The Brand Library & Art Center announced the return of Art Talks at Brand this spring. This series invites contemporary artists to discuss their work and the issues surrounding it. Each talk will be followed by a moderated Q&A session led by Brand staff member, artist and writer Jennifer Remenchik. The series is sponsored by […]
Independent Opera Company (IOC) continues its 2024-25 season with “Daphne,” a rarely- performed opera by German composer Richard Strauss. IOC’s presentation of “Daphne” will be the Los Angeles premiere of this exceptional work. The opera will be fully staged with professional costumes, piano accompaniment and performed by some of Los Angeles’ finest singers. Theresa Patten-Koeckert […]
Descanso Gardens is hosting the Tuna Canyon Detention Station Exhibit, created by the Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition, from March 7–9 in the Japanese Garden near the entrance. This powerful exhibit sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of World War II history, honoring the stories of over 2,000 Japanese, German and Italian immigrants, as well […]
Casa 0101 Theater kicks off its 25th anniversary season with the world premiere of “Mujeres On The Verge” (“Women On The Verge”), four one-act plays celebrating women’s “her”story month. Storylines include fierce feuding Chicana seniors, menopause, senior caregiving and dealing with alcohol addiction. “Mujeres On The Verge” brings together plays that explore love, friendship, ambition […]
Question: I find it really stressful these days to witness so much of the hate and insensitivity being displayed in our country. When I watch the news it just makes me more angry to see how people are treating each other. How can I channel the things in a positive way so I don’t feel […]
LCIF Welcomes Community Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community to a special potluck on Sunday, March 9, celebrating the imminent return to their sanctuary by congregants to Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church of Altadena. The Altadena church was spared from complete destruction in the Eaton Fire, but sustained significant smoke and wind […]
Letter to my 10-Year-Old Self Dear Susie, What a life we have lived! I can’t believe I’ve almost made it to retirement age. You can’t see it now but the whole world is right in front of you and you’re going to have quite a journey getting here. You have already started hanging out with […]
The Hope of the Little Lands Mable gripped the door as the driver made a left turn. The man behind the wheel had introduced himself as Mr. Hartranft and he announced, “This is Michigan Avenue, we’re nearly there.” Mable, her father Frank, and his sister Cora had just left Michigan days before so this was […]
By Ruth SOWBY La Crescenta recently celebrated its very own space launch! The playground at Mountain Avenue Elementary School was the launch site. The school’s science project built on a previous launch held 12 years ago that resulted in the landing of a helium balloon that carried a tracker, a camera, the school’s phone number and […]
Voters: Take Heed Thank you to the CV Weekly for its ongoing coverage of the Glendale City Council (“Commission Appointments Hit Bump,” Feb. 20, 2025). It is telling that Councilman Ara Najarian publicly acknowledged that Alek Bartrosouf had a “significant background in transportation” and hence is highly qualified to serve on the city’s Transportation and […]