Champagne vs Sparkling Wine

On holidays many folks will opt to celebrate with Champagne…and certainly it’s considered the standard at weddings and other events. But true Champagne can be very expensive and there’s an alternative called Sparkling Wine. What is it and what’s the difference? Expert Food and Travel writer, John Mariani, of the Virtual Gourmet, explains it all … Read more

On Caring . . .

“In Sickness and In Health…” Caring for each other as we get older is not just about married couples it’s also about friends and neighbors…and Bill Jordan of EMBRACE THE BOOM discusses with Art and John other ways of caring…  

60 Second Dog Training Tip: The 3 Sec Rule

Does your dog seem to not pay attention when you give a command, such as “Sit” or “Lie Down”? Maybe it’s not the dog! Celebrating Act 2™’s expert contributor, Certified Dog Trainer, Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive, has an important tip for you!

The Movies and Wine Of Francis Ford Coppola

Join this freewheeling discussion about both the wines and movies of celebrated director, Francis Ford Coppola. Lots of interesting facts and history about his dual careers in film and vintner. If you like his movies you’ll certainly appreciate his success as a winemaker as well. It’s a great story–worthy of a movie! Enjoy, and please … Read more

Holiday Eating and Dieting

It seems we can’t have a feast without subsequent dieting! So from Halloween to New Year’s every year we’re consumed with what we consume! Yep, dieting is inevitable but bill Jordan, John Coleman and Art Kirsch make it fun to talk about!  

60 Second Dog Training Tip: When to Get Pro Help

Training your dog by yourself? Hit a wall? Popular animal behavior and training expert, Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive, shares another 60 second training tip with the Celebrating Act 2™ audience. Sarah has a Short and very practical solution!

Brown Spirits-Whiskey, Scotch, Etc.

What’s the difference between Whiskey, Bourbon and Scotch? Food and travel writer John Mariani, respected publisher of The VIrtual Gourmet newsletter, explains it all to the Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman. Some fun stories, some history of distilled spirits and some good information for anyone who loves a good cocktail are … Read more

60 Second Dog Training Tip: Introducing Dogs & Cats

How can your Cat and Dog co-exist peacefully? Popular animal behavior and training expert, Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive, shares another 60 second training tip with the Celebrating Act 2™ audience. Sarah has a Short and very practical solution! Watch now!

Las Vegas Update

Celebrating Act 2™’s founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, ask regular contributor John Mariani, (food and travel writer and editor of The Virtual Gourmet newsletter) for an update on the ultimate tourist destination, Las Vegas. As expected, Mariani shares his knowledge of the restaurant industry, master chefs and great food as well as recommendations off … Read more