By Charly SHELTON There are plenty of roller coasters that are taller, faster and longer than MonteZOOMa at Knott’s Berry Farm. But few have the history. When Montezooma’s Revenge opened in 1978, the Schwarzkopf-designed shuttle coaster was the first in the world to use a flywheel launch system. Rather than slowly climbing a lift hill […]
The Glendale Historical Society’s Gala & Benefit, an inspired celebration of Glendale’s rich heritage and the enduring importance of historic preservation, takes place on Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This year’s fundraising celebration (black tie optional) will be held at the Anastasia and George Moore Estate, a 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival home […]
Each year, Pasadena Heritage’s Craftsman Week celebrates the enduring beauty, craftsmanship and cultural legacy of the Arts and Crafts movement in Pasadena and beyond. Through a thoughtfully curated series of interior tours, walking tours, lectures, exhibitions and hands-on craft demonstrations, the week invites the public to experience historic architecture and traditional artistry in meaningful and […]
CASA 0101 Theater will present the world premiere of “Stand In The Light – A Solo Show Festival” consisting of 15 plays, starring 14 actors, is helmed by seven directors and will be presented for a four-week run at CASA 0101 Theater in the Gloria Molina Auditorium, 2102 E. First St. in Los Angeles. It […]
A Storybook Getaway to The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island By Greg ARAGON After a 60-minute cruise across the San Pedro Channel, we spotted the rugged island’s iconic round Catalina Casino and a harbor dotted with colorful boats. Our journey began aboard a Catalina Express high-speed catamaran, slicing smoothly through the deep blue water. After […]
By Eliza PARTIKA Highlands Theater’s production of “Mary Poppins” brought spoonfuls of sugar and a slice of Broadway to the stage on Aug. 7, its opening night. Directed by Broadway veteran Carter Thomas, who also played Bert the chimney sweep, the production featured a cast of Broadway, Off-Broadway, debut and local actors returning to the […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH Here are some great new shows coming soon to the Southern California theater scene! The information presented in this column is the latest available at the time of printing; however, it should be verified with the theater before making definite plans. Here are shows that have announced opening dates […]
The historic Alex Theatre has announced that its special 70mm presentation of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” will be extended by at least an additional two weeks, with screenings now continuing through Aug. 20 following extraordinary audience demand. The extension follows a standout opening run: the Alex announced that it is the highest grossing theatre in […]
Homer’s Epic, Brought to Life – With Mastery: ‘Odyssey’ is a Colossal, Thunderous Triumph of Cinema By Jackson TOYON Three years after we were blessed with Christopher Nolan’s pivotal biographical thriller “Oppenheimer,” the visionary director has returned to deliver a monumental film – and it’s an iconic story of old. Nolan has chosen to adapt […]
On Aug. 5, the free admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature pianist James Lent performing a program celebrating the 250th anniversary of America with works by Joplin, Copland, Barber, Mancini and Gershwin. Among the pieces he will perform are “Maple Leaf Rag” by Scott Joplin, “No. 3 from Four Piano Blues” by Aaron Copland, “Bumbleboogie” […]