ReflectSpace Gallery presents “It’s Clever, But Is It Art?” a solo exhibition that showcases several pieces by well-known Mexican artist ERRE (Marcos Ramírez) whose work reflects the sociopolitical issues surrounding the Mexico-U.S. border in various forms, including text-based art. Through works that resemble crossword puzzles and the Snellen Optometry chart, the exhibition explores the impact […]
By Lynn SHER Expect screams, plenty of popcorn, food trucks, fear and free beer. These are all part of Screamfest LA’s “Fears and Beers Screening Under the Stars” that features local filmmaker Mike Timm. Timm is screening his vaunted horror short film “The Eyes” at the event on Saturday, June 24 at the McGroarty Arts […]
Trish McRae, president of the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada, presented a commemorative plaque to club member Dr. Al Restivo who celebrated 50 years as a member of the Kiwanis Club. Restivo first became a member of the Eastchester, New York Kiwanis Club on Nov. 15, 1972 and served as the club’s president in the […]
The band Boys of Summer returned to their hometown of Tujunga after touring Arizona, landing at the Tujunga Elks Lodge for a June 9 concert. They opened with “Take it Easy,” a famous Eagles song that put Winslow, Arizona on the map as a major tourist spot. They played favorite Eagles songs and had just […]
By Greg ARAGON The Palm Springs Aerial Tram is often called the Eighth Wonder of the World because of the groundbreaking engineering behind its construction. This year, the modern marvel is celebrating its 60th anniversary so I thought it would be a great time to visit while also spending a couple days relaxing in the […]
The Brand Associates Dance Series presents top dance companies from Southern California performing site-specific work in non-traditional performance spaces around Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale. The Dance Series is sponsored by the Brand Associates. Performances run between 60 and 90 minutes without intermission. This series began in the 1960s […]
Arthur Miller’s 1949 Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Death Of A Salesman,” under the direction of Corky Dominguez, will be presented in the newly dedicated Gloria Molina Auditorium at CASA 0101 Theater, 2102 East First St. (at St. Louis Street) in Boyle Heights. Preview performances are on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 at 8 p.m. […]
By Charly SHELTON There’s no shortage today of lighting equipment available in the market. From cheap imported LED strips to several-thousand-dollar light rigs from a trendy company, and everything in between. As a professional photographer, I want to fall somewhere in between. I want something that I can rely on but won’t break the bank. […]
By Matthew ARAT Danny Jensen loves exploring Los Angeles. “It’s a fun challenge,” Jensen said. “I love exploring the city and finding hidden corners.” Jensen, a writer for Thrillist, Time Out and LA Weekly, has made it his passion to discover the other side of Los Angeles rarely seen by Los Angeles natives or transplants. […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH June 2023 It’s great to see that more of the theaters we feared had been lost during the pandemic closure are opening their doors again with new shows. COVID protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue, so bring a facemask to wear during the show in case […]