Henry Winkler helps Hammer Museum throws an art party for kids
The Hammer Museum raised $230,000 in support of its free Hammer Kids programs through the 15th Kids Art Museum Project (K.A.M.P.), held in the museum’s…
‘White Bird: A Wonder Story’ review: Kindness is the takeaway
In 2017, the film “Wonder” was a surprise critical and commercial hit for Lionsgate. Adapted from a children’s novel by R.J. Palacio, the film starred…
Luminex 3.0 and more Los Angeles arts events this weekend
It’s October, which means it’s officially the start of spooky season. I’m arts and culture writer Ashley Lee, here with my colleague Jessica Gelt to…
Review: Sam Morrison’s solo show ‘Sugar Daddy’ has issues
In “Sugar Daddy,” comedian Sam Morrison sets out to convert tragedy into stand-up comedy. A form of self-therapy, the show (at the Wallis through Oct.…
Paola Santos’ ‘How to Eat a Mango’ is about Venezuela and memories.
In recent years, political turmoil in Venezuela has driven many people there to seek new lives abroad. This displacement has ignited a profound longing for…
Nobody loves Biden’s Western Solar Plan. But it’s what we’ve got
Let’s say the American West could dedicate a landmass smaller than Delaware to all of the large-scale solar farms that will be needed in this…
Rachel Zegler talks ‘Snow White,’ backlash to ‘woke’ casting
When Disney in 2021 announced Rachel Zegler as the lead in its “Snow White” revival, some consumers pledged to boycott the film for its “woke”…
Tejano documentary filmmaking is having a cultural moment
A spate of documentaries focusing on the lives of Tejanos have found platforms over the last six months, showcasing how diverse, nuanced and entertaining our…
The week’s bestselling books, Oct. 6
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Source link