DJ Muggs and Bambu celebrated the official release of the “Los Angeles, Philippines” mixtape with a live performance at Backside Records Friday in Burbank. After a quick session by Muggs, Bambu took the stage. He performed a wide range of songs, including some older hits and new songs off the mixtape. DJ Muggs is one of the most respected DJs and producers in hip hop. He is commonly recognized for his work as a member of Cypress Hill alongside B-Real… Read more

Pop- punk band Good Charlotte played to an energetic crowd Thursday night at the unveiling of the new City Walk stage. Fans started lining up well before 6 p.m. for the 8 p.m. concert. The concert was free to the public as part of the new “Plugged In” concert series put on by Universal. This concert series will be year-round with performances by the hottest bands. The new stage that was unveiled was large with intricate lights system and with… Read more

In spite of a slow start on its opening night, “The Ballad of Baby Doe” hit the mark. The latest production from the department of music and department of theater is an American folk opera about success, failure, love and faith.  It is a story about one man’s boom-and-bust in America’s west. “The Ballad of Baby Doe” is set around silver mines in Leadville, Colorado from about 1880 through the turn of the century.  It’s a love story about Horace… Read more

Starting this month through June 2011, Community Cinema, The Grand Vision Foundation and the PBS series Independent Lens will host award-winning documentary screenings at the Warner Grand for free. The film selections, one screening each month, address current cultural and social issues. After each hour-long screening, there will be a panel discussion, an on-stage interview or another exercise to engage discussion on the issue the film focused on that evening. Community Cinema is a public education effort that stretches to… Read more

Music reviews are curious things. First, some PR flack at a record label contacts the editor of a publication with a nauseatingly saccharine pitch about the wonderful band he or she is promoting. The editor then requests a CD—or, in the case of Hellogoodbye, a link to a music stream—and when it arrives, a reluctant and jaded writer gets stuck listening to it. That’s basically what happened with Hellogoodbye’s latest album, “Would it Kill You?” Surprisingly, it was good. “Would it Kill… Read more

The Luna Negra Dance Theater is bringing contemporary dance to CSUN. Veronica Guadalupe, dancer and rehearsal director, said the mission of the Chicago-based company is to promote Latino and Hispanic choreographers. “We might not always use music that’s of Latin origin but all of our choreographers are Hispanic or Latino,” she said, adding that dancers represent a range of ethnicities. There is no typical performance for Luna Negra and different choreographers have different preferences, Guadalupe said. She added that some… Read more

Funeral Party is a band that makes rock music that sounds like it’s supposed to. The drums are fun and exciting, the vocals alternatively scream and swoon and the guitar melts your face at just the right temperature. The entire set radiated an energy that no amount of practice can teach. Rarely does a crowd pay so much attention to an opening act on a three band night, but it’s hard to look away from a group that’s having that… Read more

Ongoing What: The Air and Space Exhibit When: Through Dec. 31, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Price: Free For more info: Call (323) 724-3623 Description: Learn how humans designed air and space craft probes for certain tasks. Take a look at their collection of artifacts and get involved in hands-on activities. Nov. 2 What: Lewis Black in conversation with Craig Ferguson – Live Talks Los Angeles When: Tuesday,… Read more

11/2/2010 “The Larry Sanders Show” Suggested Retail: Complete Series $149.99 (DVD), Second Season $34.93 (DVD) One great sidesplitting, slapstick TV show is finally materializing on DVD after a long, drawn-out delay. Standup comedian Garry Shandling stars as neurotic talk show host Larry Sanders in a show focusing on behind-the-scenes scenarios in Hollywood, with celebrities portraying exaggerated versions of themselves. “Toy Story 3” Suggested Retail: $29.99 DVD, $39.99 2-Disc Blu-ray and $45.99 DVD/Blu-ray Combo Fifteen years ago, we were initially introduced to little… Read more