By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH June is bustin’ out all over, and that includes our local theatre scene. Just look at all the shows for you to see, such as: “Hedda Gabler” One of literature’s most compelling characters is found in this complex and enigmatic story about the newly married, beautiful and inscrutable wife […]
Catalina Bar & Grill presents Broadway, film and television star Neile Adams in “Neile Adams Sings Kander & Ebb,” featuring popular show tunes from “Chicago,” “The Rink,” “Flora the Red Menace,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” “The Act,” “Steel Pier,” “Funny Lady” “Woman of the Year” and “The Happy Time.” The show will be presented […]
By Charly SHELTON With college graduation behind us and high school graduation fast approaching, it’s time to make summer getaway plans. Temperatures in L.A. have been moderate of late but when summer rages on then things will get hot. So why not go somewhere with a great climate, beautiful beaches and some of the best […]
It’s May, it’s May, that glorious holiday – the lusty month of May – and just look at all the shows blooming in our local theaters this month: By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH May 2016 It’s May, it’s May, that glorious holiday – the lusty month of May – and just look at all […]
Coming this week in True Believer, Free Comic Book Day! The high holy day for nerds. Held every first Saturday in May, this is a chance for those unaquainted with comics to get a free look at what’s happening in comics today, and a day of gathering and celebration for those within the community to […]
“Eastside Heartbeats,” a new rock ‘n’ roll musical, runs through May 29 on CASA 0101 Theater’s Main Stage. “Eastside Heartbeats” tells the fictional story of Jimmy Ramirez, leader of the four-man vocal group the Eastside Heartbeats. The group has conquered East L.A., but Jimmy and the others have bigger goals. They aim to be number […]
By Pat KRAMER After years spent revamping the historic property at 9955 Sunland Blvd. in Sunland, restaurant owner Jorge Valladares opened his Italian restaurant Villa Terraza on April 28. Located at the site of the 1930s Old Vienna Gardens, Villa Terraza features a varied menu […]
By Charly SHELTON In every zombie movie or TV show, it always starts with walkers slowly ambling toward the destination where the rest of the story will take place. For “The Walking Dead,” it’s Atlanta, Georgia. For Universal Studios Hollywood, it’s the Westminster British Street Set in the upper lot of the theme park. Last […]
Day Trippers features the music of John, Paul, George and Ringo and is an all ages musical journey incorporating the sounds of The Beatles. It also highlights as well as the music from the solo years of John, Paul, George, Ringo. The band is the brainchild of local Tujunga resident Steve DeAro (who has performed/recorded […]
By Pat KRAMER Making its international debut in America, the multi-dimensional and hauntingly moving exhibit “Armenia: An Open Wound” opened its doors to the public at The Brand Library Art Galleries in Glendale on April 16. The opening ceremony was attended by top dignitaries from city, state, secular and religious affiliations, including Glendale Mayor Paula […]