Violinist Nancy Roth and pianist Lorenzo Sanchez will be performing works by William Grant Still, George Walker, and Igor Stravinsky at the free admission Glendale Noon Concerts on Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. The program includes William Grant Still’s “Summerland,” George Walker’s “Violin Sonata No. 1” and Igor Stravinsky’s “Duo Concertant.” […]
By Charly SHELTON It’s 100 degrees outside. Kids are enjoying their last bit of summer vacation. I haven’t even seen a sweater in four months. Time for the Halloween season to begin. Pumpkin Spice everything! This may seem a bit premature to most people but, for those in the haunt industry, it is already past […]
Glendale’s Library, Arts and Culture Dept. and Glendale Sister Cities – Boeun-gun, Goeseong, Gimpo, South Korea – present Do the Right Thing: Comfort Women Resist. This exhibition showcases the work of nine international artists and documentarians focusing on the narratives of World War II Comfort Women, reflecting on the past and current political and social […]
Here are some of the shows you can see in our local theatres this month:srar “Outlaw” During his years with the Hells Angels, Christie survived prison, multiple investigations, prosecutions and assassination attempts. Through it all, he considered himself to be a peacemaker in the outlaw biker community. With a reputation firmly established in popular […]
By Charly SHELTON Last week, the LA Zoo opened its doors after hours for a special event that gave guests a unique way to visit the resident animals. Roaring Nights at the LA Zoo is a special event series that takes place every month during the summer, each event built around a different theme. July’s […]
By Charly SHELTON Last week, CV Weekly delved deeply into the background of the famous Grand Californian Hotel at the Disneyland Resort. What on the surface simply seems like a cool hotel, upon closer inspection one learns that it is actually a well planned work of art that guests can walk through. It is a […]
On Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature clarinetist James Sullivan, violinist Jacqueline Suzuki, cellist Derek Stein and pianist Brendan White performing the Hindemith clarinet quartet at the Sanctuary of Glendale City Church. The performers share a rich history of performing. James Sullivan explores the […]
California Philharmonic Maestro Victor Vener will blend the old with the new and classic music with modern dance when he partners with special guest Alyson Stoner to present an awe-inspiring performance of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” during “Symphonic Dances” on Sunday, July 29. This is the orchestra’s third concert of the 2018 summer season. “Our […]
By Charly SHELTON For some students, summer school is almost out and summer vacation is about to kick in. For those who haven’t started planning yet, it may be hard to pull off that last minute summer vacation to a tropical locale. But fear not; we live in one of the best cities in the […]
Nestled in the lush, natural setting of the celebrated Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge, Maple is a family-friendly dining destination that honors the seasons. Executive Chef Philip Mack pulls inspiration from his love of soul food as well as the surrounding blooming gardens, bringing the rustically elegant flavor of Descanso onto the plate. From […]