LifeInLA Arts & Literature

Book Releases & Signings

READERS GET THE SKINNY ON BETHENNY FRANKEL'S LIFE IN SKINNYDIPPING If readers do eventually settle into the story and leave the detective work behind, Skinnydipping is a very satisfying read. Read More Interview with Lauren Miller, author of Parallel As most mothers can attest, the first few months of life with a newborn baby are like living in an alternate reality. This reality has a hazy sleep-deprived quality in which you often wonder, “How on earth did I ever ______ before?” Read More LA Times Festival of Books Festival of Books is Perfect for Kids, Adults, Families, Nerds, Hipsters, Foodies—Everyone! Read More

Galleries & Exhibits

Varèse Sarabande Original Album Cover Art Displayed in Conjunction with Its 35th Anniversary Concert On the evening of Saturday, May 11, the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro hosted the Varèse Sarabande 35th Anniversary Concert. Varèse Sarabande is a Los Angeles-based record label that specializes in the recording of film scores. This evening’s red carpet event celebrated the label’s 35 years of releasing film music with an orchestral concert featuring memorable scores from Hollywood’s Golden Age to today’s blockbusters. The concert featured guest composers, celebrity soloists, and the world premiere of the Star Trek Into Darkness score, a performance that was conducted by the film’s Oscar-winning composer, Michael Giacchino. Read More Richard Serra: Double Rifts, at Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills Double Rifts will be on exhibit through June 1st at the Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills. Gagosian Gallery is located at 456 North Camden Drive. The gallery hours are: Tuesday through Saturday between 10 am and 6 pm. For more information, you may contact the gallery at 310.271.9400, or visit their website at www.gagosian.com Read More “1” at Wallspace Bringing art to a relaxed environment Read More 4th annual ARTWALK Culver City The City of Culver City will present the fourth annual ARTWALK Culver City on Saturday, May 30, 2009. Read More

Interviews (with artists, authors, etc.)

WES ANDERSON RISES TO THE OCCASION WITH MOONRISE KINGDOM Writer-director Wes Anderson’s close attention to detail exists not only in his characters, but more recognizably in the beautiful worlds he creates in his films: the sets, the costumes, the staging and the art design. Read More Varèse Sarabande Original Album Cover Art Displayed in Conjunction with Its 35th Anniversary Concert On the evening of Saturday, May 11, the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro hosted the Varèse Sarabande 35th Anniversary Concert. Varèse Sarabande is a Los Angeles-based record label that specializes in the recording of film scores. This evening’s red carpet event celebrated the label’s 35 years of releasing film music with an orchestral concert featuring memorable scores from Hollywood’s Golden Age to today’s blockbusters. The concert featured guest composers, celebrity soloists, and the world premiere of the Star Trek Into Darkness score, a performance that was conducted by the film’s Oscar-winning composer, Michael Giacchino. Read More Richard Serra: Double Rifts, at Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills Double Rifts will be on exhibit through June 1st at the Gagosian Gallery in Beverly Hills. Gagosian Gallery is located at 456 North Camden Drive. The gallery hours are: Tuesday through Saturday between 10 am and 6 pm. For more information, you may contact the gallery at 310.271.9400, or visit their website at www.gagosian.com Read More Interview with Lauren Miller, author of Parallel As most mothers can attest, the first few months of life with a newborn baby are like living in an alternate reality. This reality has a hazy sleep-deprived quality in which you often wonder, “How on earth did I ever ______ before?” Read More

Museums