Even though L.A is known more for the big screen than for the stage, theatre lovers won’t be left out in the cold. As there are certainly no shortage of theatres in the area, finding a great play to experience is not a problem. If it’s the price you’re worried about, we got you covered [...]
The Ford Amphitheatre in Los Angeles will host a benefit performance of CHESS on September 17, 2007. The Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus musical, produced by Brian Michael Purcell will be performed at the outdoor venue to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. (Two more dancers are still being sought as of [...]
With the Emmy Awards only weeks away, Distinctive Assets is putting together their much talked about luxurious gift bags. Preparing their extravagant selection of items, Distinctive Assets has the honor of handing out gift bags to the non-winning nominees in the 8 major event categories. So even though they all can’t win a statue, these [...]
The Marcus Samuelsson event this past Tuesday, August 28 at the Starbucks Hollywood and Highland Complex was a complete success. The Hollywood and Highland location welcomed over 100 hundred people to watch Marcus cook Chocolate Pancakes w/Pineapple Cashew Salad and Beef Stir-fry w/Mango Couscous.
To accompany the dishes, Andrew Linnemann provided a coffee pairing to [...]
Rob Zombie’s Halloween premiered at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 23rd. Zombie’s revealingly raw re-envisionment of the John Carpenter classic seemed at home in the historic and dugeonesque Grauman’s Chinese. The theatre’s facade of Chinese dragons and saber-tooth dogs watched over a playfully horrific red carpet scene and later the theatre’s monumental [...]
The Beach on Sunset, the new restaurant/lounge, which celebrated it’s grand opening on the Sunset Strip on Wednesday night may prove to be Hollywood’s newest hotspot.
The Sunset Strip has always been a popular choice for anyone looking for a night of dancing, drinking or enjoying live music, so it’s no surprise that film producer [...]
by Susie Salva
Seductive and successful singer-songwriter Pat Monahan releases his debut solo album, "Last of Seven," on Columbia Records, which finds the sultry and soulful artist exploring soul rock, pop music and gospel rhythms. This CD takes his characteristic soaring, emotive vocals and powerful storytelling lyrics-behind such distinctive hits as "Drops of Jupiter," "Meet [...]
The legendary Judy Collins released her 44th album, "Judy Collins Sings Lennon & McCartney" on her own label Wildflower Records. Although Collins has recorded songs by celebrated songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen and others, Collins only recorded one song written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney. She recorded "In My [...]
Since the release of her 2001 debut CD, "Appearances", independent pop artist Nikkole has made her presence known on the music scene. As a singer, songwriter, model and producer, she’s making quite an impact in the states, as well as the rest of the world. Having released her sophomore effort, "A Girl Like Me," on [...]
The 2nd Annual Hot in Hollywood event got underway with a bang. Featuring many famous primetime television faces, this star studded event benefited the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Mobile Units, a non profit Los Angeles based AIDS treatment and advocacy organization, and the Salvation Army’s ALEGRIA House, an HIV/AIDS housing facility.
Hosted by Jaime Pressly (My [...]
As the lights dimmed, 12 men held their breath, their friends and families waiting eagerly for the big announcement that would catapult one of their careers and launch a year-long commitment to representing the title of Mr. Earth USA 2007. The top five finalists dwindled down to two and finally, one man, Damian Raven emerged [...]
It’s a common story in Hollywood: the difficulties a performer faces in establishing himself in his chosen career. The lucky few, however, defy these daunting odds to carve out a name for themselves in entertainment. An even smaller selection of artists successfully branch out to other pursuits. Gary Sturgis, in-demand actor and voice-over talent, is [...]
The Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood will be home to “An Evening of Independence: A Celebration of Singers, Songwriters and Music” on August 26th. Organized by Koffeehouse Music Productions, this charity event, featuring up and coming indie artists, many of whom were found on MySpace, will benefit the Guitar Center Music Foundation.
The all-ages festival will begin [...]
Only 16 years old, Stevie Jewel is already on her way to having an impressive music career. This Canadian singing sensation relies not only on her voice, but her songwriting, dancing and acting abilities as well. As one of the youngest acts to perform in Vegas, a winner of a slew of U.S talent competitions [...]
The 2007 Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films & Short Film Market is proof that great films don’t have to clock in at three-plus hours. Stars such as Jennifer Aniston, Bryce Dallas Howard, Margaret Cho, James Gandolfini, Louis Gossett, Jr., Kris Kristofferson, Joanna Lumley, Ron Livingston, Wendie Malick, Joe Mantegna, Alfred Molina, Patrick Stewart, [...]
JDate, the premier online community for Jewish singles spend this next hot summer weekend getting down with the moves and grooves of the 80’s all weekend long on the Sunset Strip for their yearly Schmooz-a-Palooza. Attracting more than 1,000 attendees annually, Schmooz-a-Palooza is known as one of the hippest parties in Los Angeles, year after [...]
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by Helen Ryan?
You exercise sporadically. You eat about the same as you always have. Then one day you can?t button your pants. What gives?
Hormonal changes and loss of lean body mass (muscle) contribute to this waist creep the expansion of our waistlines we tend to experience as we approach, and pass, our 40s.
On average, [...]
