Filling big shoes takes “True Grit”

By Charlie SHELTON So this far, Jeff Bridges has been a computer genius in the world of TRON, fought with King Kong, been an alien (TRON again), The Dude, and now he’s a cowboy. Jeff Bridges is officially the most awesome man of all time. In “True Grit,” Bridges hits the big screen once again, […]

Reflections on the music of 2010

By Ted AYALA Looking back over the past year, I’m amazed at the unforgettable musical experiences I’ve been able to enjoy in the area. Great music making doesn’t only exist on recordings or in far-off places. The last year has proven that world-class music-making exist right here in our area – practically in our neighborhood. […]

“Cavalia” is an experience without compare

By Brandon HENSLEY In 2003, Normand Latourelle and his show “Cavalia” set out to give audiences a dream-like experience – a spectacle where horses and humans unite. Latourelle hoped it would last two or three years. As it turns out, the show is still going strong, and since its original production in Quebec, Canada, more […]

It’s finally here – TRON: Legacy

By Charly SHELTON The wait is finally over. The culmination of almost 30 years of waiting and hoping (for those old enough to remember 30 years ago) is upon us. “TRON: Legacy” was released Friday at midnight screenings across America. The local United Artists theater was not exactly packed, but there was at least one […]

“Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” – A magic trick without a rabbit

By Susan JAMES Fast-paced and gorgeously photographed in 3D, director Michael Apted’s new chapter in The Chronicles of Narnia, “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” works hard to seduce audiences into believing that the C.S. Lewis fantasy franchise is at the peak of its powers. Easily the best of the three Narnia films, “Dawn Treader” […]

Another year, another successful tour

Prom Plus Holiday Tour of Homes has completed another year. Visitors toured homes on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that were decorated with holiday spirit “We would like to thank all the homeowners that participated in the tour,” said organizer Lisa Yeghiayan. Supporters of Prom Plus toured the family homes of […]

Intimate Opera of Pasadena opens its 2010-2011 season

By Ted AYALA The economic recession that closed the first decade of the 21st century and is stubbornly lingering into the beginning of its second decade has been a disaster for arts and music organizations. Opera companies are some of the worst affected of all these organizations. Requiring the work of not only a large […]

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

By Charly SHELTON Christmas time is back, and that means taking the entire family on an annual trip to Disneyland. The holly, the Christmas tree, the candles all lit up in the windows – it spells Christmas. Returning this year is “It’s A Small World Holiday,” the joyous cruise around the world to see Christmas […]

CVHS Prom Plus presents its annual holiday home tour

By Mary O’KEEFE The CVHS Prom Plus Holiday Home Tour is this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year there are three homes, one truly holiday decked out shop and a youth house on the tour. For many the home tour has become an annual tradition. Each year the homes on the tour […]