Archive for Thursday, January 17, 2008
Calendar’s Calendar
First chances, last chances and what not to miss today
Taylor Swift This 18-year-old is coming off a dream-come-true year in which her debut album went multiplatinum and snagged her a Grammy nomination for best new artist. After introducing herself to country fans through opening slots for several established stars, she’s now a headliner. Wilshire Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. 8 p.m. $36.50 to $46.50. (323) 655-4900.
Lorenzo Lamas The performer makes his center debut with “Lorenzo Sings About Love,” a cabaret show made up of classics from the Great American Songbook, as well as Spanish-language hits. Samueli Theater, Orange County Performing Artscenter, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 7:30 p.m.; ends Sunday. $62. (714) 556-2787.
Sea of Tranquility Howard Korder’s drama centers on an East Coast couple who sell their house in Connecticut to start a new life in the Southwest. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. 8 p.m.; ends Feb. 17. $52 to $64. (619) 234-5623.
- The story behind Philippe's and its famous French dip
- No rescue in sight for what ails economy
- Frank talk of Obama and race in Virginia
- A home page for bidding on foreclosures
- The real Americans
- $10.1-trillion national debt? Let's cut taxes!
- This time, Roe vs. Wade really could hang in the balance
- Mishaps mark John McCain's record as naval aviator
- Acid reflux disease hits Americans hard
- Countrywide mortgage pact may be worth $3.5 billion to California loan holders
- Voter registration trends appear to favor Democrats
- Barack Obama accuses Republicans of distracting voters from the economy
- A new Dodgers lineup rises with Joe Torre
- Steve Schmidt: The driving force behind John McCain
- European banks struggle to limit turmoil
- Countrywide mortgage pact may be worth $3.5 billion to California loan holders
- 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' tops weekend box office
- World's stock markets sink; Dow dips below 10,000
- Man and woman shot to death in car in L.A.'s Hyde Park area
- Excavation begins in Moorpark in search of child murder victim
