Long Beach increases funding for amphitheater and breaks ground, eyeing June opening
The City of Long Beach broke ground Wednesday on its temporary coastline outdoor amphitheater, a roughly $20 million…
With theater in jeopardy, how are L.A.’s top companies performing?
The Los Angeles theater world underwent a historic leadership shift in 2023 when two artistic directors of color…
Washington National Opera leaving Kennedy Center after Trump upset
In what might be the most decisive critique yet of President Trump’s remake of the Kennedy Center, the…
The Hotel Cafe is closing in 2026. Inside its relocation plans
When musician Cary Brothers found out that the Hotel Cafe was shutting down, he felt like he’d been…
RIP, Chain Reaction: Former booker of the O.C. concert venue says goodbye
My name is Jon Halperin. I booked and managed Chain Reaction from 2000 to 2006. It started by…
Legendary All-Ages Venue Chain Reaction Anaheim Closes After 30 Years
The iconic punk and alternative music venue Chain Reaction is closing permanently. Its final concerts are set for…
Sacramento County deputies dismantle illegal marijuana operation
NOW. BACK OVER TO YOU. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. THIS IS NEW TONIGHT. SACRAMENTO COUNTY DEPUTIES HAVE BUSTED…
Sacramento County deputies dismantle illegal marijuana operation
NOW. BACK OVER TO YOU. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU. THIS IS NEW TONIGHT. SACRAMENTO COUNTY DEPUTIES HAVE BUSTED…
Spaceland orbits back to Silver Lake’s musical heyday
Silver Lake earned the “hipster” handle long before Spaceland opened its doors. But when the club threw its…
A stylish soccer venue opens at Americana at Brand
As the sun begins to set over the San Gabriel Mountains, a group of people runs across a…
How New Theater Hollywood built a following on a tiny budget
Five minutes before showtime, the lead actor of “The Story of Johnny Lightning” — billed as a fusion…