By Charly SHELTON The journey of Route 66 is a long one. Not only the journey on the road, but how far the road itself has come and what it means to America and the world. This journey was presented, via slideshow and photos by Ben Fitzsimmons of the Gene Autry Museum of Western […]
Frans Vischer, author of the “Fuddles” series, will be featured at the Oct. 28 La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild book and author luncheon at the Angeles National Golf Club. Fuddles is a fat, pampered cat created by Vischer who has used his drawings to communicate since he was an 11-year-old immigrant from Holland. At […]
The Glendale Youth Orchestra, conducted by Brad Keimach, opens its 26th season on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. The program includes Beethoven – “Coriolan Overture,” Mendelssohn – “Violin Concerto, 1st Movement” (performed by Lavinia Chen, violin), Mozart – Symphony No. 35, “Haffner” and Mendelssohn – “Symphony No. […]
Three million dollars was raised on Oct. 12 at the inaugural gala fundraiser, “A Fabulous Night” for The Beverly Hills Performing Arts Center and the Temple of the Arts, said Rabbi David Baron, founder of the Beverly Hills Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theatre. The funds will be used to support a […]
By Ted AYALA In a few days, the Santa Cecilia Orchestra under its music director Sonia Marie de Leon de Vega will be setting off on a new season and, with it, will be bringing local audiences brilliant performances along with engaging programs. On Sunday, for the first concert of its season, the orchestra will […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH As you get ready for Halloween this month, don’t forget to set aside some time to see one of these great new shows around, including: “Bitches” Mean girl Sindee is the Big Woman On Campus at Susan B. Anthony High School. She would be entitled to be […]
By Charly SHELTON Magnolia House hasn’t opened yet. I know by the time you are done reading this, you will be getting in your car to go visit but, alas, you must wait until they open their doors sometime next week. On the corner of Lake Avenue and San Pasqual Street (just north of California) […]
By Greg ARAGON Palm Springs is not only an exciting desert resort community, but the city also offers a fascinating glimpse into the hip, Hollywood glam days of the 1960s when celebrities came to escape the limelight and relax by the pool in sleek, mid-century modern structures. A friend and I began a recent getaway […]
By Ted AYALA 2014, the centennial of the opening shots of the “War to End All Wars,” has been a year of somber remembrance and reflection, widely observed in Europe, but barely registering in the consciousness of the average American. In the United States, World War I was quickly superseded by the legacy of the […]
Stevie Wonder, the iconic and legendary Grammy Award, Academy Award and Golden Globe Award winning American singer, songwriter, musician, producer, philanthropist and human rights activist was announced as the 2014 grand marshal of the 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade. The Hollywood Christmas Parade, the largest Christmas celebration in America, presented by The City of Los […]