LPNS Improv has moved The MaD JaCKRaTS to a great new space, The H.E.ART MKM Cultural Arts Center on the corner of Tujunga and Chandler in the NoHo Arts District. I hadn’t seen The MaD JaCKRaTS perform their “Makin a Movie” show since Covid descended upon us. However, I didn’t realize how much I missed live theatrical productions until I saw this seamless improv production. I was glad to see a packed audience with everyone still wearing masks…and in peace!
LA Stage Insider 030922
Welcome to Julio Martinez‘s LA Stage Insider for the week of March 9, 2022 – a look at Los Angeles theatre news, premieres, and more.
“Justice? Or…Just Me? The Bite”
A theatre review of “Justice? Or…Just Me? The Bite” written, produced and performed by Lorinda Hawkins Smith, directed by Patricia Bean-Kane, percussion by Steve McGill, Lorraine Morland and Steve Taylor at Whitefire Theatre’s Solofest.
Meet Caroline from LA Music Scene
A Q&A with Caroline McElroy from LA Music Scene – a blog on the latest reviews of live music, gigs and concerts in LA. Caroline McElroy will help you discover the hidden gems of the Los Angeles music scene as well as reviewing some of the biggest names in the music industry.
How to Get Started as an Artist
Art is one of the most accessible forms of self expression on the planet. Whatever your abilities, there is a way for you to create something beautiful that others can enjoy. Many choose to do this through paints, others through sculptures, while some prefer more unique mediums.
Whitefire Theatre’s SOLOFEST 2022 – March Shows
The Whitefire Theatre will open its 40th season with SOLOFEST 2022 January 14-March 20.
74th Emmy Awards Winners Announced
| 74th EMMY® AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED |
| (LOS ANGELES — Sept. 12, 2022) — The Television Academy tonight celebrated the 74th Emmy® Awards, recognizing excellence in television programming and individual achievement for the 2021-2022 television season. A complete list of this year’s Emmy Award winners, as compiled by the independent accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP, is attached. The 74th Emmy Awards was broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles on the NBC Television Network, hosted by Kenan Thompson and produced by Done+Dusted and Hudlin Entertainment. The telecast featured awards in 25 Emmy categories, plus the Governors Award, presented by top talent from some of television’s most acclaimed programs. Presenters and surprise guests included Amy Poehler, Angela Bassett, Anthony Anderson, Ariana DeBose, Ayo Edebiri, B.J. Novak, Bowen Yang, Chandra Wilson, Chris O’Donnell, Christopher Meloni, Diego Luna, Freddie Highmore, Gael García Bernal, Hannah Einbinder, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Jake Lacy, Jean Smart, Jeremy Allen White, Jimmy Kimmel, Juliette Lewis, Jung Ho-yeon, Kelly Clarkson, Kerry Washington, Kumail Nanjiani, Lee Jung-jae, Lizzo, Mariska Hargitay, Markella Kavenagh, Martin Short, Mindy Kaling, Molly Shannon, Natalie Zea, Paul Walter Hauser, Pete Davidson, Regina Hall, Rosario Dawson, RuPaul Charles, Sarah Paulson, Selena Gomez, Selma Blair, Seth Meyers, Shemar Moore, Shonda Rhimes, Sofía Vergara, Steve Martin, Taron Egerton, Vanessa Bayer and Will Arnett. EGOT winner John Legend performed “Pieces” off his new album LEGEND for the “in memoriam” segment of the show. Also, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Zedd DJ’d for the evening; and comedian Sam Jay acted as the announcer. Additionally, Emmys were awarded in 93 other categories at the Creative ArtsEmmy Awards during two ceremonies on the weekend of Saturday, Sept. 3, and Sunday, Sept. 4. An edited presentation of the Creative Arts ceremonies can be seen streaming on Hulu Sept. 11-27. For more information, please visit emmys.com. |
LOVE NOHO, LOVE DISCOUNTS, LOVE A NOHO DISCOUNT CARD?
The NOHO Arts District has its own special discount program. Fifty five local
businesses offering discounts to NoHo Card members. Download the app get the app
or go to nohoartsdistrict.com and print a card or load it to your cell. Explore the NOHO
Arts District with discounts for restaurants, theatres, acting/dance and yoga classes,
movies, theatres, clothing stores and a lot more. What makes NoHo Card special is
that you can use your NOHO Card as many times as you like for the same discount at
the same place. And the NOHO Card is FREE.
NOHO is getting busy again, the theatres are open, the classes are back, the
restaurants and bars are buzzing! We want to remind you just how vibrant and unique a
neighborhood we are lucky enough to live in. So let’s spend an imaginary day together
in NOHO.
How about beginning your NOHO day with breakfast at the wonderful City Kitchen,
maybe a naughty Mimosa at 15% off. All that deliciousness will get you ready for a
dance class at HEART at MKM Cultural Center, or if you need to rest after your
imbibement, meditate a little at the lovely NOHO Park and pop in to the historic NoHo
Library for a book or two. Attend a book club meeting or a reading, they even have
children’s activities! Once you’ve indulged your brain and got a little exercise, time for
lunch at Pitfire Pizza. Enjoy this locals’ favorite outdoor cafe and watch the NoHo world
go by. Or walk down to Tamashii’s for potstickers or their signature Ramen.
Satisfy your shopping urges at our unique NoHo shops like Kathy E’s Vintage Shop, and
Iguana Vintage Clothing. Pick up some new make-up from Nigels Beauty supply or
check out the instruments and music lessons at Bass Exchange, or buy a comic book at
Collector’s Paradise.
Stop in at NOHO Plaza, see what local musicians or poets are performing, or maybe an
artist, or a photographer is at work.
