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Tag: Carpenter Performing Arts Center
JOAN OF ART: The L.A. Art Show, A Poignant and Important Musical, Sneakers Everyone and The Constitution
There are a lot of super fun things happening this weekend in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas starting with the L.A. Art Show.
The L.A. Art Show continues to lead the way with innovative and one of a kind experiences for an expanding audience. The show is the unparalleled international art experience with over 120 galleries from more than 20 countries exhibiting painting, sculpture, works on paper, installation, photography, fashion, design, video, and performance.
More than 200,000 square feet of exhibition space is committed to today's prominent galleries. I've been going to this event for the last 20 years and I'm never disappointed. Besides great people watching, the eclectic art displayed here is some of the best.
The show takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center at 1201 South Figueroa Street in Downtown LA, 90015. It runs from February 5th through the 9th. Hours are 11am-5pm. For more information and tickets go to LAArtShow.com.
As you know I absolutely love musical theatre and one of my favorite shows Ragtime (which I've seen twice) is back in Southern California at The Carpenter Performing Arts Center February 7th through the 23rd in honor of Black History Month.
This five time Tony Award Winning musical is based on E. I. Doctorow's acclaimed novel which tells the story of three families trying to find their way during the turn of the 20th century in New York City. Each family is struggling with the changing cultural climate in America and each facing the promise of hope and new beginnings in the midst of prejudice and bigotry.
Tony Award winning playwright Terrence McNally wrote the book and features a score filled with memorable songs. The music is haunting and memorable. If you see one musical this year, I highly recommend Ragtime.
For tickets go to Musical.org or call (562) 56-1999. The Carpenter Performing Arts Center is located at 6200 East Atherton Street in Long Beach 90815. It's definitely worth the trip.
Now if you're a fan of sneakers and think of it as art, then SNEAKERTOPIA; SNEAKER AND STREET ART EXHIBIT is the place to be this weekend.
Sneakertopia is the new massive sneaker and street art exhibit, transporting you through a series of immersive, mind-blowing galleries celebrating the art and culture of sneakers. This is a story of creativity, expression, and innovation.
You will witness the sneaker's epic ascension through sports, music, film, fashion, and fantasy.
There will be a 15,000 square foot indoor playground packed with priceless kicks, oversized sights and sounds and interactive street art masterpieces.
SNEAKERTOPIA takes place Friday February 7th through March 1st at 6081 Center Drive, Suite 222, Los Angeles 90045. For tickets go to Sneakertopia.com or call (323) 546-5950.
Lastly there is a powerful, important, and extremely moving play at the Mark Taper. The play is called What The Constitution Means To Me and this is a definite 'must see.'
In fact every man, woman, and mature teenager should see it. At a time when the Constitution is being assailed by those who have sworn an oath to defend it, this buoyant and often stirring civics lesson is the theatrical curriculum Americans desperately need now.
Actress Maria Dizzia brings to life the maddening, mournful history of how women's bodies have been abused by laws and the male dominated courts imperiously interpreting them. And don't worry about the play getting too heavy. It is infused with humor...lots of it.
For tickets to this extraordinary theatrical event go to CenterTheatreGroup.org. The Mark Taper is located at 135 Grand Avenue in Downtown LA, 90012. The show runs through February 28th.
Whatever you do this weekend people, have a great one.
Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – October 7 - 13, 2019
Theatrical shows, Film Festivals, Musicals, Dance, Solo, and Awards Showsregistered on the Better Lemons calendar!
