Westside Today Headlines http://www.westsidetoday.com/news-s9/1/arts-culture.html Sat, 18 May 2013 14:21:14 -0700 en-us Copyright 2013, Westside Today http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/1oLikA_e-fg/-sailing-into-spring.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9440/-sailing-into-spring.html Wed, 15 May 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Redondo Beach, Ca. --, Senior Comedy Afternoons will be producing it’s “Sailing Into Spring” A Nautical Comedy Revue and Luncheon May 19th at The Reef Restaurant On the Water in their Harborview Ballroom located at 880 South Harbor Scenic Drive. Doors Open at Noon for Lunch Showtime is 1:15 There is a dock adjacent and slips are available from Harbor Light Landing should you want to park your boat outside!Headlining our show will be Emmy award- winning comedienne and writer Monica Piper, w...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9440/-sailing-into-spring.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/2vYF4B7lV_c/czech-that-film-fest.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9413/czech-that-film-fest.html Wed, 08 May 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Czech That Film festival will kick off in Los Angeles on Friday, May 10 at 7:30 pm with screening of the Flower Buds (Poupata), winner of four Czech Lions. The screening will take place at the Billy Wilder Theater (10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles). The opening night will feature a special guest, the highly acclaimed Czech director Zdeněk Jiráský, who will be available after the screening for a QA session. The screening will be followed by After-party opened to all ticket holders at the Itali...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9413/czech-that-film-fest.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/qrEZ7lQdmmU/nina-shaw-named-beverly.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9358/nina-shaw-named-beverly.html Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Attorney Nina Shaw, a founding partner of Del, Shaw, Moonves, Tanaka, Finkelstein Lezcano was honored as 2013 Entertainment Lawyer of the Year by the Entertainment Law Section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA) at its prestigious annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Comedian/actor Arsenio Hall was the Master of Ceremonies. Guest speakers included Jon Moonves, one of Shaw’s law partners, Past Entertainment Lawyer of the Year recipient Marty Si...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9358/nina-shaw-named-beverly.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/pj8Iucj7e0k/acidic-hits-the-road.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9326/acidic-hits-the-road.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:21:14 -0700 ACIDIC, which consists of lead singer and guitarist Michael Gossard, bassist Ted Dubrawski and drummer Matt Whitaker, released their fourth full-length, 10-track album Copper Man last month. The band teamed up with producer John Ryan of Chicago Kid Productions (Ryan has worked with Santana, Lynrd Skynrd and Styx among others). “This album is the album we’ve been wishing and praying for. We love playing these songs. This was a pure collaboration of the whole band, a labor of love between thr...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9326/acidic-hits-the-road.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/UL1ZRoVHgb4/brentwood-art-fair.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9342/brentwood-art-fair.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Avoid crowded stores, pushy salespeople and congested parking lots by supporting Made in America at the 25th annual Brentwood Spring Art Show, a one-stop, boutique-type mall adventure, where event-goers support artists and craftspeople. This year’s event offers an entire day packed with family-friendly fun activities. The art extravaganza features thousands of great gift items, art collector’s favorites, eclectic home décor, and more. The one-day extravaganza takes place along the eastbound...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9342/brentwood-art-fair.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/qLofFOAzshc/ucla-celebrates-the-art.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9337/ucla-celebrates-the-art.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:21:14 -0700 UCLA Anderson School of Management is exhibiting ‘Dreamscapes,’ the celebrated art of UCLA alumna artist Jane Gottlieb. The collection includes twenty-five magnificent hand-painted and digitally enhanced large-scale photographs of dream cars and vistas from around the world. Her exhibition, encompassing an extraordinary body of work, will feature an opening reception on May 15, 2013, at UCLA Anderson. Gottlieb (UCLA ’68), has achieved tremendous acclaim for her vibrant photographic w...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9337/ucla-celebrates-the-art.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/RlHkVHi1gZM/meet-the-new-directions.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9348/meet-the-new-directions.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:21:14 -0700 I am so pleased to announce that the New Directions Veterans Choir will be performing for us at our South Brentwood Residents Association Annual Meeting April 18 at the Tenth Church of Christ, Scientist at 1133 So. Bundy Dr. (Be sure to be there at 7:30!)The New Directions Veterans Choir is an award winning a cappella group that sings renditions of doo-wop, soul, traditional gospel and popular music. The men in the group all served proudly in the United States Military. Following their service t...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9348/meet-the-new-directions.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/mo9QoZ6anEw/the-brentwood-art-fair.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9354/the-brentwood-art-fair.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Avoid crowded stores, pushy salespeople and congested parking lots by supporting Made in America at the 25th annual Brentwood Spring Art Show, a one-stop, boutique-type mall adventure, where event-goers support artists and craftspeople. This year’s event offers an entire day packed with family-friendly fun activities. The art extravaganza features thousands of great gift items, art collector’s favorites, eclectic home décor, and more. The one-day extravaganza takes place along the eastbound...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9354/the-brentwood-art-fair.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/IRoQRZGK974/-weaving-the-past.