Music
Billy Vera’s days as a fixture on the local club circuit may be numbered.
Dec. 7, 1986
For a 43-year-old singer who’s still a regular on the Southland bar-band circuit--a year after landing his first No. 1 hit single--Billy Vera is doing all right.
June 20, 1988
AND WAIT, THERE’S MORE: Bo Diddley, accompanied by local funksters the Bonedaddys, will be on Fox TV’s “The Late Show” Friday night.
July 19, 1987
The Saturday night crowd packed into At My Place in Santa Monica whooped it up as Billy & the Beaters kicked off their opening set with the jumping blues instrumental “Strolling With Bones.”
Sept. 21, 1986
MOVING RIGHT ALONG: Our favorite New Year’s resolution, from Belinda Carlisle: “To try not to buy any more animals.” . . .
Jan. 10, 1988
MIGHTY INDIES: Virgin had a double-platinum album from Steve Winwood, but a disappointing solo debut from Keith Richards, who peaked at No. 24. . . .
Dec. 25, 1988
Entertainment & Arts
What a week this has been! It will go down in entertainment history.
Feb. 28, 1988
Elvis was everywhere in 2002, enjoying a miraculous return to the top of the charts with an album of ancient hits, a full quarter-century after his death in 1977.
Jan. 10, 2003
Travel & Experiences
A grand opening benefit party for the American Film Institute and Love Is Feeding Everyone will be hosted by Boogies Diner and the new Westside Pavilion Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. in an eat-heavy-and-dress-cool themed atmosphere.
Oct. 9, 1991
* Storytelling--Sandra Tsing Loh performs her critically acclaimed solo show, “Aliens in America,” May 10-14 at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N.
May 4, 2000