By Charly SHELTON Ever heard the song “Kiss the Girl”? How about “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”? Or “Be Our Guest”? These songs, along with many others, were written by two of the most amazing composers in the world – Alan Menken and Richard Sherman. They are responsible for some of the most memorable songs ever written, let alone […]
By Susan JAMES The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM at 919 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles) has opened its 7th annual exhibition of the art of television costume design which will run through Saturday, Oct. 19. Curated by famed costume designer Mary Rose, the exhibition is free to the public and showcases over […]
The Hollywood Arts Council’s 28th Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts takes place at Paramount Pictures on Sunday, Aug. 11 from noon to 4:30 p.m. Festivities include a full schedule of performances featuring a variety of music, dance, and entertainment from around the world for all ages. An assortment of art workshops with professional artists […]
By Charly SHELTON The Doctor is regenerating. It has been no secret that Matt Smith is leaving the TARDIS at the end of the season. After four years, he has decided to hang up the fez and that means a new face for the time lord, and a new actor for the role. BBC announced […]
By Ted AYALA Southern California means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but if there is a single adjective that best describes the region, I think we can all agree that “diverse” is perhaps the most fitting. Food, entertainment, culture, you name it – if it exists beyond our borders, […]
The commemorative screening of the film “Fahrenheit 451” will be shown in celebration of Ray Bradbury’s birthday on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Glendale Central Library Auditorium. Admission is free and seating is limited. “Fahrenheit 451” was adapted to the screen from a novel by award-winning writer Ray Bradbury and stars Julie […]
By Molly SHELTON On July 30, members of the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA were introduced to a new machine that presenters feel will take the nation by storm, beginning at the Foothill YMCAs. The Zaaz is new to the Y, but has been improving circulation, flexibility and balance for people of all ages for the past 40 […]
The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA, Nairy Chapter hosted the ARS 93rd Annual Regional Convention, and organized a program to celebrate its own 45th anniversary. The dinner-dance was held on July 13 at the Armenian Center in Montebello, with dozens of delegates and guests participating, along with some local residents. Among the guests […]
The Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. (JLP) will hold its next prospective member open house on Saturday, August 17 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the League’s headquarters. Ladies from the Pasadena area and beyond who are interested in learning more about the League’s over 85 years of leadership and service in the community […]
The Bell family took CV Weekly along with them on their recent Maui vacation. All suited up and ready to fly for their ziplining adventure are Leila, Vince, Luciann, Jabe and Lucy Bell. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us a photo. You may find yourselves on […]