Booming from the stage of Springboard Theater?s production of Beautiful Souls is an Aussie story of human consequences that emerge from attempting to smuggle drugs while backpacking in Thailand…read more in Arts and Culture
You don’t have to go to Germany to celebrate Oktoberfest - just head over to Denver, Colorado, to drink up at the 26th Great American Beer Festival from October 11-13, 2007. This event is not only the country’s largest ticketed beer festival, it’s also the marquee competition for commercial beer brewers.
Ask anyone who’s picked up a [...]
The Gen Art Fresh Faces Fashion Show has laid the groundwork for many up and coming young designers. With fashion stars such as Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor and Chaiken getting their start at Gen Art, the 13 year event is gearing up to kick start the careers of new and exciting talents who will set [...]
The Ojai Playwrights Conference, held just north of Los Angeles, commemorates its 10th year of presenting new plays by continuing to spotlight the country’s most promising literary talents with public readings and performances. For its 10th anniversary, the Ojai Playwrights Conference will host favorite returning playwrights, as well as introduce rising new artists of American [...]
William Erickson is not your typical teen. In addition to his looks, a charming personality, brilliant talent and solid acting experience in commercials, theater and television, William takes his curiosity about life to the limits. He is actively involved in environmental non-profit organizations and aspiring to become a dedicated, young spokesperson for a significant cause. [...]
by Michael Gavino
Hollywood loves stories of the tortured artist. From the dawn of cinema this format has provided some of Hollywood’s best movies. Recently, a spate of musician-inspired films has graced the screen with spectacular results. The award-winning Ray and the critically inspired La Vie En Rose have beautifully captured the flawed musician struggling with [...]
By Brittany Graham
The California weather so well-known for its beautiful sunshine and cool breezes surpassed expectations this past Sunday and did not disappoint the hundreds of people who journeyed from all over the U.S. to attend the 2nd Annual LA Stars Celebrity and NBA All-Star Basketball Games, as well as the adjoining LA Stars inaugural [...]
Lisa Temple has serious issues with her mother. In order to work through her past and finally forgive the woman who gave her life, Lisa, with the help of her husband, has put together a one-woman show detailing the pain of her formative years. My Mother’s Yard is one woman’s attempt to gain closure on [...]
By Susie Salva
Los Angeles, Gibson Amphitheater - A video projection screen drops down center displaying a video montage of Australian native rocker Rick Springfield during his early days up until present. The video included his stint as a Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital and a cartoon version of Springfield as the crowd gave [...]
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts/Los Angeles (BAFTA/LA) and the Academy of Television of Arts and Sciences, with BBC America and British Airways, will hold the Fifth Annual Primetime Emmy Nominees Tea Party on September 15. The event will take place at the Wattle Mansions & Gardens in Hollywood, and proceeds will go [...]
In the heart of Beverly Hills lies Aqua Lounge, a place where the food, drink and music flow all night long. From an intimate dining experience to special musical events, Aqua Lounge has it all.
The 60 seat upscale restaurant offers a "Creative World Cuisine" which is comprised of international ingredients used in new and adventurous ways. [...]
Venice Beach will be the site of a World Wrestling Entertainment fan event on August 18th. This free event allows fans to come out and watch six WWE stars go head to head, participate in beach contests, take photos and receive WWE related prizes all while soaking up the Southern California sun.
There will be a [...]
“Where are my keys? Where is my phone? I can’t find anything in this purse!” How many times have you been in this situation? Well its Joey Junior Purse Mates to the rescue! Joey Junior Purse Mates are the ultimate purse organizers that easily manage purses, handbags, and totes in seconds by keeping everything in [...]
You’ve seen it on TV and at your local gym, but perhaps you’re not ready to make your pole dancing debut in public just yet.? Now you can get in shape while getting down in the privacy of your own home with the Lil’ Mynx Dance Pole.? Combining sensual dance moves with rigorous pole work, [...]
Stolichnaya elit will host an auction on August 9th at the Chateau Marmont with 100% of the proceeds going to DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. Items to be auctioned off include exciting travel excursions and one of a kind diamond jewelry made by renowned designer Penny Preville.
While a select group of guests will [...]
Olympian Brock Kreitzburg’s life could be a textbook case of how the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are inextricably intertwined. At the same time, Brock also epitomizes the value of dedication, even in the face of adversity.
This lifelong athlete first found success at the age of 8 on the football field, and [...]
by Michael Gavino
An act of kindness leads to a spate of murders in the new film Resurrection Mary. Based on a famous Chicago urban legend, Resurrection Mary manages to tell a story of ghosts and murder without falling into slasher movie clichés. Peppered with strong performances, indie audiences who favor character development over gore [...]
Having a lot of green ? as in cash ? has always been in fashion, but now going green for the environment is en vogue too. Today it?s hip to stop polluting and start saving energy ? even in homebuilding.
Westside realtor Pence Hathorn Silver is at the forefront of this wave of enviro-consciousness with the [...]
William Shakespeare himself could not have picked a finer ensemble for his classic, “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” featuring Michael Matthys (Valentine), Brad Wilcox (Proteus), Summer Sinclair (Julia), and Annunziata Gianzero (Silvia) from Classical Theater Lab. In conjunction with the city of West Hollywood, this will hopefully be the first production of future annual Shakespeare [...]
The Zagat guide helped herald the restaurant revolution, with its user-submitted reviews and rating systems, but the gourmet experience is no longer restricted to those who eat out. Responding to consumer demand and other changes in the dining landscape, Zagat has created the New York City Gourmet Shopping & Entertaining 2008 guide, collecting ratings and [...]
