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Saving History in Downtown LA: A Review of the Apple Tower Theatre

Apple’s restoration of an empty landmark into a useful retail store proves that big tech giants can help save local history instead of erasing it forever. By preserving the original architecture of the historic theatre, the project demonstrates how corporate investment can successfully revitalize an abandoned historic building. The...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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'Oh, Mary!' opens in LA

One of Broadway’s most popular shows in years, Oh, Mary! is now at the Ahmanson Theatre through Dec. 6. It stars drag performer extraordinaire Alaska Thunderf*ck 5000, known mononymously as Alaska, who rose to fame as a competitor and fan favorite on RuPaul's Drag Race. Alaska talked to LAist host Julia Paskin to talk about taking the Tony Award-winning dark comedy on the road, how competing on Drag Race has changed over the years and where to see a great drag show in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, CA · 18h

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A Symphony of Setbacks: Inside the Demise of LA Jazz Festival

A day before it was slated to begin, a planned 17-day LA Jazz Festival hyped up by City Hall was abruptly canceled, which led to questions about where funding and sponsorship money was spent. Los Angeles sat with the festival’s founder, Martin Ludlow, who months after the cancellation, still can’t provide an accounting to artists, vendors or title sponsors.

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Gameday Chatter

LA Golf Club’s Inaugural Win Proves WTGL Format Works

Los Angeles Golf Club's 3-1 victory over New York in the first WTGL match shows the indoor format delivers real drama and fan engagement.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

SB Nation

Motor City Golf Club defeats Los Angeles in WTGL debut for team

WTGL appears to be a league where newbies thrive. Sunday brought the first ever WTGL match in history as Los Angeles Golf Club took on New York Golf Club. Los Angeles, who is the reigning champion of TGL for what it’s worth, won the first ever match in the new league’s history and were back at work on Tuesday night against another team playing for the first time ever.

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American Songwriter

3 Country-Rock Songs From the 1970s That Helped Blur the Line Between Nashville and California

These three tracks are top hits from the 1970s country-rock movement. They each helped create a shortcut between Nashville and Los Angeles. Artists still take that shortcut today, following in these legends’ footsteps. “Country Boy (You Got Your Feet In L.A.)” by Glen Campbell. This song creates a...

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Tony-Winning ‘Purpose’ Lands at Geffen Playhouse With Full Broadway Cast Intact

A play that swept both the Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize is bringing its entire Broadway cast to Westwood. ‘Purpose’ makes its Los Angeles premiere at Geffen Playhouse beginning Wednesday and runs through Dec. 20, with the production reuniting the actors who originated it on Broadway under the direction of Phylicia Rashad.

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Deadline

Toxic Homes, Terrible Dilemma: Oscar Contender ‘Still Standing’ Documents Homeowner Nightmare After LA Wildfires – SFFILM Doc Stories

To shoot their Oscar-contending film Still Standing , directors Víctor Tadashi Suárez and Livia Albeck-Ripka donned hazmat suits – for good reason. Doc Talk Podcast: 'Remake' Director Ross McElwee On Love, Loss And Grieving For His Son Their documentary, winner of Oscar-qualifying awards at Full Frame, the Seattle International Film Festival, and Aspen Shortsfest, explores homes left toxic by the catastrophic Eaton fire that tore through the Altadena section of Los Angeles in January 2025. That wildfire destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena alone, but owners of homes that survived – the houses still standing – faced an impossible dilemma: should they risk their health to return home? “To enter toxic homes, we wore hazmat suits and masks, and covered our car in plastic sheeting,” the directors write. “This is the second time that we have made a film together about wildfires. We met in January 2020, working on a film about the Australian bushfires for The New York Times Presents.” POV/TIME Studios Still Standing screened at SFFILM’s Doc Stories in San Francisco this weekend. It screens at the San Diego Asian Film Festival Sunday, at UnionDocs in Queens, New York on Monday, and at Cameraimage in Torún, Poland on

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Parade

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026: Phil Collins, Oasis, Iron Maiden and Wu-Tang Clan Are Being Inducted This Saturday — Here’s When You Can Watch

The awards show will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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CORE brings Electronic Music back to LA Historic Park

Downtown Los Angeles will once again become the setting for CORE, as the electronic music experience returns for its second edition, bringing alternative house, techno and immersive stage design to the heart of the city. CORE made its U.S. debut in May 2026, drawing 30,000 fans across three stages. The...

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Slayer Celebrates 40 Years of ‘Reign In Blood’ With Los Angeles Pop-Up Shop and Sold-Out Concerts

Slayer will open a three-day pop-up shop in Los Angeles from Nov. 12-14 to mark 40 years since its 1986 album Reign In Blood. The doors open a day before the band plays two sold-out shows at the Kia Forum on Nov. 13 and Nov. 14. The band made the announcement on social media.

Huntington Park, CA · 1d

NBC Los Angeles

Early look: The LA Phil just provided a peek at the Hollywood Bowl's 2027 season

A wintry storm may be at the doorstep, and Southern Californians may still be stowing all of their spooky witches and ghosts and yard decorations. But a promise of sweet summer sounds, and a gentle breeze full of music and merriment, is originating from somewhere in the not-so-distant future. It's the Hollywood Bowl, the big bandshell'd celebrity of Highland Avenue, a colossal cultural venue that has an impressive way of out-cultural-venue-ing just about every place around.

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Athlon Sports

WTGL Opened a Door. The LPGA Still Has to Bring Fans Through It.

After witnessing WTGL’s debut, I’m watching Tuesday’s Los Angeles-Motor City match and The ANNIKA for signs that early excitement can develop into lasting interest.

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Rob Reiner’s Friend Who Introduced Him to Wife Michele to Honor Late Couple: ‘I Miss Them More Than Words Can Say’

Barry Sonnenfeld introduced Rob Reiner to his wife Michele nearly four decades ago. Now the filmmaker is preparing to honor the late couple with an emotional tribute.

Beverly Hills, CA · 4d

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Holocaust Museum LA to Host Annual Gala and Grand Opening Celebration

Holocaust Museum LA will hold its 18th annual gala in Beverly Hills Tuesday evening, celebrating the opening of The Goldrich Cultural Center. The event will also honor architect Hagy Belzberg, debut-exhibition chair Alan Rothenberg and docent-program co-chair Jenn Solomon, according to the center. The event will begin with a 6...

Beverly Hills, CA · 2d

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Slayer Holds Pop-Up Shop in Los Angeles

As metal band Slayer prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their landmark 1986 album, “Reign in Blood” with sold-out performances at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Nov. 13 and 14, the band have announced an anniversary pop-up shop running from Nov. 12-14. Produced in partnership...

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