By Nestor CASTIGLIONE It may be thought by those who aren’t plugged into the genre that Europe is still where the new generations of classical musicians blossom. In fact, people only need look around their own city to see that the blossoming of great instrumentalists, composers and singers often happens right here in the U.S. […]
By Charly SHELTON For the western world, which uses a Gregorian calendar, the New Year was celebrated a month ago. But for those in the east who use a lunar calendar, the New Year is fast approaching. Lunar New Year is on Feb. 16, and it will usher in the Year of the Dog. And, […]
BY STEVE ZALL AND SID FISH February 2018 Valentine’s Day is coming fast! Here are some of the shows you can see in our local theatres this month: OPENING “Dessa Rose” tells the story of a young black woman (a runaway slave) and a young white woman (an abandoned mother) […]
By Charly SHELTON In a world of “Halo,” “Uncharted” and “Injustice” video games, it’s nice every once in a while for a person to revisit their gaming roots with a classic platformer. Games like “Unravel” released in 2016 swept the scene with critical acclaim for brand new platformers and “Ducktales: Remastered” and “Castle of Illusion […]
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s virtuosic musicians serve as musical tour guides for “In Focus,” the Orchestra’s newest chamber music series curated by Concertmaster Margaret Batjer, which launches on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moss Theatre, 3131 Olympic Blvd. in Santa Monica, followed on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Rothenberg Hall, […]
This week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the nominees for this year’s Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars. The awards are presented to films, filmmakers and other contributors chosen by Academy members as the best in a variety of categories. The 90th Academy Awards will be presented on March 4. […]
By Charly SHELTON Throughout this issue of CV Weekly, we have covered topics related to healthy living. But my big question has been about all the promises I’ve been made in movies and TV – how do I get super strength, a robotic armor or telekinesis? Let’s take a look at the realities of some […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE Though the only work of his on Sunday’s program is a relatively minor one, it’s Tchaikovsky’s spirit that looms largest in Le Salon de Musiques’ January program. The Russian composer’s “Souvenir d’un lieu cher” will be the nexus of the concert, which takes place Sunday, Jan. 21 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. […]
By Charly SHELTON Shopping can be tough. The crowds, the hustle and bustle, and carrying those packages and bags all over. Don’t get me wrong; it’s a good problem to have, but after a day of hitting the mall hard it’s nice to have a little respite, a place to recharge, set the bags down […]
By Charly SHELTON In 2017, pop-up museums were all the rage. Museum of Ice Cream. Museum of Failure. Happy Place. 29 Rooms. All these places that you see on Instagram only to find that tickets sold out three months before the doors opened. These limited time traveling museums and art installations are only for those […]