Hyper SoCal is a region-wide program that challenges the status-quo about where art belongs by spotlighting unexpected, under-the-radar spaces across Southern California. The program includes more than 40 spaces. Included is “Convergence: Contemporary Artists of Armenian Descent,” which will end its exhibition at the Forest Lawn Museum on Aug. 9. From bold experiments in abstraction to […]
ReflectSpace presents ReCoding the Codex: Cultural Heritage through Language, an exhibition that considers the complicated relationship between language, social justice and cultural heritage. The codex is the historical name for a book; this becomes the starting point for the artists to re-create or re-code the way language is seen and read. Located inside Central […]
By Jackson TOYON It’s July, moviegoers – roughly the halfway point of the year! I usually write to bring this community reviews for the most recent films in theaters – and we’ve had some excellent ones this year – but today, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the filmography of last year […]
Glendale Arts invites the public to a free presentation on the history of the Hollywood Bowl, given by Vic Pallos, tonight, Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. at ace/121 Gallery in Glendale. The show relives the Bowl’s 100-plus-year history with images of vintage photos and postcards, along with anecdotes of many famous entertainers who have […]
Gentle Giants by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry is on display at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station through Friday, Oct. 2. Gentle Giants presents a gathering of tall, hand-formed characters who share the space with a calm, watchful presence. Each giant stands as part of a loose “family,” connected not by a single story but by a […]
Three years ago artist, teacher and illustrator Valerie “Val” Angulo transformed her front yard on Rosemary Avenue in Glendale and those of several neighbors into a gathering place where local artists could showcase and sell their artwork. Angulo launched the event at age 26 covering many of the initial costs herself while collecting donations to […]
Thirteen independent bookstores, including Once Upon A Time bookstore, are joining forces to create an unforgettable weekend for Los Angeles’s bibliophiles. The inaugural Los Angeles Indie Book Crawl will take place on Friday, July 24, Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 during regular store hours. This special event, modeled after popular book crawls in […]
Elegance and History: A Historic Escape to La Jolla’s Grande Colonial By Greg ARAGON Known as “The Jewel” of San Diego, La Jolla is famous for its unique geography that combines rugged sandstone cliffs, hidden sea caves and pristine beaches. But besides all of its natural beauty, the town is also home to the 113-year-old […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH Here are some great new shows coming soon to our Southern California theater scene! COVID protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue, so in case the venue requires it bring a face mask to wear during the show. It’s a good idea to check with the theater […]
The membership of The Glendale Historical Society (TGHS) will gather on July 11 at 9:30 a.m. for its annual meeting and to celebrate a milestone – Glendale’s 120th year as a city. A presentation will be made marking the special occasion. A review of the 2025 – 26 business year will also be given and […]