Wild, Wacky and Warm: ‘Hoppers’ is a Big-Hearted Eco-Adventure for the Whole Family By Jackson TOYON “Why doesn’t anyone care!?” It’s a question full of hurt that countless frustrated and demoralized people across history have shouted to themselves or others. Director Daniel Chong – the mind behind the charming Cartoon Network show ‘We Bare Bears’ […]
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) held its 39th Instrumental Competition in February at Pasadena Conservatory of Music’s Barrett Hall. Nine finalists, ages 15-18, demonstrated their musical talents while competing for monetary prizes totaling $21,000. The finalists came from Los Angeles, Diamond Bar, Irvine, La Crescenta, Pasadena and San Marino. A panel of judges – […]
The free admission Glendale Noon Concerts series welcomes pianist Brendan White on March 18 from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. He will be performing in the sanctuary of the Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. in Glendale. White will perform a program of “American Classics:”rags by Scott Joplin and William Bolcom, and “Three Preludes” […]
The Brand Library & Art Center is excited to announce the return of Art Talks at Brand this spring. 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. Remenchik is […]
By Jon K. Emmy-winning entertainer Lucie Arnaz and showbiz historian Jim Cook hosted “Hollywood Meets the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre: A Multimedia Journey” at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs on Feb. 20. The event explored the connection between the golden age of Hollywood and Palm Springs, highlighting the Plaza Theatre’s role in shaping […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH If you survived the torrential rainstorms we recently had and now you’re wondering how to beat the unusually hot weather we have now, why not take some time to cool off while enjoying one of these fantastic productions playing currently in our local theaters? COVID protocols continue to be […]
CASA 0101 Theater will present a new production of Josefina López’s signature award-wining play “Real Women Have Curves,” directed by Corky Dominguez starring Stefany Arroyo, Yasha Alaniz, Bianca Araceli, Amy Melendrez and Laura Vega. Performances will be given for six weeks in both English and Spanish at CASA 0101 Theater in the Gloria Molina Auditorium, 2102 […]
A Coastal Escape to The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla You don’t have to be a golfer to fall in love with one of Southern California’s classiest and most iconic resorts. The only thing you need is an appreciation for sweeping ocean views and sunsets that seem to melt into the horizon. Such […]
The free admission Glendale Noon Concerts series from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. has returned to live performance at the sanctuary of Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave. in Glendale. http://glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com On March 4, the Glendale Noon Concerts will feature violinists Chloe Chiu and Sheng-Ching Hsu performing duos by Jean-Marie Leclair, J.W. Kalliwoda and Kenji Bunch. […]
Fritz Coleman’s show Unassisted Residency has just completed its second year of playing to capacity houses at the intimate Monroe Forum at the historical landmark El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, itself celebrating its centennial year in 2026. Unassisted Residency, created and performed by Fritz Coleman, is the longest-running solo show in the history of the El Portal. […]