By Brianna Chu Deceptively innocuous, “Buried Child” begins with a comical bit of back and forth between spouses Dodge (Geoff Elliott) and Halie (Deborah Strang), the latter of which is physically not present onstage and is instead introduced through her persistent calls down to her sofa-ridden husband. Far from bucolic, Shepard’s rural drama unfolds slowly,…
“Starting Anew: Transforming Pasadena 1890 – 1930,” a new exhibition at Pasadena Museum of History, explores the city’s private and public sector development by examining themes such as: Why did people come to Pasadena? Why did they choose to stay? Where did they live and what did they see and do? What local, national, or…
Bigger and brighter in 2019 The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden brings back the Moonlight Forest for a second year, due to overwhelming support from the community. This year the Moonlight Forest is bigger and brighter than ever with two new themes, Polar Dreams and Ocean Visions. Step into a winter wonderland with…
By May S. Ruiz Renowned American playwright, actor, and director Sam Shepard was born on November 5, 1943 at Fort Sheridan, a military base just outside of Chicago, Illinois. His father served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and continued to serve in the U. S. Air Force after the…
Pasadena Playhouse presents a co-production with East West Players, the Los Angeles premiere of Lauren Yee’s “The Great Leap,” directed by Tony Award winner BD Wong. From the author of “Cambodian Rock Band” and “King of the Yees,” comes the story of an American basketball team in Beijing where the coaches find themselves in a…
Los Angeles’ only annual ballet celebrating the Halloween season returns to the stage on Oct. 26 and 27 with a bigger and bolder presentation than ever before. “Sweet Sorrow A Zombie Ballet,” an original ballet choreographed by artistic director Leigh Purtill, continues Shakespeare’s story of Romeo and Juliet following the star-crossed lovers’ deaths and introduces…
By Fran Syverson They’re back! “Little Women,” beloved by many generations of girls and women, springs to life once again at the Sierra Madre Playhouse. Nostalgia reigns as we reacquaint ourselves with Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. Despite often thought of collectively as the four March sisters, each evolves into her own person with unique…
Annual San Gabriel Valley Air Fair offers free fun for the whole family The San Gabriel Valley Air Fair is scheduled for Oct. 26-27. The Air Fare celebrates flight in the San Gabriel Valley annually and offers rides to patrons. This year is geared toward family entertainment, according to organizer Gabe Lopez. Mission Flight, a…