Archive for Thursday, May 15, 2008
Calendar’s Calendar
First chances, last chances and what not to miss today
Los Angeles Philharmonic Christoph von Dohnányi conducts the orchestra in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” and more. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 8 p.m.; also 11 a.m. Friday; 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $40 to $142. (323) 850-2000.
Diane Schuur The singer returns to jazz in her latest album, “Some Other Time.” Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 8 and 10 p.m. through Saturday; also 7:30 p.m. Sunday. $20 to $35. (323) 466-2210.
Tina Dico When the Danish Dico sings, she renders the listener agog. Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. 9 p.m. $12. (323) 461-2040.
Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) David Weisman hosts a tribute to screenwriter Leonard Schrader. Bing Theater at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 7:30 p.m. Free. (323) 857-6010.
An Evening With John Cleese The actor-comic will discuss and screen Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). UCSB Arts and Lectures, Campbell Hall, UC Santa Barbara, Mesa Road, Santa Barbara. 7:30 p.m. $10 to $20. (805) 893-3535.
- Officials give varying accounts of nine-hour plane diversion
- Split in Episcopal Church hits new level
- GM may pull plug on Saturn
- Mattel given control of Bratz dolls
- Same-sex marriage is too limiting
- Trial strains the hope of a prisoner's wife
- Luxury brands go over the top to connect with wealthy clients
- Colorado man faces criminal charge in libel case
- Insurers propose universal, centralized healthcare
- Happiness is contagious, research finds
- Ex-California Assembly speaker's son pleads not guilty to murder
- Mumbai attacks put spotlight on Lashkar-e-Taiba
- Surviving Metrolink crewman says track-side warning light was green
- Schools become latest targets in violence-plagued Ciudad Juarez
- Fire damages West Hollywood strip club
- Bratz rebuffed, but saga is far from over
- Writer turns an eye toward home
- All of the Lakers need to be on guard
- O.J. Simpson to be sentenced Friday
- Happiness is contagious, research finds
