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    Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Producer packs talent into his 'backyard bowl' in Silver Lake

    Roger Wolfson's backyard is not unlike the others that dot this rugged Silver Lake hillside — a narrow slip of grass, on a steep incline, with a distant view of the reservoir.
    Roger Wolfson's backyard is not unlike the others that dot this rugged Silver Lake hillside — a narrow slip of grass, on a steep incline, with a distant view of the reservoir. But Wolfson's yard, unlike the others, also has a Roman-style...

    Tags: Music Industry, U.S. Senate, Dexter (tv program), Vegetarian Diet, Paul Wellstone

    2. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Carol Burnett to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

    Carol Burnett, the trailblazing comedienne whose variety show was a top draw on CBS for over a decade, was named the winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Tuesday.
    Carol Burnett, the trailblazing comedienne whose variety show was a top draw on CBS for over a decade, was named the winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Tuesday. Burnett, 80, will receive the award in an Oct. 20 in a ceremony to be...

    Tags: Television Industry, Kennedy Center Honors, Tim Conway, PBS (tv network), Noise (movie)

    3. May 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. L.A. Dance Summit to explore how to solve dance community woes

    A conference to help dancers tackle the Sisyphean task of surviving and succeeding in Los Angeles will feature an unprecedented array of city, county, nonprofit and artistic leaders.
    A conference to help dancers tackle the Sisyphean task of surviving and succeeding in Los Angeles will feature an unprecedented array of city, county, nonprofit and artistic leaders. The inaugural L.A. Dance Summit, scheduled for June 8 at the...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Entertainment, Robin Williams, Culture

    4. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Carole King to be honored with Obama-hosted show, Gershwin Prize

    Carole King seems to have fans in high places: The singer-songwriter's life will be staged with an eye toward Broadway, and next week her oeuvre will be honored at the White House.
    Carole King seems to have fans in high places: The singer-songwriter's life will be staged with an eye toward Broadway, and next week her oeuvre will be honored at the White House. Officials announced Friday that President Obama will host a star-studded...

    Tags: Music Industry, Human Interest, White House, PBS (tv network), Theater

    5. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. L.A. Philharmonic concerned about potential subway noise

    Nothing in the Los Angeles Philharmonic's repertoire calls for 135-ton trains. The orchestra aims to keep it that way when Metro light rail cars start rumbling through a subway tunnel near Walt Disney Concert Hall.
    Nothing in the Los Angeles Philharmonic's repertoire calls for 135-ton trains. The orchestra aims to keep it that way when Metro light rail cars start rumbling through a subway tunnel near Walt Disney Concert Hall. Experts who know the hall's...

    Tags: Subway Transportation Industry, Physiology, Transportation, Arts and Culture, Culture

    6. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Kennedy Center changes Honors process after Latino groups' outcry

    After saluting just two Latino performers in 35 years with its Kennedy Center Honors awards, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts says it has revised the selection process to be more inclusive.
    After saluting just two Latino performers in 35 years with its Kennedy Center Honors awards, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts says it has revised the selection process to be more inclusive. The changes were announced Thursday in a news...

    Tags: Television Industry, Kennedy Center Honors, Human Interest, Arts and Culture, Artists

    7. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Jed Bernstein, Broadway producer, to head Lincoln Center

    Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York has tapped a prominent producer from the world of commercial Broadway to serve as its next president. Jed Bernstein, whose credits include the successful revivals of "Driving Miss Daisy" and "Hair," is set to assume his new job in January, succeeding Reynold Levy, who will be  stepping down after 11 years.
    Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York has tapped a prominent producer from the world of commercial Broadway to serve as its next president. Jed Bernstein, whose credits include the successful revivals of "Driving Miss Daisy" and "Hair," is...

    Tags: Tony Awards, Arts and Culture, Culture, Theater, David Koch

    8. May 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Hillary Clinton to appear in Beverly Hills for award and speech

    In the sort of appearance destined to fan speculation about her presidential aspirations in 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton will speak in Beverly Hills next week at a gala hosted by the Pacific Council on International Policy.
    In the sort of appearance destined to fan speculation about her presidential aspirations in 2016, Hillary Rodham Clinton will speak in Beverly Hills next week at a gala hosted by the Pacific Council on International Policy. The nonpartisan group,...

    Tags: Joe Biden, European Union, Hillary Clinton, Elections, Epilepsy

    9. Apr 26, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. The music community reacts to the death of George Jones

    Artists as diverse as Kelly Clarkson, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton and Alan Jackson are among those speaking out about the death today of celebrated singer George Jones. "It's a sad day for country music," said Loretta Lynn, while Paisley noted that Jones' hard-living life was evidence that "mistakes, missteps, and bad choices are not the end of the world." 
    Artists as diverse as Kelly Clarkson, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton and Alan Jackson are among those speaking out about the death today of celebrated singer George Jones. "It's a sad day for country music," said Loretta Lynn, while Paisley noted that Jones'...

    Tags: Academy of Country Music Awards, Brad Paisley, Andy Griffith, Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson

    10. Apr 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Obama's arts budget plan goes beyond restoring 'sequester' cuts

    President Obama’s budget proposal for the coming fiscal year would boost federal arts spending 10%  above where it stands at the moment, lifting it to $1.58 billion for the 2013-14 budget year that begins Oct. 1 and more than compensating for cuts from the "budget sequestration" bill that went into effect last month.
    President Obama’s budget proposal for the coming fiscal year would boost federal arts spending 10%  above where it stands at the moment, lifting it to $1.58 billion for the 2013-14 budget year that begins Oct. 1 and more than compensating for cuts...

    Tags: Taxation, U.S. Congress, Budgets and Budgeting, Arts and Culture, Smithsonian Institution

    11. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Maria Tallchief dies at 88; American prima ballerina

    Maria Tallchief, one of the first great stars of American ballet, who grew up on an Oklahoma Indian reservation and became an artistic inspiration for renowned choreographer George Balanchine, has died. She was 88.
    Maria Tallchief, one of the first great stars of American ballet, who grew up on an Oklahoma Indian reservation and became an artistic inspiration for renowned choreographer George Balanchine, has died. She was 88. Tallchief, who was married to...

    Tags: Entertainment Events, Dance, Entertainment

    12. Mar 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. How to make the most of a trip to the nation's capital

    A spring break in the nation's capital is a rite of passage for some families, but if the airfare from the West Coast to the East has stretched your vacation budget, take heart. Many places are free, thanks to government funding (although the sequester may cause some changes in hours or personnel). Here are some suggestions on how to make the most with the least:
    A spring break in the nation's capital is a rite of passage for some families, but if the airfare from the West Coast to the East has stretched your vacation budget, take heart. Many places are free, thanks to government funding (although the sequester...

    Tags: Martin Luther King Jr., Tourism and Leisure, George Washington, Human Interest, U.S. Congress

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