Oaxaca, Mexico
A visit to Oaxaca, Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, anytime from October to May is ideal.
‘A Nice Indian Boy’—Very Nice Indeed
We are thrust into the middle of an American version of a Bollywood-style Indian wedding with everything but the elephant.
Italy! Italie! Italia!
Italia! The name conjures romance, old-world glory, elaborate icing-topped monuments, and film and television references, which for me are impossible to escape.
‘The Penguin Lessons’—Universal and Always Engaging
“The Penguin Lessons” is based on the true-life adventure of Tom Michell, a disillusioned and cynical Englishman who opted for what he thought would be an easy road, a job at a prestigious English boarding school halfway around the world in Buenos Aires.
TV–Hot, Lukewarm and Cold
January, February and March have presented what seems like an endless stream of entertainment.
‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’—Alone No Longer
“One Hundred Years of Solitude,” a new Netflix miniseries based on the acclaimed novel by Gabriel García Márquez, premiered in December.
‘Sondheim’s Old Friends’—Everybody Rise!
“Sondheim’s Old Friends,” now playing at the Ahmanson Theatre in its pre-Broadway run, will make you want to get up and sing and dance with the marvelous cast on stage.
‘Noises Off’—Loud Indeed
“Noises Off,” a farce in three acts by Michael Frayn, is a play within a play within a play that pokes loving fun at regional productions in towns no one has ever heard of.
Finding Light in the Dark: Why It’s Important to Feel Joy During Troubling Times
As this year unfolds, we’ve witnessed a mix of heartache, from wildfires to political change, while also experiencing uplifting moments like the Grammys, FireAid, and the Super Bowl.
‘Memoryhouse’—Not to Be Forgotten
Continuing its excellent dance series, The Wallis presented an ambitious Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) program in two acts of choreographic vignettes following the 18 tracks of Max Richter’s “Memoryhouse.”