By Susan JAMES Know this, fellow Potterites. Warner Bros.’ new exploration of Harry Potter’s magical world in “Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them” assumes that you’re familiar with previous Potter mythology. If you know your nifflers from your bowtruckles and your muggles from your squibs, if you know a good apparition when you see […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE When Osvaldo Golijov’s star first came to prominence in the firmament of contemporary music, I have to admit to having become very excited. Hearing of the massive success in 2000 of his La Pasión según San Marcos, which had earned widespread critical and public acclaim, I became intensely curious to know the […]
By Charly SHELTON It is a scientific fact that Tuesday is the best day of the week. While some may claim that Saturdays are best or maybe Mondays, they are wrong. It’s not called Taco Saturday or Taco Monday. Tuesday is the only day of the week that tacos have chosen to represent and therefore […]
Organizers of the 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, the largest Christmas event in America, announced the 2016 talent lineup for its landmark anniversary celebration. Olivia Newton-John will be taking on the duties of grand marshal with musical performances will be featured during the parade and national telecast, and will include the following artists: Olivia Newton-John, […]
By Randal HILL Bobby Fuller’s music obsession began the moment he first saw Elvis Presley belting out “Heartbreak Hotel” on TV in 1956. At that moment the 14-year-old El Paso kid decided that one day he too would reach stardom just like the King. But when fellow Texan Buddy Holly exploded onto the music scene […]
As part of Universal Studios Hollywood’s annual “Day of Giving” community outreach event, hundreds of employee volunteers will band together to bring magic to six LA-based non-profit community organizations Today, Nov 10. The inspirational “Day of Giving” event is a yearly Universal Studios Hollywood tradition designed to connect employees with diverse community organizations, many of […]
By Susan JAMES all me a doubter but I wasn’t sure the universe was ready for yet another Marvel superhero saving the planet and fighting for truth and justice. But given that “Dr. Strange” has enlisted the talents of the supersized Benedict Cumberbatch, actor extraordinaire and BBC’s sterling Sherlock Holmes, I shouldn’t have had […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH Turkey time is almost upon us! Stuffing the bird, making the stuffing, inviting the family and sharing good times with family and friends. You can also share some good times at the fantastic productions this month, such as: OPENING “Eleanor Roosevelt, Her Secret Journey” Two-time Emmy Award-winning Loretta […]
By Charly SHELTON The crypt doors creak and the tombstones quake as spooks come out for a swinging wake … All Hallows’ Eve is upon us once again and the Crescenta Valley has a ghoulishly good time planned. From elaborate decorations to haunted house walkthroughs to classic trick-or-treating, there’s something for every little ghoul and […]
By Charly SHELTON When I was a kid, just a young reporter of 14, I started going to the local theme parks to review the new attractions and events. My favorite was always Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Every year, I would take my little sister, who was 10 when we started, on […]