By Ted AYALA Music lovers who could not get enough of Emo Philips’ outrageous narration of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” at last January’s Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra concert have a chance to get another helping of the comedian’s absurdist naughtiness this weekend. Ringing in the first concert of 2014, the GPO has invited Philips […]
“Artistic Director François Chouchan, with his keen sense of programming and recruitment of inspired artists, has created a real gem among the Los Angeles chamber music experiences.” – Theodore Bell, Culture Spot LA Le Salon De Musiques continues its 2013-14 season on Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. with a special “duo recital” for cello and […]
Opening New Year’s Eve at the Glendale Center Theatre is the comedy, “Over the River and Through the Woods.” There will be two performances at 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. that guarantee fun, laughter and special treats. Both performances include fun party favors, complimentary coffee and soft drinks and a dessert bar at intermission. The […]
Welcome 2014 At the start of a new year, it is always good to look back and look forward. Over the past year, the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce has welcomed many new businesses to the area like Boulevard 34 and The Creative Lounge, which is a good sign that the economy is looking brighter. […]
By Jason KUROSU Flood risks have long been a part of La Crescenta’s history, long before the mudslides after the 2009 Station Fire, and controversies are repeated over the storage and removal of sediment flowing down from the mountainsides. The flood event of greatest magnitude, the New Year’s Day Flood of 1934, has reached the […]
More Info on the Mystery Mine of the Verdugos A couple of years ago, I wrote a column about an abandoned mine in the Verdugo Mountains directly across the freeway from the Verdugo Hills Golf Course. For many years an old concrete structure was visible on the hillside, but has since been completely overgrown. No […]
New Year Notes to Self It’s popular this time of year to make profound personal pledges – more commonly known as resolutions – to self and significant others as a way to set a corrective course for the upcoming 12 months. Whatever. I’ve learned through first-hand experience that the sad majority of these resolutions are […]
A New Year’s Valentine to CV! Friday marks two years for me in this job, and I want to take this time to thank you for welcoming me into this community. Some of you might know that I was not new to CV. I was a field representative in the California legislature for six years, […]
Admonishes Administration TO: The Honorable Eric K. Shinseki Secretary of Veterans Affairs U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue Washington, DC 20420 RE: Administration Policy Refusing Christmas Cards Dear Secretary Shinseki: The Veterans Administration policy requiring hospitals to refuse cards from schoolchildren that say “Merry Christmas” or “God bless you” is an offensive form […]
VENDOR OPPORTUNITY The La Crescenta Woman’s Club will be holding an antique and collectable sale on Jan. 11. Reserve a table with a $25 deposit and balance of $25 by Jan. 3. For information and reservations, call Gloria Lee at (818) 248-9454 or Sandy Satterwhite at (818) 209-1967. BOULEVARD 34 BUSINESS MIXER Boulevard 34 in […]