By Charly SHELTON I usually just assume that everyone reads comic books. It’s the smart thing to do. I will randomly start up conversations with strangers about The Avengers because I expect them to know comics. If you don’t read them, I encourage you to pick up a book and take a peek. There is […]
By Michael WORKMAN A video game that revolves around civic management is probably not what most people would think of as being wildly popular. But that description would be a gross oversimplification. Developer Maxis’s “SimCity” has garnered a colossal devoted fan base since its humble start way back in 1989 that spawned several additional games […]
By Ted AYALA Tallies of property damage, incidences of violence, and deaths – direct and collateral – always brutal: in these ways are wars often remembered by those who observe them as well as those who feel its brunt. But it’s in the way that the residue of warfare seeps into the consciousness of […]
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By Charly SHELTON The art of illusion, commonly known as magic, has fascinated man since time immemorial. Where once magic was alchemy and sorcery, it evolved into slight of hand and card tricks. Nowadays “magicians” like David Blaine and Chris Angel perform magic shows that consist primarily of stunts showing how much pain they can […]
By Ted AYALA Awhile back – actually nearly a decade ago – I remember having a discussion with a customer that came in to buy a clutch of classical CDs at the record store that I was working at back when I was in my late teens. I looked over his purchases: Beethoven, a few […]
By Tyler BIDDLE On Tuesday afternoons from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church transforms into a musical classroom. The class is Music Appreciation: An In-depth Look at Six Composers taught by Dr. Ted Stern, professor of music at Glendale Community College. The project was conceived by La Crescenta resident Dianne […]
Tickets now on sale for famed comedy troupe that will appear one night only. On Tuesday, March 19, Chicago’s legendary sketch comedy theatre, The Second City, will appear at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale at 8 p.m. “The Second City: Laughing Matters” will feature some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from the […]
By Ted AYALA As I type this article I’m enjoying an unusually warm March morning. The high in my area is projected to be in the mid-80s – quite a turnaround from the bone-chilling cold that enveloped Southern California as recently as last week. There is something about warm weather that has always struck me […]