Posts by Culturalcocktailhour
Richard III- July 2 through October 2- Theatricum Botanicum
“Richard III” “Now is the winter of our discontent. Made glorious summer by this sun of York” Melora Marshall & Chad Jason Scheppner share the role of Shakespeare’s villainous usurper Performances: July 2 through October 2: The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga CA 90290 (midway between Pacific Coast Highway and the Ventura Freeway) (310)…
Read MoreCLASSICS FEST- July 13- Aug 21
This year’s ClassicsFest will include readings and workshop productions of The Doctor’s Dilemma and Caesar and Cleopatra by George Bernard Shaw; The Lucky Chance by Aphra Behn; Twelfth Night, Othello and Macbeth by William Shakespeare; Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill; A Delicate Balance by Edward Albee (rights pending); After the Dance by Terence Rattigan; The Legend of Oedipus by Kenneth Cavander; The…
Read MoreFree Mondays at MOCA- courtesy of Banksy- June 13-Aug 8- Geffen Contemporary
MOCA ANNOUNCES ART IN THE STREETS FREE MONDAYS AT MOCA COURTESY OF BANKSY June 13–August 8, 2011 Los Angeles-The Museum of Contemporary Art announced today that British artist Banksy will sponsor free admission at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA every Monday for the duration of Art in the Streets.
Read MoreIn the News: Baroque Harpists booted out of Central Park
Authorities in New York’s Central Park have branded the soothing harp a “public disturbance” while mega rock concerts can go on, undisturbed. For the full article, please read the link below: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110612/lf_afp/lifestyleusmusicsocietynewyork_20110612051411
Read MoreMoliere’s Tartuffe– June 11 through October 1- Theatricum Botanicum
Written by MolièreAdapted and Directed by Ellen GeerFeaturing Ted Barton, Joanna Bateman, Daniel Billet, Sydney Blair, Alan Blumenfeld, Misha Bouvion, Kelly Derouin, Bill Durham, Liz Eldridge, Willow Geer, Leah Gutentag, Katherine Griffith, Aaron Hendry, Jackson McCord Thompson, William Reinbold WHEN:Performances: June 11 through October 1:The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga CA 90290. (midway between Pacific Coast Highway and the Ventura Freeway)(310) 455-3723 or www.theatricum.com
Read More17th annual Culver City Music Festival– July 7- August 25
The 17th annual Culver City Music Festival – Eight free concerts under the stars in the intimate courtyard of Culver City City Hall. The 2011 summer series offers something for everyone including flamenco, rock ‘n roll, jazz, reggae, salsa and acoustic Celtic music. Enjoy dozens of dining options within walking distance. Even the parking is free. WHERE: Culver…
Read MoreBakersfield Mist- a new comedy about art by Stephen Sachs- and the Jackson Pollock mystery
Bakersfield Mist – A comedy, inspired by true events.Maude Gutman, an unemployed, chain-smoking ex-bartender living in a run down California trailer park, believes the painting she bought in a thrift store for $3 is really an undiscovered Jackson Pollock painting worth millions. When stuffy New York art expert Lionel Percy arrives to evaluate the work, a fiery…
Read MoreIn the News: Are cultured men happier and healthier?
Cultural Cocktail fans– Another reason to stroll through a museum, listen to some jazz, or attend a theatrical production filled with witty barbs. It’s good for your health!! Koenraad Cuypers of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology Cuypers researched the activities, life satisfaction, perceived health, anxiety and depression of 50,797 adults living in Norway’s Nord-Trondelag…
Read MoreIn the news: Is Classical Music relevant to today’s youth?
Last week, the prestigious Cambridge Union Debating Society at Cambridge University held a debate concerning the relevance of classical music to today’s youth. BBC Radio 1 DJ Kissy Sell Out debated comedian and writer Stephen Fry. The idea that classical music is irrelevant to today’s youth was defeated by 365 votes to 57 (with 88 abstentions) For a…
Read MoreLACMA MUSE ART WALK- this Saturday May 14th
MUSE ARTWALK Saturday, May 14 Participating Museums include: LACMA. 5900 Wilshire Blvd. | 11 am–8 pm. Free general admissionArchitecture+Design Museum. 6032 Wilshire Blvd. | 12–6 pm. Free general admission Global Bazaar at Craft Folk and Art Museum. 5814 Wilshire Blvd. | 10 am–6 pm. Free general admission Page Museum. 5801 Wilshire Blvd. | 9 am–5 pm. Free children’s…
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