At a young age, David Weintraub, Sean Stewart (son of music legend, Rod Stewart), and Randy Spelling (son of well-known producer, Aaron Spelling) were exposed to the Hollywood lifestyle and the glamour that comes with it. The three were childhood friends and neighbors. Growing up in the business led to their unique personal endeavors.
For Sean [...]
At the Wonderful World of Animation Gallery on Thursday night, a young female aide strolled through the crowd holding a clipboard and wearing a powder blue T-shirt that simply read "Homer&Marge&Bart&Lisa&Maggie." The event was "Get Inked With Homer", and the Wonderful World of Animation Gallery in Culver City certainly got into the Simpson spirit for [...]
This 1950s script is from a time when ours was a society that took itself a bit too seriously, but its humor transcends the decades. Today’s audience is now unfazed by what was once taboo — and the homosexual references and “questionable Freudian theories” that once kept “Bad Seed” banned from Broadway just make it [...]
Marco Ragozzino caught the acting bug when he was nine years old and his parents took him to see Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park”. The experience was both extraordinary and downright terrifying. Marco was so impressed with the film’s ability to inspire such strong emotions within him that he decided to create characters that would capture [...]
Symbolism in dance can often get lost in the very movements created to express it. Ptero Dance Theatre’s newest performance, including “The Frame of Mind” with two other pieces, instead resonates its statements with a graceful precision.
Five dancers in matching puritanical dresses with white, schoolmarm collars open the three-part, hourlong performance with the [...]
On July 19th, in Miami Beach, The Naked Foundation announced that it has teamed up with Help For Orphans International (HFOI) to build schools for orphanages in Kenya where many children lost their parents to HIV/AIDS.
The foundation’s substantial contribution will help build new classrooms and sleeping quarters for the children at the Help For Orphans [...]
Much of the conversation at this Saturday’s exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colleen Mulligan seemed to revolve around female anatomy. The voluptuous, fluid shapes rendered in vibrant peach and rich cream colors set upon striking black backgrounds conjured up a distinct association in viewer’s minds. There were clearly discernable body parts in several of [...]
You are invited to come out and "Use it to Lose it," as Curr, the #1 selling dietary supplement will host the "Style LA: Swim & Resort Runway Fashion Show” at the Viceroy Hotel on July 30th.
Hosted by Shiva Rose, wife of actor Dylan McDermott, the 2007 fashion show will include fashions by Gottex, Gideon [...]
The 80’s rock band Motley Crue is legendary for their hard partying past. If you’ve read their autobiography, The Dirt or seen their Vh-1 Behind the Music, you’re familiar with their outrageous story. But now comes The Heroin Diaries, a raw and unflinching look into Crue bassist Nikki Sixx’s devastating drug addiction. Previewing his book [...]
Avenue Q”, the Tony Award® -winner for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book in 2004, hits Los Angeles’ Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre this September. This hilarious show is full of heart and hummable tunes. It tells the story of Princeton, an optimistic college grad, who comes to New York with big dreams and little [...]
By Susie Salva
Los Angeles based foursome (1/2 Los Angeles 1/2 Okalahoma) Shiny Toy Guns debut release "We Are Pilots" on Universal Motown records is explosive. This indie-rock band embraces the best elements of pop, post-punk, techno, electronica and alternative dance music. "The Shinys name is derived from track five on the album, the lead chorus [...]
Old Hollywood glamour reigned supreme at the Jeffrey R. Gund, InfoList.com, and the Australian Institute of Dramatic Arts (AIDA) party on Saturday, July 14th. Guests came dressed as their favorite classic Hollywood starlets while sipping cocktails and tasting appetizers at Memphis, the last-standing Victorian style mansion on Hollywood Blvd.
The theme was solidified as party goers [...]
Like it or not, part of every parent’s job is to screw up their kids. No matter how well intentioned a parental figure is, they will undoubtedly affect how their children function in the world. It’s this unfortunate fact of life that authors Fiona Hogan and Courtney Kramer have put to music in Mental, playing [...]
In the early morning hours of Monday, July 9th members of the media along with a select group of radio contest winners were treated to an intimate performance by Adam Levine and Moroon 5 at the House of Blues on Sunset. They sang hits from their album “Songs About Jane”, such as “This Love” and [...]
The Entertainment business is always looking for the next biggest thing - the next biggest pop star, chick-lit novelist, or teenage heartthrob - but never before have a car company and marketing agency come so thrillingly close to hitting the mark. Scion and malbon Brothers Farms (mBF) have joined forces to select 10 fledgling filmmakers [...]
The LA Film Festival offered many different genres for movie lovers to choose from. On July 1st, several of those genres were packed into one screening when the Majestic Crest Theatre, in Westwood showcased five short films. Competing against over 200 other films, the following, ranging from comedy to drama to even a musical, were [...]
It’s that time of year again; The Palm Springs ShortFest is gearing up for another week of amazing films. From August 23rd to the 29th, movie lovers can attend the screenings of over 350 shorts that encompass comedy, drama, romance and film noir. Even though there are hundreds of movies to view, it doesn’t have [...]
The youth of America is part of an alarming arc of obesity. In the last 30 years, overweight and obesity levels in school-aged children have more than doubled. Obesity at such a young age can influence a child for the remainder of his or her life, and not just socially. While we all knew that [...]
