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Saturday, November 30, 2019

"Key Largo" at the Geffen Playhouse by Pauline Adamek

A flash of lightning and a loud crash of thunder makes the entrance of Andy Garcia extra dramatic part way through Act One. L-R Joely Fisher, Andy Garcia, Danny Pino, Louis Mustillo, and…

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Candlelight and Carols " 75th annual holiday concert by Pauline Adamek

Friends of Music at Pasadena Presbyterian Church presents the 75th annual Candlelight and Carols on Saturday, December 7 at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. As with all Friends of Music concerts, …

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

"The 7 Stages of Grieving" at Skylight Theatre by Pauline Adamek

The stage is set with a pile of sand, some rocks, a wooden box with hinges, all flooded by a deep cobalt blue pool of light. What follows is an intimate monologue that conveys the grief of A…

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Monday, November 18, 2019

Imagine Project present "The Tale of Turandot" by Pauline Adamek

THE TALE OF TURANDOT, Imagine Project Family Theatre (Photo Credit Ed Krieger) A sparkling star descends and sprays fairy dust (thanks to the magic of Lily Bartenstein's effective video p…

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17th annual "La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin" by Pauline Adamek

A Los Angeles holiday tradition starring Esperanza America (Latino Theatre Company's The Mother of Henry, A Mexican Trilogy) as the Virgin and featuring over 100 actors, singers and…

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Siegfried Tieber " the magic of "Red Thread" by Pauline Adamek

Photo by Will Haraldson. Ecuadorian-born, Los Angeles-based illusionist Siegfried Tieber is currently performing his new magic show in Downtown LA. Best known for his close-up card wor…

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Sonia De Los Santos performs "La Golondrina: A Musical Journey" at the Wallis by Pauline Adamek

Sonia De Los Santos, hailed by Billboard as "one of the Latin children's music artists you should know," makes her debut at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with La Gol…

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

"Troy" " World premier at Hero Theatre by Pauline Adamek

Hero Theatre is presenting the world premier of Troy by playwright Amina Henry. Troy, a musical riff on The Trojan Women, chronicles the story of a single-mother struggling to save her fa…

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

"Loch na hEala (Swan Lake)" at Royce Hall by Pauline Adamek

TeaÄ‹ Daṁsa Company photos. UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents Michael Keegan-Dolan/TeaÄ‹ Daṁsa's Loch na hEala (Swan Lake) on Sat,…

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Monday, October 21, 2019

"Gordon Parks: The Flávio Story" at the Getty by Pauline Adamek

Currently on view at the Getty Center are two photo exhibitions that trace a theme of photographers who return to their subject over the years. Gordon Parks: The Flávio Story continue…

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"A Very Merry Magic Mania" at the SM Playhouse by Pauline Adamek

It was a well-heeled but raucous crowd at the Magic Castle last Saturday night in the Peller Room"one of the intimate, downstairs rooms with a low ceiling and raked seating for about 40 peop…

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Bill Irwin "On Beckett" by Pauline Adamek

Legendary clown and physical actor Bill Irwin has crafted a delightfully wonderful solo-show devoted to the prose of existential playwright Samuel Beckett. Humbly inhabiting a sparse stage (…

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Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations at Forest Lawn by Pauline Adamek

In four authentic and family-friendly Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations, Forest Lawn brings traditional Mexican Day of the Dead customs to life. The lively community fe…

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6th Annual FREE Latin Jazz & Music Festival by Pauline Adamek

Councilmember Gilbert A. Cedillo, First District, will present his 6th Annual FREE Latin Jazz & Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. " 8:30 p.m. i…

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Sunday, September 22, 2019

Bridge Projects by Pauline Adamek

Bridge Projects is a new exhibition space with programming on contemporary art, art history, spirituality, and living religious traditions. Pictured above: Phillip K. Smith III10 COLUMNS…

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"Latin History for Morons" by Pauline Adamek

John Leguizamo in "Latin History for Morons." Photo by Matthew Murphy. With his spiky, snarky observations and occasional profane language, John Leguizamo brings his style of comedy-infu…

