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Friday, September 18, 2015

The Broad opens in Downtown Los Angeles – art review by Pauline Adamek

The Veil. The Vault. Mysterious and incredibly feminine. Both cavernous and saturated with natural light. An amazing art collection, housed in an astonishing building that — itself — is …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:21PM

Exit Review – “These Paper Bullets!” – Los Angeles theater video review by Pauline Adamek

Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews, a series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the newest Exit Review for the musical play These Paper Bullets!, which opened th…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:56PM
Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Once Upon a Canyon Night – “Airplane!” the Reading – Los Angeles theater film report by Pauline Adamek

Actors Conservatory Ensemble is proud to present Airplane The Reading at this year’s “Once Upon A Canyon Night” summer entertainment series put on in collaboration with TreePeop…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:22PM
Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Twyla Tharp’s 50th Anniversary Tour opens at The Wallis in October – Los Angeles dance review by Pauline Adamek

Offering new works by the legendary American modern dancer and choreographer, Twyla Tharp’s 50th Anniversary Tour kicks off the 2015-16 season at The Wallis, in Beverly Hills, Oct 1 –…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:25PM
Friday, September 11, 2015

“To Kill A Mockingbird” – newest theater review for Stage Raw – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Hello fans of #LATHtr. Here is my newest theater review for Stage Raw, the critical theater site. We recommend this poignant stage rendition of one of American literature’s most belove…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:56PM
Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Tuesday Classics at the Bowl – Los Angeles classical concert Exit Review by Pauline Adamek

  Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews, a series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Last night was one of the Tuesday Classics at the Hollywood Bowl. Stunning Georgian…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:20PM
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Grace Jones at the Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles concert review by Pauline Adamek

KCRW’S WORLD FESTIVAL at the Hollywood Bowl continues this summer. Legendary rebel and pop siren Grace Jones returns to the Bowl with an unforgettable stage show: a hypnotizing blend o…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:09PM
Monday, September 7, 2015

Exit Review – “To Kill A Mockingbird” – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Hello intrepid #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 To Kill A Mockin…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:44PM
Friday, September 4, 2015

LA Opera launches new initiative ’30/30/30′ – Los Angeles opera report by Pauline Adamek

The LA Opera has just launched a new initiative, 30/30/30, to celebrate the company’s 30th Anniversary Season. They have crafted some creative ways for newcomers to enjoy the opera exp…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:44PM
Thursday, September 3, 2015

“Rififi” – Los Angeles film review by Pauline Adamek

The heist movie that started an enduring trend — Rififi — is being revived. Rialto Pictures is theatrically re-releasing Jules Dassin’s seminal 50′s heist film, set on the street…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:16PM
Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Stage Raw to stage Public Forums – Los Angeles theater report by Pauline Adamek

Stage Raw Founding Editor Steven Leigh Morris has announced a series of three public forums — to occur between late September and late November, 2015 — focused on arts coverage in our ti…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:51PM
Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Diavolo presents “Transit Space” and “L’Espace du Temps” at VPAC – Los Angeles dance theater report by Pauline Adamek

Tapping into the fluid and kinetic energy of skateboarders is Transit Space, an energetic new acrobatic dance work by Diavolo Dance Theater, the internationally renowned modern dance company…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:04PM
Monday, August 31, 2015

Fireworks finale with The B-52s and The Psychedelic Furs at the Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles concert review by Pauline Adamek

SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS with *Fireworks* continues this summer  at the Hollywood Bowl. Dance the night away with the world’s greatest party band, The B-52s, and the romantic pop swagg…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:24PM
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

SUNDAY! Brasil Brazil free jazz concert at Stewart Park, Santa Monica – Los Angeles jazz concert report by Pauline Adamek

“JAZZ ON THE LAWN” Coming up this Sunday, August 30 2015, at the Stewart Street Park in Santa Monica, is a free concert that pairs Latin jazz vibes with the fresh Santa Monica br…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:45PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Muse ’til Midnight feat. Adrian Younge and Venice Dawn at LACMA – Los Angeles art dance party event report by Pauline Adamek

Get ready for an arty party!! Muse ’til Midnight brings hundreds of art-lovers together once every summer for the ultimate late-night at LACMA. This year’s party features the work of Sou…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:38PM

Rachmaninoff and Dvořák – at the Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles concert review by Pauline Adamek

