Most theaters have returned to fairly normal operations again. COVID protocols vary from venue to venue, so you may still have to show proof of vaccination, and/or wear a mask during the show, so please check with the theater to find out what their policy is before you attend an event. The information presented in […]
On Wednesday, June 1 at 12:10 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts program will be streamed. Violinist Philip Vaiman and pianist Maksim Velichkin will perform works by Taneyev, Velichkin and Shostakovich on a Facebook stream and YouTube, with guest pianist Diana Volman. Upcoming concerts will be updated at http://glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com. On the program is Sergei Taneyev, […]
By Charly SHELTON After two years off due to a massive plague, the Renaissance Pleasure Faire has returned to the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale. The classic festival brought back much of the charm and fun of the Faire from years past, while not escaping the plague without its scars. For repeat guests […]
By Justin HAGER The La Crescenta Presbyterian Church has gathered musical talent from across the region for a fundraiser, being held this Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m., supporting students in higher education of all ages. Touted as a high energy variety show, “Strike Up the Band!” will feature a 10-piece band and vocalists performing […]
Entrepreneur/Chef/Pop-Up Guru Yonatan Chaitchik Curates A New Immersive Insiders Food Experience Talented young tastemaker superstar Yonatan Chaitchik has embarked on a new culinary model in the foodie mecca of New York City. Monday NYC is a pop-up event. Yonatanis changing what a day off looks like. He selects groups of chefs, sommeliers and hospitality professionals, hosting delicious food […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The pandemic resulted in changes throughout the country – but not all were negative. Take for example the “book club show” that kids’ author Mac Barnett launched in March 2020. The Instagram-based, story time variety show held at noon captured the attention of the younger set who watched Barnett, and later his […]
La Crescenta resident Suzette Van Sleeuwen eyes a poster of actress-writer Holland Taylor as “Ann” at the Pasadena Playhouse. The play follows the life of the late Texas governor Ann Richards. Taylor was given a standing ovation at the Saturday, April 23 matinee. The popular play had audience members asking for an extension of the […]
By Charly SHELTON Cirque de Soleil has come to Los Angeles once again bringing the new show “Ovo” to Microsoft Theater audiences. Cirque du Soleil is known for the death defying stunts of acrobatics and various circus-like performances set to beautiful music, all with a specialized theme per show. This show is themed to the […]
On Wednesday, May 4 at 12:10 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts program will be streamed. Violinist Ken Aiso and pianist Valeria Morgovskaya will perform works by Vivaldi, Davitashvili, Barvinsky and Saint-Saens on a Facebook stream and YouTube. Upcoming concerts will be updated at http://glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com. Streaming will be the duo recital of Ken Aiso on […]
By Charly SHELTON Rocky Cola Café has been closed for what feels like forever. The iconic restaurant sat empty at the entrance of Montrose Shopping Park while refurbishments, reevaluation, refiguring and reconnoitering were carried on for nearly a decade. But finally, passers-by noticed exterior work being done to restore the original entrance façade and the […]