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Jacaranda's concert premiere of ARKHIPOV, a new opera by composer Peter Knell and librettist Stephanie Fleischmann, winner of Opera America's 2022 Campbell Librettist Prize, will have two performances on October 21 and 22 at The Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. The opera is based on a true story of how Armageddon was barely averted during a tipping point in the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) due to the moral conviction of one man - Soviet naval officer Vasili Arkhipov - who succeeded in...
The season begins with a historic new works festival the L.A. Writers’ Workshop Festival with an all-women cohort of 10 writers in September 2022 2022 Pulitzer Prize Finalist play “Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord” Written by Kristina Wong Directed by Chay Yew A co-production with East West Players in March and April 2023 A fresh take on the play “Fetch Clay, Make Man” Written by Will Power Directed by Debbie Allen Produced in association with SpringHill in June and July 2023 The West Coas...
For our back-to-school program for writers after the summer recess, IWOSC returns with its annual Literary Agents Panel: a candid and thorough discussion of the factors that go into whether a book or screenplay — or an author — gets past the gatekeepers. If you choose the route of traditional publishing, it’s more important than ever to have trustworthy, dependable, and knowledgeable representation to guide your book or screenplay (and you!) We will concentrate on books as well as film/TV. And through the magic of Zoom, we will include New Y...
Culver City, August 29, 2022 - The Culver City Arts Foundation (Culver Arts), which supports the arts in Culver City through its mission to preserve the past, enrich the present and create the future of arts and culture in the community, announced the launch of its third round of the Arts Resiliency Fund, with a focus on local non-profit creative organizations serving the community. Following on the success of the initial rounds of individual grants, the Arts Resiliency Fund will now offer...
On August 13 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, get ready for a special, and intimate Q & A session with two of the world’s favorite comedians: Cheech & Chong. One half of the stoner-hippie comedic duo, Richard “Cheech” Marin has become perhaps one of the most well-known and respected Chicano achievers in the world of entertainment. As an actor, director, writer, musician, art collector and humanitarian, Cheech is more than just a comedian who has made people laugh hysterically since the l...
Concentrating on the ridiculous foibles of the rich and famous on the streets where they earn their political-correctness tickets, this book tastes like a cool drink of cage-free, paleo-friendly water. If you're looking for a locally-sourced, light and humorous summer (or anytime) read, Peter Borresen's Jones of the Bay might just hit the spot. This episodic detective novel blends comedy, Santa Monica satire, and murder mysteries that increase in intensity leading up to a final nail-biter and a...
By Christine Peake, Peakeprgroup.com 5.18: Mash Gallery successfully opened it's new location doors this past weekend and hundreds of the Los Angeles art community were on hand to admire the stunning collection of works on display at the new 'Formless Form' exhibit. The much anticipated red carpet event was the place to be with crowds spilling out onto La Cienega Blvd for the duration of the four hour event. Gallery owner, Santa Monica resident, the stunning Haleh Mashian was the Queen Bee of...
Culver City High School freshman Valentina Leguizamon has earned an Honorable Mention in the West Basin Municipal Water District’s 2022 Water is Life student art contest. The contest encourages students to create and illustrate water-smart conservation messages. “We are proud of the students who participated in this year’s Water is Life Student Art Contest, and for their thoughtful water conservation slogans and creative artwork that emphasizes their commitment to preserving our most preci...
Some banners displayed ideas of identity,power and belonging in the US. The work presents garments, banners,samplers,quilts some of which were collaborated in her community,exploring the immigrants experiences By The Artist As an immigrant and a daughter of a seamstress, I learned to sew at age six. It was not a choice but rather a necessity to help my mother earn a living. In this way, sewing has ever since been an important part of me, my body memory, and my politics. Sewing is my medium to...
Adult classes at The Actors’ Gang are back! It feels like ages since we’ve been able to invite eager artists to train with us, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring back this opportunity. Grow and explore as an individual while training in an ensemble. These classes are perfect for artists at all levels of training and experience who want to embrace their full creative potential. Employing the Gang’s signature Style, our teachers will push you to be bold, take risks, and develop your unique...
By Rachel Ganz 3.19.22: A spectacular 7th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards took place at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Beauty Awards honors the architects of beauty and acknowledges creative talent in hair, makeup, photography, and styling for TV, film, music, editorial and the red carpet HBAs were founded by LATF USA'S publisher & CEO Michele Elyzabeth in 2014.The executive producers are Michele Elyzabeth, Pamela Price and Otis Stokes. The Red Carpet was sizzling with...
Children’s Bureau, a nonprofit leader in child abuse prevention and treatment in Southern California, will be hosting a conversation between famed authors Michael Warr and Tucker Smallwood in celebration of Black History Month on Monday, February 28th at 3:30PM. Michael Warr is an award-winning poet and the Poetry Editor for the publication Of Poetry & Protest: From Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin. Tucker Smallwood is an actor and vocalist with over 500 credits, as well as the author of Return to Eden. The conversation will be moderated by M...
