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Monday, July 13, 2015

Napa Valley Festival del Sole 2015 – Annual Gala 2015 Auction Preview – travel festival report by Pauline Adamek

Countdown! The Napa Valley Festival del Sole 2015, a non-­profit organization dedicated to enhancing the region’s cultural vitality, is happening soon! The 10-day festival runs from July …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:30PM
Saturday, July 11, 2015

EXIT REVIEW of “Stanley Ann: The Unlikely Story Of Barack Obama’s Mother” – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

  Greetings dear #LAThtr fans! Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews, a series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the newest Exit Review for the play Stanley A…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:45PM
Friday, July 10, 2015

“Astro Boy and the God of Comics” at Sacred Fools – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Natsu Onoda Power’s delightful play, Astro Boy and the God of Comics, is making its West Coast debut at Sacred Fools in Hollywood. Producer Brian W. Wallis and director Jaime Robledo have …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:31PM

EXIT REVIEW of “The B**** is Back: An All-Too Intimate Evening with Sandra Tsing Loh” – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

Hello #LAThtr fans! Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews, a new series of ‘blogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the newest Exit Review for the play The B**** is Back: An…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:04PM
Tuesday, July 7, 2015

ONGOING! Son of Semele Ensemble’s 2nd Annual Solo Creation Festival – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Award-winning theatre company Son of Semele Ensemble (SoSE) is currently presenting their 2nd annual Solo Creation Festival at the Son of Semele Theater in Silver Lake, July 2–19, 2015. Th…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:00PM
Monday, July 6, 2015

EXIT REVIEW of “Astro Boy and the God of Comics” – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

  Dear #LAThtr and manga fans! Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews, a series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the newest Exit Review for the play Astro Boy…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:03PM

Harry Connick Jr. in concert at the Hollywood Bowl THIS WEEKEND ONLY – Los Angeles concert review by Pauline Adamek

Boasting an electrifying and charismatic stage presence, Harry Connick Jr. is one of those legendary entertainers — a stylish showman for whom virtually any stage seems too small and any e…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:54PM
Friday, July 3, 2015

“A Kingdom of Images: French Prints in the Age of Louis XIV, 1660-1715″ at the Getty Museum – Los Angeles art exhibition review by Pauline Adamek

Louis XIV, known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand) or the Sun King (le Roi-Soleil), was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who ruled as King of France from 1643 until his death on 1 Septemb…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:21PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2015

“Bad Jews” at the Geffen Playhouse – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

It’s disconcerting to begin watching a one-act play billed as a comedy (per the press release) only to discover it’s not at all funny. Dark, yes, and full of sharp observations, but not …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:20PM
Saturday, June 27, 2015

EXIT REVIEW of “Lady Into Fox” — Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

Presenting Exit Reviews, a series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the newest Exit Review for the play Lady Into Fox, which is part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, 2015. Lady Into…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:04PM
Friday, June 26, 2015

“Belleville” and “Jason & (Medea)” – Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 – Los Angeles theater review for Stage Raw by Pauline Adamek

Hello readers and theater-goers, Here is my newest reviews for Stage Raw, the critical website providing arts and theater coverage. Belleville Amy Herzog’s one-act play about a young marr…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:43PM
Wednesday, June 24, 2015

THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY – BalletNOW – Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center – Los Angeles dance ballet report by Pauline Adamek

Some of the most prominent ballet stars in the world are visiting Los Angeles, many for the first time, as The Music Center’s acclaimed dance series, Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at T…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:03PM

“Kinky Neon Rocker” – Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Regrettably this show is not about some glam 70s David Bowie wannabe pop star. Sure, there’s a live rock trio upstage, but they don’t really add much. Kinky Neon Rocker is actually a com…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:09PM
Tuesday, June 23, 2015

“My Crime Novel Addiction Revealed!” – an essay for TueNight.com – Los Angeles by Pauline Adamek

Greetings readers and subscribers! Here’s an essay I wrote for the online magazine, TueNight.com, about my passion for crime fiction.   I was one of those kids who always had her …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:10PM

EXIT REVIEW – “Bad Jews” – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

  New up!  Pauline Adamek presents Exit Reviews, a series of ‘vlogs’ or brief video reviews. Here’s my latest Exit Review for the play Bad Jews, now playing at the Ge…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:12PM
Monday, June 22, 2015

