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Movie theater treats; George Rodriguez's photos; CalArts Salsa Band
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Movie theater treats; George Rodriguez's photos; CalArts Salsa Band

Movie theater owners look beyond popcorn to find new concessions at CinemaCon; Chicano photographer George Rodriguez captures two very different L.A.'s over a 50-year period; CalArts celebrates world music with its own salsa band.

General trade show atmosphere at CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, at Caesars Palace, on April 22, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
General trade show atmosphere at CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, at Caesars Palace, on April 22, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Movie theater owners look beyond popcorn to find new concessions at CinemaCon; Chicano photographer George Rodriguez captures two very different L.A.'s over a 50 year period; CalArts celebrates world music with its own salsa band.

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The school's expansive music program has a salsa band that reflects the institute's growing Latino student population.
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His new book spans over half a century of images capturing two very different visions of Los Angeles, from pop culture icons to social activists.