Handel’s Messiah, Walt Disney Concert Hall, December 15, 2009

Handel’s Messiah, Walt Disney Concert Hall, December 15, 2009

For many people, Handel’s Messiah means Christmas. The Hallelujah chorus has come to evoke images of gingerbread cookies and sleigh bells, and it is a…

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The Cirque is in Town: Cirque du Soleil’s "Kooza" @ Santa Monica Pier (Review)

The Cirque is in Town: Cirque du Soleil’s “Kooza” @ Santa Monica Pier (Review)

Cirque du Soleil’s “Kooza” October 16th- November 29th at the Santa Monica Pier After seeing a performance of Cirque du Soleil’s newest spectacular, “Kooza”, I…

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Stage Review: Aristophanes’ Peace

Stage Review: Aristophanes’ Peace

When you go to watch a performance at the Getty Villa, you don’t expect to see a mountain of garbage in the center of the…

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Festival Run-Down: The Best and the Worst of Fiestas Patrias de California

Festival Run-Down: The Best and the Worst of Fiestas Patrias de California

This week marks the 199th anniversary of “el grito de Dolores” or, as we norteamericanos like to call it, “the Mexican Independence Day that we…

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Festival Alert: Fiestas Patrias California: This Weekend

Festival Alert: Fiestas Patrias California: This Weekend

Fiestas Patrias California Olvera Street Plaza, Downtown LA 10a-10p Saturday, Sept. 12 10a-9p Sunday, Sept. 13 September 12th is fast approaching. Are you stuck with…

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