The Traveler

The Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile will be making their way through the Walton Arts Center tomorrow night on their promotional tour for their newest CD, Punch.

The band, whose name comes from the Mark Twain short story, "Punch, Brothers, Punch!," is made up of five members: guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjo player Noam Pikelny, violinist Gabe Witcher and mandolin player Chris Thile, who handpicked each member of the band.… Post the First Comment

You can go ahead and say goodbye to all the "big-name" Mexican restaurants that we are all familiar with. If you have never been to El Camino Real, put down the paper and go there now. People I know who have eaten there have all said great things about it, but I had never been until very recently.… 1 Comment

"The Dracula Dossier" by James Reese (William Morrow, $24.95)

Bram Stoker might be a familiar name to many for his famed "Dracula," but author James Reese tosses in a little twist from Stoker's life that is likely to have many fans of the late 19th century period clamoring for "The Dracula Dossier.… Post the First Comment

"The Shack" by William P. Young (Bantam, $27.50)

It can be difficult to explain how a book becomes hot property. In the case of "The Shack," the answer is very simple - by word of mouth. Originally released with only a three-digit budget, this book has caused a sensation among the Christian community.… Post the First Comment