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 […]
By Susan JAMES Viewer alert: If you fall anywhere on the spectrum from “heights are not my thing” to “I get nose bleeds in two-story buildings,” maybe you want to wait to see Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in “Jumanji 2.” Because height is everything in writer-director Rawson Marshall Thurber’s “Skyscraper,” a movie about tall buildings […]
Superman: I’m here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way. Lois Lane: [laughs] You’re gonna end up fighting every elected official in this country! It was 40 years ago that producers Alexander and Ilya Salkind teamed up with director Richard Donner to create what is largely regarded as the most influential superhero […]
By Charly SHELTON It’s summer, and that means new attractions at the local theme parks. For the first time, this summer CV Weekly has expanded the definition of “local” to include such far-off locales as San Diego, with the opening of Electric Eel at SeaWorld. Since San Diego is considered local then Legoland in Carlsbad […]
“Dead Boys” It’s the end of the world. Two millennials are trapped in the basement of their old high school – the only gay kid in school and the guy who used to beat him up. Provocative, hilarious and heartbreaking, “Dead Boys” is about two modern American young men who have no choice but to […]
By Matt GOLDSWORTHY The air smelled of craft brews and Gucci perfume at last weekend’s music festival, Arroyo Seco Weekend. Located on the rolling fairways of Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena, millennials and their families got to share an event that both could enjoy featuring musical artists like Robert Plant, Jack White, Neil Young, Capital […]
By Susan JAMES After the majesty of “Black Panther” and the shocking ending of “Avengers: Infinity War,” the new entry in the Marvel Universe, “Ant-Man and the Wasp,” arrives on screen as comic relief. Director Peyton Reed, who helmed the original “Ant-Man,” has stepped up his game aided by a snap, crackle and pop script […]
By Charly SHELTON Theme parks everywhere are opening new attractions and summer festivals to give returning summer guests something new to enjoy. Whether it’s a ride, show or a festival with activities, summer crowds will eat it up. But Knott’s Berry Farm is going above and beyond with not just one of those options, but […]