Saturday, April 25

Two decades later, professor still mad for plaid

Neil Peter Jampolis sat in a very small bar in the Upper West Side of Manhattan a little more than 20 years ago, in attendance at the workshop production of yet another fledgling musical lurking around New York City, hopeful for its big break. Read more...

Photo: The musical “Forever Plaid” will celebrate its 20th anniversary this week.




Photo Gallery: Electric Daisy Carnival

National theater project “Refugee Nation” comes to UCLA, highlighting issues facing Laotian refugees and their descendants The Laotian American Organization at UCLA hosts "Refugee Nation" at 7:30 p.m. in Ackerman Grand Ballroom on Feb. 1. Written and performed by Ova Saopeng and Leilani Chan of TeAda Productions, the performance encompasses music, video, drama and dance to illustrate the experiences of Laotians who, during the mid 1960s to '70s, fled to the U.S. to escape the armed conflict in Laos that was part of the Vietnam War. That generation remains pained by the past, and the show aims to help today's youth to understand this complex history [4:25]. "National theater project “Refugee Nation” comes to UCLA, highlighting issues facing Laotian refugees and their descendants"

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Highly anticipated films featured in Westwood

New Santa Monica bar and gallery mixes drinks with local art

West 4th/Jane is a new in-house art gallery and bar located on 4th Street in Santa Monica. Every first Tuesday of the month, the bar holds an art reception for its featured artist of the month. West 4th/Jane supports local artists by giving them a space and opportunity to sell their work. Stacy Wawerchak, a Chinese brush painter, is the artist of the month for January. To find out more information on West4th/Jane visit www.west4thjane.com, and to learn more about Heal the Bay visit www.healthebay.org

"New Santa Monica bar and gallery mixes drinks with local art"

Walking past Broxton Avenue toward the Regent Theatre, one is welcomed by a line of moviegoers standing behind a miniature red carpet display in front of the theater's entrance. Read more...

Photo: The space of 1038 Westwood Blvd. is transformed from empty retail space to a creative environment when the Los Angeles Film Festival rolls into town. Filmmakers mingle over drinks with audience members.


Film fest showcases wide array of pieces

Occurring in venues all across Westwood, this year's 15th annual Los Angeles Film Festival gave audience members a chance to view a variety of great films and to meet talented filmmakers and actors from all over the world. Read more...