There are a number of meanings behind the title of the Chinese Cultural Dance Performance “Journey.”
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Authors, readers and books come together
In an age when publications are moving to digital devices such as Amazon’s Kindle and the e-Reader from Sony, and bookstores are suffering pangs of a waning economy, a festival that celebrates books may seem old- fashioned. Despite these changing times, the Los Angeles Times programmers behind this weekend’s Festival of Books remain optimistic.
Javanese show blends onstage arts
In American performances, there is often a clear distinction between musicians and dancers ““ the actors are on stage and the pit orchestra sits below.
Chasing rhythm and love
After the musical “Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara” received rave reviews and numerous awards, including the Ovation Award for Best Musical, both co-writers and co-stars Vanessa Claire Smith and Jake Broder are enjoying another warmly received run at the Geffen Playhouse, where the musical is playing until May 24.
Hearts and minds collide in performance event
How do human attraction and logic intersect in the brain?
Screen Scene: “Gran Torino”
The marketplace may be rather cluttered with dramatic awards season fare this time of year, but there’s one very convincing reason to see “Gran Torino” immediately: Clint Eastwood.
Photographer captures LA
She came. She saw. She photographed.