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Reseda Rising Art Walk " 4th annual festival by Pauline Adamek

The Reseda Rising Art Walk returns for its 4th year to fill the historic Sherman Way corridor with art, music, crafts, dance, food, beer and Valley pride this September 21. Initiated by Coun…

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Monday, September 16, 2019

Sacred Fools announces its first all-female co-Artistic Director team by Pauline Adamek

Photo by Jaime Robledo. Sacred Fools has announced their first all-female co-Artistic Director team in the theater company's history. Newly appointed are Adriana Colón, Aviva Press…

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Laguna Dance Festival in September by Pauline Adamek

For its 15th season, the Laguna Dance Festival will present a trio of performances Sept. 27"29: Parsons Dance Company from New York City, RUBBERBAND from Montreal, and Ballet West from Sa…

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"American Standard" at Highways in Santa Monica by Pauline Adamek

Highways Performance Space presents American Standard: A Story of Enough, written by and starring Lilly Bright. Directed by award-winning soloist performer, Valerie Hager, Americ…

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Albie Selznick's 'Magic Monday' at the SM Playhouse by Pauline Adamek

Albie Selznick's 'Magic Monday' continues at the Santa Monica Playhouse. The popular series of performances has been extended through September 30, 2019. The magic continues at the Santa …

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Sunday, September 1, 2019

Sankai Juku at Royce Hall by Pauline Adamek

All photos courtesy of Sankai Juku. Meguri is a meditative visual poem by Ushio Amagatsu, Sankai Juku's acclaimed artistic director, that reflects on the passage of time through imagery a…

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REDCAT Fall of 2019 by Pauline Adamek

Photo: Maria Baranova. REDCAT, CalArts' downtown center for contemporary arts, announces the adventurous Fall of 2019, beginning on September 12-15, 2019 with the Los Angeles …

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Applications now open for The Music Center's Spotlight Program by Pauline Adamek

Pictured above " Spotlight 2019 Grand Prize Finalists. Southern California high school students interested in the performing arts can now apply to be a part of The Music Center's Spotl…

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Boston Court Pasadena's Fall Music Series by Pauline Adamek

Boston Court Pasadena's Fall Music Series is set for September 20 through Octpber 26, 2019. Boston Court Pasadena continues their 2019 Music Season with the Fall Music Series featuring offe…

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The BINGE Fringe Festival of Free Theatre at SM Playhouse by Pauline Adamek

The BINGE Fringe Festival of Free Theatre is happening at the Santa Monica Playhouse from October 12 to 27, 2019. Encore performances of the festival faves will be staged November 15, 2019. …

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Muse 'til Midnight at LACMA by Pauline Adamek

Muse `til Midnight Muse 'til Midnight: The Allure of Music A Summer After-hours Party LACMA's annual dance party will be curated by independent record label Ninja Tune and internet radio pio…

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Monday, August 26, 2019

"Frankenstein" at ANW by Pauline Adamek

Pictured (L-R): Katie Rodriguez, Michael Manuel, Ensemble. Production photos by Craig Schwartz. Nick Dear's theatrical version of Mary Shelly's classic Gothic fable Frankenstein opens dra…

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Friday, August 16, 2019

"DIRTY TRICKS w/ The New Bad Boys of Magic" at Three Clubs by Pauline Adamek

The New Bad Boys of Magic are Daniel Donohue and Eric Siegel, a pair of magicians who are currently hosting a variety show called Dirty Tricks one Sunday per month at the Three Clubs cocktai…

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Monday, July 29, 2019

AN EVENING WITH VICKIE SHAW by Pauline Adamek

AN EVENING WITH VICKIE SHAW Comedy Show & After Party! Saturday, August 10, 2019 8pm The Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center and Andrea Meyerson Produc…

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Monday, July 15, 2019

"Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983" at the Broad by Pauline Adamek

Artwork by Barbara Jones-Hogu. The Broad is offering select free access opportunities for Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983. The internationally acclaimed exhibit…

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