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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Rueibin Chen " An Evening of Rachmaninoff " Los Angeles concert music report by Pauline Adamek

An exciting concert to honor the legendary Russian composer Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff is set for later this month. Internationally acclaimed pianist Rueibin Chen will perform an evenin…

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"I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE" " Segerstrom Center " Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Next week the Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the super-fun stage show I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE running from March 18–23, 2014. This hilarious ‘live TV show’ s…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:00PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 11, 2014

"A Steady Rain" " Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

In Keith Huff's casually profane police procedural A Steady Rain, two hard-boiled men converse with each other and with us, breaking the fourth wall to relate a familiar workplace saga. The …

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Friday, March 7, 2014

THIS SUNDAY! The Aussie BBQ music showcase " Los Angeles music report by Pauline Adamek

THIS SUNDAY experience the biggest showcase of live Aussie music EVER in Los Angeles, featuring Australian rock bands. B O O T L E G H i F i 2220 Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90057 1pm …

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Napa Valley Arts in April " travel and art report by Pauline Adamek

The Napa Valley has more than 75 wineries with art on display for the public throughout the year. During Napa Valley Arts in Aprilâ„¢, the denizens celebrate their favorite pairing–…

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Interview with Sullivan Stapleton " star of "300: Rise of an Empire" by Pauline Adamek

Hunky star of the HBO mega TV series Strike Back dons a skirt and sandals for this sword-swinging epic sequel. Sullivan Stapleton plonks himself down on the white leather couch and promptly …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:12PM[SHARE]
Friday, February 28, 2014

"Brief Encounter" " Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Noël Coward's 1936 one-act play Still Life was expanded into a feature-length film, directed in 1945 by David Lean and scripted by Coward. The play depicts the love affair of Alec and Lau…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:13PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Experience luxury " FENDI Casa's residence at The Carlyle " Los Angeles style review by Pauline Adamek

Do you know that feeling, when you walk into a home that's beautifully appointed"so exquisitely decorated"that you could just move in tomorrow? That's exactly how I felt when I entered FENDI…

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"White" " a new play for little kids at the Wallis " Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Continuing their commitment to presenting high quality theater for children, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents another imported show. The award-winning Catherine W…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:41PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 25, 2014

"A Royal Passion: Queen Victoria and Photography" and "Hiroshi Sugimoto: Past Tense" at the Getty " Los Angeles art and photography exhibiti by Pauline Adamek

Two extensive photographic exhibitions currently on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Getty Center appear, at first glance, to be unlikely companion pieces. HRH Queen Victoria's devotion to …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:30PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 24, 2014

"Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" " Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Learning that Christopher Durang's comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike"now playing at the Mark Taper Forum until March 16"won the 2013 Tony Award and the New York Drama Critics’…

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Turrell and Calder at LACMA " Los Angeles art review by Pauline Adamek

Currently on view at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) are three exhibitions that should not be missed! James Turrell. James Turrell: A Retrospective is running until April 6, 201…

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Captured Aural Phantasy Theater presents the "Forbidden Love Show" " Los Angeles variety theater report by Pauline Adamek

  Torrid tales of tinseltown and romance that they didn't want you to see! Captured Aural Phantasy Theater (aka CAPT) presents the Forbidden Love Show at the historic El Cid for *one ni…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:00PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 19, 2014

"Le Salon de Musiques" " Russian presentation Feb 2014 " Los Angeles concert report by Pauline Adamek

  Le Salon de Musiques continues to present quality chamber music in an intimate setting. ***Scroll down for a special offer to see Mona Golabek at the Geffen Playhouse*** The fifth of …

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LAWees are on again " nominees for the 35th Annual LA Weekly Theatre Awards for 2013 by Pauline Adamek

That fun-filled celebration of theater, 35th Annual LA Weekly Theatre Awards, (affectionately known as the 'LaWees'), is being held this year on Monday April 7, 2014 at Exchange LA, 1735 Vin…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:23PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 18, 2014

"Sandyland" " Sandra Bernhard's new show commences its national tour " Los Angeles theater cabaret review by Pauline Adamek

Sassy, fearless, outspoken"whether you love her or hate her, Bernhard is an in-your-face comic diva. Racy, confrontational and occasionally offensive yet also self-deprecating and angst-ridd…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:34PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 17, 2014

"Art by Design" Interview For Ventura Blvd magazine " Los Angeles San Fernando Valley art report by Pauline Adamek