There aren't many people who can point to a career full of success as a performer, teacher, storyteller, entrepreneur, and expert. But Michelle Danner can. The legendary acting teacher has recently opened The Creative Center for the Arts (formerly known as the Edgemar Center for the Arts) in Culver City. The facility houses a theatre for upcoming productions as well as two acting schools: The Los Angeles Acting Conservatory (for conservatory classes and international students), and the Michelle...
“Creativity takes courage.” ~ Henri Matisse The chaos resulting from the continuing battle with COVID has certainly confirmed that. And the Culver City Arts Foundation (“Culver Arts”) has again stepped up through its Arts Resiliency Fund campaign to aid those in the arts who are struggling to survive. Several months ago the first 11 grants totaling just under $10,000 were awarded. A second round of grants totaling $11,000 has been awarded to 13 recipients who represent a diverse and intrigu...
By Rachel Ganz On Wednesday evening January 19, 2022, the gorgeous model Kaia Gerber dazzled the Red Carpet with her beauty at The LA Art Show Opening Night Premiere Party at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber was the host for the event which benefits the St Jude's Children's Research Hospital .St Jude's Research Hospital is a world leader in treating and defeating childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Their mission is finding cures and...
The Culver City Arts Foundation (Culver Arts), which supports the arts in Culver City through its mission to preserve the past, enrich the present and create the future of arts and culture in the community, announced today that it is seeking to fill vacancies on its Board and Advisory Committee. With a major focus the past two years to alleviate the effects of the pandemic on our creative community, a few of the programs that Culver Arts supports include the City’s Performing Arts Grant program; the City’s Artist Laureate program and “Lo...
By Larry Zarcoff In the mid 90s I got a call from the folks over at Buena Vista Television to direct and edit a pilot presentation for a proposed syndicated show called "The Betty White House." The idea was that Betty White lived on a ranch with her animals, and celebrities would "drop in" for coffee and a chat. It was a nice idea, a twist on the morning show format. My skeleton crew and I all trudged up to her ranch in Santa Clarita. It was a very simple set up, except every Disney executive...
Fly silly seabird No dreams can possess you No voices can blame you For sun on your wings My gentle relations Have names they must call me For loving the freedom Of all flying things My dreams with the seagulls fly Out of reach Out of cry -Joni Mitchell...
"Self-Care Saturdays" Continue on the Third Street Promenade Through December 2021. Free workouts every Saturday morning plus a pop-up market featuring local artisan vendors and sustainable brands. Fit Girl Club LA Classes are free and vary per week with a diverse mix of workout styles including yoga, pilates, Krav Maga, dance cardio, kickboxing and more. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat, towel and water for maximum enjoyment. Fit Girl Club LA will also host the Conscious...
Alan Toy has been cast as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in NBC's holiday spectacular "Annie Live!," set for Thursday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Toy joins an A-list ensemble that includes Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace, Tituss Burgess as Rooster, Megan Hilty as Lily St. Regis and Celina Smith in the title role of Annie. Toy, who also contracted polio resulting in paralysis similar to FDR, is the first actor to portray the...
Author Readings Celebrate Collaborative Art and Writing Exhibit Yu.jpg: "Hold on Tight" (watercolor, 14 x 11 inches) by Adam Yu will be shown as part of The Ongoing Moment: Literature and Art from SMC Emeritus exhibition online at SMC's Emeritus Art Gallery website at smc.edu/emeritusgallery. The exhibition opens with The Ongoing Moment 2021 Virtual Launch Event on December 2 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and features special author readings. Watanabe.jpg: "Firefly" (watercolor, 17 x 14 inches) by...
TheYamila Guerra and Yalil Guerra Orchestra performs for a group of happy dancers at the 2021 Fiesta la Ballona....
Stick me in a room with my laptop, some pencils, erasers, Sharpies, and paper, and I'm as happy as a pig in swill. You know me as Features Writer but I've been an artist since childhood, the first sale of my drawings being in the schoolyard when I was seven. My career in commercial mortgage banking, where I closed loans, dealt with servicing issues and from which I retired 20 years ago, started in the 1960s when I was in my twenties. I became a professional freelance cartoonist after work and...
A great Culver City tradition finally returns! Free theatre in the park is back! Culver City Public Theatre celebrates the return of live shows for the entire family by putting goblins and video games onstage and making the audience tell the actors what happens next! Culver City Public Theatre's annual outdoor production is back, rich with the comedy and excitement synonymous with its Carlson Park productions that have entertained families for so many years. The show is the west coast premiere...
"The City of Culver City is pleased to be able to host the annual Fiesta La Ballona. After a year on hiatus, City staff and the Fiesta Committee are planning one fantastic Party in the Park-this year known as Fiesta La Boo-llona-just in time for Halloween! said Culver City Mayor Alex Fisch. This year's event will take place during Halloween weekend, October 29-31 at Veterans Park, 4117 Overland Avenue in Culver City. "We're always thankful for the City's leadership in supporting the event, but...