ROUND UP – Reviews & Exit Reviews from the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Hola #LAThtr fans and fringe goers! Here’s a handy list to all of ArtsBeatLA‘s coverage of the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015, including our written reviews as well as our pithy …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:30PM
Friday, June 19, 2015

EXIT REVIEW of “Breaking Bard” — Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

  Here follows our newest Exit Review — it’s a guest report from critic Kurt Gardner.  Kurt is reviewing Breaking Bard, which is now playing at the Hollywood Fringe Festiva…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:14PM
Monday, June 15, 2015

“Back to the Future” – in concert at the Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles concert movie review by Pauline Adamek

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original film — and featuring nearly 20 minutes of new music composed by Alan Silvestri for the live orchestra presentations — the iconic smash …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:13PM
Sunday, June 14, 2015

EXIT REVIEW of “Hamlet-mobile” — Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

New up! Here’s the latest Exit Review for “Hamlet-mobile” which is now playing at the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015.     INFO: Hamlet-mobile. Now playing at the Hol…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:49AM
Saturday, June 13, 2015

EXIT REVIEW of “A Very Modern Marriage” — Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews, a new series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the newest Exit Review for “A Very Modern Marriage” which opened …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:16PM

EXIT REVIEW of “Eifman Ballet of St. Petersberg” – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews, a new series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the newest Exit Review for the play [title], which opened [date] and runs unt…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:02PM
Friday, June 12, 2015

“Jurassic World” – Los Angeles film review by Pauline Adamek

Visually dazzling and heart-stoppingly fun, Jurassic World delivers all the terror and excitement you could ask from an action adventure. Laughter mingles with screams of delight throughout …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:45PM

“Aloha” – film review for Filmink magazine by Pauline Adamek

  Sometimes the setting of a movie just screams “location holiday!” (Think Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe’s junket for A Good Year.) So you can be forgiven for a healthy level of …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:30PM
Thursday, June 11, 2015

OPENING TONIGHT – “Dog Days” LA Opera at REDCAT – Los Angeles opera interview by Pauline Adamek

Opening tonight, and making its West Coast Premiere, is Dog Days, a deeply unsettling 2012 operatic work that blends classical vocalism with dark, heavy metal influences. In the aftermath of…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:03PM

“The Mermaid Wars” – Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 – Los Angeles theater review for Stage Raw by Pauline Adamek

Hello dear readers and #LAThtr aficionadi, Here follows my first Fringe review (this year) for the critical website Stage Raw — which contains current arts and theater coverage from our in…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:55PM
Wednesday, June 10, 2015

THIS WEEKEND – The 37th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival – Los Angeles jazz concert review by Pauline Adamek

From Miles Davis to Ella Fitzgerald, the Playboy Jazz Festival has hosted the biggest names in jazz during its three-decade history. Now in its 37th year, this coming weekend will be dominat…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:57PM
Tuesday, June 9, 2015

EXIT REVIEW of “Treya’s Last Dance” – Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews, a new series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the latest Exit Review for the one-person show Treya’s Last Dance, which op…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:55PM
Monday, June 8, 2015

“Emerging” at The Annenberg Space for Photography – Los Angeles photo exhibition review by Pauline Adamek

The Annenberg Space for Photography’s new exhibition Emerging, focuses on the works of 90 up-and-coming photographers from around the world. This gorgeous exhibition runs all summer throug…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:45PM
Friday, June 5, 2015

THIS SUNDAY! Valley Cultural Center World Music and Cultural Arts Festival – Los Angeles festival report by Pauline Adamek

The Valley Cultural Center is presenting their first ever VCC World Music and Cultural Arts Festival, featuring performers and artisans from around the world. The day-long festival is free t…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:56PM
Wednesday, June 3, 2015

“Spring Awakening” at the Wallis – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Adolescent angst and sexual exploration — with music by Duncan Sheik, and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, Spring Awakening is a feisty rock musical adaptation of a controversial German p…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:01PM
Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg brings “Rodin” – Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center – Los Angeles dance report by Pauline Adamek

Premier dance events can be experienced this month and next in downtown L.A. During its eleven-season history, the Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center series has offered wide v…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:38PM

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