There is something fascinating and moving about Africa, the continent that boasts both the origins of humanity and continual proof of human resilience. No doubt part of this cultural appeal lies within Africa’s deeply ingrained rich musical culture.
Author Archives: Shelley Brown
Party HARD this weekend at the Shrine
The idea of a haunted mansion probably does not conjure images of thumping electronic music, DJs furiously spinning on turntables and seizure-inducing lighting effects.
Ahimsa Collective brings ‘Epilogue’ tour to living rooms
For most, an evening at the theater means a pricey ticket in a far removed, if not grandiose location. One local theater company is working to change this perception by bringing live theater, quite literally, to your living room.
Food Review: Tender Greens
As a Los Angeles health nut, I am well versed in the art of salad selection. I have perused many a menu in search of appealing greenery, usually coming up short with only the ubiquitous Caesar or bland house salad to choose from. This was not the case with Tender Greens ““ a cafeteria-style eatery that proved to please even this salad snob’s palate.
Pub review: West 4th/Jane
While crowded Los Angeles clubs and college bars are an experience, sometimes a quieter, more sophisticated Thursday night is in order.
Screen Scene: David Crowder Band
There is a time and a place to preach to the choir. Yesterday evening, the preacher was the David Crowder Band, and the choir was the crowd of praise-music enthusiasts who took over Hollywood’s Roxy Theatre on Sunset Boulevard.
Q&A with Jeanine Mason
There is no dancing around the demands of Fox’s hit reality dance show, “So You Think You Can Dance.”