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One Night Only
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SkyPilot Theatre Company presents "One Night Only - A showcase of highlights from company members". Join us for an evening that promises to entertain and get the laughs going. Join us for an evening that promises to entertain and get the laughs going. https://t.co/ZlTYETXXy9 pic.twitter.com/G7nnzOrdyK
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 7, 2019
Mermaid of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
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MERMAID OF THE GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH
When an idealistic marine biologist captures a mermaid, they realize mermaids are much different than the fairy tales say. https://t.co/havNJr3rKa pic.twitter.com/8uYGUS5Kf4— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 7, 2019
DEFENDERS
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DEFENDERS - The lines between myth and reality become increasingly blurred in Defenders. When Iceland was threatened with invasion by Germany in WW2, the allies decide to step in. https://t.co/WbXsZkujB8 pic.twitter.com/GolQZHmwvZ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 7, 2019
Sally Spectre the Musical
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The evening will open with a “Costumed. Multi-Media, Concert Reading” of "Sally Spectre the Musical." (Book, Music and Lyrics by David P. https://t.co/ASZxcMfC08 pic.twitter.com/O0JHSMKzrx
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 7, 2019
40th Anniversary Celebration- LA Choreographers & Dancers Performance
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40th Anniversary Celebration- LA Choreographers & Dancers Performance - with LA Premiere "A Jewish Child's Story" https://t.co/LCsPZDUcC2 pic.twitter.com/BfjWRcP6uK
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 7, 2019
Impresario of Castro Street
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The Blank Theatre and Marc Huestis Presents offer a multimedia event to celebrate the release of the audio book of Marc Huestis’s memoir "Impresario of Castro Street," narrated by actor/activist and Blank Theatre Artistic Director Daniel Henning. https://t.co/1hdbvbZNph pic.twitter.com/qdYObzUYum
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
The Soul of Broadway - Impossible Dreams
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4 Times Entertainment (creators of The Company Men) in association with The Montalbán is pleased to announce the World Premiereof "The Soul of Broadway - Impossible Dreams" starring Terron Brooks with musical direction by Mark Vogel on Sunday, November 3. https://t.co/U9GlmM3u53 pic.twitter.com/9lJPCG2zMa
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
Levi Kreis: Home for the Holidays
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A special one-night-only concert, Levi Kreis’s "Home for the Holidays" will infuse gospel, country, rockabilly, and jazz into an exuberant and spirit-lifting collection of Christmas classics and holiday favorites. https://t.co/a5aXwwX5NJ pic.twitter.com/BnGPuYdGGD
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
Something Rotten!
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“SOMETHING ROTTEN!”
It’s the 1590s in London, and brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play, but they are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star, William Shakespeare. https://t.co/DliGFExLC9 pic.twitter.com/vv84ziIdIl— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
Between Riverside and Crazy
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You can’t beat City Hall, but you can try. In this Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy-drama by Stephen Adly Guirgis, ex-cop and recent widower Walter ‘Pops’ Washington has made a home for his newly paroled son in his sprawling, rent-controlled New York City https://t.co/no74bnhToa
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
The Wrong Kind of People
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THE WRONG KIND OF PEOPLE - Theo, an African-American law student, needing privacy to study for the California Bar Exam during 1942, checks in at the exclusive Guardian Hotel located in downtown Los Angeles. https://t.co/w4Sn9KAGpM pic.twitter.com/CMyWr9dqRl
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
Second City/NBC Bob Curry Fellowship Showcases 2019
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2019 Bob Curry Fellows to Perform Showcase at Second City Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA (August 2019) - On October 17th, the 2019 Bob Curry Fellows will share their talents in the first of three performances. https://t.co/nnG9HuOtrm pic.twitter.com/hMpNa9jLYF— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
The Double V
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“The Double V” is a new play examining how a 1942 letter to the Pittsburgh Courier, asking whether black men should be asked to fight for a country that considers them “half-American,” sparked the Double V campaign and, many believe, the civil rights move https://t.co/o7ag2J7LW8 pic.twitter.com/hdmym3Y4Lo
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 9, 2019
Short+Sweet Hollywood Festival - Our Fantasia and On the Terrace
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Short+Sweet Hollywood Festival presents a special event: The World Premieres of two short plays by John Patrick Shanley: Our Fantasia, directed by John Hindman and starring Nora Garrett and Graham Sibley; and On the Terrace, directed by Jackie Diamond https://t.co/1LvqnjLHt8
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 10, 2019
October off the Screen Series
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October, 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Little Women. Family/Romance. Directed by George Cukor. Adapted for the screen by Sarah Y. Mason and Victor Heerman.Based on thenovel by Louisa May Alcott. Directed by Merian C. Cooper. From RKO Radio Pictures. https://t.co/lBpvLf4kyX pic.twitter.com/vs6WV2xH2o
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 10, 2019
Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival
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Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival https://t.co/wMn01jqI3P
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An Excuse to Behave Badly
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"An Excuse to Behave Badly – The Variety Show!" is a one-hour variety show with a mix of stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, and the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival hit and Encore! Producers’ Award-winner "An Excuse to Behave Badly" by Jenni Halina. https://t.co/FdLeznuhro pic.twitter.com/9ce13PsmWG
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 10, 2019
Magoc Castle Magicians at Theatre West
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Magic Castle Magicians at Theatre West!
