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Free events centered around Dia de Los Muertos are coming to MacArthur Park where people can celebrate the memory of their loved ones.
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Whether it's film, live theatre or cabaret, all forms of entertainment can serve as a temporary escape from the daily challenges of modern life. In Reprise Theatre’s production of the classic American musical “Cabaret” at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse, the audience is made keenly aware of the dangers of ignoring changing society's unpleasant realities.
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Ahoy, landlocked lubbers! Today you can put a little swagger in your speech and take part in something that has absolutely no point: International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Celebrated annually on September 19th, its "creators" espouse a day of silly fun and goofy wordplay.
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Did you watch the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards last night? The show that celebrates great television can often leave a lot to be desired when it comes to being great television itself. Twitter chatter last night during the live broadcast at 5 p.m. local time, and the re-broadcast at 8 p.m. indicate mixed reviews of the show.
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Alec Baldwin is going to skip out on the Emmys tonight, after Fox axed his joke about Rupert Murdoch that might have hit too close to home. Baldwin was slated to use his low-talking charms to play a fictional TV executive in the opening video for the Emmys tonight. But News Corp-owned Fox didn't like his joke about the company's phone-hacking scandal, according to Deadline Hollywood.
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Get Out so you can explore little Tokyo, hear a firsthand account about what it's like to report on Scientology and get other writing tips.
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Dolly is a 1-year-old full-grown Aussie Cattle dog, but still has the energy of a puppy. She loves to go on long walks and play in the dog park. Dolly is available from New Leash on Life. Tiger is big sweet Orange Tabby. He is an older fella, 14 years to be exact. He instantly charms all who visit the Community Cat Room. Tiger is available from West LA Animal Care Services.
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Get out so you can enjoy a street festival, clean up the coast and maintain L.A. history.
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It’s fair to say that when Edward Albee won a Pulitzer Prize in 1975 for his play Seascape, it was considered topical, intellectual and engaging. It’s also fair to say that it hasn’t aged well, and now seems quaint, a relic of its era.
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The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards happen this Sunday and we will be self-medicating to get through the "Glee"-ified ceremony. Please check out our predicted winners as well as the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan for the weekend. "Real Time With Bill Maher" returns tonight!
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Shuffling down the Geffen Playhouse aisles to find your seats for "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity," the first indication that this won't be a typical night of theatre is the music of Notorious B.I.G. and M.I.A. playing while the audience waits for the performance to begin. The second clue: a large wrestling ring takes up most of the stage.
