March 27-30, American Ballet Theatre, based in New York City, presents the classic, "Swan Lake" at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
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February 22nd and 23rd at Freud Playhouse, UCLA
March 1st at Alex Theatre in Glendale
March 15th at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
Los Angeles Ballet presents a mixed-bill, including three ballets choreographed by the late George Balanchine ("The Four Temperaments," "Tarantella," and "Who Cares?") and a new work by LAB's Melissa Barak.
I watch Balanchine's ballets now and am completely blown away by the movements he's created. I can not imagine what it would have been like to have seen them fifty years ago when they were first presented to audiences.
Angelus Rosedale Cemetary Walking Tour
Brought to you by the Studio for Southern California History
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Date: February 2, 2008
Location: 1831 W. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90007
Cost: This event is free but reservations are required by calling 213-229-8890.
Meeting Place: to the right of the front gates.
Led by Resident Storytellers Steve Goldstein and Joe Walker, this Walking Tour explores Angelus Rosedale, one of Los Angeles' oldest resting places, built in 1884. In addition to many of the city's mayors, this cemetery is important to Los Angeles' African American communities as well as many others.
Continue reading The Studio for Southern California History - Walking Tour.
If there's one thing I love more than music, it's free music! Musician Peter Case is coming to the Getty Center for a free show February 1, 2008 in support of his Grammy-nominated release Let Us Now Praise Sleepy John. The album, which came out August 7, is the illustrious singer/songwriter’s first album of all original material since 2002.
The show is free, but you must reserve tickets in advance. Starting January 22, you can reserve
your spot at the Getty Center ’s website: http://www.getty.edu/
Friday February 1 @ the Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys are coming to town with two shows in February. If you're stuck on what to do for Valentine's Day, why not head over to the Bordello Bar in downtown Los Angeles for a little swoon and croon with Big Sandy? I can't think of anything more romantic!
And if that's not your style, they'll be playing at the Arcadia Blues Club on the 23rd.
SHOW INFORMATION:
Fri. February 15 @ Bordello Bar
901 E. 1st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
&
Sat. February 23 @ Arcadia Blues Club
16 E. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91006
WWW.YEPROC.COM -- WWW.BIGSANDY.NET
Yep Roc’s The Gourds are on the road and headed this way in support of their most recent album, Noble Creatures. I'm not a huge Gourds fan, but they rock live!
SHOW INFORMATION:
Thurs. February 7 @ Safari Sam’s
5214 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
www.yeproc.com -- www.thegourds.com
Costa Mesa, CA
Orange County Fairgrounds
88 Fair Dr.
December 7,8,9
Classes & demonstrations
The Gold Coast Pirate Faire is this weekend at the Lake Casitas Recreational Area!
Don't miss the 12th Annual Original Lobster Festival coming soon to Redondo Beach!
http://www.redondochamber.org/lobsterfestival/
Don't miss entertainment all weekend long including James Intveld 9:00 pm. to close on September 21st, preceeded by Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
http://www.redondochamber.org/lobsterfestival//entertainment.html
This weekend the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds will be overrun with jewelry makers and shoppers. I have been waiting since March for this event. Don't miss it, the Gem Faire has something for everyone!
THIS WEEKEND, DON'T MISS!
Costa Mesa, CA
Orange County Fairgrounds/Building 10
88 Fair Dr.
August 10, 11, 12
Classes & demonstrations
Wire-wrapping by Carolyn Eddy
Bead classes by Donna Palmer
Photo by Cindylu
For details & class schedules, please see Workshops.
