Feb. 11, 1937 – Oct. 5, 2025 It is with deep gratitude that we announce the passing of Aracelis “Iris” Sisco at the age of 88. Born in Puerto Rico, Iris moved to New York City at the age of 2 and was briefly placed in an orphanage before her devoted brother rescued her. Raised […]
Those looking for something fun and different to kick off fall are invited to the Brewery Artwalk. Its Fall Artwalk & Open Studios takes place on Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 featuring two days of open studios on Main Street in Lincoln Heights, just east of the LA River. A venerable institution, the Brewery Artwalk […]
By Mikaela STONE Audience members attending Casa 0101 Theater’s play “Eléctrico,” written by Josefina López, come face-to-face with a dark chapter of American history that early historians downplayed or even justified. Upon entering the theater’s Gloria Molina Auditorium, the first sight is a Día De Los Muertos Ofrenda – a shrine to the dead, mixing […]
The Brand Library & Art Center is announced the return of Art Talks at Brand this fall. 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 fall series will […]
Glendale Arts announced the opening of Arlene Vidor: Photography, a solo exhibition on view at ace/121 Gallery from Oct. 25 through Nov. 22. A public opening reception will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., offering visitors the opportunity to meet the artist and explore her body of work that […]
The Jewel City Concert Series on the Artsakh Paseo located at 127 Artsakh Ave. in Glendale’s Downtown Arts & Entertainment District finishes this Saturday with Maria De La Vega and the Wayward Five. The community is invited to gather at 5 p.m. for this performance of jazz and blues. “The Jewel City Concert Series is […]
Ecce Artifex, an exhibit highlighting the work of artist Michael Flechtner, can be found at the Museum Of Neon Art (MONA). Among the work featured is “The Year of the Rabbit.” The green columns and central circle of the piece are based on a simple bunny head design on slippers given to the artist […]
LCIF Holds Reformation Sunday Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is preparing to host a special worship service to observe Reformation Sunday, the annual commemoration of a pivotal moment in Christian history. Reformation Day commemorates the occasion in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, […]
Local Historic Landmarks – Disappeared, Threatened and Saved I want to bring you up-to-date on some recent developments regarding local historical landmarks. As a local historian, I’m well aware of what happens to these landmarks. Sadly, I’m not at all good at working to save the threatened ones. I don’t have the stomach for the […]
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