During the 1980’s gang violence was at a record high. In Los Angeles, Boyle Heights was quickly named as the United States capital of gang activity and violence. J.S. Bohm’s documentary, “Father G. and the Homeboys” follows the story of Father Greg Boyle S.J. and his commitment to put a stop to gang violence.
At a [...]
“What We Do Is Secret” is a biopic on Darby Crash, lead singer of the Germs and (according to most punk aficionados) the “founding father of Punk Rock. The film focuses on the last five years of Darby Crash’s short life; it begins with the retelling of Crash’s great five-year plan to start a band, [...]
By John Gilmore
Actor, producer, and TV host Harrison Held has helmed a trilogy entitled "The Ultimate Marilyn" dealing with the unique aspects of the star’s life and career. This unique offering features panelists who personally knew Marilyn. Harrison says, "There are not many left…" Those featured on The Ultimate Marilyn, including myself, are Stanley Rubin [...]
There’s nothing like a good conspiracy theory. Mystery, intrigue, cover-up, disappearing witnesses, vows of silence, anonymous tipsters, a trail of clues, shadowy, menacing authority figures – all of these elements form the backbone of every conspiracy from the DaVinci Code up to the JFK assassination and beyond. The formula is basically the same: take a [...]
It isn’t just that ballet, sleeping for 100 years, and finding the man of your dreams, the things not synonymous with California, can have West Coast balletomanes rustling in their imaginary tutus, pointing their feet and pirouetting into the Orange County Performing Arts Center to snap up seats to an all-new production of a well-known [...]
It was my first day attending the Los Angeles film festival and I really didn’t know what to expect. I found a parking lot, grabbed my festival map, and wandered through Westwood in search of the designated theater. I turned onto Broxton Ave and there it was; the street had been closed off to traffic [...]
Paul Mazursky’s witty production of Michael Elias’ play, “The Catskill Sonata” allows its audience to take a journey back to the year 1957 and to the Mountainview Hotel in the Catskill Mountains. In the play, the Rosen’s Mountainview Hotel serves as a place for performing artists to share their art.
The audience is immediately introduced [...]
By Susie Salva
Boston, Massachusetts based rock/emo/alternative rockers Boys like Girls have put forth a very likable debut CD, self-titled on Red Ink/Columbia records. Boys like Girls songs have infectious tunes, memorable melodies, catchy choruses, and intriguing lyrics. This band has more hooks than a knitted sweater. The band recently won Spin.com’s coveted “Artist of the [...]
Dear Lucia,
I have been seeing this wonderful woman for about 9 months. For the last 6-7 weeks we have been talking on the phone several times a day and spending a lot of time together. I send her flowers once a week, and other days I’ll put a flower or poem I’ve written on her [...]
Film Independent’s Los Angeles Film Festival held its closing night screening and gala at the Wadsworth Theatre in West LA on Sunday, July 1st. The night included the North American premiere of Trainspotting director Danny Boyle’s new sci-fi film Sunshine, a de-glamorized, yet fantastical depiction of a space mission to the sun in the year 2057. The premiere was preceded by red [...]
The film began in silence. Grainy super-8 images of young woman and a young man in love: on a swing, in the sand, kissing, touching. This went on for what seemed like 5 minutes. I grew uncomfortable; I thought something was wrong with the sound. Then she spoke. She said, “I got pregnant on a [...]
Are you in a band? If not, do you know someone who wants to have a chance at a recording contract? The chance at stardom has come for an aspiring musician for a chance to receive a recording contract with major labels Epic Records and Original Signal Recordings. MusicNation.com is currently holding two 12-week competitions [...]
“So You Think You Can Dance” is one of the summer’s hit TV shows. Well into its third season the show is doing better than ever; last week over 5 million people caste their vote for their favorite contestants. The show which pairs up dancers to perform a new style each week has been a [...]
By Mona Loring
Actor, director and producer, Joey Naber has found success in several award winning films. After appearing in the Oscar winning short, West Bank Story, Naber looks forward to a long and successful career in Hollywood. He has worked very hard to get where he is in his career now, and he is [...]
If you haven’t heard of Philipp Karner yet, be sure to keep your eyes and ears open. With his first starring role in a feature film alongside Tori spelling, the romantic comedy “Kiss The Bride” (2007) has catapulted Kamer into the limelight. In June 2007 in recognition of Kamer’s good looks and acting talent, Extra [...]
For one weekend only, magician George Tovar will perform at the Theatre West near Universal City. Participating in the eighth and final annual presentation of the Millennium Magic show, Tovar will be joined on stage by a revolving cast of the area’s finest magicians. Nominated as Magician of the Year in 2005 by the Academy [...]
The Hotel Café on Cahuenga has earned a reputation over the past few years as a cozy little venue where one can check out top-notch musical talent in an intimate setting any night of the week. Many well-known artists have stopped through here on their way to stardom (John Mayer, Imogen Heap, and Rufus Wainwright, [...]
You’ve seen them on T.V., now catch them on stage, as several of your favorite small screen personalities join forces for charity. Assisting the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) in hosting the Concert for a Cause, James Denton (Desperate Housewives), Greg Grunberg (Heroes), Bob Guiney (The Bachelor), Hugh Laurie (House) and Bonnie Somerville (Kitchen Confidential) are [...]
The winding drive up Beverly Glen Boulevard from the grit of post-rush hour Wilshire was an apropos prelude to Epitome Salon’s First Anniversary celebration in Bel-Air on Thursday night, where neighborhood, salon and attendees alike were perfectly coiffed and inviting.
