By Ted AYALA On Monday at Walt Disney Hall, the men and women comprising the Los Angeles Master Chorale (LAMC) took a break and sat out the performance scheduled that night. In their place were over 2,200 enthusiastic amateurs eager to participate in the LAMC’s 31st annual sing-along performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” Joining them was […]
The series of rehearsals for California Contemporary Ballet’s “The Snow Queen” Ballet (www.snowqueenballet.com) have been underway for over five hours and for Isabella Bunting of Glendale, her most challenging rehearsal of the day lays ahead of her. When director Erin Holt enters the rehearsal studio, Bunting dutifully ties her Pointe shoe ribbons and tests her […]
By Charly SHELTON Exactly one week after Christmas, we ring in the new year with celebration, drinking, love and streamers. And with films like “Love, Actually” for Christmas and “Valentines Day” for Feb. 14, it’s about time New Year’s Eve got a mention. Like similar films before it, “New Year’s Eve” follows several love stories […]
A student was arrested at CVHS for suspicion of possession of marijuana. Sgt. Ray Harley of the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station confirmed the juvenile was arrested during class time at about 11:45 a.m.
By Ted AYALA Saturday’s Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) concert at the Alex Theatre was one that was appropriately entitled “Reflection.” Binding the program were the works of 19th, 20th, and 21st century composers reflecting on and finding inspiration in the music of the baroque and early classical eras. But the night was also one […]
CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT DOCTORS HOUSE The Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) will present its annual candlelight tours of the historic Victorian-era Doctors House Museum on Saturday, Dec. 17. The self-guided tour is offered from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each evening. The museum, located in Brand Park, will be illuminated by lamps and candlelight in the […]
Pastor Beth Krausse of Crescenta Valley Community Church and the children’s ministry – Kids Place – presented a live nativity for the community outside its facilities at 4001 La Crescenta Ave. from Dec. 4 through Dec. 10 with two performances nightly at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The performers included children from the community and […]
QUESTION: The “Occupy” movements have me baffled. Throughout history masses of people have demonstrated for change in their governments; however, there doesn’t seem to be any change coming about from these folks camping out around government buildings for extended periods of time. Isn’t this a government “…of the people, by the people, and for the […]
Christmas Sing-A-Long on Sunday St. Luke’s of the Mountains is hosting a community Christmas sing-a-long and holiday jam on Sunday at 3 p.m. The public is invited to come and sing favorite Christmas carols and holiday songs. Festive refreshments to follow singing. For more information go to: http://stlukeslacrescenta.org/ or call Holly in the church office […]
Shop and Enjoy “Old Town Christmas” In Montrose Last Saturday I had the pleasure of working in my store on Honolulu Avenue. Normally this time of year we play nostalgic Christmas CDs throughout the day. On this crisp and sunny December day we happened to have the Ann Louise Trio set up in the circle […]