This cartoon by Chris Obrion went viral on social media in 2015 when the Library Journal posted it to its Facebook page. Although originally created for The Roanoke Times, which
THIS WEEK AT THE BROAD STAGE
Two Broad Stage productions caught my attention this week: “Small Mouth Sounds” on the main stage and “Shakespeare, His Wife and The Dog” at
BUSTED-DOWN FORD AND PLATFORM HEELS
Sometimes life is defined by a single incident. And when that incident is tragic, things change abruptly. Author, poet and playwright Susan Hayden’s beloved
At lunch with his wife Katherine (Kat), our mutual friend Ted Bonnitt, who brought us together, and me, Noel Blanc was doing what he does best, sharing personal reminiscences of
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Dec. 21, 2017
By Sarah A. Spitz
Noel Blanc once blow-dried the athletic field at Santa Monica College. With his jet helicopter. For real.
It was in the
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By Sarah A. Spitz
Misses and Hits
OK, call me the Grinch. “Something Rotten” at the Ahmanson Theatre just did not float my boat.
Having recently seen both
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By Sarah A. Spitz
GIVING THANKS FOR SPAMILTON
Need a laugh? Head to the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City for Spamilton. It’s a both tribute to,
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By Sarah A. Spitz
First the rant. Everything that can be said has been said about “Hamilton” and Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors at the Broad Museum. You’ve
Downtown
WASTED! The Story Of Food Waste
WASTED! THE STORY OF FOOD WASTE aims to change the way people buy, cook, recycle, and eat food. Through the eyes of chef-heroes
Grainiacs Gather In Santa Monica
by Sarah A. Spitz
Special to Santa Monica Daily Press
Southern California farmers, millers, chefs, pastry makers, brewers, distillers and home bakers are cheering for
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By Sarah A.Spitz
EINSTEIN AND THE RABBI
Today is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, the start of the Ten Days of Awe that culminate in Yom
Josh Groban, the internationally renowned singer and actor, makes his first-ever appearance at The Broad Stage, with a benefit performance on September 14 to support The Broad Stage's