By Brandon HENSLEY Brenda Adelman is an actress who recently presented her powerful one-woman play at the Center for Spiritual Living in La Crescenta. The play, which she wrote and performs in, is a tale of triumph over tragedy. It is the story of her family that was torn apart when her father Jerry killed […]
World-renowned composer and conductor Maestro Loris Tjeknavorian accepted an offer on Friday, Sept. 10 to be the principal conductor and music director of the Glendale Symphony Orchestra 2010. The announcement was made at a gala fundraising event held in his honor on Saturday, Sept. 11 at which over two hundred people gathered. The announcement of […]
By Charly SHELTON When I was a little kid, I always thought of meeting a dinosaur. I watched movies like “Jurassic Park” and “We’re Back” and thought about what it would be like to meet a real dinosaur. I am 21 years old, and I finally lived my dream. “Walking With Dinosaurs,” the BBC mini-series […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Moviegoers of the past were channeled to the present as the Andersen’s Pet Shop parking lot filled with people and popcorn last Friday and Saturday nights. The occasion was the inaugural Montrose Film Festival held at the former site of the Montrose Theater in the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue. The Montrose […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Fans of jazz who made their way to the Los Angeles Arboretum this past weekend were treated to a performance featuring some of the most respected legends of the genre. With a lineup that included Stanley Clarke, Rachel Ferrell, Rita Coolidge and Booker T., the Pasadena Jazz Fest was a testament to […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Concert goers to Glendale’s Alex Theatre this month will have a chance to see an accomplished vocalist (and well-known celebrity offspring) help usher in a new Pops series, produced with the New West Symphony’s Classical Masterpiece Series. Lorna Luft, daughter of famed entertainer Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, will be the […]
‘CAMELOT’ comes to Glendale Glendale Centre Theatre presents Camelot. Journey to the glorious reign of the knights of the Round Table featuring musical numbers, “Camelot,” “The Lusty Month of May,” and “If Ever I Would Leave You.” Starring George Champion (Arthur), Victoria Strong (Guenevere), Kelby Thwaits (Lancelot), Mario DiGregorio (Merlyn/Pellinore) and Clayton Farris (Mordred). Aug. […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Fans of jazz will have the opportunity to experience the music of a number of local jazz icons on Aug. 28 and 29 at the Pasadena Jazz Fest. Sponsored by redwhite + bluezz, the event will feature a number of jazz legends, many of whom call the Los Angeles area their home. […]
By Charly SHELTON This weekend, the Montrose Shopping Park Association in conjunction with the City of Glendale, the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley, Andersen’s Pet Shop and the Crescenta Valley Weekly will be presenting the first annual Olde Tyme Movie Festival over two nights, Friday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 28. The program each […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN For two days the beauty and tranquility of the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden will be accompanied by the smooth bass lines and rich vocals of some of jazz’s most talented artists. Held on Aug. 28 and 29, the redwhite+bluezz Pasadena Jazz Fest will feature 200-plus artists, 23 top acts on […]