Find Us on Social Media:
articles / Pop Culture
LA Times and Arts Alive film critic Kenneth Turan tells us 2016 was a particularly strong year for film. Listen to the December 17th edition of Arts Alive to hear how these films ended up on his “best of the year” list:
Jenny Wong Explores the Depth of Bach
LA Master Chorale's Associate Conductor, Jenny Wong, will lead Bach Motets concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Wong aims to convey Bach's intent of providing comfort and hope through music.
Explore the Art of Parody in “Spamilton”
Broadway hit Hamilton inspires parody, Spamilton, by veteran writer Gerard Alessandrini. Running at Kirk Douglas Theatre until January 7. Alessandrini discusses the art of parody and musical theatre.
Behind LA’s New Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Construction has begun on Exposition Park's latest addition, The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The museum, described as an anthropological art museum by George Lucas, is set to open in LA.
Multitudes of Merrily’s: LA Celebrates Sondheim
Experience a new production of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along" at The Wallis in Beverly Hills, featuring Broadway stars and a fresh interpretation. Runs until mid-December.
Exploring the Music at the Heart of “Cello”
"Cello" is a 20-minute film about a cellist's battle with ALS, featuring Lynn Harrell and music by Randy Kerber. Listen to a conversation with Kerber below.
More Arts for the Arts District
The Santa Monica Museum of Art, now the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, has relocated to DTLA's Arts District, featuring works by Martín Ramírez, Abigail DeVille, and Sarah Cain.