Since 1964, the Los Angeles County Arts Commission has produced a free, annual holiday show--the biggest in L.A.--at the Music Center. The best-kept secret in town happens on Wednesday, December 24 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Forty-seven performing arts groups - totaling about 1,200 artists - will appear in the 49th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Acts include handbells, choral performances, ballet, mariachi bands, klezmer music, taiko drums, and well-known groups like Dengue Fever and Celtic Spring.
The celebration is a gift to the people of Los Angeles County from the Board of Supervisors, so admission and parking under the Music Center are FREE.
No reservations are necessary. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. You can come and go as you please throughout the afternoon and evening. For those who can't make it downtown, the show is broadcast live on KCET.
For more information, and to download a take-along schedule and program, click here.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Free holiday movie screening
This Saturday, December 20, at the historic Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. A free family matinee with holiday carolers, juggling, and free hot chocolate!
SCROOGE (1970) - Albert Finney is the gleefully wicked miser who spreads the "humbug" at yuletide in this glorious musical adaptation by Leslie Bricusse of Dickens’ holiday classic. When elderly Scrooge retires to bed on Christmas Eve, he’s confronted by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future – who show him the lonely consequences of the selfish path he’s taken. Co-starring Alec Guinness, Edith Evans and Kenneth More.
Saturday, December 20, 2:00 pm. The Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. Free hot chocolate, carolers & juggling start at 1:00 pm. For more info, click here. FREE ADMISSION!
SCROOGE (1970) - Albert Finney is the gleefully wicked miser who spreads the "humbug" at yuletide in this glorious musical adaptation by Leslie Bricusse of Dickens’ holiday classic. When elderly Scrooge retires to bed on Christmas Eve, he’s confronted by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future – who show him the lonely consequences of the selfish path he’s taken. Co-starring Alec Guinness, Edith Evans and Kenneth More.
Saturday, December 20, 2:00 pm. The Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. Free hot chocolate, carolers & juggling start at 1:00 pm. For more info, click here. FREE ADMISSION!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
McCabe's Annual Holiday Show
Tomorrow, December 7th, McCabe's Guitar Shop will host its Annual Holiday Show. From the McCabe's newsletter:
McCabe's is at 3101 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica. Click here for parking info.
This decades-long tradition sees McCabe's uber-talented staff, friends, and hangers-on take to the stage in a semi-spontaneous expression of seasonal joy. Sometimes Bob destroys stuff, too, which is always a good time. We'll provide the victuals, libations, and spectacle, and you just show up. Did we mention that it's all FREE!? Doors open about 6:45. Show starts at 7:00.
McCabe's is at 3101 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica. Click here for parking info.
Green expo and new play
Moving Arts presents a world premiere play by the winner of the 2008 Francesca Primus Prize as part of the New Play Series at [Inside] the Ford.
Song of Extinction is about the science of life and loss, the relationships between fathers and sons, Cambodian fields, Bolivian rainforests and redemption. Max Forrestal, a musically gifted high school student, is falling off the edge of the world, and his biology teacher, Khim Phan, is the only one who’s noticed. His attempts to help the boy, however, push Khim into a magical journey of his own – from the Cambodia of his youth into the undiscovered country beyond.
On Sunday, December 7, [Inside] the Ford will host an environmental expo in conjunction with the play. Inspired by the strong environmental themes within Song of Extinction, the Green Mini-Expo is a way to connect audiences with local green organizations and businesses that provide access to emerging green issues and eco-friendly lifestyle techniques. Participating vendors include The Center for Sustainable Practice in the Arts, All Shades of Green, Jenneration Fix, Earth Resource Foundation, Large Marge Sustainables & Smart Car.
The Green Mini Expo will take place from 1:00 to 7:00 pm, followed by a pay-what-you-can performance of Song of Extinction at 7:00 pm. Tickets are regularly priced at $20.
Sunday, December 7, 2008. [Inside] the Ford at the Ford Amphitheater. 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East in Hollywood. For more info, visit the Ford's website.
Song of Extinction is about the science of life and loss, the relationships between fathers and sons, Cambodian fields, Bolivian rainforests and redemption. Max Forrestal, a musically gifted high school student, is falling off the edge of the world, and his biology teacher, Khim Phan, is the only one who’s noticed. His attempts to help the boy, however, push Khim into a magical journey of his own – from the Cambodia of his youth into the undiscovered country beyond.
On Sunday, December 7, [Inside] the Ford will host an environmental expo in conjunction with the play. Inspired by the strong environmental themes within Song of Extinction, the Green Mini-Expo is a way to connect audiences with local green organizations and businesses that provide access to emerging green issues and eco-friendly lifestyle techniques. Participating vendors include The Center for Sustainable Practice in the Arts, All Shades of Green, Jenneration Fix, Earth Resource Foundation, Large Marge Sustainables & Smart Car.
The Green Mini Expo will take place from 1:00 to 7:00 pm, followed by a pay-what-you-can performance of Song of Extinction at 7:00 pm. Tickets are regularly priced at $20.
