Back in early February I had the opportunity to hear Aaron Akins perform at The Marsh Berkeley. The program was a tribute to Nat King Cole and it didn’t take long to understand why Akins put together the show. As he worked his way through such hits as “Mona Lisa,” “Nature Boy,” and “The Christmas […]
Post Thanksgiving Family Fun – Animated shorts from the 1940s and 1950s
November 24, 2014 5:47 pm By
During the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the Skirball Cultural Center hosts its family-friendly program called Last Weekends of the Month. This Saturday and Sunday, you and your family can enjoy screenings of animated shorts from the 1940s and 1950s, inspired by the exhibition Light & Noir: Exiles and Émigrés in Hollywood, 1933–1950. These classic cartoons—featuring Daffy […]
What’s Happening at Automata this Saturday?
July 24, 2014 3:02 pm By
Ever heard of Automata? If not, take note, because this important non-profit arts organization curates a wide range of programs that “seek to radically redefine and re-contextualize the notion of object performance, locating it at the intersection of contemporary performance, media, visual art, sound art and experimental writing.”
Songs in the Key of Los Angeles
June 11, 2014 10:37 pm By
There are many ways to learn about the history and culture of Los Angeles. One of the more interesting and unusual is through sheet music. What does that mean exactly? Enter “Songs in the Key of Los Angeles, a multi-platform collaboration between the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Public Library, and USC […]
Los Angeles Design Festival 2014 – A Citywide Celebration of LA’s Creative Design Talent
May 28, 2014 2:48 pm By
Most everyone who lives, works or visits Los Angeles knows that creative endeavors make up a significant portion of the region’s economic output, contribute to its vitality and shape its identity. In particular, the breadth and scale of LA’s design talent is expansive and extraordinarily influential both nationally and internationally. A case in point – […]
The NewFilmmakers Los Angeles Film Festival is Back!
May 9, 2014 3:53 pm By
Cinephiles in Los Angeles have many options when it comes to experiencing the wide range of moving image story telling that can be found in domestic and international films, both new and old. One of my favorite organizations that regularly offers noteworthy programming is NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA), a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing innovative […]
History, Food and Fun All Come Together at the 6th Annual L.A. Heritage Day
April 24, 2014 1:39 pm By
This weekend the L.A. Heritage Alliance and El Pueblo Historical Monument, in association with the El Pueblo Park Association (EPPA), will host the Sixth Annual L.A. Heritage Day, which promotes the history of Los Angeles and Southern California through tours, free museum access, children’s activities, presentations, food, and more. The event is made possible through […]
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