We here at CV Weekly are proud to have a diverse group of writers and reporters. As such, we have many different viewpoints on issues and stories. We would like to give you, the reader, a chance to view this first hand. Last week, our Leisure editor and reporter Charly Shelton reviewed “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” […]
Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood presents singer Alexis Gershwin, the niece of iconic American composers and lyricists George and Ira Gershwin, in a 75-minute musical journey and salute to her uncles’ music in a show titled “Gershwin Sings Gershwin.” Backed by The Gershwin Singers & Band under the musical direction of Steven Applegate the […]
By Charly SHELTON So far as war movies go, I’m getting a little tired of the War on Terror movies. There have been quite a few in the last several years – some good, some bad. It’s not that I dislike the subject or think it’s any less important but there’s just so many of […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail … announcing it’s time for Easter once again. As you paint the eggs and corral your little ones, take a moment to check out what’s new and exciting in our local theatre scene, like: Opening “Fishers of Men” The year […]
By Charly SHELTON The Grammys may have come and gone but the style remains. Red carpet trends and celebrity sway go a long way to making a product popular. It’s with this idea that at these award shows and events, celebrities and members of the media are gifted with awesome items from technology to food […]
By Charly SHELTON After years of waiting and several months of construction behind temporary walls, it’s finally time. Fans across Los Angeles are getting their letters to Hogwarts and assembling at Universal Studios Hollywood to see the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. An all-new land with two rides, a signature drink and one of the […]
The Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra will be presenting two performances of its third concert series of the season on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. at the Glendale City Church located at 610 E. California Ave. in downtown Glendale and on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica. The […]
By Charly SHELTON Eating good food is a big part of good overall health. Organic, locally sourced meat and produce are not only better for you, I also think they taste better too. But eating all fresh and good-for-you foods is difficult if you want to go out to eat, as restaurants usually buy food […]
Piano Spheres co-founder Vicki Ray presents a program exploring the four elements at REDCAT on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 8:30 p.m. The concert includes Luciano Berio’s Luftklavier, Erdenklavier, Wasserklavier, Feuerklavier, Takemitsu’s “Between Tides,” the Piano Spheres commission premieres of “Aufwind” by Dominique Shafer and “Pale Fire” by Mu-Xuan Lin. Also featured is John Luther Adams’ […]
By Susan JAMES Running through April 30, the annual exhibition of Oscar-nominated movie costumes is now on display at the Los Angeles Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Featuring 100 costumes from 23 films, including the five Oscar nominations, the exhibit runs the gamut from romantic “Cinderella” ball gowns to high tech “Star Wars” Stormtrooper […]