If, like the beauty products being sampled, it could’ve been packaged for retail, the crowd itself [...]
Summer vacation may have just started, but Citadel Outlets are already looking towards the fall.? Holding their first ever “Strike a Pose Model Search”, Citadel Outlets are looking for boys and girls ages 5 to 20 years old to take part in their Back-to-School Advertising Campaign. Aspiring models can audition for their big break between [...]
When Michael Tuohy was diagnosed with the blood cancer myeloma, his wife, Robin and their two children, 14 year old Ally and 9 year old Mikey made a goal to “empower” and encourage other cancer patients and their families. Through the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), and its announcement of the first cross-country trip of the [...]
Walking into Pierce Mattie’s Los Angeles office/celebrity showroom is tantamount to Carrie Bradshaw walking into a closet full of Chanel - "It’s fabulous!"
But enough of Sex and the City…just who is Pierce Mattie?
In a matter of seven years, this New York-based public relations firm boasts bicoastal offices, countless awards and an agency growth of 120 [...]
Everyone loves a high school reunion, especially when it’s not your own! Now you can enjoy all the mischief and drama of a high school reunion from the comfort-zone of your own theater seat as Aqua Lounge presents Classless Reunion Live. The alum of fictional Macky High School takes class reunion to a whole [...]
Very often in the world of theatre low budget can be mistaken for true art, something about the closeness of the magic to the audience without all the glitz and glamour of a cast of thousands. However, there is never an instance where true art is confused with something that is just low budget. “Burn [...]
Starting July 21 Classical Theatre Lab will be performing Shakespeare’s comedy “Two Gentlemen of Verona”, free of charge. Classical Theatre Lab has partnered up with Cedarburg Productions and the City of West Hollywood to provide this free event. “Two Gentlemen of Verona” centers around Valentine and Proteus, both of which have [...]
Did your ever wish there was an easier way to find the things in your purse when you are in a dark place? Designer Sade Popoola of Quute Ltd. has come up with the answer to this everyday problem. Her stylish and functional Damask handbags have a light inside them that turns on whenever the [...]
On June 30th the brightest stars of reality television will join forces with Reality Cares at Joseph’s in Hollywood to raise money and awareness for Operation Smile. Operation Smile is a worldwide children’s medical charity whose network of global volunteers are dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children and young adults. Since [...]
Summoning the long ago era of singer/songwriters Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan and Crosby Stills and Nash, chris and thomas bring their impressive harmonies to a familiar sound. Returning to the scene of their first L.A show, chris and thomas will be playing at the Hotel Café on June 26.
Like their British forefathers, this indie [...]
In honor of this year’s 34th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards On 3 Productions celebrated our favorite daytime stars of the small screen with an official talent gift lounge. On 3 Productions is a driving force behind the introduction and popularity of celebrity gifting. The gift lounge took place at the most LA of locations [...]
Combining theatre and improv, Fries on the Side is a weekly sketch comedy show performed at the Meisner Center in North Hollywood. Celebrating their 5th season, the production welcomed actor Alan Ruck (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) as their host and P!stol P!stol as the musical guest on June 16th. [...]
You’ve seen the books in stores covering just about every topic. Now, Chicken Soup for the Soul is focusing on wine. In order to print stories about that great bottle of vino enjoyed over the perfect meal, they need your input. Chicken Soup for the Wine Lovers Soul is looking for true, touching, insightful stories [...]
Having put on an amazing event in September 2006, world-renown wine expert Joel M. Fisher and award-winning sommelier Adam Leemon take LA WineFest 2007 afloat, aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. The event will be held in the ship’s Grand Salon Ballroom. The festivities are scheduled to begin June 30, 2007, and [...]
Los Angeles is truly becoming a cultural and performing arts epicenter and at UCLA Live you can see that change taking place. The UCLA Live 2007-2008 Season offers a wide variety of cultural programs that include theatre, dance, classical music, world music, jazz, roots and pop music, spoken word, and family oriented material. Each of [...]
By Mona Loring
Kitty Kavey was adopted by a single mother at just under two years old. With the blink of an eye, she was dropped off in front of a new house with just a single toy and the clothes on her back.
While growing up, Kavey began making all the wrong choices. As a teenager, [...]
Showcasing many of today’s most innovative and boundary-breaking companies, UCLA Live’s 2007/2008 Dance Series includes a mix of exemplary contemporary troupes and a selection of vital performers in world music and dance. From October 2007 into May 2008, these diverse presentations will showcase dancers and choreographers spanning the globe from Germany, Vietnam, Belgium, Bali, New [...]
UCLA Live presents as part of its 2007/08 season a fresh slate of bold and prestigious classical concerts that bring a supreme cross section of the world’s finest musicians to the acoustically excellent Royce Hall. Director, David Sefton believes that UCLA Live’s 2007-2008 Classical Music Series is the finest recital series in Los Angeles, without [...]
UCLA Live’s Program Series includes special family-friendly events for all ages. The 2007/08 Series will present award-winning family entertainment. UCLA Live’s Design for Sharing Family Series is named for its acclaimed outreach program, Design for Sharing, one of the largest, most accomplished university-based outreach organizations in the country. Intended for children and their families to [...]
