Harry Saltzgaver

1 week ago | presstelegram.com | Harry Saltzgaver

For the first time in several years, I missed The Guidance Center’s annual fundraiser, Sunset Sip, last weekend. I’m always sorry to miss a good party, especially when it benefits a good cause. The Guidance Center most definitely is a good cause with its work providing mental health counseling and guidance to youngsters and teens. Over the years, I’ve written several stories and columns about the nonprofit as it grew into its bright green headquarters building at Pine Avenue and Anaheim Street.

2 weeks ago | sacbee.com | Harry Saltzgaver

Editor's note: Theater Critic Sean McMullen has handed over The Showbuzz to the Grunion's Pinch of Salt Columnist Harry Saltzgaver for the week. A tour de force. It's hard to think of a better description of "The Violin Maker," from International City Theatre, making its American debut at the Beverly O'Neill Theater in downtown Long Beach.

2 weeks ago | presstelegram.com | Harry Saltzgaver

Editor’s note: Theater Critic Sean McMullen has handed over The Showbuzz to the Grunion’s Pinch of Salt Columnist Harry Saltzgaver for the week. A tour de force. It’s hard to think of a better description of “The Violin Maker,” from International City Theatre, making its American debut at the Beverly O’Neill Theater in downtown Long Beach.

2 weeks ago | presstelegram.com | Harry Saltzgaver

By the time you read this, I’ll be back in my old home state of Colorado. Some of you might recall the lovely Maria and I took a road trip back to the Centennial State last fall to visit relatives and revisit some old stomping grounds. One of the prime motivators for that trip was a chance to see my uncle, who was getting up there in years. Uncle John is the motivation for this trip too. Or rather, John’s close and extended family is the reason we’re there again. John died a couple of weeks ago.

3 weeks ago | presstelegram.com | Harry Saltzgaver

If you’ve watched me for any time at all, you know I’m a big fan of partnerships – partnerships between nonprofit organizations, partnerships with government agencies, partnerships between you and me. Okay, I’ll admit I’m also pretty apt to try to do things all by myself. Even at my age, I’ll forget that it might just be easier with a little help. But I can learn. So it caught my eye when the city’s two top lawyers announced they were forming a partnership in hopes of cleaning up Long Beach.