Robert Van Leer Named to Leadership Post at The Wallis
Robert van Leer has been named Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. He will assume the post on April 1.
Untold Holocaust Story “Shanghai Sonatas” to Premiere at The Wallis
Very few people are aware that around 18,000 Jewish refugees fled to China during the Holocaust, but in "Shanghai Sonatas" Sean (Xiang) Gao brings this stunning tale of unfathomable horror, unlikely relationships and unpredictable victory to symphonic life.
“Independent Spirit Awards” – Always Distinctive
The Independent Spirit Awards ceremony will take place March 4 under a tented pavilion in Santa Monica, provided the weather cooperates. Although they've survived rain in the past, the recent gale force winds might put a dent in the tent. But first and most important,
Family Defined in Different Ways
Two seemingly different films open in theaters on Feb. 24. The first, called "Juniper," is universal in its subject matter–family, healing, growing. Director/writer Matthew Saville approached this story through the eyes of a resentful teen. The growth and change, as imperceptible as it seems to
The Women Who Rocked LA Art Week
After a whirlwind week, LA Art Week has come to a close. It was exhilarating seeing all the incredible art, from those both established and new to the scene. This year, women artists, gallerists, and founders made a particular splash. To wrap up, I wanted
The First Deep Breath’ – Leaves You Gasping
Get thee to the Geffen Playhouse and get there before March 5. "The First Deep Breath" is a major play that analyzes what it means to be alone within a family unit in many of the same ways explored by August Wilson, Tracy Letts and
Highlights of Art Week 2023
This is one of my favorite times in the Los Angeles art world. Not only did Frieze Los Angeles open at the Santa Monica Airport on Feb. 16, but there are also dozens of other exciting art fairs, gallery openings, museum shows, and events going
Burt Bacharach Dies at Age 94
Burt Bacharach, the prolific Oscar-winning composer whose long string of hits including "I Say A Little Prayer,'' "Walk On By'' and "What The World Needs Now Is Love'' made him one of the most enduring songwriters in pop history, has died at age 94, his
Bill Russell: Legend’
This two-part series on Netflix plays out chronologically beginning with his family's move from Monroe, Louisiana to Oakland, California.
The Oscars: The Who, What and Why
The Oscar nominations have been announced and there is as much hand wringing as celebrating. It's really a game of "you never can tell." We all understand Best Picture, the Best Acting categories, Best International Feature, and Best Animated Film. We also have our own