Art & Entertainment

Poetry in motion “Fashioning Chinese Women: Empire to Modernity” at LACMA by Bondo Wyszpolski The lavish dresses and ensembles in this elegant but austere exhibition are largely from the collection of Chere Lai Mah. For over 45 years she safeguarded the 19th and 20th century wardrobes that had belonged to her mother and mother-in-law, supplementing […]

by Laura Garber  The curtain almost didn’t go up for the 29th season of Shakespeare by the Sea. The nonprofit organization, founded in 1998, faces rising costs and a difficult funding landscape. “We thought for the first time in 29 years, we won’t be out there,” said Stephanie Coltrin, the company’s co-artistic director. To continue […]

Books to lead young minds astray! “Reading Lolita in Tehran” – July 1 at the Gardena Cinema by Bondo Wyszpolski It’s an evocative title, isn’t it? A couple of days ago Randy Berler’s South Bay Film Society enjoyed watching this film, directed by Eran Riklis, and based on the memoir (published in 2003) by Azar […]

If Dave Williamson dies and goes to heaven, it will look something like this. It’s a Sunday afternoon at El Segundo’s Library Park, and one of the best pitmasters in the world is behind a Santa Maria grill, tomahawk steaks hanging over the fire above an assortment of peppers and onions slow-cooking in the live […]

by Laura Garber Leadership Hermosa unveiled its latest class project Saturday, a 700-square-foot painted mural at 601 Cypress Avenue celebrating the street’s history as a hub for artists and creators. Artist Josh Barnes, who has lived in Hermosa for 12 years, incorporated elements tied to Cypress Avenue’s creative past, including surfboards honoring the shapers who […]

by Bondo Wyszpolski   After emerging from the south exit of Chigasaki station and veering right for two blocks, one comes to Southern-dori, or Southern Street. This narrow, slightly curving thoroughfare winds downhill to Sagami Bay. Keep walking, and before long the vibes and rhythm of a rather funky beach town will appear. Less than […]

  Art at the beach Edited by Kimie Joe Through June 14 Colors of the Coast | Gallery of Hermosa   Group Exhibit May 23 to June 14 featuring coastal artwork by local and national artists. GOH 138 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. (323) 364-6606. galleryofhermosa.com        Through June 28 Ritual | Manhattan Beach […]

Where “dazzling” pretty much sums it up “The Magic Flute” at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion by Bondo Wyszpolski I’m a latecomer, but from today a convert, to the Suzanne Andrade, Paul Barritt, and Barrie Kosky-inspired production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” which has now circled back for the fourth or fifth time to LA Opera. […]

Spotlight Fine Arts Festival, Hermosa Beach The Arts Group of Hermosa Beach hosts over 100 jury-selected artists with all mediums represented, a student art exhibition, face painting and art activities for children. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. On the lawn of the Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. For more information, visit hermosafinearts.com. Thursday, June 4 […]

The prolific Danish writer/director Anders Thomas Jensen has directed six films and all six have starred Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas. Their latest collaboration, “The Last Viking,” is certainly one of their best.  Anker, a career criminal, has just hidden the loot from his latest heist in a locker. Knowing the police are on […]

Man overboard “Primary Trust” at the Mark Taper Forum by Bondo Wyszpolski The intimacy that takes place between characters onstage is one thing, but the intimacy between the characters and the audience is another, and no less important. I want to start with that, because the superb and well-polished “Primary Trust” play by Eboni Booth, […]

by Will Watson SB Boardriders club The South Bay Boardriders Club (SBBC) team travelled South to San Clemente over the May 13 weekend to compete against 12 of the country’s top teams in the West Coast Boardriders Wheat Cup, and the  U.S. Board Riders National Championships. Their third place finish in the Wheat Cup, and […]