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Friday, November 28, 2014

This weekend only – Gamelan Music & Dance from Yogyakarta, Indonesia – Aratani World Series presents CUP OF JAVA at the Aratani Theater in Lit by Pauline Adamek

Aratani World Series announces its 1st season with a lineup of eight powerfully expressive and exceptionally diverse music and dance performances at the Aratani Theater in Little Tokyo, Los …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:39PM
Thursday, November 20, 2014

“O Réjane” – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

It takes a highly talented actor to emulate a real-life theater legend. Born 1856, Gabrielle Réjane (her stage name) was a remarkable French actress and innovative theater impresario who al…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:41PM

“A Woman of No Importance” – latest theater review for Stage Raw – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Gentle #LAThtr fans! Here is an intro and link to my latest theater review for the critical website Stage Raw — which contains the latest arts and theater coverage from our intrepid te…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:52PM
Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Staycation! The Broad Stage and Le Méridien Delfina partner on ‘Discovering the Arts’ hotel and entertainment package – Los Angeles theater an by Pauline Adamek

Santa Monica’s The Broad Stage and the glamorous beach-handy hotel Le Méridien Delfina will once again partner for the 2014-15 performing arts season to offer the aesthetically vibrant …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:06PM
Monday, November 17, 2014

“2 Across” — Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

The Santa Monica Playhouse is a not-for-profit, professional intimate theater and educational conservatory that has been serving its community for an impressive 54 years. Now playing — and…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:08PM
Friday, November 14, 2014

“Kinky Boots” – now playing at the Pantages – Los Angeles musical theater review by Pauline Adamek

Fun and fluffy, the upbeat musical Kinky Boots is currently touring through L.A. You can catch the show at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood until November 30, 2014. The show is a musical re…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:31PM

Painter DeLoss McGraw’s exhibition “I’ve Run Away From The Circus” – Los Angeles art report by Pauline Adamek

Painter and illustrator DeLoss McGraw (b. 1945) returns to Couturier Gallery with “I’ve Run Away From The Circus,” a show of 60 gouache paintings including many double-side…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:00PM
Thursday, November 13, 2014

Argus Quartet to perform this Saturday only – Los Angeles classical concert report by Pauline Adamek

Fresh from their tour of the Netherlands, the newly formed Argus Quartet has been winning accolades in the classical world. The Los Angeles-based, Beverly Hills Auditions-winning ensemble…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:47PM

“Cannibal! The Musical” – Coeurage Theatre Company presents Trey Parker’s hysterically funny show – Los Angeles musical theater review by Pauline Adamek

Dear #LAThtr fans! Here is an intro and link to my newest theater review for the critical website Stage Raw — which contains the latest arts and theater coverage from our intrepid team…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:00PM
Wednesday, November 12, 2014

“20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” – Tears of Joy Theatre present a Steampunk puppet theatre performance by Pauline Adamek

Featuring an 11-foot long puppet of the legendary submarine Nautilus, Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz is pleased to present 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, a steampunk-inspired puppet theater perform…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:56PM
Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Sink or Swim: Designing for a Sea Change” – Annenberg Space for Photography – Los Angeles photo exhibit report by Pauline Adamek

On view from December 13, 2014 to May 3, 2015 at the Annenberg Space for Photography is a timely exhibition focused on coastal resiliency called Sink or Swim: Designing for a Sea Change. The…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:33PM
Saturday, November 8, 2014

TWO PERFORMANCES REMAIN – “Arguendo” – Elevator Repair Service’s brilliant comedy now at REDCAT – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Elevator Repair Service’s dynamic and hilarious show Arguendo continues this weekend with two remaining performances — tonight and tomorrow (Sunday) matinee. Directed by John Collins…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:54PM

THIS WEEKEND ONLY – Monks create a mandala at the USC Pacific Asia Museum – Los Angeles culture peace art report by Pauline Adamek

USC Pacific Asia Museum will host a delegation of monks from Karnataka, India, and the Drepung Gomang Institute to create a sand mandala in the museum auditorium over the course of five days…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:57PM
Friday, November 7, 2014

LA Phil launches CODA – Los Angeles classical music concert report by Pauline Adamek

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has launched CODA, a brand new group for young music enthusiasts in their 20s and 30s.  Held throughout the 2014/15 season at Walt Disney Concert Ha…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:00AM
Thursday, November 6, 2014

This weekend – Two classic WWI films, presented by American Cinematheque and the Getty’s GRI – Los Angeles art movie report by Pauline Adamek

  This weekend, Two classic WWI films are being presented by American Cinematheque and the Getty Research Institute (GRI). In conjunction with the Getty’s exhibition World War I: …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:17PM

“Pope! An Epic Musical” – newest theater review for Stage Raw – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

  Hello dear #LAThtr goers! Here is an intro and link to my newest theater review for the critical website Stage Raw — which contains the latest arts and theater coverage from our…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:23PM
Tuesday, November 4, 2014

