Monday, September 11, 2017

Chagall: Flight of fantasy for the Stage

This current exhibit at the Los Angeles County Art Museum encompasses Marc Chagall's costumes and set designs from three ballets and one opera.  Punctuating the walls are paintings, studies for various characters & back-drops and outlines for costume designs.  The rooms are filled with the intoxicating sounds from the accompanying orchestras.  Documentary footage of original performances are also included.   This charming and lyrical show is available for viewing until January 07, 2018.

Monday, September 4, 2017

Ready for my close-up



Interrupted only by a short burst of rain, this was a magical night at Cinespia.  The landmarkHollywood Forever Cemetery back-drop provides an unusual space for showcasing the best of cinema.  Sunday was no exception with the viewing of "Sunset Blvd" on the mausoleum wall coincidently adjacent to the spot where Cecile B DeMille is buried.  The scheduled film has pre-show DJs, themed photo booths and plenty of space for picnicking.