Come and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of this annual event - Millennium Magic! https://t.co/yGEIPFMre5 pic.twitter.com/aGbJ2TPDhJ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 10, 2019
The 7th Annual URBAN DEATH TOUR OF TERROR: Haunted Theatre Attraction!
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Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group proudly presents the 7th Annual URBAN DEATH TOUR OF TERROR: Haunted Theatre Attraction! https://t.co/nLg9b2O8H3 pic.twitter.com/UfnAA7AhKb
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 10, 2019
The 16th Annual Hollywood PAL Awards Gala
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The Hollywood Police Activities League Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 16th Annual Hollywood PAL Awards Gala on Tuesday, November 12th from 6-9:30pm. https://t.co/WcPtj6TjUb pic.twitter.com/TbFrUwyoRG
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 10, 2019
Circa: Humans
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CIRCA: HUMANS - Internationally acclaimed contemporary circus company Circa comes all the way from Australia to make its debut as The Wallis’ first foray into contemporary circus with Humans. https://t.co/ZgUwQbFZnB
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
Chills & Thrills
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Chills & Thrills at Little Fish Theatre
Oct 30 - Nov 3
Our handpicked bag of eight short plays, filled with twisted treats and tricks that scream Halloween. https://t.co/kiAbBDCmxG— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
TAP DANCING MY WAY TO THE NUTHOUSE
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TAP DANCING MY WAY TO THE NUTHOUSE - A burgeoning neurotic evolves into a full fledged tap dance, mime, story-telling, multi media nutcase... Come watch the trip! Does insanity win?
Discounts to Better Lemons subscribers & seniors: $5 off regular price https://t.co/dPwWM7d45T
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
On an Average Day
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The west coast return of "On an Average Day" by John Kolvenbach is running October 4-20th in Hollywood. https://t.co/l6ORBaZydD pic.twitter.com/8nQgHny96C
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
How the Light Gets In
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“There is a crack, a crack in everything
That’s how the light gets in.”
–Leonard CohenA travel writer who never travels. A Japanese architect who can’t figure out how to build a simple tea house. https://t.co/Q568NRBbi8 pic.twitter.com/F304uRwAbn
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
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The Eight: Reindeer Monologues by Jeff Goode
Santa's Reindeer Tells All! With each deer's confession, the truth behind the shocking allegations becomes clearer and clearer and seems to implicate everyone from the littlest elf to the tainted Saint https://t.co/IeHHs3EFst pic.twitter.com/2NhcQPjr97— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
DISROBED
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UPDATE: The notorious play, DISROBED, is moving to a monthly residency at Studio C, which is along Theatre Row in central Hollywood, along with 3 new actors! The heartfelt comedy was nominated for Best Immersive Show at this year’s 2019 Fringe Festival! https://t.co/aCH80Pbso6 pic.twitter.com/xgQUJBnrJD
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 11, 2019
Aliens, Immigrants & Other Evil Doers
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"Aliens, Immigrants & Other Evil Doers" - A sci-fi “Latino noir” satire, inspired by interviews with immigrants who crossed the border to escape economic despair and war, that spotlights anti-immigrant hysteria. https://t.co/Vui7E9g4EJ pic.twitter.com/dg2W11ZblE
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 14, 2019
Now Registered on the Better Lemons Calendar – July 3 - 21, 2019
Theatrical shows, Film Festivals, Cabaret, and Music Programs NOW registered on the Better Lemons calendar, including Hollywood Fringe Festival Encore! Producers and Best of Broadwater Award recipients.
For more shows visit our Calendar. For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page.
MEN ON BOATS
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Son of Semele presents MEN ON BOATS https://t.co/nBje2L7Z5t pic.twitter.com/0OLk4zQCtQ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 4, 2019
Towne Street Theatre's "Push the Culture" Nights of Sum Poetry!
