There is just something about seeing old black and white films on the big screen that gets our motor ticking. Put them in old theaters and you have a winning combination. This year's series of the LA Conservancy's, Last Remaining Seats, has been a hit and selling out. There are two nights left. Tonight you can make your way over to the John Anson Ford Ampitheater to see La Balandra Isabel llegó esta tarde,......

Garbage, Bonnie Raitt, Keb’ Mo’, Victoria Williams, Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne, the Martinis (Joey Santiago and David Lovering), and others @ Alex Theater (Beat It Wally benefit) Helmet @ The Troubadour Kaki King @ Hotel Cafe Joss Stone @ House of Blues Sally Kellerman @ Genghis Cohen Jill Sobule, Julia Sweeney @ Largo Polysics, The Outline @ The Knitting Factory Ferona Vai, In Memory, Anthema @ Viper Room Iceage Cobra, Jessie Deluxe, The High......

The past is always present for Janet Klein. A devotee of early 20th century popular culture, Janet sings old hits on her ukulele and performs with her band "Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys." Last year, they hosted a weekly show called "Janet Klein & Her Borscht Belt Babies," directed by Amit Itelmann, at the Steve Allen Theater. The show recreated a vaudeville show, featuring a variety of performances involving animal acts, speakers, singers and......

a grand idea The LA Times gets a preview of the Frank Gehry design for the Grand Avenue development downtown, which will be unveiled at a press conference this morning. That's Gehry and partner Chris Webb in the photo above, with their model. remembering atrocities Today is Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day; from 1915-1917, about a million Armenians were killed in Turkey. A lecture about Germany's involvement in the mechanics of the genocide drew a......

Music is the best elixir to kick the proverbial autumnal malaise. Don't let the shorter days or dipping mercury get you down. Check out these free local gigs instead. SATURDAY, 10/1 DJs Michael Stock and Benjamin White of Part Time Punks continue their residency at MOCA. The show starts at 6pm. It's free with general museum admission. Call (213) 621-1734. The Groovy Rednecks play at S.W. Hill Country at 6pm. Call (323) 256-2500. Sean......