The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre and Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival will present an evening celebrating the tenth anniversary of the award-winning film “Real Women Have Curves.” The screening will include special guest Josefina López, the creator of the play and co-screenwriter of the film “Real Women Have Curves” which stars America […]
The red carpet premiere of “Loving the Silent Tears: A New Musical” will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Oct. 27. The red carpet arrivals begin at 3 p.m.; the show at 4 p.m. The musical will star award winning artists Jon Secada, Jody Watley and Broadway stars Debbie Gravitte, Kiril […]
By Charly SHELTON During the first month that CV Weekly was in business back in 2009, I went to the fair. I had never been before and I gorged myself on fried food. I paid out of pocket for my deep fried Twinkie, my Krispy Kreme chicken sandwich and whatnot. But then something happened. Something […]
By Ted AYALA It was a fitting close to a year that has been one of the California Philharmonic’s most eventful – even controversial: the ecstatic, all-consuming affirmation of life that is the finale to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, the “Ode to Joy.” The past year saw the orchestra abruptly leaving its former home at […]
By Ted AYALA Southwest Chamber Music’s retrospective of the music of France came to an end on Sunday at the Huntington Library in Pasadena with a program that highlighted charm and the sense of frivole in French music. There was plenty of the latter in Darius Milhaud’s “Le boeuf sur le toit,” a breezy love […]
Immediate Past President John LoCascio Receives Award for Service The Armenian Consulate in Los Angeles, Seeley’s Building, and four historic districts received preservation awards from The Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) Saturday evening. In addition, TGHS Immediate Past President John LoCascio received the society’s prestigious Zelia Blanton Award for service. The awards were presented by […]
By Ted AYALA As August winds down, so too do the long, warm days of summer. This weekend may be among the last chances to enjoy some food and wine al fresco while listening to great music. Both Southwest Chamber Music and the California Philharmonic Orchestra are offering some appetizing options before Labor Day signals […]
By Ted AYALA Executives from the Pasadena Symphony and Pops announced Michael Feinstein as the successor to late Pops director Marvin Hamlisch during a press conference held at noon today. The conference, which was held in the rotunda of the Pasadena City Hall, gathered together executives from the Pasadena Symphony and Pops, the Los […]
By Susan JAMES A modest fable with a magical twist, Disney’s new release “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” is a charming story of the challenges of parenting. No explosions, no CGI, no chase scenes, but definitely some quirky secrets that thread through the plot. Jim and Cindy Green, played by Joel Edgerton and Jennifer […]
By Ted AYALA The California Philharmonic brought some cool musical relief from the persistent heat wave on Sunday afternoon. Those who packed Disney Hall in search of refuge from the wilting heat were met with the refreshing sound of the orchestra in its usual mash-up of friendlier classical fare and show tunes. A choice sampling […]