Esteemed local architect Jeffrey Kalban unleashes his artist within. "Space. That's what fascinates me as an artist and architect. It's what I live for." Jeffrey Kalban shows remarkable skil…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:00PM[SHARE]
Friday, February 14, 2014

TimeOut Los Angeles " "Best places to see contemporary theater in Los Angeles" " Los Angeles theater report by Pauline Adamek

Gentle readers! Here’s an article recently published by TimeOut Los Angeles about the best places to see contemporary theater in Los Angeles. Although we're generally better known for …

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

"RoboCop" remake delivers on all fronts " director José Padilha reveals his vision " Los Angeles movie interview by Pauline Adamek

In 1987 Paul Verhoeven's satirical sci-fi action picture RoboCop shocked and thrilled audiences with its deliciously seditious take on corporate American and US law enforcement. In it the Du…

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Monday, February 10, 2014

"Obama Spy Drama" " political parody comes to Hollywood " Los Angeles theater report by Pauline Adamek

  We're Watching You: "Obama Spy Drama" Opens Saturday, February 15 at Acme Comedy Hollywood for its World Premiere With the Winter Olympics upon us, and recent attempts to reign in NSA…

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"Above the Fold" " now playing at the Pasadena Playhouse " Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

A toothless drama, Bernard Weinraub's Above the Fold takes an inflammatory crime 'ripped-from-the-headlines' (based on the 2006 Duke University Lacrosse team rape case) and fails to convert …

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Dogs on the move! For Ventura Blvd magazine " Los Angeles San Fernando Valley pet report by Pauline Adamek

  Dog agility competitions at Woodley Park offer an exciting weekend spectator sport and, for the athletic duo inside the ring, so much more. It's a drizzling, winter Saturday morning"t…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:01PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 3, 2014

"Lovecraft: Nightmare Suite" " spooky horror at the Lex " Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Superb acting paired with great storytelling"The Visceral Company presents a return engagement of their highly acclaimed presentation Lovecraft: Nightmare Suite. Throughout the briskly paced…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:12PM[SHARE]
Saturday, February 1, 2014

"The Elephant Man" " a tour de force performance " Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Given the chance to embody John Merrick"aka 'The Elephant Man'"on stage is probably something most actors would jump at with the same alacrity they would for the opportunity to tackle Hamlet…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:40PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 29, 2014

"Obama Spy Drama" " political parody comes to Hollywood " Los Angeles theater report by Pauline Adamek

We're Watching You: "Obama Spy Drama" Opens February 15 at Acme Comedy Hollywood for its World Premiere With the Winter Olympics upon us, and recent attempts to reign in NSA spying, the time…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Sam Durant " "Pigs and Gold" " art exhibition opening at the Eastern Star Gallery at Archer " Los Angeles art report by Pauline Adamek

The Eastern Star Gallery, a unique art exhibition space located on the Brentwood campus of The Archer School for Girls, an independent middle and high school in Los Angeles, will be the venu…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:29PM[SHARE]
Monday, January 27, 2014

"A Word or Two" " a celebration of the written & spoken word, presented by Christopher Plummer " Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

An exuberant celebration of language is the most apt description for actor Christopher Plummer's self-created one-man show. A Word or Two is playing through February 9, 2014 at the Ahmanson …

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

A fun romp " "Jason and the Argonauts" " Los Angeles childrens theater review by Pauline Adamek

An exciting and fun show for children (perhaps best for ages 6-10) is now playing at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, in their intimate 150-seat Lovelace Studio Theater. …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:31PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 22, 2014

"TOTEM" " Cirque du Soleil's dazzling show opens in 'le grand chapiteau' at Santa Monica " Los Angeles theater circus review by Pauline Adamek

The internationally renowned troupe Cirque du Soleil has a dazzling new show, TOTEM, which has just opened in ‘le grand chapiteau’ (the big top tent). Now residing by the Santa M…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:07PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Ninth annual "Museums Free-For-All" " 20 LA museums to offer free admission Saturday " Los Angeles art report by Pauline Adamek

  Southern California Museums are banding together for MUSEUMS FREE-FOR-ALL - Free Admission Day | Saturday, January 25, 2014 In a joint effort to present the arts and culture to t…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:03PM[SHARE]
Monday, January 20, 2014

TimeOut Los Angeles " "8 Los Angeles theater companies to see in 2014' " Los Angeles theater report by Pauline Adamek

Gentle readers! Here’s an article recently published by TimeOut Los Angeles about eight Los Angeles theater companies to watch.   8 Los Angeles theater companies to see in 2014 20…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:43PM[SHARE]

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