Avishay Artsy
‘Dance Opera’ celebrates the eternally provocative Anaïs Nin
The late author Anaïs Nin has been both celebrated and condemned for her frank writings about sexuality and the creative spirit.
L.A. Jewish Symphony takes on video game music at the Ford Theatres
Video game music has developed far beyond the cheesy synthesizers of 1980s Nintendo games.
The Jewish con man who scammed Hitler
\”A con man with a heart of gold.” That’s how Variety described Freeman Bernstein in his obituary.
Conserving the ‘neo-Judaic’ design of the Ford Amphitheatre
At nearly a century old, the historic John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, which sits in the hills of the Cahuenga Pass, across the 101 Freeway from the Hollywood Bowl, was in desperate need of repair.
Aaron Axelrod’s Barnsdall Art Park takeover
Hollywood’s Barnsdall Art Park is about to get bathed in color.
Sweeping vistas with sinister underlays
Richard Misrach’s photographs shot over the past four decades offer a stark reminder of how human industry corrupts the landscape.
L.A. origami exhibit features Israeli artists
Origami, the traditional Japanese art of folding paper, might seem like little more than a childhood pastime.
Laemmle family to be honored at film festival
The Laemmle Theatre chain has been bringing art-house films to the Los Angeles area since 1938.
A dinner to discuss the end of life
When people gather around a table with food, in most instances conversations tend toward lighter or topical issues, like gossip or politics.