By Ted AYALA Though the days are long and the heat is still strong, it’s only a couple of more weeks until Labor Day and with it the unofficial end of summer. Both the California Philharmonic and Southwest Chamber Music have al fresco music-making at the ready to bring their vibrant summer seasons to a […]
Tomorrowland Movie Exhibit (1952 Collection Mystery Box) Live Action and Animated Movies Panels Journey Into Imagineering Exhibit
By Charly SHELTON Earlier this month, the Bodies Exhibition and Titanic – The Experience opened at the site of the former Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park, right next door to Knott’s Berry Farm. I had seen the Titanic exhibit before when it first opened in L.A., and it was cool but I was too […]
By Ted AYALA There are times when one’s trust in the progress of humanity is pricked by doubts and skepticism; whether, despite all our gadgets and undeniable technological splendor, we’ve really evolved much from our primitive, cave-dwelling ancestors. But it’s a sign that, perhaps, we’ve come a long way after all when the music of […]
By Ted AYALA George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” has become such a deeply entrenched part of the symphonic repertoire that it’s easy to forget its jazzy, Tin Pan Alley roots. When Paul Whiteman and his orchestra debuted the work at their epochal “Experiment in Modern Music” concert in New York City’s Aeolian Hall in 1924 […]
By Charly SHELTON Ever heard the song “Kiss the Girl”? How about “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”? Or “Be Our Guest”? These songs, along with many others, were written by two of the most amazing composers in the world – Alan Menken and Richard Sherman. They are responsible for some of the most memorable songs ever written, let alone […]
By Susan JAMES The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM at 919 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles) has opened its 7th annual exhibition of the art of television costume design which will run through Saturday, Oct. 19. Curated by famed costume designer Mary Rose, the exhibition is free to the public and showcases over […]
The Hollywood Arts Council’s 28th Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts takes place at Paramount Pictures on Sunday, Aug. 11 from noon to 4:30 p.m. Festivities include a full schedule of performances featuring a variety of music, dance, and entertainment from around the world for all ages. An assortment of art workshops with professional artists […]
By Charly SHELTON The Doctor is regenerating. It has been no secret that Matt Smith is leaving the TARDIS at the end of the season. After four years, he has decided to hang up the fez and that means a new face for the time lord, and a new actor for the role. BBC announced […]