By Lynn SHER The world premier production of “Favorite Cousins” is finishing a successful run this week at CASA 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights. The final three performances are May 19, 20 and 21: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. There will be a special guest speaker after the Sunday […]
By Charly SHELTON It’s the time of year for farm animals, carnival rides and deep frying everything that legally counts as food. That’s right: it’s time for the LA County Fair. The Los Angeles County Fair is back at the Pomona Fairplex from now through May 29. Now taking place in the spring instead of […]
By Charly SHELTON Last weekend, Griffith Park was home to the 8th Annual Great Big Family Play Day, a family-fun event presented by Hey, Milestone and Wonderfold Wagon. Billed as “Coachella for Families,” this was a gigantic festival that took over the lawn in front of the Autry Museum of the American West. The […]
On Wednesday, May 17 at 12:10 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts program will be performed live in the Sanctuary of Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. in Glendale. Pianist Brendan White will perform works by Eleanor Alberga – “It’s Time,” Sergei Rachmaninoff – “Sonata No. 2”), and Frederic Rzewski – “War Song No. […]
CASA 0101 Theater will present the world premiere of “Favorite Cousins,” written by Lindsey Haley and directed by Vilma Villela. “Favorite Cousins” is the story of two estranged cousins – upwardly mobile Frances, and Gloria, a Chicana activist, who are forced to come together after their grandmother’s death. With one of their sons dead […]
Brand Library & Art Center presents “Don’t Believe Everything You Think,” an exhibition exploring how artists manage the universal impulse of negative self-talk through their artistic practice. What is the role of the artist, especially in moments of great uncertainty and upheaval? Artists are recorders of history. They often expose what is hidden, and they […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH May 2023 It’s great to see that more of the theatres we feared had been lost during the pandemic closure are opening their doors again with new shows. COVID protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue, so bring a facemask to wear during the show in case […]
A celebration of the new edition of Napulitanamente Magazine is being held with an event open to the public to introduce novelties and to promote artists. Napulitanamente celebrates its new edition with Mediterranean Cocktail of Art. The multi-art event will be held at 11405 Chandler Blvd. in North Hollywood on May 4 from 4 p.m. […]
By Charly SHELTON The Pasadena Showcase House of Design has been an annual tradition since 1965, featuring some of the most beautifully designed homes in Southern California. This year’s showcase house is no exception, highlighting the interior design skills of local designers within a historic estate, located in one of Pasadena’s most prestigious neighborhoods. The […]
By Charly SHELTON Since its debut in 2005, Cirque du Soleil “Cortéo” has delighted audiences around the world with its spectacular displays of acrobatics, music and theatrical performances. And now, “Cortéo” has come to the Microsoft Theater in Downtown LA, with a run that ends this weekend. In typical Cirque du Soleil fashion, “Cortéo” takes […]