Nine years ago, J. Paul Getty Center employees Elliott Kai-Kee and Ellen South discussed the fact that so many staff members at the hilltop campus are practicing artists. It made sense, they thought, to share their passion for art-making by starting an after-work drawing group. Since then, they’ve met with other staffers once a week […]
By Hyung Seok LEE CV Weekly Intern When strolling through downtown Montrose, one can see numerous stores and restaurants that all form one community mall. Among the many stores, one holds incredible significance in the foothill community. Once Upon A Time is the nation’s oldest children’s bookstore and is currently owned by Maureen Palacios. This […]
THEN »This is a view in the 1970s looking east at the Le Mesnager Barn in what is now Deukmejian Park. At that time it was no longer owned by the Le Mesnager family but was owned by Intervalley Ranch, a development company that planned to build hundreds of homes in Dunsmore Canyon. They leased […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN There are not many men in this world like Tommy Wiseau. His attire ranges from ill-fitting tuxedos to cut-off shirts with adjustable length khakis and too many belts. His life and his past are shrouded in mystery. And above all, he is the creator of one of the most anomalous films to […]
By Charly SHELTON Arguably the most anticipated animated movie of the decade, Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” opens in L.A. on Friday, Nov. 25. The classic tale of a princess who discovers the inner beauty of a talking frog that turns into a handsome prince when kissed is a little out of date. This […]
By Hyung Seok LEE CV Weekly intern Disney’s new star in the “Mary Poppins” Broadway tour is La Crescenta’s own Carter Thomas. Portraying the character of son Michael Banks, Thomas will be alternating his performance with Bryce Baldwin. Thomas is devoted to his acting work and is considering acting as a possible career. However, being […]
Little Landers Historical Society invites the community to a holiday party at the old clubhouse at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 – the only community event around an old fashion Christmas tree. A holiday raffle will be held after singer Franny McCartney entertains with music for the season. The raffle will be followed by […]
ARIES March 21 – April 19 Your charity to others is misplaced this week, Aries. You usually give people second chances to prove themselves, and you are quick to forgive and forget. Thursday, you’ll find that you are being too kind to an acquaintance who does not have your best interests at heart, as Venus […]
THEN »Rosemont Junior High School was built at 4725 Rosemont in 1961, along with an identical twin facility on New York Avenue to be named Clark Junior High. Note the newly planted pine tree to the right in the photo. NOW »Look how big that tree has gotten in almost 50 years! Rosemont Middle School […]
For Richard Curtis, British writer and director of the romantic swoon fests “Love, Actually” and “Notting Hill,” “Pirate Radio” marks a return to his roots as comedy writer of such slapstick films as “Bean” and the television series Blackadder. In his new movie, Curtis targets the 1960s glory days of rock’n’roll and the British government’s ban […]