California
For the last 70 years, Wilmington residents have faced off to become the blue-collar community’s honorary mayor. The winner gets a two-year term that offers no salary, no staff and no political power.
Sept. 18, 2024
Climate & Environment
Remember the climate protesters who threw soup at a Van Gogh? When activists use art as a canvas, does everyone understand the message they hope to send?
Sept. 10, 2024
World & Nation
Climate activists in Austria threw black, oily liquid at a Gustav Klimt painting and one then glued himself to glass protecting the artwork.
Nov. 15, 2022
Entertainment & Arts
After three months away, Dudamel is back for a month to revive ‘Fidelio’ and oversee his Pan-American Music Initiative. But then he’ll be gone again until end of August.
May 8, 2024
The cavernous holy space soon filled up with people from all eras of Alatorre’s career. Former staffers did one final duty for their old boss by guiding people to their seats.
Sept. 9, 2024
Klaus Makela, appointed music director of the Chicago Symphony at the age of 28, has been likened to Gustavo Dudamel. Why orchestras’ chasing of youth could have downsides.
April 12, 2024
The debate was over when the breaking news landed: Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris.
Sept. 11, 2024
Angels
Eric Wagaman scored with one out in the 13th inning as the Angels defeat the White Sox, handing Chicago its near-record 117th loss.
The world just experienced its hottest year on record, but does our climate crisis make for good art? With the latest iteration of Pacific Standard Time, we’ll soon find out.
Aug. 29, 2024
Los Angeles hasn’t been much of a ‘Ring’ town, but the L.A. Phil production directed by Alberto Arvelo found a way to feel novel. Here’s how.
Jan. 27, 2024