World Music and Dance are combined at UCLA Live. In an unparalleled 07/08 World Music Series, UCLA Live features a West Coast premiere and a concert exclusive, plus a special World Music and Dance Series, presenting two highly anticipated U.S. premieres. Showcasing global superstars and cultural ambassadors of music and dance from the streets to [...]
Looking to hear an incomparable mix of folk, rock and blues? Be sure to attend the UCLA Live 2007/08 Roots Series as legends of the genre perform in an outstanding combination of rare appearances and reunion concerts. Showcasing five decades of socially-conscious singer-songwriters and pioneering music icons, the series features one of the world’s most [...]
UCLA Live continues to present daring and provocative work through its 2007/08 season including the Sixth International Theatre Festival. UCLA Live will once again show groundbreaking productions from around the globe, the upcoming festival features a U.S. premiere, two U.S. company debuts, multiple West Coast premieres and exclusive engagements from theaters based in Scotland, The [...]
UCLA Live is proud to present the words and wisdom of today’s most influential literary figures and cultural pundits through its 07/08 Spoken Word Series. This stunning season offers a wide-ranging roster of exclusive pairings and rare engagements including three Pulitzer Prize winners, top political journalists, the nation’s number one selling poet and the best-known [...]
Two-time Emmy nominee, Debbie Matenopoulos is most well-known as the vivacious beauty who dishes the latest in celebrity news, style and entertainment. As a compelling journalist, talk show host and actress, she has proven herself to be a multifaceted talent in the entertainment world. A regular face on E! Entertainment Television, Matenopoulos not only co-hosts [...]
Before heading out to the fashion show on Monday evening, I ventured to envision the type of clothing that would emerge from the creative group mind of pro-skateboarders turned Rock and Roll band turned clothing designers. I anticipated seeing coordinated flannels and oversized jeans at the Elmer Ave fashion party. I could not have been [...]
Setting the standard in animation, Disney Pixar prepares to unveil their latest venture. Set in a 5-star gourmet French restaurant, Ratatouille tells the classic fish-out-of water story, or rather, rat-out-of-the sewer. Acquiring the talents of Academy Award winning director Brad Bird (The Incredibles) and the storytellers at Pixar Animation Studios (Cars, Finding Nemo), Ratatouille is [...]
Hundreds of bands work the Sunset Strip each week, but only once in a blue moon do you find an undiscovered gem that refreshingly turns out to be just as exciting as the headlining act. On June 6, the Key Club in Hollywood welcomed a new find, an artist named Antonio Pontarelli, who was on the [...]
Jamie Lee Curtis hosted the fifth annual What A Pair! Event at the Orpheum Theatre on June 3, 2007. Benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Institute at St. John’s Health Center, a various selection of women spanning all fields of the entertainment business paired off to perform songs from top Broadway musicals. [...]
Gifting suites are the well-known and well-loved precursor to awards shows. Showing appreciation Hollywood style by gifting the presenters, performers, and VIPs of the television, movie and music industries. And on May 30th and 31st Platinum Publicity hosted Melanie Segal’s Luxury Lounge in celebration of the upcoming 2007 MTV Movie Awards at Le Meridien Hotel [...]
Celebrate Father’s Day the right way this year with some help from the gift-giving experts Distinctive Assets.
This June 11-15, the week before Father’s Day, the illustrious celebrity gifting firm, Distinctive Assets, will be gifting 25 celebrity dads with an amazing Father’s Day Gift Basket to show them how much they are appreciated. So if you [...]
When the Catalina Bar & Grill Jazz Club clubs slogan reads “Nothing but the best in Jazz", that is Jane Monheit. Playing to a packed club on Saturday June 9, Monheit sang both arrangements from the beginning of her young career as well recordings from her newest album “Surrender.” The atmosphere was a like [...]
It is one thing to "think" you can dance. It is another to have your name synonymous with the term "dance" itself. Meet Shane Sparks, a young and fresh member of the dance world who is meeting success through his commitment to hip-hop and marriage to dance. Seems like a potential love story at first [...]
You already know that as a general rule, white wine goes with chicken and red wine goes with steak. But did you know that certain beers also have a time a place when it comes to food? That’s the message Pilsner Urquell, a premium import from the Czech Republic, is trying to get out at [...]
Jazz fans have a brand new season of exciting performances to look forward to, as UCLA Live has released their 2007-2008 line up. Jazz aficionados will be treated to a mix of small ensembles, larger collectives and orchestras while enjoying the smooth sounds at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus.
At the top of the list [...]
The American Film Institute Life Achievement Award is given out each year to "one whose talent has in a fundamental way advanced the film art." Based on this criteria, it should come as no surprise that actor Al Pacino was this year’s recipient. With roles in classic films such as The Godfather, Scarface and Serpico, [...]
The stars were out at The Silver Spoon MTV Movie Awards Hollywood Buffet on Wednesday, May 30th and Thursday, May 31st. Held at a beautiful Beverly Hills estate, the event went green with an emphasis placed upon natural and environmentally friendly products and services. Proceeds were raised for the Environmental Media Association (EMA), a non-profit [...]
As a volunteer based group, Project Angel Food delivers free professionally prepared meals to the homes of people living with HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses throughout LA County. Originating in 1989 in one person’s tiny apartment kitchen, Project Angel Food has gone from serving 15 to 1,200 meals a day that will now be cooked [...]
