Category Archives: Coming Attractions

Coming Attractions — Genealogy Research at the L.A. Public Library

Posted on June 16, 2011 by lmharnisch

The Los Angeles Public Library will present a program on getting started in genealogical research. The free presentation will be from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Folks should gather at the reference desk in the … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: ‘They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?’

Posted on June 15, 2011 by lmharnisch

Sydney Pollack’s 1969 film “The Shoot Horses, Don’t They?” will be shown as a tribute to Michael Sarrazin on June 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. Also showing, “Harry in Your Pocket” (1973). … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions – L.A. Maps

Posted on June 11, 2011 by lmharnisch

Glen Creason, the map specialist at the Los Angeles Public Library, will give a presentation on “Los Angeles in Maps, Part II,” on Thursday, June 16, at 6:45 p.m. at the Los Feliz Branch Library, 1874 Hillhurst Ave. Creason is … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions – ‘Hollywoodland’

Posted on June 9, 2011 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory, a key member of the Daily Mirror’s “brain trust,” will be signing copies of her new book “Hollywoodland” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at Chevalier’s Books, 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. More information is … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions: Silent Movies!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by lmharnisch

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is presenting Summer of Silents, nine selections chosen from movies that were awarded Photoplay magazine’s Medal of Honor. Except for “The General,” the films will be shown on Monday nights … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions – Genealogy Research at the L.A. Public Library

Posted on May 20, 2011 by lmharnisch

Photo: Los Angeles Public Library Credit: Carolyn Kellogg/Los Angeles Times While we are discussing family research in Bullet of Mystery, the Los Angeles Public Library will present a program on getting started in genealogical research. The free presentation will be … Continue reading →

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Another Good Story Ruined — The Black Dahlia

Posted on March 15, 2011 by lmharnisch

I received a news alert the other day about an upcoming play titled “The Chanteuse and the Devil’s Muse” in which Daniele Watts will portray Mady Comfort, at left, purportedly “Elizabeth Short's best friend.” I honestly don’t know how such … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Conservancy Announces Last Remaining Seats Series for 2011

Posted on February 18, 2011 by lmharnisch

“King Kong,” coming to the Los Angeles Theatre on June 15. The Los Angeles Conservancy has announced the program for its 2011 Last Remaining Seats series and to celebrate its 25th year, it will add a seventh … Continue reading →

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Archives Bazaar

Posted on October 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

Just a reminder that the fifth annual Archives Bazaar is today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at USC’s Doheny Memorial Library. There will be panel discussions throughout the day, including a panel at 1:30 p.m. on … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions –- Republic Pictures’ Anniversary [Updated]

Posted on September 23, 2010 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Daily Mirror mystery guest Jimmy Lydon is scheduled to take part in a panel from 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Republic Pictures. Jane Withers, Jane Kean, Theodore Bikel, … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions — Archives Bazaar, Oct. 23

Posted on September 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

Two women and a car near Eagle Rock, left, from the California Historical Society collection; Los Angeles County citrus exhibit in Toronto, 1927, from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce collection. The fifth annual Archives Bazaar will be held … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon — Los Angeles Plays Itself

Posted on September 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Los Angeles Plays Itself” will be shown will be shown Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave. at 14th Street in Santa Monica. Director Thom Andersen will be speaking about the film after Sunday's … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions – Angela Davis

Posted on February 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

Sept. 24, 1969: The Times’ Ken Reich interviews Angela Davis, who was dismissed from UCLA for being a member of the Communist Party. A New Way of Life, a project that helps women inmates and their children reenter society, … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions – Edwards Air Force Base Open House

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dec. 16, 1929: An artist’s concept of John K. Northrop’s Flying Wing. Alas, the 1929 version of Northrop’s Flying Wing will not be on display during the open house at Edwards Air Force Base on Saturday from 7 a.m. to … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions – Fourth Annual Archives Bazaar

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

William Dotson of USC sends along a reminder of the fourth annual Archives Bazaar, which will be held Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at USC’s Davidson Conference Center. Admission is free. The bazaar, presented by L.A. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Reyes Adobe

Posted on September 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Carlos Chavez / Los Angeles Times The fifth annual Reyes Adobe Days festival will be held Oct. 2-4 at the Reyes Adobe Historical Site, 5464 Reyes Adobe Road in Agoura Hills. The festival honors the Reyes family and … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions — ONE Archives

Posted on September 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Cruising Protest" by A.J. Epstein, showing a 1980 rally against the movie "Cruising." ONE Archives Gallery & Museum will present "Queer Culture: The Photographs of A. J. Epstein" with an opening on Sept. 26, 2009, from 5 p.m. to 8 … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions — Marion Eisenmann

Posted on September 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Huntington Gardens, Marion Eisenmann, July 10, 2009 Marion Eisenmann, who contributes artwork to the Daily Mirror, is giving classes on Plein Air watercolor painting on the next two Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Huntington Library, Art … Continue reading →

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Lunch With Larry and Keith, June 13

Posted on June 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Larry Harnisch/Los Angeles Times Keith and I thought it would be fun to get together with Daily Mirror readers for lunch at Philippe at noon on June 13. We can chat about mystery photos, Chavez Ravine, Mamie Van Doren, Gail … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions — Chavez Ravine

Posted on May 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Chavez Ravine," by Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza, is being performed at Cal State Long Beach through Saturday. Tickets are $12/$15. Further information is here.

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