By Charly SHELTON I’ve never been shy about my feelings toward Six Flags Magic Mountain. For years, I’ve written in articles – sometimes in a polite way, sometimes not – that it’s not my favorite park. The rides are great, the atmosphere less so, and the overall experience can feel more exhausting than fun. But […]
By Jackson TOYON A little over a year ago, director Jon M. Chu and Universal Pictures brought the beloved stage musical “Wicked,” based on a 1995 novel of the same name, to the silver screen. It reframes the classic “Wizard of Oz” tale, telling the Wicked Witch’s side of the story and expanding on the […]
Cathy Hrenda is an artist who truly believes that community togetherness and human interaction can drive creativity. But she doesn’t just talk about it – she puts her money where her mouth is, as the saying goes. This year, Hrenda organized her 10th holiday “Make Art in the Park” project for her Adams Hill community so […]
By Charly SHELTON It’s that time of year again – “snoap” falling from the sky, a beagle dressed as Santa Claus and more calories than any one person should ingest in a single day. It’s time for Knott’s Merry Farm. Heading to Knott’s with the kids has become an annual tradition. Living in LA, with […]
Whatever the season, it’s always a great time to go out and enjoy one or more of these fabulous shows playing currently in our local theaters! COVID protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue so bring a face mask to wear during the show in case the venue requires it. It’s a good […]
La Cañada Presbyterian Church will present a Christmas-themed Jazz Vespers on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. both live in-person and live-streamed online. This session features the Jack Lantz Sextet (Lance Rickman, saxophones, Jeff Kaye, trumpet and Ido Meshulam, trombone, plus Zac Matthews, bass, Dave Marks, drums, and Jack Lantz on piano) improvising on […]
Aloe Blacc, a globally acclaimed Grammy-nominated multi-platinum singer, songwriter and producer, and powerhouse vocal sensations Sy Smith and Brenna Whitaker headline Pacific Jazz Orchestra’s Holiday Jazz Spectacular, a festive – yet sophisticated – evening of orchestral jazz magic brimming with holiday classics, jazz standards and original arrangements on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. Glendale’s […]
By Charly SHELTON Universal Studios Hollywood has a way of making the holidays feel wonderfully odd in the best possible way. Only in Los Angeles can you stand under a swirl of falling “snoap” while palm trees frame the skyline and the Grinch’s curlicue tree glows like a holiday beacon. Universal invited us out again […]
The free admission Glendale Noon Concerts series has live performances in the sanctuary of Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. in Glendale. On Dec. 3, the Glendale Noon Concerts will feature violinist Ken Aiso and pianist Valeria Morgovskaya performing works byEugène Ysaÿe and George Enescu. The program on Dec. 3 is from 12:10 p.m. […]
CASA 0101 Theater will present DreamWorks’ “The Prince of Egypt: the Musical” to close out its current 25th anniversary season. The musical will be directed by Rigo Tejeda, produced by Emmanuel Deleague and Abel Alvarado and stars Diego Huerta-Gutierrez* as Moses and Christopher J Thumé as Ramses leading a cast of 22 actors. The […]