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9246/-weaving-the-past.html Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Our world seems to move at the speed of light: governments overturned via masses brought together by social media; corruption revealed by citizen journalists seizing each new day’s digital headlines; connections between relatives, friends, and enemies that move through time and space with almost no effort. With each passing day, it becomes more and more difficult to connect with the past of only two or three generations ago. And yet, the memory and influence of those who came before us ling...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9246/-weaving-the-past.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/8iDIwJpN3oc/critically-acclaimed-new-york.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9190/critically-acclaimed-new-york.html Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Bryce Norbitz and Nicole Rosner have brought their theatre company’s unique brand of site-specific, interactive production to Los Angeles.The company, UglyRhino, of which Norbitz is Executive Producer and Rosner is Artistic Director, is known for developing theatre productions that utilize unconventional spaces and bring their audience into the production, going so far as to have the actors serve the audience alcoholic beverages. The company is in residence at the Brooklyn Lyceum, a 10,000 squ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9190/critically-acclaimed-new-york.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/DNpUlG4DzCs/eye-on-brentwood.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9208/eye-on-brentwood.html Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Brentwood’s Schwarzenegger Brags of His Friendship with Russian Premier GorbachevBrentwood’s Arnold Schwarzenegger told Time Magazine he has had a longtime friendship with former Russian leader, Gorbachev, and that every time he goes to Russia they have lunch together and talk politics, etc. He also told Time he did not cover up fathering his family housekeeper’s son. He just waited 13 years until the boy started to look like him... and then he said he was not trying to cover up the birth...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9208/eye-on-brentwood.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/9DTLWgQSK0o/true-heroes-among-us.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9160/true-heroes-among-us.html Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:21:14 -0700 There was a lavish event on December 2, 2012 that in some ways served as an opening to the Award Seasons: the most exciting months in Hollywood, but probably around the world, as more than a billion people tuned in this year just during the Oscar ceremony alone. The Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors Hosts its Annual Award Dinner for the Biggest Names in Hollywood every year. This year the Host of this precious evening was the beautiful and vibrant Valerie Harper. People say the most me...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9160/true-heroes-among-us.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/NAKt6-gxKBU/a-night-to-remember.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9138/a-night-to-remember.html Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:21:14 -0700 On February 23 Saint John’s Health Center Foundation hosted an intimate dinner featuring an exclusive performance by Johnny Mathis, one of America’s best-loved and most enduring singers. With just under 100 people in attendance, the event was held at the Mullin Automotive Private Collection and raised $100,000 for Saint John’s Gastrointestinal Department. These funds will go to ensure Saint John’s physicians and G.I. Lab care team can access the latest technology through state-of-the-art...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9138/a-night-to-remember.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/9VrtODrVANA/k9-connection-graduation-offers.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9132/k9-connection-graduation-offers.html Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Eight students from Olympic Continuation High School in Santa Monica graduated from the unique k9 Connection program Friday successfully completing the intensive program focused on educating “at-risk” teens by working with hard-to-adopt homeless shelter dogs. The graduation marked the completion of the program in which 14-18 year old teens in challenging situations train homeless shelter dogs in basic obedience, helping the dogs become adoptable. The cornerstone of this multi-phase program i...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9132/k9-connection-graduation-offers.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/y7PuO4E9cso/santa-monica-airport-art.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9130/santa-monica-airport-art.html Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:21:14 -0700 The annual Santa Monica Airport Art Walk will take place on March 16th and features a broad range of artists. Los Angeles artist, Mike Temple was inspired at a young age by his Dad, who painted from family and Navy and National Geographic images. He explains, “The earliest drawings I’ve seen by him were drawn aboard a sub in WWII…combat tours that produced chalk images of my Mother, Pin-Up Girls and drawn-from-life claustrophobic submarine interiors. It showed me something about the nobil...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9130/santa-monica-airport-art.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/GgOdxkTQFfc/oscar-gifting-suite-finds.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9100/oscar-gifting-suite-finds.html Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Everyone has heard about the lavish gift baskets and gifting suites that have become as much a part of Hollywood’s award season as red carpets. Companies give away their goods and services to nominees and celebrities with hopes these powerful media influencers will generate buzz about their products. Ideally the celebs will show off those products in photos, which is a tantamount to an unofficial endorsement.Jayneoni Moore, a fashion television personality and celebrity nursery designer, fou...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9100/oscar-gifting-suite-finds.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/vVqIDrj0d1o/zero-dark-thirty-releases.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9096/zero-dark-thirty-releases.html Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:21:14 -0700 The Oscar-nominated film Zero Dark Thirty will likely get a wider audience than it did in theatrical release when it arrives on DVD/Blu-Ray March 19, 2013. Many who feared not having the stomach to watch the highly publicized waterboarding scenes (evidently not a completely accurate depiction) on the big screen may dare to see the film in the safety and comfort of home (with the remote poised for “mute”) to become part of the conversation about the moral questions the film poses and to witn...