GO-2016 presents a special opportunity for the public to get a behind the scenes look at the city’s rich culture, diversity, and creativity. GO-2016, the Glendale Open Studio Tour, is a free two-day self-guided event that highlights several creative hubs within the city’s boundaries. GO-2016 takes place Oct. 15 and Oct. 16. Tour-goers will be […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH Trick-or-treat time is almost here and, though Halloween is a lot of fun, here are some more treats you can enjoy this month: Opening “Going… Going… GONE!” Set in the press box of a major Los Angeles baseball stadium, a hilarious yet poignant new comedy from Emmy Award-winning writer […]
By Charly SHELTON The Halloween season starts earlier each year and it’s already time for Halloween spooky-time fun at the local theme parks. Last week, CV Weekly took an in-depth look at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights and next week will check out Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor. This week we delve into the haunted […]
By Dana DOWSE The third annual Glendale International Film Festival was launched this week on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and will continue through Oct. 5 at the MGN Five Star Cinema and at the Pacific Theatres Glendale at the Americana. Opening night kicked off with a red carpet, reception and a live band. A short film […]
By Charly SHELTON Halloween season starts earlier every year and for the local theme parks, it can’t come a moment too soon. Halloweentime at the Disneyland Resort started September 9, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood started September 16, Knott’s Scary Farm opens this Friday and Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor starts September 29. Over […]
By Charly SHELTON Butterflies are back for a limited time only at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. The new enclosure allows guests to get up close and personal with the butterflies, walking through their environment. The mesh-covered quonset hut allows more air through the enclosure and into the butterflies, which helps their health […]
By Pat Kramer The Channel Islands, off the coast of Ventura provide a fascinating day trip or overnight camping trip for anyone looking for a new adventure. There are five islands located across the Santa Barbara Channel that are part of Channel Islands National Park. While each of the islands is unique, the trip out […]
Greetings, True Believers! It is I, your magnanimous leader, back once again to lay some knowledge on you from beyond the computer screen. I know it’s only September but brace yourselves…Halloween is coming! It’s still 90 degrees out here in L.A. but Halloween is invading the local theme parks this week, next week and the […]
By Charly SHELTON It’s fall everywhere else, but in L.A. summer rages on. It’s not time for jackets and pumpkin beers yet, but it’s time for sunglasses and cold gin with lemongrass. That’s why Ombra Wine Bar is perfect for right now. This new outdoor wine and cocktail bar located at the Americana at Brand […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH Well, since school is back in session again there is more time now to take in these great productions all around our wonderful city, such as: OPENING “All the Way” The story begins in 1963 after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. “All the Way” follows Lyndon Baines […]