Category Archives: Coming Attractions

Coming Attractions — The Legacy of Allensworth

Posted on April 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

An upcoming conference will focus on the legacy of Allensworth, a town financed and governed by African Americans founded by Col. Allen Allensworth. The conference is being promoted as the first in the Hidden Stories Series of the California State … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions — Charles Mingus

Posted on March 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

On April 28, Zocalo and the city’s Department of Cultural Affaris will host a panel on Charles Mingus. The forum will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre. Make reservations here >>>

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Coming Attractions — John Fante Centennial

Posted on March 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

A Zocalo lecture marking the centennial of John Fante’s birth will be held April 7, 2009, at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd. Make reservations to the free event here. >>>

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This Week on the Daily Mirror

Posted on March 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Ken Dare / Los Angeles TimesFrank Howard signs autographs during “Nuns’ Day” at Dodger Stadium, 1963 “Throwback” Thursby pulled this picture for a post coming up later this week and it was too good not to share. Isn’t … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions — City of Seekers

Posted on February 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Los Angeles Conservancy is sponsoring a self-driving tour of five landmarks in the spiritual history of L.A.: Angelus Temple, the Self-Realization Fellowship Mother Center, Chapel of the Jesus Ethic, the Philosophical Research Society and the Bonnie Brae House, home … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, 1959!

Posted on January 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

The rest of the world may peer into a darkened crystal ball, but at the Daily Mirror, we know what the future has to bring. In 1959, Los Angeles won the series and we lost Errol Flynn and Raymond Chandler. … Continue reading →

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Coming attractions — Maltese Falcon

Posted on November 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

"The Maltese Falcon" will be shown at the Warner Grand in San Pedro at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. Tickets are free for L.A. Conservancy members–while supplies last. If you’re a member of the Los Angeles Conservancy, RSVP to … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia

Posted on November 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Steve Hodel’s "Black Dahlia Avenger," inscribed to James Ellroy, as listed on EBay for $19.99, in 2006. Steve Hodel is bringing his "Black Dahlia Avenger" presentation to the South Pasadena Public Library at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, … Continue reading →

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Coming attractions — Archives Bazaar

Posted on October 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph courtesy of the Autry National Center Just a reminder that the third annual Archives Bazaar is Saturday at USC Davidson Conference Center, 3415 S. Figueroa (at Jefferson Boulevard). Free. Parking at USC Parking Structure D is $8. Visitors can … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — Island of Doomed Men

Posted on October 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "Island of Doomed Men," 1940. Oct. 18, 2008, 7:30 p.m. UCLA Hammer Museum Billy Wilder Theater.Tickets $10. Also showing: "Girls Under 21."

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Coming attractions — Greene and Greene

Posted on October 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Reeve window    (Private collection. Photograph courtesy of Sotheby’s, New York)Reeve window watercolor, Pratt House     (Courtesy of Greene and Greene Archives, The Gamble House, University of Southern California) The Huntington Library in San Marino is opening what promises to … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — Dangerous Blondes

Posted on October 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "Dangerous Blondes," 1943. Oct. 17, 2008, 7:30 p.m. UCLA Hammer Museum Billy Wilder Theater. Tickets $10. Also showing: "The Killer That Stalked New York."  

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Coming attractions — free Philip Marlowe tour

Posted on October 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Brian and Bonnie Olson, authors of "Tailing Philip Marlowe," write that they are giving a tour of downtown landmarks mentioned in the mysteries of Raymond Chandler. Sites include the Bradbury Building, the Oviatt Building and City Hall. The tour is … Continue reading →

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Coming attractions — The Palladium reopens

Posted on October 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Opening night http://www.archive.org/flow/FlowPlayerLight.swf Grateful Dead at the Hollywood Palladium, Aug. 6, 1971. By Geoff BoucherTimes Staff Writer SIXTY-EIGHT years ago this month, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and its new singer, a skinny 24-year-old New Jersey … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — One Girl’s Confession

Posted on October 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "One Girl’s Confession," 1953. Oct. 12, 2008, 7:30 p.m. UCLA Hammer Museum Billy Wilder Theater. Tickets $10. Also showing: "Over-Exposed."  

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Movie revivals — Repo Man

Posted on October 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "Repo Man,"1984. Feb. 24, 2009, 8 p.m. Ramo Auditorium at Caltech."Repo Man," with discussion afterward. Frank Capra Film Series. Free.  

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Movie revivals, L.A. Plays Itself

Posted on October 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

In case you missed it last time, "L.A. Plays Itself" will be shown Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, 8 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre. Tickets are $8, $10. "L.A. Plays Itself" has become a cult film in part because Thom Andersen … Continue reading →

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Coming attractions — Historic black settlement turns 100

Posted on October 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photo courtesy of California State ParksLt. Col. Allen Allensworth A look at the centennial of Allensworth, being celebrated this weekend, Oct. 11-12, 2008.  By Steve ChawkinsTimes Staff Writer In 1908, Lt. Col. Allen Allensworth, a charismatic ex-slave and retired military … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — The Unholy Three

Posted on October 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "The Unholy Three," 1925. Oct. 7, 2008, 8 p.m. Silent Movie Theatre. Tickets $10."The Unholy Three," Lon Chaney, Mae Busch.  

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Movie revivals — He Walked by Night

Posted on October 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "He Walked by Night,"1948. Feb. 10, 2009, 8 p.m. Ramo Auditorium at Caltech."He Walked by Night," with discussion afterward. Frank Capra Film Series. Free.  

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