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Business Beat: Riviera Mexican Cantina hosts new comedy club pop-up
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (579+ words) Laughter will help ring in the new year with the opening of the Cantina Comedy Club, which will pop up in Redondo Beach's Riviera Mexican Cantina next week. Sean Leary, founder of Good Aura Comedy, will produce and host the…...
Rob Reiner remembered as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation
2+ week, 3+ day ago (953+ words) Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who went on to become one, himself, as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally " and "This Is Spinal Tap,…...
Anthony Jeselnik loves reading great books. So he’s starting a book club.
2+ week, 6+ day ago (2038+ words) Anthony Jeselnik is not like other comedians: He's created a dark onstage persona that gives him license to tell jokes about uncomfortable subjects with punchlines you never see coming. The comic, who will be doing a series of shows in…...
Sixpence None the Richer brings Christmas show to La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
3+ week, 6+ day ago (855+ words) In an interview five-plus years ago, Leigh Nash was asked if she would ever consider joining another band, and if so, under what conditions. "I doubt it," said the Sixpence None the Richer frontwoman. "Unless it was a band with…...
Dave Smith and the comedians who misuse their influence
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (424+ words) Today we continue our holiest crusade against those who pollute the internet with their poorly thought out and often vicious beliefs. It's a real sacrifice " last night I went to cook dinner and put on some wholesome nature documentary on…...
10 ways to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Southern California
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (394+ words) In Southern California, that same spirit of remembrance shines through local festivals and community gatherings. From cemetery celebrations to seaside ceremonies, here are 10 ways to experience D'a de los Muertos this year. When: 1 p.m.1:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 (three sessions: 13:30 p.m., 4:309 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.1:30 a.m.) Where: Hollywood…...
Niles: Stand-up comics’ Saudi controversy a warm-up for Six Flags?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (365+ words) A controversial comedy festival in Saudi Arabia may provide a sneak peek at what theme park fans can expect soon. Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Investment Company is building the Six Flags Qiddiya City theme park, which will be the first Six…...
As controversy swirls around late-night TV, here’s what a new poll shows about who still watches
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (829+ words) By LINLEY SANDERS and ITZEL LUNA, Associated Press More people say they catch late-night TV segments online, through recirculated clips. In follow-up interviews, several Republicans said they used to enjoy late-night shows but now feel that they are too political....
TBR Calendar: Things to do in and around the beach cities, Sept. 18-24
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1445+ words) Destination: Art, 1815 W. 213th St., Suite 135, in Torrance, presents "Made in the South Bay" art reception from 3 to 5 p.m. The fall gallery artist show offers a look at life in the South Bay in a stunning showcase of 92 works. The exhibit runs through…...
A partial list of winners at the Emmy Awards
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (87+ words) Here are the winners at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, held Sunday, Sept. 14 at Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Lead actress in a drama series: Britt Lowe, "Severance" Lead actor in a comedy series: Seth Rogen, "The Studio" Lead actress…...