By Susie Salva
Maroon 5 has just released their highly anticipated sophomore effort, "It Won’t Be Soon Before Long," on A&M/Octone Records following up their highly touted "Songs About Jane," which netted them their first of two Grammy’s as Best New Artist of 2005 selling more than ten million albums worldwide. Maroon 5 appears to be [...]
Home At Last, the new CD by Herman Matthews, truly has my head spinning. This could be the best CD I have heard all year. Produced by Herman Matthews and Ned Albright, this is more than eleven great tunes, it is the ultimate road trip to any barbeque pit two thousand miles from home, wherever [...]
The themes behind Johnny Garcia’s thoughtful play, “Satisfy Me” are nothing new. Love and marriage, infidelity, chronic immaturity, self-indulgence and plain old lust have been explored and disseminated since the beginning of theater itself. Nevertheless, “Satisfy Me” delivers as a freshly rendered and well-written take on our steadfast weaknesses. Based in NYC “Satisfy Me” [...]
Jenn Laskey of Red Light Productions invited friends and colleagues to an industry mixer Thursday night at the brand new renovated club Social, formally known as the Hollywood Athletic Club on Sunset and Wilcox.
Familiar with the building from the past, I was really looking forward to another night of socializing at this very sophisticated hang out, [...]
On June 2, the Theater for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino (formerly the Aladdin) unveiled its newest stage show, The Beauty of Magic with Hans Klok, featuring international superstar Pamela Anderson. It is a brand new venue for Anderson. “It’s always been a dream of mine to perform on stage in [...]
One of the main numbers of the first act in the new Derek Taylor Kent musical “King Kalimari” is called a “A New Kind of Show,” and for the small musical, that could certainly be considered it’s theme as well. "King Kalimari." which uses a mixes media presentation of slides and normal props, is the [...]
The Secret is enjoying runaway success, as Oprah Winfrey, Larry King, and millions of other readers pick up on its tips for reaching your goals and attaining your dreams. But there’s at least one more secret behind The Secret, tucked away on the acknowledgements page of the book: the inspiration of Dr. Robert Anthony. No [...]
Wynn Las Vegas’ water-based spectacle Le Rêve (The Dream) certainly lives up to its name. While watching one can’t help but feel as though you have entered an alternate and utterly imaginative universe. [...]
NBC Universal On Demand has joined with Music Choice to offer a ‘Music & Movies’ Video On Demand category featuring music artists starring in films premiering On Demand starting May 31st. The dual star line-up includes Justin Timberlake in "Alpha Dog," Alicia Keys in "Smokin’ Aces" and Mandy Moore in "Because I Said So."
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Ever wish you had your own private robot? With life being so busy, all of us multi-tasking in so many different directions, I bet right about now, that would sound great. Especially if you are Jetson’s fan like me… Enter ASIMO, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot. I learned about ASIMO at the Consumer [...]
There’s a new name in Los Angeles fashion and it is Meghan T. Kendall’s, Pretty Thing Boutique in Beverly Hills. This store has a warm and inviting atmosphere with a large storefront window, light pink walls, and white accents. Opening a fashion boutique was never on the agenda for Meghan T. Kendall, the store’s owner, [...]
Cookies have been the downfall for many dieters and others watching what they eat, but Liz Lovely wants to change that reputation of these delicious morsels. Based in the Green Mountains of Vermont, Liz Lovely applies the principals of small, artisan baking to the cookie business.
Liz Lovely’s cookies are all made by hand in [...]
By Susie Salva
Going back to their roots Poison puts their unique spin on 13 cover tunes from the ‘70s and ‘80s on their first new studio album, “POISON’D!” on EMI America Records/Capitol since the 2002 release of “Hollyweird.” Working with renowned producer Don Was and recorded at Hensen Recording Studios in Hollywood, he was able [...]
In his first full length play in ten years, playwright David Henry Hwang combines autobiographical truth with fiction in the Center Theatre Group’s production of “Yellow Face” at the Mark Taper Forum. The piece serves as one of Hwang’s most vulnerable works as it grapples with his professional and personal struggles as well as the social [...]
Actor, dancer, writer, bartender, volunteer. Anna Pheil is the epitome of the multi-faceted working actress. This world traveler has been seen on several primetime hit TV shows, all while cultivating a diverse life outside of the business.
As a recurring character on the NBC hit Las Vegas, Pheil appeared in season 3 and will once again [...]
One of LA’s best kept secrets is Maggie Wachsberger’s chic clothing store, Malgosia. This store truly combines eclectic and classic styles in one setting. To kick off the summer, Malgosia held the Sonia De Mello Summer Collection and 2008 Sneak Preview on the night of May 23rd. The store was filled with a vibrant surge of energy. Cocktails and [...]
Feet move like paintbrushes gliding, stroking the floor like a canvas. An electric violin screeches and a tribal drumbeat accompanies it. The music rings out over the dancers dressed in full blue unitards lit under blue lights. It is the first meeting between all these elements, intertwining live, creating something new from independent entities.
This is [...]
The green carpet was rolled out on the evening of May 21st when the Los Angeles Cast of “Wicked” held a star-studded benefit gala at Club Façade-Hollywood supporting The American Cancer Society. The club’s atmosphere was touched by hints of green; after all it was a “Wicked” affair. Cast members including Eden Espinosa, who plays [...]
As the MTV Movie Awards approaches, one thing is on people’s minds: gifting suites! This May 30th and 31st Platinum Publicity is hosting Melanie Segal’s Luxury Lounge in celebration of the MTV Movie Awards, and will be held at an undisclosed location. The event will raise awareness and funds for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS [...]
