What’s new to do: MUSIC starting May 11
ALEX THEATRE 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. 213-622-7001, Ext. 1. Glendale Pops Orchestra presents “A… [more]
Fusion Fridays return to the Pacific Asia Museum May 18
FUSION FRIDAYS 7:30-10:30 p.m. May 18, June 15, July 20 and Aug. 17 Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los… [more]
American roots music at its best at Caltech
Jeni & Billy offer roots music at its best as well as original and sophisticated contemporary country… [more]
Fusion Fridays return to the Pacific Asia Museum May 18
FUSION FRIDAYS 7:30-10:30 p.m. May 18, June 15, July 20 and Aug. 17 Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles, Pasadena $15 626-449-2742 www.pacificasiamuseum.org By Michelle J. Mills, SGVN twitter.com/mickieszoo Lots of art gallerys are as quiet as libraries, but the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena is changing things. For four nights beginning May 18, [...]
Grow! At the Arboretum
“Grow! A Garden Festival” at the Arboretum this weekend has something for everyone. There will be a plant sale, vendors with garden tools, accessories and gifts, “Earth Dreams: Beyond the Sculptural Landscape” art exhibit (an example is shown above) , garden chats, live entertainment, children’s activities and even food trucks. Don’t miss the newly designed [...]
DINING: Sushi and more revolves around The Sakura in Rosemead
THE SAKURA 8150 E. Garvey Ave., Rosemead. 626-288-0770 Lunch and dinner, every day. The Food: There’s a double conveyor — one right behind the other — at this revolving sushi bar in a shopping mall, where the colors of the plates let you know the prices (there are five colors, priced from $2 to $3), [...]
Steve Smith: Carole King retires, Streisand doesn’t and Michael Jackson’s glove is for sale
Classic Pop, Rock & Country Music News By Steve Smith Carole King to retire? Carole King says she’s decided to ride off into retirement. The 70-year-old songwriting-singing legend tells the Associated Press that she’s probably recorded her last album and that her 2010 co-headlining tour with James Taylor was her final tour. Initially, she [...]
Everything old seems new again in L.A. Opera’s ‘La Boheme’
SEE IT: LA BOHEME Los Angeles Opera production of the Puccini classic.2 p.m. May 20 and June 2; 7:30 p.m. May 23, May 26 and May 31. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. $20-$240. 213-972-8001; laopera.com. By Jim Farber Correspondent Amazingly, everything old seems new again with L.A. Los Angeles Opera’s [...]
What’s new to do: MUSIC starting May 11
ALEX THEATRE 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. 213-622-7001, Ext. 1. Glendale Pops Orchestra presents “A Night at the Movies,” featuring Dave Koz on jazz sax and vocalist Monica Mancini; 8 tonight p.m. May 11. $26-$80. glendalepops.org or Alextheatre.org. Silver anniversary concert by the Towne Singers; 5 p.m. Saturday May 12. $20-$35, 818-275-4117 or TowneSingers.com. ALTADENA [...]
There’s no taming the ‘Wild Child” in Covina
It will be like your old records came to life when the popular Doors tribute band Wild Child rocks the house in Covina. Also on stage will be the Cream tribute act Badge and the progressive and classic rock cover outfit Without Warning. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Nick’s Taste of Texas, 545 Citrus [...]
American roots music at its best at Caltech
Jeni & Billy offer roots music at its best as well as original and sophisticated contemporary country music — and it is difficult to tell the new songs from the traditional ones. The duo offers wonderful singing and harmonies, backed by guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and bass. Their music is straightforward and pure. No doubt [...]