SUNDAY only! Celebrities vs. Kids for A Mid-City Night’s Dream – Los Angeles theater gala report by Pauline Adamek

Celebrated Hollywood stars will take the stage opposite “the country’s youngest Shakespeare troupe” at a Los Angeles Drama Club (LADC) gala fundraiser, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. Joining th…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:22PM

Theatre West presents ‘WestFest 2014’ – Los Angeles theater festival review by Pauline Adamek

Theatre West presents WestFest 2014, their annual festival of new and developing works—a celebration of the best of the Theatre West workshops. The festival will run from November 14—De…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:01PM
Saturday, November 1, 2014

SUNDAY ONLY! ‘Dia de los Muertos’ block party – Louie Cruz Beltran and his Latin Jazz Orchestra will headline 24th STreet Theatre’s free event by Pauline Adamek

TOMORROW ONLY!   A special Dia de los Muertos celebration! Louie Cruz Beltran and his Latin Jazz Orchestra will headline 24th STreet Theatre’s free, annual Dia de los Muertos block part…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:12PM
Thursday, October 30, 2014

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Czech Philharmonic and Prague Philharmonic Choir at Northridge’s Valley Performing Arts Center – Los Angeles concert review report by Pauline Adamek

The inimitable conductor and music director Jiří Bělohlávek leads this eminently historic orchestra through an inspiring evening of Anton Dvořák’s profoundly moving masterwork, Staba…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:48PM

Sotheby’s Photo Auction and Pop-up exhibition – “175 Masterworks to Celebrate 175 Years of Photography” – Los Angeles photo exhibition revie by Pauline Adamek

Anyone interested in photography will be pleased to learn of this pop-art photo exhibition being presented next week for two days only in Los Angeles. Prior to this major auction, Sotheby’…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:18PM
Monday, October 13, 2014

“The Man Who Planted Trees” – a delightful puppet show at the Wallis – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Now playing at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a charming puppet show that is super sweet as well as instructive. The Man Who Planted Trees  – from Scotland’s Pu…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:37PM
Friday, October 10, 2014

FOUR SHOWS REMAIN – “Swan Lake” – Graeme Murphy and The Australian Ballet company’s sublime ballet – Los Angeles ballet dance review by Pauline Adamek

Astonishing. Breathtaking. Exhilarating. There probably are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe the The Australian Ballet company’s stunning rendition of Swan Lake,…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:47PM

“Magic Flute” – Isango Ensemble’s afrobeat version of Mozart’s fairytale opera – now at Broad Stage – Los Angeles theater opera review by Pauline Adamek

Joyful & exuberant — Isango Ensemble’s afrobeat version of Mozart’s fairytale opera The Magic Flute is a unique and beautiful experience. You will probably have never experienced a…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:45PM
Thursday, October 9, 2014

“Somewhere…” – newest theater review for Stage Raw – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

  Hello fellow #LAThtr goers! Here is an intro and link to my newest theater review for the critical website Stage Raw — which contains the latest arts and theater coverage from o…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:33PM
Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Rockwell: Table & Stage dining by Pauline Adamek

There are lots of fun shows coming up this month at Rockwell: Table & Stage, that intimate supper and performance venue in Los Feliz. (See full list below.) You might want to head over …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:51PM
Monday, October 6, 2014

London Philharmonic Orchestra to perform at Northridge’s Valley Performing Arts Center – Los Angeles concert report by Pauline Adamek

This Friday, one of the world’s most distinguished orchestras, the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO), is coming to Los Angeles — specifically to the Valley. Led by Vladimir Jurowski, i…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:26PM
Saturday, October 4, 2014

A chilling thriller – “Gone Girl” – Los Angeles movie review by Pauline Adamek

David Fincher’s newest movie is another adaptation of a bestselling novel – this time adapted by the novelist herself, Gillian Flynn. Gone Girl is a chilling thriller that is well worth …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:03PM
Thursday, October 2, 2014

Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra – in residence, Wed eves at Rockwell: Table & Stage – Los Angeles jazz music review by Pauline Adamek

Sometimes it’s so much fun to live in LA. Where else can you hear actor/performer/musician Jeff Goldblum gracing the stage with his jazz outfit, the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, every Wednes…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:37PM
Wednesday, October 1, 2014

“The Trip to Bountiful” – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

A sweet play that captures an era that feels so far away, so long gone, Horton Foote’s American masterpiece The Trip to Bountiful is a theatrical treat. Set in the 40s, the gentle story fo…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:12PM

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Angélique Kidjo to perform Valley Performing Arts Center – Los Angeles concert report by Pauline Adamek

 “For me, the audience is a huge part of a concert.” — Angélique Kidjo. Grammy-winning African songstress Angélique Kidjo and acclaimed Brooklyn-based world beat octet Red B…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:55PM

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