The 2010 LA Tennis Open at UCLA had a new title sponsor in Farmers Insurance and, in addition to some exciting tennis, brought fun back to the event. Last year, with some financial struggles, the event eliminated the celebrity and pro charity exhibition that usually opens the tournament. This year’s special evening, the Farmers Classic "Stars Under the Stars," saw the return of some legendary tennis talent and a couple of celebs who take their tennis quite seriously. The Andre Agassi Foundation for Education (www.agassifoundation.org/) was the beneficiary of the exhibition.

A good Tequila can make a great margarita, but to truly enjoy it, it should be tried straight. Corzo (www.corzo.com) makes three fine tequilas, each with its own unique quality and characteristics. To showcase their products, Corzo hosted a tasting that paired fine cheeses and chocolates with the tequila. Needless to say, I was particularly skeptical about the chocolates. Sure, pair chocolate and cheese with wines, but tequila? Not something I would have considered before this night. Turns out I was pleasantly surprised by how well carefully selected chocolates can pair with fine tequila.

Is it possible to explain the magnificence of Jazzfest through words and photographs? Probably not, but so many of us experience so much joy every year at the event, it would be tragic to not share the adventure. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (www.nojazzfest.com/) takes place every year over two weekends, always occurring the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May. It has been going on for 41 years, and in my opinion is the greatest collection of live music, food, culture, and joy that occurs in one place on planet earth.

How many projects does Stanton Moore juggle at one time? I don’t know the answer, but I am happy to see him live in any configuration. The renowned drummer of the funk/rock/jazz group Galactic (www.galacticfunk.com) brought one of his other groups, an instrumental quartet known as Garage A Trois (www.garageatrois.net), to the Mint in Los Angeles (http://www.themintla.com/) on August 14, 2010. This band plays an eclectic blend of jam, rock, and electronica that highlights the unique skills of the four musicians.

Querrey made it to the singles final after a bumpy road. He was taken to a third set tiebreaker by Rainer Schuttler in the quarterfinals.

Stanton Moore brought one of his many projects, The Stanton Moore Trio, (http://www.stantonmoore.com) to the Wagatail Productions (www.wagatailpresents.com/) show at the Mint in LA on Thursday, May 6, 2010. The concert kicked off their new tour after a hectic Jazzfest schedule in New Orleans.