A solo photography exhibition was on display recently at the Glendale Hilton to benefit the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry. The exhibition was organized by the La Crescenta resident Ellen “Alenoush” Moradian whose keen eye and passion for life and landscapes were evident in her photographs, taken during her travels around the U.S. and abroad. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Sunday was the final performance at the Alex Theatre for the Russian Jazz Ballet of Valery Tereshkin’s “Territory of Jazz.” First, anything at the Alex is a pleasure to attend. It has an historical feel about it, like theatres should have. Going to the theatre, after all, should always be a special […]
The holidays may be over, but the gift cards remain. Here’s some ideas on how to make the most of those certificates. By Charly SHELTON Didn’t get what you wanted for the holidays? Or perhaps you got gift cards or cash and now you are left with the dilemma of deciding what to buy. Well […]
By Mary O’KEEFE When someone mentions Russian dance, most would think of classical ballet. But on Dec. 28 and Dec. 30, audiences at the Alex Theatre will see a different side to that stereotype – a side inspired by American jazz music. About 25 years ago, Russia was a different place. The Iron Curtain was […]
By Charly SHELTON The holidays have come and that means good food, good family time and good movies in theaters. Although many of our readers will have already seen these films, for those of you who held off to wait for that Christmas gift card to use at the theatre, here is a short list […]
By Christopher CAPLAN For the members of the Glendale Historical Society, stepping into the studio space on the corner of Brand Boulevard and San Fernando Road for the society’s annual holiday party on Dec. 16 mirrored the experience of entering a roaring ’20s style speakeasy. The cluster of history aficionados was well dressed for the […]
By Ted AYALA The milestones and events that have dotted the calendar this year have been innumerable and, in many cases, unforgettable. But the passing of one of the United States’ most respected – certainly the most senior still active – was for many musicians an unexpected blow. Composer Elliott Carter died from natural causes […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Adapting a musical from stage to the movie screen has never been easy, especially if it is a well-known theatrical musical. For those with a theatre background, like myself, the play’s the thing – but I must admit “Les Misérables” is the closest thing to theatre I have seen on the big […]