The World Festival of Sacred Music is back with another eclectic program of music and dance performances that highlight the diverse range of sacred heritages in Los Angeles. Originally inspired by the Dalai Lama’s call for a festival of music … [Continue reading]
Pacific Standard Time: Telling the Story of Art in LA, 1945-1980
September 27, 2011 4:51 am By
As LA Times Art Critic Christopher Knight pointed out in a recent article, “…retrospective knowledge [of the early years of post-World War II art in Los Angeles] is broad but shallow, a surface barely scratched.” Recognizing the … [Continue reading]
The Charles and Ray Eames House – Conserving an Icon / Exhibiting a Living Room
September 25, 2011 1:19 am By
Today the Los Angeles Times published two interesting articles about Case Study House No. 8, more commonly known as the Eames house. Completed in 1949 by Charles and Ray Eames, the landmark Pacific Palisades house is an icon of modern design and a … [Continue reading]
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes
September 22, 2011 5:28 pm By
No, this isn’t a post about that classic David Bowie track, although it’s a great song. The title captures, in a single word, what my family has experienced this past summer. Regular readers of my site have undoubtedly noticed that during … [Continue reading]
Curating Los Angeles Turns One!
September 17, 2011 7:32 pm By
It’s hard to believe, but one year ago today I launched Curating Los Angeles. During the past 12 months I’ve been privileged to cover many wonderful events around the greater LA area. I’ve met interesting people who are involved in … [Continue reading]
String Theory Live with Special Guest David Poe
September 13, 2011 1:34 am By
Each week I receive dozens of press releases and emails about upcoming events around the Los Angeles area. Many of these happenings sound enticing, but it’s the rare event that truly captures my attention and stands out from the crowd. The … [Continue reading]
Jazz Pick of the Week – Benefit for Barbara Morrison
September 9, 2011 4:16 am By
Barbara Morrison always demurs when she’s described as a jazz singer, asserting that her primary and predominant allegiance is to the blues. But over the course of a career spanning five decades, she has earned the love and respect of an … [Continue reading]
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