Tuesday was my good friend and Santa Monica resident since 1963, Jerry Rosenblum's 97th birthday. The word that best describes Jerry is “mensch,” Yiddish for a high character,
MUSIC, CIRCUS, THEATRE, GLASS
Do you sing in the shower? Need an outlet for your (alto, soprano, tenor, baritone) pipes? Ever thought about joining a chorus? This weekend you’ll
by Cynthia Citron
At some point in his life the thinking man will usually ask himself three important questions: Who—or what—am I? Where am I? and How did
Editor:
Our city is fighting a lawsuit from Maria Loya, who has twice lost elections to the council, so now she wants to change the way we elect our city
Dear EarthTalk: Is so-called eco-friendly dry cleaning a reality? – Jane Krause, Garden City, NJ
Although some greener alternatives exist, most dry cleaners still use perchloroethylene (“perc” for short), a petroleum-based
The Art of the Schlemiel
In Yiddish “schlemiel” refers to an awkward, unintelligent and unlucky person for whom things never turn our right. An example might be Donald Trump walking
OUTSIDERS, 3-D AND MORE AT LACMA
After losing most of the fall season of plays and art openings due to a lengthy hospitalization, I was privileged to visit Los Angeles
By CHARLES ANDREWS
HAPPY DANG NEW YEAR!
No, seriously. Despite my cynicism over over-the-top New Year’s Eve celebrations expressed in my last NOTEWORTHY column, I am an eternal optimist