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9096/zero-dark-thirty-releases.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/34BGePk26C0/inside-the-2013-academy.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9080/inside-the-2013-academy.html Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:21:14 -0700 This year the Oscar was an Academy Award show for the ages. That was especially true in one acting category where the oldest-ever nominee, 86-year-old Emmanuelle Riva, and the youngest, 9-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis, competed for the Best Actress Oscar. But that age difference was really a sidebar to the rest of the action, which was topped when Ben Affleck got the respect he deserved, winning the Best Picture Oscar for “Argo,” which he directed but wasn’t nominated for as a director, on S...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9080/inside-the-2013-academy.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/4xm6r-ZWtDo/bonnie-barchichat-s-senior.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9070/bonnie-barchichat-s-senior.html Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:21:14 -0700 “GREAT GATSBY” COMEDY REVUE at PV GOLF CLUB MARCH 10th IS“INTER-GENERATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT” BLENDS BOOMERS AND SENIORS Redondo Beach, Ca. --, Bonnie Barchichat’s Senior Comedy Afternoons is producing a GREAT GATSBY COMEDY REVUE on Sunday March 10th at the Palos Verdes Golf Club that will make you start saying 23 Skidoo all over again! Palos Verdes Golf Club opened its doors in 1924 during the height of “The Golden Age of Golf Course Architecture” so in keeping with that bit of hist...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9070/bonnie-barchichat-s-senior.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/8FKWWHAcwdo/former-president-jimmy-carter.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9044/former-president-jimmy-carter.html Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Atlantic Publicity presented former President, Jimmy Carter on its American Airlines, Delta and US. Airways in-flight interview programs. President Carter was also interviewed today by Pierce Morgan on political points as well as about the Carter Center.In view of recent world events, the interview is revealing a man who is actively involved in global humanitarian projects that far surpass the effectiveness of his Presidency. President Carter founded The Carter Center in 1982 with his wife Rose...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9044/former-president-jimmy-carter.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/8mYZmkX9THE/robert-ne-niro-in.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9011/robert-ne-niro-in.html Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Robert De Niro photographed by Yolanda Pulakis during a panel dicussion at the Wadsworth Theatre after a screening of the film “Silver Linings Playbook” which made history on January 10th as the first movie in 31 years when it received nominations in all acting categories.http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9011/robert-ne-niro-in.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/DQtQeB9Lm18/challenging-times-exceptional-americans.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9005/challenging-times-exceptional-americans.html Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Our economy has sunk to a place where dollars aren’t flying around easily anymore. These days everyone is looking for the best deals with the best quality for much less than we used to pay before. I set out to find what’s offered out there that are still high quality, but also affordable. It’s not just the middle class that is more cautious with spending, but also the rich, - each by their own individual spending habits. The interesting thing about this ever changing, whirlpool economy is ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9005/challenging-times-exceptional-americans.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/dkU4gvFalKY/pali-high-student-goes.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9007/pali-high-student-goes.html Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:21:14 -0700 Lauren Smith, a 9th grader at Pali High performed at Carnegie Hall as part of the American High School Honors Choir at Carnegie Hall on February 10th, 2013. The American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall was established to showcase talented high school student performers. Through an individual nomination and selection process, accomplished students are brought together in New York City with peers to comprise the Honors Choir. Lauren also enjoyed being part of the Los Angele...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-9007/pali-high-student-goes.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/pc9scbF5gCk/valentine-s-exhbition-features.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-8973/valentine-s-exhbition-features.html Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:21:14 -0700 haleARTS S P A C E, Edgemar Center, 2443 Main Street in Santa Monica, presents their annual Valentine’s exhibition, ”Love Lust.” The group show will feature artists, Erin Hammond, Allison Hanley, Sarah Stone and Charles Swenson. It is a mix of figurative and abstract works. An artist's reception will take place Friday, February 8th 5:00pm – 8:00pm and the show will run through February 20, 2013.Original art can be the perfect gift for the love of your life this Valentine’s Day. An art...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-8973/valentine-s-exhbition-features.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ArtsCulture-WestsideToday/~3/4fJta7LAtiM/family-equality-council-honors.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-8963/family-equality-council-honors.html Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:21:14 -0700 The Family Equality Council will hold its 9th annual Los Angeles Awards Dinner on Saturday, February 9, at the Globe Theatre at Universal Studios Hollywood to honor NBC Network, Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, and Project 10 founder Virginia Uribe for their support and efforts to advance equality for all families. Attendees at the event as well as online bidders will have a chance to win a trip for six to Disneyland with Glee actress Jane Lynch and her family at a live auction to be held ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s9-8963/family-equality-council-honors.html