Theatre Scene in LA – October

Theatre Scene in LA – October

By Steve ZALL and  Sid FISH Halloween is fast approaching, but not so fast that you can’t get out to see some of the great shows around town this month, such as: Opening “The Money Fi$h” From Army Airborne Ranger to commercial fisherman on the Bering Sea, this is the true story of one man’s […]

Scharwenka, Schubert Open Le Salon Season

By James M. GARREN One hundred and five years after its birth in 1910, Le Salon de Musiques welcomed the U.S. premier of Phillip Scharwenka’s String Quartet in D minor Op 117 courtesy of Francois Chouchan, founder and artistic director of Le Salon de Musiques. Also on Sunday’s program were “Quartettsatz” and “Rosamunde” by Franz […]

‘Drunk Girl’ at Casa 0101

‘Drunk Girl’ at Casa 0101

Casa 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights presents the world premiere of the latest work of Josefina López, “Drunk Girl,” written by López with additional plays written by Rocio Diaz and Libette Garcia. “Drunk Girl” is presented as part of Casa 0101 Theater ongoing 15th “Quinceañera” anniversary season. “Drunk Girl” features nine actors portraying 83 roles […]

Halloween at the Parks – Knott’s Scary Farm

By Charly SHELTON It’s that time of year again – the time when pumpkin spice everything becomes inescapable, when people carry a jacket because they think it will get cold any day now (wishful thinking), when candy corn becomes the foundation layer of the food pyramid, and when theme parks in the L.A. area go […]

‘Far Out’ Author at Flintridge Bookstore

‘Far Out’ Author at Flintridge Bookstore

By Brandon HENSLEY e took his seat in the coffeehouse of the Flintridge Bookstore and the words, with a laid-back cadence, came out his mouth so naturally, like he’s been part of the west coast, peace-sign waving vibe all of his life. “So you read the book?” he said leaning back, his long blonde hair […]

A Young Star on the Rise

By James M. GARREN Mozart wrote his first symphony when he was 8 years old. Michael Jackson at 10 was signed by Motown with the Jackson 5. At 16, Taylor Swift released her first big hit, “Tim McGraw.” Now Ray Goren, 15 years old, slams the world with his EP “Songs for You.” At 3 […]

LA County Fair 2015

LA County Fair 2015

The LA County Fair is entering the last 10 days of the season! If you haven’t been out to see all the fried goodness and cute animals, now is the time. Try the Fried Slim Fast Bar – becasue you know … healthy. The baby goats are in and very playful back at the farm […]

Alex Theatre Gets ‘Lit’

Supporters of the Alex Theatre came out on Friday night to celebrate the relighting of the iconic spire. Photos by Leonard COUTIN