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Towne Street Theatre's "Push the Culture" Nights of Sum Poetry! https://t.co/OpVKYDqgJZ pic.twitter.com/Xhr2zrGzey
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 4, 2019
Tartuffe
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Tartuffe https://t.co/jtHqo6lxPX pic.twitter.com/mg8uemnaQf
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 8, 2019
The One-Man Improvised Musical
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The One-Man Improvised Musical https://t.co/IUV62apzCn pic.twitter.com/SoJhxy9lLv
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 9, 2019
She LA Arts Summer Theater Festival
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She LA Arts Summer Theater Festival https://t.co/RKIqI0Ae8o pic.twitter.com/6nUrVkUiSL
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 10, 2019
Fefu and Her Friends
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Fefu and Her Friends https://t.co/ugDzePTleS pic.twitter.com/DdM5aQ8D9r
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 11, 2019
West Side Story
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West Side Story https://t.co/dJQSM5bDHi pic.twitter.com/7RCgkQ3R1X
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 11, 2019
LOST: The Musical https://t.co/qxLROXB0tz
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 15, 2019
It Happened in L.A
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It Happened in L.A. https://t.co/lfBZZCe0dv pic.twitter.com/twoaNEjrLP
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 15, 2019
OTHERWISE ENGAGED
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OTHERWISE ENGAGED https://t.co/xS7GyV6JwS pic.twitter.com/4fBbRbktaJ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 15, 2019
LOOSE KNIT
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LOOSE KNIT https://t.co/5h9i60Dg9S pic.twitter.com/nUKjqspW0V
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 15, 2019
The Last PowerPoint
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The Last PowerPoint https://t.co/bKEH3SPg9e pic.twitter.com/iIPJozOzcQ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 15, 2019
Boeing Boeing
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Boeing Boeing https://t.co/DmtKGGhHFv pic.twitter.com/moQJ3Ty0fd
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 16, 2019
Dope Queens
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Dope Queens https://t.co/B2jVvbvfhy pic.twitter.com/odUh0yZUwl
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 16, 2019
Musical Theatre West presents "Disney's The Little Mermaid"
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Musical Theatre West presents "Disney's The Little Mermaid" https://t.co/YCL7LwRgAP pic.twitter.com/v1YMdn4yoe
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 17, 2019
Ryan Raftery's "The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Martha Stewart"
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Ryan Raftery's "The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Martha Stewart" https://t.co/purSqsz796 pic.twitter.com/pE5pg7ilM3
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 17, 2019
Adam Pascal: So Far ..,
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Adam Pascal: So Far ... https://t.co/TOsc85weJx pic.twitter.com/PVNLL5rlnh
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 17, 2019
Embrace Love Free
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Embrace Love Free https://t.co/QMmFGKKJJE pic.twitter.com/i9Bj8lSqp7
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 18, 2019
Under Milk Wood
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Under Milk Wood https://t.co/R2E1r2tZwA pic.twitter.com/0iINfCBbRs
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 18, 2019
Beasts from the Sea!
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Beasts from the Sea! https://t.co/g0qZvLVzBc pic.twitter.com/PsMXuXPCu2
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 18, 2019
Enerjoyce...Evolution of a Pisces Baby Boomer
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Enerjoyce...Evolution of a Pisces Baby Boomer https://t.co/4W1qPHKwKw pic.twitter.com/6bPTX3eInG
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 19, 2019
Camp Fangoria
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Camp Fangoria https://t.co/RJ8SBbYQ7J pic.twitter.com/oADhrpSZe3
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 19, 2019
Early Birds
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Early Birds https://t.co/PcHuuIc74H pic.twitter.com/0wFRWXHvuH
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 20, 2019
THE SPANISH PRAYER BOOK
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THE SPANISH PRAYER BOOK https://t.co/TvRmoGhX72 pic.twitter.com/tDqthbrSJ4
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 20, 2019
Miss America's Ugly Daughter: Bess Myerson & Me
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Miss America's Ugly Daughter: Bess Myerson & Me @MsAUglyDaughter written & performed by Barra Grant, with Monica Piper, directed by @EveBrandstein #BessMyerson #lathtr #latheatre https://t.co/cMAqXpHrrI pic.twitter.com/G0wEnIfuln
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) July 23, 2019