In the midst of overhauling their theatre, the Mark Taper Forum announces their 41st season. Beginning in November, audiences can expect to enjoy both American classics and British hits while appreciating their new surroundings in the renovated theatre.
The 2007-2008 season of The Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum at the Los Angeles Music Center was [...]
A dinner and movie is the classic date, and going to the ArcLight theatre in Hollywood is the place to catch a flick. Now the two can be enjoyed in one spot as the American Bistro, Charcoal has just opened its doors right next to the popular theatre.
Owners Adolfo Suaya and Michael Sutton bring their [...]
Starring Richard Portnow, Vince Curatola, Michael Rispoli, Danny Grimaldi, John Enos Directed by Sharon Angela and Greg Alosio Written by Luca Palanca Shot on location in Brooklyn, this independent film is a 180-degree [...]
By Susie Salva
Grammy award winning Linkin Park’s much anticipated third studio CD release, “Minutes to Midnight,” on Machine Shop Records/Warner Brothers records finds the band stepping out of their comfort zone and incorporating melodic sounds with industrial and rap music that defines their unique sound. Linkin Park maintains their [...]
It’s that time of year when the NHL competes for the oldest trophy in North American sports. The Stanley Cup playoffs are in full swing and the Ducks of Anaheim have a major battle on their hands.
Even though it’s the land of sun, sand and surf, Southern California sports fans have a reason to [...]
George Sarah has made a name for himself since 1985 by successfully combining two very different generes of music; classical and electronica. A composer for the electronic age, George Sarah uses synthesizers and drum machines as his instruments, and a trio of live strings to compliment and compose each one of his original songs. These [...]
Dance, Cabaret, Jazz or Broadway, whatever your preference, the Orange County Performing Arts Center has it all. Unveiling their 2007-2008 season lineup, The Center offers a diverse series that utilizes the Center in Segerstrom Hall, the new Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and the Samueli Theatre. With such eclectic and entertaining performances this is [...]
I?ll admit it ? going downtown always gives me a bit of a thrill. I like the gritty edginess of it: the dated edifices, the one-way streets, the faded signage on the walls. I like the hustle: the buzz of commerce, the steady hum of traffic reverberating from the alleys, the clack of heels on [...]
Hal Hartley and Parker Posey are sort of like the Woody Allen and Scarlett Johansson of the independent film world. With his quirky, trademark style and her alluring beauty and charm, Hartley and Posey have become icons of art house cinema. With a highly regarded body of work between them, it made perfect sense that [...]
Brazilian fashion has claimed its place in the top rankings of the fashion world in the last ten years. The main fashion centers of the world, Paris, London, Milan and New York,are looking to Brazil for the latest trends in fashion and style. The Brazilian lifestyle lends itself to natural beauty rich in color and [...]
Stone Fire Pizza Co. on L.A.’s Restaurant Row is the latest culinary expression of proprietor Greg Morris’s love of entertaining. Following ultra-successful ventures Belmont and the Spanish Kitchen, Stone Fire Pizza offers a variety of pizza styles in a sophisticated, upscale environment. Diners can choose from Naples’ thin-crust varieties, the delectable slices that come out of [...]
To the outsider, the world of gift bags and gift suites seems like nothing short of glamorous and luxurious, and that is certainly one side to this award-show staple. But behind the scenes, the movers and shakers are doing more than gathering hot products and schmoozing the stars. For entrepreneurs such as Gavin Keilly of [...]
“We’ve got a lot to do tonight,” Will Shortz said as he strolled onto the stage of UCLA’s Royce Hall Wednesday night. He spoke with an unassuming presence he would maintain throughout the evening, as if it didn’t make much difference whether there were hundreds of people in the audience (which there were) or a [...]
Rock lives here.
L.A. is rocking all week long in celebration of VH1’s second annual Rock Honors. This year, VH1 honors the iconic and eclectic careers of Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top. In a night of mind-blowing performances, Alice in Chains, Keane, Nickelback, Queens of the Stone Age and Gretchen Wilson will pay [...]
The Society for Young Professionals (SYP) made giving fun on Saturday, May 19 at the Hollywood Plaza with their 3rd annual benefit gala. SYP is a remarkable non-profit organization, designed to create a network of distinguished professionals by promoting philanthropic causes through charitable events.
The organization’s goal is to offer young professionals with an attractive [...]
Distinctive Assets is proud to present its gifting services for this years 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on May 15th 2007, telecast this year from the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Established in 1999, Distinctive Assets furnishes branding opportunities and establishes new products in addition to celebrity placement. Their talents [...]
Where else better to celebrate a film festival than in the celebrity and movie mecca of Los Angeles. Thursday June 21 – Sunday, July 1 Film Independent launches its 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival (LAFF) presented by Los Angeles Times. The festival will once again be hosted in Westwood Village and will feature the best of [...]
Most people remember baseball-great Lou Gehrig, and if not they at least recognize the name of the loveable New York Yankee whose game ended all too early. Today this American sports hero’s name is sadly most often associated with Lou Gehrig’s disease, the degenerative disease which ended Gehrig’s baseball career and which he died of [...]
If you never knew about bio-diesel, ethanol and straight vegetable oil as being the renewal fuel sources that could challenge the petroleum industry, then this documentary just might be compulsory viewing.
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