Scene in LA – January

Scene in LA – January

  Happy New Year! Here are some of the shows opening in our local theatres this month: “A Misunderstanding” Leave all your preconceived notions at the door. This play is sure to turn them inside out. A playful play of ideas that challenges our understanding of reality while asking the question can two people fundamentally disagree […]

Float Viewing – Plus More at Sip & Savor

By Charly SHELTON The Tournament of Roses Parade was held this week and for most of last week the parade floats were being decorated with flowers, seeds and plants. Guests came from across the country and around the world to view the beautiful floats as they were being built. For those who went to the […]

Year in Review: Travel and Leisure

Year in Review: Travel and Leisure

By Charly SHELTON The past year seemed to fly by. There was no shortage of fun and exciting stories in the Travel & Leisure section. Let’s take a look back at some of the best ofs, month-by-month throughout 2018. January Pop-Up Museums: 29 Rooms: 29 Rooms is an annual pop-up art installation by Refinery 29, […]

Transformers’ ‘Bumblebee’ is a Story of Heart

By Charly SHELTON Bumblebee, the second-in-command of Optimus Prime’s Autobot resistance, is a big part of the Transformers mythos and franchise. Originally known as B-127, this Cybertronian warrior was a very different bot than the one we meet in 2007’s “Transformers” film. After five films centered around an ensemble cast including Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Sideswipe, […]

LA Youth Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Coming to Alex Theatre

Renowned ballet stars and prominent role models Ashley Murphy and Brooklyn Mack are featured in Los Angeles Youth Ballet’s critically acclaimed production of “The Nutcracker” by artistic director and award-winning choreographer Andrea Paris-Gutierrez from Dec. 21-23 at Glendale’s Alex Theatre. Murphy (Sugar Plum Fairy), heralded for her “charm and fire” (New York Times), is a […]

Celebrating New Year’s Eve

By Charly SHELTON Christmas is almost here and that means New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. Los Angeles is a great place to be on NYE, with no shortage of celebrations, viewing parties, dance parties, special dinners and more. Now is the time to book tickets for these events, so read on to […]

Shopping Creatively: the Holiday Gift Guide

Shopping Creatively: the Holiday Gift Guide

By Charly SHELTON   Christmas is nearly here and, despite what the holiday TV specials might claim, Christmas – for so many – does come from a store. But what to get? We at CV Weekly have compiled a list of our favorite things from the last year that may make great gifts for those […]

Ghosts of Christmas Passed

By Charly SHELTON For most modern people, Halloween is the time for ghosts, séances and remembering the dead. Christmas is the time for family, happiness and holiday TV specials. Yet when one looks closer, Christmas is surrounded by death. A giant bird is ritually disemboweled and eaten for a feast, a tree is killed and […]

How to Avoid Gift-Giving Stress

Stressed out about gift-giving this year? Let’s face it; everyone likes to receive gifts no matter who they are, so there’s no need to worry! Studies have shown that the gift giver is much more judgmental about the gift than the receiver. With that said, thoughtful gifts are a sign that the relationship is cared […]

Theatre Scene in LA – December

Theatre Scene in LA – December

Here are some of the shows you can see in our local theaters this month:   OPENING  “All About Santa”It’s holiday time at the North Pole and everyone is in a tizzy – Santa has disappeared. Is he taking a vacation? Did the sleigh run out of spirits? Can Mrs. Claus keep the home fires […]