TUESDAY CLASSICS at the Hollywood Bowl continues this summer. Stunning Georgian pianist and Sony Classical recording artist Khatia Buniatishvili plays Rachmaninoff’s passionate Rhapsody. D…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:27PM
Monday, August 24, 2015

Le Salon de Musiques – 2015/6 Season – Los Angeles classical music concert report by Pauline Adamek

“Some firm instinct, true and unerring, told SCHUBERT that he was capable, as no man before him, of fixing in music the cry, the emotion of the human heart.” ~ M. J. E. BROWN. F…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:50PM
Friday, August 21, 2015

A blast from the past – “WALL-E” reviewed – Los Angeles movie review by Pauline Adamek

Upon recently revisiting an beloved animated movie, I learned that its charm had not faded — it had only deepened. You are invited to discover — or reacquaint yourself with ̵…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:43PM

“Father, Son & Holy Coach” – latest theater review for Stage Raw – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Dear #LAThtr fans and aficionadi, Here follows my latest theater review for the critical website Stage Raw — which contains current arts and theater coverage from our intrepid team of jour…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:31PM
Thursday, August 20, 2015

Rising Tohoku Food Fair – Los Angeles culture event review by Pauline Adamek

The exotic delights of a special region in Japan can be experienced right here in L.A. Today, Friday and all this weekend — Thursday August 20 through Sunday August 23 — you can immerse …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:46PM
Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Coming soon – Diana Krall brings her “Wallflower World Tour” to the Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles concert report by Pauline Adamek

World-renowned jazz singer and pianist Diana Krall brings her “Wallflower World Tour” to the Hollywood Bowl on Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29, 2015, at 8:00 PM, performing…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:03PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2015

THIS WEEKEND! Rising Tohoku Food Fair – Los Angeles culture event report by Pauline Adamek

Happening this weekend – beginning Thursday – is the Rising Tohoku Food Fair, a fun event for the whole family that celebrates the charms and cultural diversity of the Tohoku region of …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:53PM
Wednesday, August 12, 2015

“Straight Outta Compton” – Los Angeles movie review by Pauline Adamek

An exciting music biopic, with solid storytelling and charismatic young leads, Straight Outta Compton proves surprisingly gripping fare. Whether or not you remember the groundbreaking and co…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:03PM
Monday, August 10, 2015

MOCA presents “storefront:” – Los Angeles art exhibition report by Pauline Adamek

The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles introduces storefront:, a new project that invites artists and artist collectives to inhabit the anteroom space of The Marcia Simon Weisman Works …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:45PM
Friday, August 7, 2015

ONGOING – REDCAT presents New Original Works Festival 2015 – Los Angeles theater dance review by Pauline Adamek

Each summer REDCAT celebrates the vitality of Los Angeles’ vibrant and growing community of artists making work for the stage. They transform our theater into an artist-driven creative…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:26PM

“No Homo” – newest theater review for Stage Raw – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

  Hello #LAThtr fans and aficionadi, Here follows my latest theater review for the critical website Stage Raw — which contains current arts and theater coverage from our intrepid team…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:20PM
Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Trombone Shorty, Michael Franti and Charles Bradley – Jazz at the Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles concert review by Pauline Adamek

JAZZ AT THE BOWL at the Hollywood Bowl continues this summer. New Orleans native Trombone Shorty fronts one of the hottest funk/jazz/rock/hip-hop bands and never fails to bring the party atm…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:23PM
Monday, August 3, 2015

Exit Review – “No Homo” – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

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 No Homo, which opened Satu…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:21PM
Friday, July 31, 2015

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation – Los Angeles movie review by Pauline Adamek

Action-packed, but mostly risible, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation is probably the most disappointing offering of the five-movie spy thriller franchise starring Tom Cruise. It doesn’t hel…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:46PM
Thursday, July 30, 2015

THIS SUNDAY – fundraiser for L.A.’s own Australian Theatre Company – Los Angeles theater report by Pauline Adamek

  The Australian Theatre Company (ATC), dedicated to telling Australian stories to L.A. audiences, was recently awarded non-profit status. The ATC is committed to sharing the best of Au…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:28PM
Monday, July 27, 2015

Warner Bros. Presents Bugs Bunny At The Symphony – 25th Anniversary! At the Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles concert review by Pauline Adamek

WEEKEND SPECTACULARS at the Hollywood Bowl continue this summer. For 25 hilarity-filled years, Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes pals have teamed up with live orchestras playing those phenomen…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:09PM

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