Casa 0101 Theater and American Latino Theatre Company, in association with CoActive Content, present a new co-production of the Ovation Award Recommended and critically acclaimed play, “The King of the Desert.” “The King of the Desert” explores the way our cultural identity often informs our personal view of ourselves and in turn affects our children. […]
By Ted AYALA No doubt it’s been a rocky path for the Glendale Philharmonic (GPO) until now. Economic woes and injuries to some of its musicians have plagued this ensemble. But like the tough fighter it is, the orchestra has emerged stronger and better, and celebrated its second birthday in grand style on Sunday at […]
By Charly SHELTON Back in the 1990s, there was a TV show that many people knew and my generation grew up with. It was on the Sci Fi channel Saturday mornings and it was what I watched instead of Saturday morning cartoons. It involved a space station in the not-too-distant future, somewhere in time and […]
By Charly SHELTON The year 2011 is over, and now there is a whole new batch of movies to look forward to. Throughout the year, the Crescenta Valley Weekly will be giving you, our readers, a heads up on what movies to look for in the coming months. Here is part one: January through March. […]
By Ted AYALA Sergey Prokofieff and friends will be making an evening trip through your neck of the woods in Glendale this Sunday. The Glendale Philharmonic GPO will be celebrating the beginning of its 2012 season in a concert featuring Prokofieff’s masterpiece for children of all ages, Peter and the Wolf. Leading the orchestra will […]
The Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston’s 25th Anniversary Production, “Journey Through Time,” premiered in November in Waltham, Mass. to a sold out Armenian and non-Armenian audience of over 1,100. The show burst into life with fire and drama portraying the pagan days of the Armenian people. This was followed by an homage paid to […]
A Look Back In Music … From My Recliner By Ted AYALA The calendar on my planner is telling me that it’s that time again. Yes, that’s right. As the sands in the hourglass that is 2011 quickly dwindle away, this is the moment where I pomade my hair, don my purple velvet smoking jacket, […]