New Artistic Director Colin Conner, brought to the stage the vitality, passion and energy of the Jose Limón Dance Company that celebrates its 70th anniversary and the enduring memory of its founder and namesake who passed away in 1972. In discussion
On March 12, 2016, I attended a performance by singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash at the Eli & Edythe Broad Stage. The Americana singer/songwriter graced the stage with her husband, producer- guitarist John Leventhal. At first glance, one can tell she is a
Read my article about Pacific Resident Theatre's production of "Pure Imagination" in the Santa Monica Mirror. Click HERE! The show rekindles the music of Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. Share my memories of performing these incredible songs.... Back in my twenties
"Leonard Bernstein at 100," is currently on view at the Skirball Cultural Center. I attended the press event prior to the exhibit opening and was inspired to write an additional (more personal) article about how West Side Story affected me as
Returning last year, after an eight year hiatus, the 2017 Jazz at Drew Concert Series was held Saturday, October 7th on the campus of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU). This year marked the 20th time the event
The acclaimed and beloved Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returned to The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for a five day engagement (March 8-12, 2017). The performances included the West Coast premieres of r-Evolution, Dream., Untitled America, and Deep. I attended
Written by Rhonda Davis - It was a crisp and sunny Sunday afternoon, when my feline-friendly gal-pals ventured out of our LA homes for a super fun kitty show at the Santa Monica Playhouse. My friend, Kat (no pun intended) kept
"I am for an art that is political-erotical-mystical, that does something more than sit on its ass in amuseum." Claus OldenbergWalking into the gallery at Gemini G.E.L. on a sunny afternoon recently, one is immediately taken in by the light, gracing
Photo by Richard Bilow One of the few remaining old guard blues legends, Buddy Guy graced us with his presence last week at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. The 81 year old guitarist shows no signs of slowing
In the program notes to her one-woman performance "Coming Out Kinky: A Grown Up Story," Jean Franzblau posits the question: "Why do I want to expose details of my sex life publicly?"With open and honest self reflection and humor, Jean skillfully
