By Jon K. Based on the NY Times bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, the show “Water for Elephants” received seven Tony nominations, including Best Musical. But go see “Water For Elephants” at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood just for the dazzling acrobatics, stunning trapeze acts, brilliant aerialists and other circus artistry. It’s a life story […]
Epic But Uneven: ‘The Uprising’ is Pertinent to Our Time But Sometimes Falls Short By Jackson TOYON History is rife with moments when ordinary people finally decide they’ve had enough and few are quite as dramatic as the Peasants’ Revolt. In “The Uprising,” director Paul Greengrass (of Jason Bourne fame) brings a dramatized version […]
By Charly SHELTON There comes a point every year when Halloween haunts end, the fog clears, the mazes come down and horror fans are expected to go back to being “normal” people until next fall. Universal apparently decided that was unreasonable. Universal recently invited me to Las Vegas to experience Universal Horror Unleashed – its […]
The Jack Lantz Sextet will present a Jazz Vespers concert and worship experience featuring the jazz versions of hymns, spirituals and gospel music in the sanctuary of La Cañada Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. The Sept. 20 Jazz Vespers program will feature the Jack Lantz Sextet (Lance Rickman, alto and tenor […]
By Charly SHELTON I go to Halloween Horror Nights every year and there are always standouts. One or two houses that justify the wait, a great scare zone, some impressive effects and at least one thing I immediately want to go through again. This year, the problem is picking a favorite. Halloween Horror Nights 2026 […]
The Jewel City Concert Series returns this fall with five consecutive Saturdays of free live music on the Artsakh Paseo at 127 Artsakh Ave. in Glendale’s Downtown Arts & Entertainment District. From Sept. 26 through Oct. 24, the community is invited to gather at 5 p.m. each Saturday for an eclectic mix of performances that […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH Here are some great new shows opening soon in our local 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 the shows that have announced opening dates […]
Historic Luxury and Golden Gate Views at The Lodge at the Presidio By Greg ARAGON Leaving the busy city streets behind, we crossed into a coastal forest of eucalyptus and pine trees. After a few winding turns, we found a hidden fortress spread across 1,491 acres, perched high above San Francisco Bay. It was here […]
By Charly Shelton The fog hasn’t quite rolled into Ghost Town yet, but Knott’s Berry Farm is already preparing to unleash another year of monsters. Knott’s welcomed the biggest haunt fans last week for its annual Nightmares Revealed event, which gives a first look at what’s coming to Knott’s Scary Farm when the event returns […]
Old Material, But Not Extinct: ‘The End of Oak Street’ is Solid Fun, if Rough in Places By Jackson TOYON Dinosaurs are a simple concept that anyone from toddler age up to elderly adulthood can easily enjoy, whether it’s the wonder of seeing them brought to life alongside modern humans or the thrill of […]