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Oscar-winning 'Wicked' costume designer on designing Elphaba’s darker, more empowered sequel look

Academy Award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell breaks down his design choices in ‘Wicked: For Good,’ as well as why he thinks the world of Oz has such staying power in American culture.

A man on the left is dressed in a green suit and robe. He is looking at a witch on the right, who is holding a broom.

Diaspora, displacement and family photos at new exhibition

In 'A Tender Excavation,' local artists draw on family photo archives to connect personal stories with bigger historical themes.

A glitched out photo of a family. Purple overlay texts reads "A TENDER EXCAVATION"

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The teen-curated art exhibition inspired by Britney Spears

In a biennial all about adolescence, an exhibition featuring many Y2K pieces was curated entirely by teenagers.

Scattered individuals look at black walls filled with different artwork. The title "Piece of Me" is displayed on the left wall. There is a black and white portrait of Britney Spears across a pink background among various other artworks.

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At 93 years old, LA artist who helped popularize Day of the Dead gets her first solo show

L.A.’s preeminent altarista Ofelia Esparza’s work will be on display at the Vincent Price Museum from October to April.

Two women stand in front of an blue altar lined with orange flowers. There's a paper mache jaguar on the left side of the altar depictions of dreamcatchers on the sides of the altar.

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What does death smell like? This LA perfume exhibition takes your nose into unusual territories

A new exhibition at the Institute for Art and Olfaction focuses on the connection between scent, cultural memory and mythology.

Multiple glass jars have brown beads inside them.

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Death is the ‘ultimate truth': Long Beach singer Emily Yacina’s heavy inspirations for new album ‘Veilfall’

Yacina talks blowing up on TikTok for a song she made over a decade ago and processing grief by hosting death salons in L.A.

A girl wearing a red long-sleeved shirt look off to the left side of the screen while holding onto a chandelier.

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LA’s indie film curators pick their must-see fall screenings

Programmers from the Academy Museum, Vidiots and Old Town Music Hall are excited about surrealist classics, spooky silent films and even a “blood rave.”

A blank movie theater marquee with the words "coming soon" is seen through tree branches

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It’s officially fall, so we asked a local author for SoCal-based book recs

Rufi Thorpe’s "Margo’s Got Money Troubles" is set in Fullerton. We asked the author about her local inspirations and essential SoCal reads.

A hand reaches for a book on a bookshelf.

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No tickets to see Oasis at the Rose Bowl? Why you should definitely maybe check out these SoCal tribute bands

From the business to the looks, we take you inside the world of SoCal’s Oasis cover bands.

A photo illustration of three men singing into the mic. Each man is cut out in black and white with a red outline. The background is textured and blue with palm trees.

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In a tough Pokémon economy, is it harder to become the very best?

Demand from collectors and resellers makes it hard even to find the latest card sets in stores, but for young players, Pokémon is about more than money.

A girl with medium skin tone, glasses and long brown hair holds cards with purple backs. There is a man next to her with a dark brown beard and medium length hair that matches the color of hers. He is also playing a card game.

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The biggest Pokémon event in the world arrives in Anaheim, bringing generations of players together

The annual Pokémon World Championships is the top tier of competition for video- and card game-players and an exhibition, shopping extravaganza and reunion for fans.