VIDEO: Disneyland 59th Anniversary Celebration
Dapper Dans sing “Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” 59 Characters parade out to the celebration Walt’s Opening Day Speech, 59 years later Unveiling of the 60th Anniversary Celebration logo
Shakespeare in the Park a Hit for Summer Audiences
By Charly SHELTON Despite hot weather raging during the day, nights are becoming more pleasant. And what better way to spend an evening than to lounge in one of the world’s largest parks, taking in a show over a picnic? Shakespeare in the Park is a classic summer highlight and this year’s shows – two […]
Young Dubliners and Hollywood U2 Rock the Starlight Bowl
By Charly SHELTON The Starlight Bowl in Burbank is one of those hidden treasures that locals know about if they have been there before. I had not, so imagine my surprise to see a moderate sized amphitheater nestled back in the hills above Burbank with stadium seating, a beer garden by BJ’s and a great […]
Surprise Berry Performance Delights Cal Phil
By Ted AYALA So let me get this out of the way before I start my review: I’m a huge fan of bass-baritone Cedric Berry. Ever since I first heard him about four years ago at a performance of Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” in Pasadena, his voice had seized my attention. […]
Alex Theatre Opens House at Expo
By Jason KUROSU The Alex Theatre hosted an expo and open house Monday night, allowing the general public to see the expanded sections of the theatre after eight months of renovation. Since July 2013, the theatre has undergone renovations to the backstage facilities, including providing additional dressing rooms, storage space, a new freight elevator, passenger […]
59 Years Ago Today…
Fifty-nine years ago this very day, Walt Disney proved the world wrong. July 17th, 1955 is known as Black Tuesday because of the horrible opening day at “Walt’s Folly,” Disneyland. Expected to fail within three months, Disneyland has gone on to be the most successful theme park enterprise in the world, spanning renditions in Florida, […]
VIDEO: Young Dubliners and Hollywood U2 at the Starlight Bowl
The Young Dubliners Hollywood U2
CLIP: Disneyland Historical Footage
Walt Disney’s Opening Day Speech- July 17, 1955 Historical footage of Disneyland from opening day and the years that followed (No sound for first half of video)
CLIP: Shakespeare in the Park
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Guitarist Taro Wayama to Perform Free Recital
By Ted AYALA Classical music immediately conjures up in the minds of nearly anyone – whether they’re familiar with the genre or not – the sounds of string instruments, namely bowed strings such as the violin and cello. Chances are, however, that whatever string instruments come to mind, the guitar isn’t one of them. And […]