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Saturday, August 14, 2021

"Miss" film review by Pauline Adamek

Alexandre Wetter as Alex in "Miss" Androgynous model Alexandre Wetter stars as a person who dreams of conquering the Miss France beauty pageant in Miss, an intimate and romantic drama abo…

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Sergio Mendes at the Hollywood Bowl by Pauline Adamek

Legendary Brazilian bandleader Sergio Mendes headlines the Hollywood Bowl this Sunday evening, bringing a festive "Carnival" spirit and celebration to L.A. The Carnival of Brazil is an an…

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Academy Museum tickets now available by Pauline Adamek

Tickets are now available for advance purchase for visiting the Academy Museum, set to open in September. Timed tickets can be pre-purchased, while tickets to the Academy Museums numerous…

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Friday, August 13, 2021

Dudamel Conducts "From the New World" Hollywood Bowl by Pauline Adamek

Gustavo Dudamel (pictured) leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic this Thursday evening with what promises to be a lively classical concert in celebration of 'Americana' " Dvořák's "From …

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

"Lizastrata" at the Getty Villa by Pauline Adamek

The Troubies are back! Tickets are now on sale for Lizastrata, LIVE at the Getty Villa Outdoor Theater. A co-production between Troubadour Theater Company and the Getty Museum. Each f…

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Jazz Concerts in the Dome, Mt. Wilson Observatory by Pauline Adamek

The Dome is set to resound with jazz vibes! Coming up at the Mount Wilson Observatory, the scientific marvel in the mountains above Pasadena, is the second concert date of their Summer seaso…

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Cynthia Erivo performs with the LA Phil by Pauline Adamek

The career of British-born artist Cynthia Erivo is on an impressive trajectory, gaining accolades all over the world. The gifted actor/singer received a 2016 Tony Award for her Broadway d…

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

"Living on the Earth: The Musical" on Vimeo by Pauline Adamek

An original hippie, Alicia Bay Laurel is still sharing her wisdom accrued over the past five decades. Photo of the artist by Sofuku Lee. Singer, songwriter, author, poet, fine artist"…

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

More Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome, Mt. Wilson Observatory by Pauline Adamek

Classical concerts in the clouds! Under the magnificent vaulted dome of the 100-inch telescope, Mt. Wilson Observatory's Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome have resumed with a limited eng…

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

"Senior Prom" on PBS by Pauline Adamek

Review by Brian Sonia-Wallace. Senior Prom is a new PBS mini-documentary which follows a group of LGBTQ+ seniors to their residential LGBT Center senior living prom event (see the play on…

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Kamasi Washington at The Bowl by Pauline Adamek

American jazz saxophonist, usually playing tenor, Kamasi Washington is a saxophone virtuoso and widely celebrated bandleader. Washington introduced hip-hop audiences to the lineage of spi…

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Friday, June 4, 2021

Poets Laureate Fellows announced by Pauline Adamek

The Academy of American Poets is pleased to announce its 2021 Poets Laureate Fellows. These 23 individuals serve as Poets Laureate of states and cities across the U. S. and will be leadin…

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Los Angeles Philharmonic returns to the Bowl " 2021 Summer Series by Pauline Adamek

Happening this Saturday is one of several FREE concerts for frontline and essential workers (invited guests only) as The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association celebrates its historic re…

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Getty Center Reopens by Pauline Adamek

The Getty Center in Los Angeles will reopen to a limited number of visitors with free reservations on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, with specific one-way routes and other measures in place to ensur…

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Monday, May 10, 2021

Bugs! 'Bug Fair Connected' at NHM by Pauline Adamek

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM), is celebrating 35 years of Bug Fair. Join them for Bug Fair Connected, the virtual edition of NHM's popular festival. They will sha…

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Monday, April 26, 2021

From LA stage to Oscar Night " Kemp Powers by Pauline Adamek

Kemp Powers' vibrant, historical and original play One Night In Miami made its world premier here in Los Angeles back in 2013. During the past eight years, the play became a screenplay, then…

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Small Engine Repair " film review by Pauline Adamek

L-R: Packie (Shea Whigham), Swaino (Jon Bernthal) and Frank Romanoski (John Pollono) also Ciara Bravo as Crystal Romanoski Laced with casual expletives, John Pollono's Small Engine Rep…

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93rd Oscars® " Campaign Art by Pauline Adamek

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the campaign art for the 93rd Oscars®.  The 2021 campaign illustrates this year's tagline, "Bring Your Movie Love," celebra…

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Monday, March 15, 2021

Nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards® by Pauline Adamek

Nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards® were announced today. Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas and singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas announced the 93rd Oscars® nominat…

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Royce Hall " rebroadcast by Pauline Adamek

WHO: UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents a rebroadcast of a recent concert performed here in L.A. by Ladysmith Black Mambazo.  On March 16, 2020, six day…

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Delejos (from afar) by Pauline Adamek

Delejos (from afar) is a one-woman immersive theatrical experience incorporating story, song, light, and a sprinkling of magical realism to guide the audience through an "at-home VR experien…

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"HOUSE OF GUCCI" first look by Pauline Adamek

Lady Gaga (Patrizia Reggiana) and Adam Driver (Maurizio Gucci) in HOUSE OF GUCCI Director: Ridley Scott Cast: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Jared Leto, Jack Huston L…

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Monday, March 8, 2021

Nightclub Diva Natalie Douglas by Pauline Adamek

Natalie Douglas has wowed audiences on three continents with her critically acclaimed voice, and her winning way with a crowd. Accompanied by her music director, Mark Hartman, Natalie will t…

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Friday, March 5, 2021

"Saint-Narcisse" film review by Pauline Adamek

Voyeuristic erotic melodrama? Taboo arthouse mystery? Perverse religious dramedy? Yes. Canadian iconoclast Bruce LaBruce's latest opus is all these things and more. Remaining true to his roo…

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Friday, February 26, 2021

"Forgotten Silver" by Peter Jackson by Pauline Adamek

Forgotten Silver is quite an elaborate 'mocumentary' " how did it all come about? Peter Jackson " "It was kind of a joke, really.  It was one of those fun type of movies to make, that …

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

"Rūrangi" by Pauline Adamek

Returning home can be challenging… A clearly distressed twenty-something guy is driving on a lonely country road when he pulls over to call his father. "Dad, it's me." Judging by the uncer…

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Monday, February 15, 2021

LA Phil presents "Icons of Inspiration" by Pauline Adamek

Do you feel as if the past year just passed you by? That summertime came and went, minus all the fun events you usually shared and enjoyed? Are you longing to attend a concert at the Hollywo…

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

The Music Center and dublab launch "A Quiet Scene: L.A." Film Project/competition by Pauline Adamek

Open Call for Submissions:  closing date is February 21, 2021 The Music Center and the non-profit radio station dublab have partnered to offer A Quiet Scene: L.A., a FRE…

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

"Bollywood Kitchen" review by Pauline Adamek

Sri Rao in the Geffen Stayhouse world premiere production of Bollywood Kitchen. Directed by Arpita Mukherjee. Photo by Kyle Rosenberg. Last Saturday night, a solo theater show with a d…

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Film review "Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami" by Pauline Adamek

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami is a fascinating documentary about a consummate performer with an idiosyncratic personality. Statuesque, with a naturally superb physique and dramatic …

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Friday, January 1, 2021

Bollywood Kitchen at the Geffen by Pauline Adamek

Dinner and a show"with a difference! This month the Geffen Playhouse is presenting an interactive production. Join with filmmaker and cookbook author Sri Rao as he invites us to prepare a ho…

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