Culture

“Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play” Ably Celebrates Remembrance of Things Loved

As a dedicated fan of The Simpsons (Seasons 1–6, anyway — the only ones that count), I’ve long been intrigued…

2 years ago

Long Beach Opera Announces 1.25 Million Gift from Carol Richards

In addition to this historic gift, LBO also recently received a $100,000 capacity building grant from the Perenchio Foundation of…

2 years ago

Modeling Art to Imitate Life

Jessie Munoz is not the youngest member of the Belmont Shore Railroad Club, that title belongs to an 8-year-old who…

2 years ago

Crème

No matter where you apply it, in the kitchen, dining room, or any other stage, you should go for that…

2 years ago

Secrets of Shady – A Chitlin Revival

Ms. Barnes held the stage— now in shimmering lilac, her technical singing espousing virginal virtue against stirring themes of assault…

2 years ago

Thanksgiving Magma — Eruption of Flavor

Magma debuted at Thanksgiving dinner, passed around the table by glowing revelers who easily grasped its utility.

2 years ago

Maybe It’s Just Me, but Steve Martin’s “Meteor Sky” Is Unfunny as Can Be

In a landmark psychology experiment known as the Asch Line Study, a test subject sits in a room with 11…

2 years ago

Garage Theatre Cast Brings Plenty of Energy to Meaningless Melodrama

The Garage Theatre always closes the calendar year with family-friendly liteness. More often than not during the company’s 25-year history…

2 years ago

The Carnage in Gaza Cries Out for Repudiation and Opposition. Maybe Poetry Can Help.

But numbers don’t get us very far in human terms. And news accounts have limited capacities to connect with real…

2 years ago

New Anti-Hate Mural Revealed Honoring the Black Community

“This mural welcomes the neighborhood with open arms to the gateway of South Los Angeles by connecting the history and…

2 years ago