L.A. Drama Critics Circle Announces Awards Recipients

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle announced the recipients of its 50th annual awards for distinguished achievement in theater Monday at the Pasadena Playhouse. There were four recipients of the […]
LA Phil Talent Search: Winner to Perform at Hollywood Bowl

By William Yelles. It’s like American Idol for violinists. World-renowned violinist Ray Chen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic have announced the Play with Ray competition. The international skills-based talent search […]
Essence of Laguna: Art Exhibit at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

In partnership with artists of the Laguna Beach Sawdust Art Festival, the oceanfront resort debuts a new art exhibit. Edited by Whitney Lauren Han. (June 13, 2019 edit: This exhibit […]
Free Solo Is One of the Best Films of the Year

Academy Award-nominee and BAFTA winner for Best Documentary, Free Solo is the breathtaking film from documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi and world-renowned filmmaker/cinematographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin, that follows free […]
Grand Avenue Gem: The Colburn School

The Colburn School transforms talented musicians and dancers into performers—and also offers classes to the public. By Libby Slate. On March 2, an orchestra that has performed under conductors Gustavo […]
Top Los Angeles Things to Do in February

February may be a short month, but there is no shortage of exciting things to do in L.A. Here are 30 of our top picks for things to do in […]
L.A. Past and Present Boasts Some Crazy Architecture

Giant doughnuts? Burgers that eat entire cities? Los Angeles’ distinctive landscape is full of buildings you just can’t miss. By Andrea Richards. Anyone who has spent more than five minutes […]
L.A. Architect William Hefner Finds Classical and Modern Inspiration

Celebrating the diversity of residential architecture, in Los Angeles, architect William Hefner finds inspiration in both classical and modern themes. By Joseph Lemoyne. Architect William Hefner is best known for […]
Classical Centennial: The Los Angeles Philharmonic Turns 100

How does one orchestrate a 100th anniversary celebration for a cultural institution like the Los Angeles Philharmonic? By Vicki Arkoff With a 2018/2019 season filled with an all-star lineup of […]
Inside Lamb’s Players Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

By Pat Launer. Indeed, it is a Silver Jubilee. Revered troupe Lamb’s Players Theatre is celebrating the 25th year in its beautiful Coronado home with a cabaret production whimsically called […]