The Future of Restaurants After COVID-19

While we all wonder what the ‘New Normal’ will look like after the COVID-19 Crisis ends, many have predicted the end of the small restaurant business as we have known it. Food Critic and Travel Writer John Mariani has observed and commented on the industry for 40 years. He’s also a student of history and … Read more

Starting a Business in Retirement

Whether you retire by choice, get downsized, fired or other, many people find they need some extra money after they have left their full-time job. Starting your own business is very common among seniors, whether it’s to build a second career or just to supplement their income. Embrace The Boom’s Bill Jordan shares his experience … Read more

Rick Sherman Is Playing Our Song

Celebrating Act 2™ founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman interview their old friend, entertainer, musician, music composer, sound mixer and more, Rick Sherman of Sherman Sound Suite in Irvine, CA. Rick talks about his 40+ year career in bot clubs and the studios creating and mixing scores and songs for TV and Film. The friends … Read more

Is your Perfect Pet a REPTILE?

The third video in a series from Celebrating Act 2™ special guest expert Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive on picking the right pet for you…this one on Reptiles — not for everyone but don’t miss this video! It’s filled with some interesting information–and you may reconsider your choice of pets after this.

Menu Collection Reflects History & Culture

Food and Travel writer John Mariani has been collecting menus from great restaurants he has reviewed for over 40 years. He’s donated his historic collection to benefit culinary students and chefs of the future. Besides being works of art they are cultural landmarks and historical records of great gastronomy of the late 20th century. John … Read more

Clarissa Burt: From Model to Media Mogul

Clarissa Burt’s journey to entrepreneur – TV/Video producer, public speaker, author, writer, inventor, award-Winning actress and entertainer has all the makings of a best selling novel. At 18, Clarissa was a top model with the Wilhelmina modeling agency in Manhattan. Soon after she moved to Milan and quickly began appearing on hundreds of magazine covers … Read more

Money Fears & Retirement Income

Bill Jordan, John Coleman and Art Kirsch discuss the common fear among seniors: running out of money in retirement. They share different philosophies of handling their investments as well as information and opinion about Social Security and when to begin taking benefits. It’s a wide ranging discussion which includes IRA and Roth IRA. They may … Read more

Picking the Perfect Pet – Pocket Pets

In her efforts to help us find the perfect pet just right for us, Sarah Surritt looks at the pros and cons of ‘Pocket Pets’ –those cute, small critters like mice and hamsters that can fit in your pocket! Sarah is one of a number of regular contributors who bring their expert advice to Celebrating … Read more

Great Restaurants Selling Great Wines at Discount!

Can you believe a famous restaurant which can normally sell a great wine from their cellar for well over $100 offering it at a discount of up to 50%? Food and travel writer, John Mariani of Virtual Gourmet, Tells Art and John it’s actually happening now! The Great Restaurants are reduced to doing only take-out … Read more

Boomer’s Advice on COVID-19

There’s lots of information on the web and on TV about the Corona Virus, COVID-19. Some of it is technical and some of it is instructional from various authorities …but no one had good advice from the heart like Bill Jordan. in this video founding partners of Celebrating Act 2™ talk with Bill about what … Read more