Exploring the people, places & culture of greater LA
Not to complain, but jazz writers are regularly besieged by press releases comparing the latest young singer to Ella, Sarah and Dinah, hype that always seems to accompany a CD by a winsome vocalist with a pellucid tone and bland, unformed musical personality.
Bombino inspired the Tuareg people with his music before fleeing violence and repression in his country. You can learn about his fascinating story in an article by Andrew Gilbert that appeared in the Los Angeles Times today. Perhaps it will inspire you to catch one of his two performances in the LA area. He performs with his four-piece band Thursday at Levitt Pavilion Pasadena and Friday at Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park.
Starting tomorrow and running for four days, lovers of spoken word performance have the opportunity to hear a wide variety of voices at inkSlam, a unique festival that showcases the incredible talent within the spoken word poetry world. Over 50 poets will perform at this year’s festival, which began in 2009 and has quickly developed into the largest spoken word festival on the West Coast.
Looking for a way to get a jump on the weekend? Did the July 4th holiday get you amped up for summer fun? Are the warm evenings that we’re experiencing across the Southland enticing you to get outdoors? If the answer to one or more of these questions is “yes,” the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has planned an event that is sure to please.
Throughout the year Laguna Beach art galleries and lodging establishments, along with the city itself, team up to host the First Thursdays Art Walk, which takes place, not surprisingly, on the first Thursday of every month. The self-guided tour is free to the public and a great way to spend a summer evening exploring Laguna’s thriving art scene.
Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand in hand. But where can you go to find a fireworks show near you? There are actually many locations to choose from, as you will see if you check out these two sites, which list fireworks displays around Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Happy 4th!! Fireworks Shows […]
Tickets went on sale yesterday afternoon for the 8th Annual FYF Fest, an all-ages music festival complete with multiple performance stages, comedy acts, art installations, craft booths, food trucks, and carnival games. This year marks several firsts for FYF Fest, including its new location in downtown LA near city hall and the involvement of Goldenvoice, the organization that also produces Coachella.
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