By Nestor CASTIGLIONE For some of us, our life’s purpose is revealed to us only after much struggle and passing of years. For the more fortunate among us, however, our vocation is something that becomes apparent at an early age with crystalline clarity. In the latter camp can be included Annelle K. Gregory, a young […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH September 2017 Here are the new shows burning up our theatres this month: OPENING “Pterodactyls” A classic dysfunctional family is the vehicle for a descent into chaos, and this viciously hilarious yet touching story addresses the classic question: “Why are we here?” […]
Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre (PBDT), Natasha Middleton, artistic director, will present “The Best Of Khachaturian,” an evening of ballet and instrumental music written by iconic Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian. The performance includes the famous “Saber Dance” and “Lezginka” from “Gayane.” A new work will also be presented entitled “Remember,” set to selections from the “Cello […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE Glendale will be celebrating the birthday of a very special member of the community this weekend, which has aged so gracefully that one would never guess it’s only a few years shy of the century mark. The Alex Theatre, the crown jewel of Glendale’s cultural life, will be holding a bash for […]
By Charly SHELTON With Labor Day coming up and swarms of guests heading to local theme parks, there’s something CV Weekly readers should be aware of at Disneyland – a new feature that changes the game. Disney’s FASTPASS service has been a mainstay of the Disneyland Resort since 1999 and, despite a bit of confusion […]
By Néstor CASTIGLIONE Classical music often conjures up visions of dour looking old men and seemingly complex behavioral protocols for concerts. In short, people regard it as the past, not the active present or future. But, as Brad Keimach is willing to tell you, classical music isn’t just thriving today – it’s also growing the […]
By Charly SHELTON Bourbon Steak has been one of my favorite restaurants since it opened in March 2014. It is the favored restaurant for an elegant dinner, a special occasion celebration or even a quick bite during happy hour. And while a dinner here may be felt sorely in the pocket book, the lounge’s happy […]
By Susan JAMES The 11th annual presentation of the Art of Television Costume Design is on display now at the Los Angeles Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (free to the public). Open through Oct. 7, the exhibition showcases over 100 costumes from 25 television shows, including the nine nominees from three costume categories: contemporary, […]
By Charly SHELTON Ireland is full of beautiful places to stay after a long day exploring the country. From manor houses to cottages, from hostels to resorts, there is no shortage of choice when it comes to selecting your Irish home away from home. For those who want somewhere on the higher end, somewhere more […]
» Product Review By Charly SHELTON It’s rare that we do product reviews at CV Weekly. Often when I receive a product for review, I feel compelled to find the good in it, no matter what, because I was sent an expensive product. But if there isn’t enough good for me to justify recommending it […]