Sunday, December 7, 2008. [Inside] the Ford at the Ford Amphitheater. 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East in Hollywood. For more info, visit the Ford's website.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Skateboard and street art show
It's a record release party! It's a group art show! It's a film screening! It's a celebration of skate-punk subculture, graffiti and custom motorcycles. MOVERS & SHAKERS SESSION 1 will take place tomorrow night, December 6, in Pasadena.
Los Angeles-based band Rebirth will be celebrating their latest release, Episode 6. The art show will feature work by several stars of the skate world, including Lance Mountain, Steve Caballero and Christian Hosoi. There will be custom bikes on display from Earl's Bikes and Shinya Kamura.
As if that weren't enough, there will also be two movie screenings: "Bomb It!", a documentary about graffiti art, and "Choppertown," a doc about renowned motorcycle gang The Sinners. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, December 6, 6-11 pm. Salon Sessions Studio, 112 S. DeLacey Ave. in Pasadena. For more info, click here.
Los Angeles-based band Rebirth will be celebrating their latest release, Episode 6. The art show will feature work by several stars of the skate world, including Lance Mountain, Steve Caballero and Christian Hosoi. There will be custom bikes on display from Earl's Bikes and Shinya Kamura.
As if that weren't enough, there will also be two movie screenings: "Bomb It!", a documentary about graffiti art, and "Choppertown," a doc about renowned motorcycle gang The Sinners. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, December 6, 6-11 pm. Salon Sessions Studio, 112 S. DeLacey Ave. in Pasadena. For more info, click here.
Free family concert
Travel four hundred years in one hour with John Schneider and the "Classic" Guitar on Saturday, December 6 at 2 p.m.
Southwest Chamber Music, in collaboration with the Luckman Fine Arts Complex, will present Music Unwrapped in the Luckman Intimate Theatre at California State University, Los Angeles. Music Unwrapped is a free family series where audiences learn about music through various compositions and interaction with prominent musicians and composers.
This special program will feature John Schneider, an internationally recognized guitarist and acclaimed host of KPFK’s Global Village. Mr. Schneider will focus on the evolution of the classical guitar and its immense repertoire. He will discuss his career as a guitarist and perform compositions from the past four centuries by Isaac Albéniz, John Dowland, Johanne Sebastian Bach, Fernando Sor, Mauro Giuliani, Agustín Barrios, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and Mason Williams.
Mr. Schneider will “unwrap” the music with examples, questions and answers with the audience, and insights into the preparation and performance of the works presented. Click here for more information about Music Unwrapped.
The Intimate Theater, Luckman Fine Arts Complex is located at 5151
State University Drive in Los Angeles. Click here for more info and directions.
Southwest Chamber Music, in collaboration with the Luckman Fine Arts Complex, will present Music Unwrapped in the Luckman Intimate Theatre at California State University, Los Angeles. Music Unwrapped is a free family series where audiences learn about music through various compositions and interaction with prominent musicians and composers.
This special program will feature John Schneider, an internationally recognized guitarist and acclaimed host of KPFK’s Global Village. Mr. Schneider will focus on the evolution of the classical guitar and its immense repertoire. He will discuss his career as a guitarist and perform compositions from the past four centuries by Isaac Albéniz, John Dowland, Johanne Sebastian Bach, Fernando Sor, Mauro Giuliani, Agustín Barrios, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and Mason Williams.
Mr. Schneider will “unwrap” the music with examples, questions and answers with the audience, and insights into the preparation and performance of the works presented. Click here for more information about Music Unwrapped.
The Intimate Theater, Luckman Fine Arts Complex is located at 5151
State University Drive in Los Angeles. Click here for more info and directions.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Put on your dancing shoes!
Two opportunities to learn some new moves and try them out this week:
Tonight! Wednesday, December 3: Salsa Night @ J Restaurant and Lounge
Free salsa class with Laura Canellias from 8:00 to 9:00 pm followed by live DJ sets until 1:30 am. No cover. 1119 South Olive Street (at 11th Street, downtown). For more info, click here or call (213) 746-7746.
Tomorrow! Thursday, December 4: "Keeping it Country" Night @ The Casting Call Lounge
Free country line dance lessons at 7:00 pm, followed by Justice Daniels and the Blue Lightnin' Band at 8:00 pm! Located in the Holiday Inn Burbank, 150 E. Angeleno Ave. (between San Fernando and 1st Street). No cover and free parking across the street on Angeleno Ave.
Tonight! Wednesday, December 3: Salsa Night @ J Restaurant and Lounge
Free salsa class with Laura Canellias from 8:00 to 9:00 pm followed by live DJ sets until 1:30 am. No cover. 1119 South Olive Street (at 11th Street, downtown). For more info, click here or call (213) 746-7746.
Tomorrow! Thursday, December 4: "Keeping it Country" Night @ The Casting Call Lounge
Free country line dance lessons at 7:00 pm, followed by Justice Daniels and the Blue Lightnin' Band at 8:00 pm! Located in the Holiday Inn Burbank, 150 E. Angeleno Ave. (between San Fernando and 1st Street). No cover and free parking across the street on Angeleno Ave.
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