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Dudamel’s latest creation- congratulations!
The La Times reports the real reason why Gustavo Dudamel was unable to conduct last Tuesday’s concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic: he and his wife Eloisa were having a baby boy. For more, please read: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/04/gustavo-dudamel-and-wife-welcome-baby-boy-martin-in-la.html
Read MoreTennessee William’s final play “A House Not Meant to Stand” -extends- till May 22nd
Tennessee Williams’ final play, never before seen on the West Coast: A HOUSE NOT MEANT TO STAND extends at the Fountain- till May 22 The Fountain Theatre. 5060 Fountain Ave. LA CA 90029 (Fountain at Normandie) For information on show times and tickets(323) 663-1525 or www.FountainTheatre.com For a link to my review on this play, one of the best theatrical productions in LA…
Read MoreIn the news: Aphrodite Goes Home
Illegal Smuggling? Organized Crime? After much controversy, the Getty’s Villa’s Aphrodite goes home. Ciao bella! Buon Viaggio! For the full report, read: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-return-of-aphrodite-20110323,0,6998689.story
Read MoreIn the News: the Curious Collection of the Barnes Foundation
Which American Museum has: 181 works by Renoir 69 Cezannes (more than in all the museums of Paris combined), 59 Matisses 46 Picassos and 7 Van Goghs The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. This happens to be the spot that Matisse called, “the only sane place to see art in America.” Unfortunately, the collection will be at the Foundation for only two…
Read MoreAll the World’s a Stage: William Leavitt’s “Theater Objects” at MOCA
All the World’s A Stage: William Leavitt’s Theater Objects at MOCA By Leticia Marie Sanchez All photography© MOCA All the world’s a stage, all the men and women merely players. Nowhere does Shakespeare’s expression hold more true than at William Leavitt’s Theater Objects at MOCA. Walking into the exhibition one hears the constant chirping of birds and the flow…
Read MoreReview: The Real Housewife of Düsseldorf County—Clara Schumann
The Real Housewife of Düsseldorf County—Clara Schumann Israela Margalit’s “Trio,” currently playing at the Lounge 2 Theater in Hollywood, offers a window into the artistic triangle between Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, and Johannes Brahms. Maragalit, a concert pianist, tied the play together with her own recorded compositions of Schumann, Brahms, and Beethoven. Photo: From Left- Bjørn Johnson, Meghan Maureen…
Read MoreReview: The Real Housewife of Düsseldorf County—Clara Schumann
The Real Housewife of Düsseldorf County—Clara Schumann Israela Margalit’s “Trio,” currently playing at the Lounge 2 Theater in Hollywood, offers a window into the artistic triangle between Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, and Johannes Brahms. Maragalit, a concert pianist, tied the play together with her own recorded compositions of Schumann, Brahms, and Beethoven. Photo: From Left- Bjørn Johnson, Meghan Maureen…
Read MoreReview: Young Director’s Night at LACMA
Review: Young Director’s Night at LACMA by Leticia Marie Sanchez On March 5, LACMA Muse presented its 10th Annual Young Director’s Night. Six talented young directors presented a wide range of creative films. Left. Sylvia Sether’s “Overdrawn.” Winner of the Art of Film Award Cat Youell’s “The Mischievous Case of Cordelia Botkin” brought to light a true story episode from…
Read MorePasadena Symphony- March 12- Beethoven, Mendelssohn & Avetisian
March 12, 2011 2:00 pm 8:00 pm Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night’s Dream (excerpts) Avetisyan Kanun Concerto Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Karine Hovhannisyan, KANUNMaestro George Stelluto, GUEST CONDUCTORAmbassador Auditorium. 131 S. St. John Ave. Pasadena, CA.Pre-concert talk, led by Guest conductor George Stelluto at 1PM and 7PM in the auditorium.For more information, please visit: www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org/or call 626.793.7172 .
Read MoreMAGNA CARTA coming to LACMA- April 26- for Brit Week
One of the most influential documents in history, impacting constitutions everywhere (including the American Constitution) comes to LACMA on April 26th. The 1217 version, on view at LACMA during Brit week, is only one of 17 surviving original manuscripts of the Magna Carta. Issued in the name of King Henry III, it will be on view on…
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