By Charly SHELTON The art of illusion, commonly known as magic, has fascinated man since time immemorial. Where once magic was alchemy and sorcery, it evolved into slight of hand and card tricks. Nowadays “magicians” like David Blaine and Chris Angel perform magic shows that consist primarily of stunts showing how much pain they can […]
By Ted AYALA Awhile back – actually nearly a decade ago – I remember having a discussion with a customer that came in to buy a clutch of classical CDs at the record store that I was working at back when I was in my late teens. I looked over his purchases: Beethoven, a few […]
By Tyler BIDDLE On Tuesday afternoons from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church transforms into a musical classroom. The class is Music Appreciation: An In-depth Look at Six Composers taught by Dr. Ted Stern, professor of music at Glendale Community College. The project was conceived by La Crescenta resident Dianne […]
Tickets now on sale for famed comedy troupe that will appear one night only. On Tuesday, March 19, Chicago’s legendary sketch comedy theatre, The Second City, will appear at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale at 8 p.m. “The Second City: Laughing Matters” will feature some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from the […]
By Ted AYALA As I type this article I’m enjoying an unusually warm March morning. The high in my area is projected to be in the mid-80s – quite a turnaround from the bone-chilling cold that enveloped Southern California as recently as last week. There is something about warm weather that has always struck me […]
By Charly SHELTON When Cavalia came to Burbank in 2004, 2005 and 2011, it pushed the boundaries of circus and theatre. It not only had amazing Cirque Du Soleil-style acts, but these were performed mostly on horses. Now Cavalia is back in Burbank with a new show. In “Odysseo,” conceptions are challenged once again […]
By Susan JAMES A lot of strange creatures have followed the Yellow Brick Road since 1939 when MGM first sent Judy Garland kicking up her red-slippered heels on the way to the Emerald City. The magic of that film with its quest message that if you believe you can remake yourself has echoed down the […]
Executive producer Jamie Nichols presents Celebrate Dance 2013 with a line-up of eight dance companies on Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m. at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale. Entering the eighth year, Celebrate Dance 2013 includes Invertigo Dance Theatre, JazzAntiqua Dance Ensemble, L.A. Contemporary Dance Company, Lydia Zimmer + Dancers, Lux Aeterna Dance Company, […]
In the heart of every thriving community is a core of artists, teachers, healers and poets. Bonded by a mutual desire to express the human spirit and drawn together by a force of inexplicable magnetism, not every artistic community has a space to commune. Yet nestled on Foothill Boulevard, right between Lauderdale and Dunsmore Avenue, […]