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Stars fall on Alabama Saturday

Xmas shopping procrastinators rejoice: Amoeba Records opens early (10am) and doesn't close until 8:30pm tonight.
If shopping traffic makes you look for liquid solace, Silverlake Wine has special xmas eve hours: 9am-7pm.
The LA County Arts Commission sponsors, for the 41st year, 6 hours of free holiday entertainmentat the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Choirs, dance theaters, and special guests the Blind Boys of Alabama are on the bill. First come, first served; doors open at 2:30 and shut after the 8pm performances.
Stu & Lew's Schmooz-a-Palooza is a networking party for hip Jewish folks. Tonight marks their 11th annual gathering at the House of Blues; that's right, they're always held on Christmas Eve. Heh. That should keep the goyim to a minimum.
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But Yeoh is the first to publicly identify as Asian. We take a look at Oberon's complicated path in Hollywood.
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His latest solo exhibition is titled “Flutterluster,” showing at Los Angeles gallery Matter Studio. It features large works that incorporate what Huss describes as a “fluttering line” that he’s been playing with ever since he was a child — going on 50 years.
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It's set to open by mid-to-late February.
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The new Orange County Museum of Art opens its doors to the public on Oct. 8.
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Cosplayers will be holding court once again and taking photos with onlookers at the con.
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Littlefeather recalls an “incensed” John Wayne having to be restrained from assaulting her and being threatened with arrest if she read the long speech Brando sent with her.