar de un picnic bajo las estrellas y dejarse llevar por los mejores ritmos de blues y jazz. Esta temporada, el Festival de Jazz Blue Jay se...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor Two of the Blue Jay business owners – Bev Eskew and Chad Logan – sat down to chat about their village. “The businesses that are here are thriving,” Logan said. He acknowledged that several storefronts are currently empty but noted...
It was on June 11, 1946, that James Read founded what became Grocery Outlet. It transitioned from buying and selling World War II government surplus food to launching its independent operator store model in 1973. That was followed by the addition of fresh produce and...
Blue Jay Jazz Festival fans have to be patient for only two more weeks. The 19th annual Festival is a three-day extravaganza worth the wait. Gates open at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Tavern Bay Beach Club’s outdoor venue. Treat yourself to a beverage at the new...
