Elvis Costello and The Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl
On his second night at the esteemed venue, Costello again cleverly opened his set with the lyrics “Oh I just don’t know where to begin.” Although he was a bit wobbly with ... Continue Reading →
Kool & The Gang and Gladys Knight – Hollywood Bowl
At one of the great venues in Los Angeles, two veteran acts brought their distinctive stylings for an evening of funk, RnB and soul.
Kool & The Gang have been successfully honing ... Continue Reading →
Conjunto Chappottin Y Sus Estrellas – Skirball
There is the golden hour when the day gives way to the night. If you are in the right kind of place, with the right kind of music, the combination is magical.
As part of the Sunset ... Continue Reading →
Tom Petty Kicks Off His Tour in San Diego
One of the myriad benefits of living in Southern California is the number of artists that launch their tours in San Diego. U2 has done so at least twice over the past couple decades, ... Continue Reading →
The Zebra Affaire by Mark Fine
In the best tradition of historical fiction, Fine has woven the story of several intriguing individuals into the larger fabric of a troubled time. In this case, a biracial couple’s ... Continue Reading →
LA Theater Scene has Brief Encounter, Love Noël, Bunny Bunny, Spelling Bee, & White
Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter at The Wallis
The ingenious production of Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter is being presented by the UK’s renowned Kneehigh Theatre Company for ... Continue Reading →
Potted Potter – Balboa Theater
Harry Potter has generated billions of dollars for JK Rowling and Warner Brothers, and plenty of other dollars for folks clever enough to leverage the storyline in a legal way. ... Continue Reading →
Pagliacci – San Diego Opera
Launching the season with aplomb, the San Diego Opera’s production of Pagliacci is robust and eminently enjoyable. The swift (90 minute) production is directed by Andrew Sinclair ... Continue Reading →
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