By Charly SHELTON It’s the holiday season and for many So Cal residents, that means a trip to the local theme parks. No matter what religion or culture, whether you like big rides or a comfortable stroll, and with tickets from expensive to affordable, there is something in the greater LA area this year to […]
World-renowned saxophonist Katja Rieckermann, who previously performed with legendary rock icon Rod Stewart, received a warm welcome from the foothills community at her recent autograph session at Mediaworks Records in Sunland earlier this month. Rieckermann was presented with a proclamation from the office of Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez by Eve Sinclair for her outstanding contributions to […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The awe-inspiring Enchanted: Forest of Light, held at nearby Descanso Gardens in La Cañada, is an experience that none should miss. Through the introduction of specialty lighting, Descanso at night is transformed into a world few would recognize. The magic is achieved through light and music, and on Thursday night the Los […]
By Charly SHELTON Last weekend, a legend celebrated a milestone. Mickey Mouse debuted on Nov. 18, 1928 in the cartoon short “Steamboat Willie,” which makes him 90 years old as of last Sunday. And for the main Mouse’s birthday, Disneyland threw a big party. After months of teasing it out, a special art exhibition in […]
By Susan JAMES One of the strengths of the Harry Potter series was the way in which it reflected the wondrous nature of magic. Funny things happened. Mysterious things happened. But Harry’s particular gift, as Dumbledore told him so many times, was the ability to love. Love equals hope. In the second installment of “Fantastic […]
The Glendale Youth Orchestra, conducted by Brad Keimach, performs its opening concert of the 30th anniversary season on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. The program will feature the Beethoven Coriolan Overture; Schubert Symphony No. 8 (“Unfinished”); Ravel Tzigane, for solo violin and orchestra, Rachel Mugemancuro, violin (Pasadena; […]
On Wednesday, Nov. 21 from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature violinist Jacqueline Suzuki and pianist Brendan White performing Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op.96, at the Sanctuary of Glendale City Church. Suzuki is a longtime member of the Long Beach and Santa Barbara Symphonies. […]
By Charly SHELTON Clue name: Our First Library. And the clue is: If a student proved contrary/send him to our first (stand-alone) library/Soon, with practice, reading score/among the City we did soar. Hint 1: Look on the south side of a street called * * * Kilmer plus Pied* * * *. Hint 2: Flockhart […]
“My Date With Death – A Musical Romance” has a limited four-week run on Saturdays and Sundays (Nov. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and Dec.1 and 2) at 8 p.m. at the Miles Memorial Playhouse in Santa Monica. Presented by The Zoo Theatre Company, with artistic director Daniel Sugimoto, the world premiere of “My […]
The next Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. at the sanctuary of Glendale City Church. The concert will feature the Transcendence ensemble performing selections from Claude Bolling’s Suite No.2 for Jazz Flute and piano trio. The program will feature Part 1 Espiegle, Part 2 […]