If you have a spare hour or so, how about taking an acting class with Actors Workout
and the brilliant Fran Montano who has been in NoHo for over 25 years. Or if comedy is
your thing, an improv class with LPN Studios.
All this activity has made you hungry for Dinner, Brews Bros has great food, live music
and is a fun local hangout. Meet some friends and play a game of pool!
Night time is NOHO Theatre time and we are spoiled for choice! Up and down
Lankershim or Magnolia there are always plays available. Walk down to Zombie Joe’s
Underground Theatre (ZJU), The Sherry on Magnolia always has something interesting.
The Road Theatre Company on Magnolia is world renown, a new play at The Loft on
Camarrillo, or there’s the El Portal Theatre for a huge variety of entertainment. Don’t
forget GRT on Burbank too! Or you can always go to Laemmle Theatre for a movie.
Aren’t we lucky to have our own independent movie house!
Now to end a perfect day, trot on over to the Federal Bar to unwind and listen to the
great music they have indoors and outdoors. The food is also delicious, I love their
sliders, their Mac ‘n cheese is amazing and they even have a great vegan burger with
vegan cheese on it!
NOHO is one of the most walkable cities in Los Angeles. It’s a real neighborhood, full of
artists and performers and creatives. You can use your NOHO discount card in almost
every business in NOHO. Every penny counts these days and shopping local is always
the key to savings as well as a really direct way to keep our NOHO alive and vibrant
and full of life. Advocating for our local businesses by spending your hard earned
money there is a vital and important way to support our very special NoHo
neighborhood. See you in NOHO folks!
The Vieness Piano Duo in NoHo!
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – Two piano maestros, Eva Schaumkell and Vijay Venkatesh, form a dazzling duo at The Athena Foundation for the Arts 2023 Spring Concert Series: The Vieness Piano Duo, on Sunday, April 2.
Jazz at Naz Continues with Charles Lloyd and Samara Joy with the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra
[NoHo Arts District, CA] – Jazz at Naz Continues in March with sax legend Charles Lloyd’s 85th Birthday Celebration on March 18 and Samara Joy – GRAMMY Award winner Best New Artist 2023 and Best Jazz Vocal Album – in concert with Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra on March 26.
Solo Show Festivals
This Soaring Solo blog focuses on festivals, two in particular, Joshua Tree Solo Theatre Festival and Hollywood Fringe Festival.
“Below Deck Down Under”
Pack your snorkel for Peacock’s new series “Below Deck Down Under” premiering Thursday, March 17.
The Martha Graham Dance Company Returns to The Soraya with a World Premiere
The Martha Graham Dance Company returns to The Soraya with the world premiere of The New Canticle for Innocent Comedians on Saturday, March 19 at 8 pm.
Poison Gun
A theatre review of ”Poison Gun” written and performed by Dee Freeman, directed by Juliette Jeffers, at Whitefire Theatre Solofest 2022.
Top 3 Facts and Tips about Sticker Printing in 2022
It’s no secret that the printing industry is always evolving. In fact, it’s safe to say that it’s one of the most rapidly changing industries around. So it’s no surprise that in 2022, sticker printing will be one of the hottest trends in the printing world.
LA Stage Insider 030222
Welcome to the first installment of Julio Martinez‘s LA Stage Insider for the week of March 2, 2022.
College Television Summit
Cast and crew members from “Euphoria, “Ted Lasso,” “The Morning Show,” “Schmigadoon” and “Somebody Somewhere” at the Television Academy Foundation’s Three-Day Virtual College Television Summit March 23-25.
How Do Different Sportsbooks Differ From One Another
Sports betting has become one of the most popular means of entertainment in the US. When choosing which sportsbook to use it is vital to look at different options and make a decision based on research, reason, and the advantages each one offers you as a bettor. Here you will find all the ways different sportsbooks differ from one another and the advantages it holds to look at more than one sportsbook for bettors, to allow you to have as many odds in your favor.
Finding the best line
When placing your bet it’s easier to find the best line when browsing through different sportsbooks, this way you can compare which odds are greater than others and therefore be able to make a decision on how much money you are willing to gamble. Even if it differs by just a few cents each bet, you’ll be well on your way to turning into a profitable player when you’re obtaining better pricing on a frequent basis. Making use of a trustworthy odds comparison tool will also help you with this, such as Basketballinsiders guide of the 2022 top online sportsbooks reviews done by top experts, will also help you in gathering the intell you need to make a smart choice that will work in your favor.
Free Money
New customers usually have the opportunity to obtain free money from different sportsbooks, and if your state has more than one sportsbook this opens up the opportunity to gain a number of bonuses that will add up very nicely in the bettor’s eyes. Opportunities of making risk-free bets, true free money, free bets, and deposit matching are all on the table when signing up with these sportsbooks.
Free money: This is, without a doubt, the nicest form of bonus, but it only comes in tiny sums, such as $10 or $25. It’s money in your account that you may use to wager or withdraw.
Free bets: You may place bets with this money, and if you win, the money is converted into real money.
Deposit match: As an example, if you deposit $200, they will match it with another $200 in free bets. A 2x rollover will almost certainly be linked in order to prevent you from taking your money and running. This means that after you’ve bet $400, you’ll be allowed to withdraw that money.
Different rules
As you narrow your focus to sports, you’ll see that various books approach the subject in different ways. Here you can experiment and see what matches your liking of playing with certain games to be able to feel more comfortable when placing your bets.
Timing
Some Bookmakers keep an eye on a screen, waiting to see whether a market-setting sportsbook moves before making their own movements. Other bookies will commence betting activity first, and they will wait until the line has settled before publishing their own lines. Some sportsbooks in the United States are beginning to be more creative with their offers, or at the very least are attempting to be the first legal book to put odds on anything.
Now that you know the differences found on different sportsbooks, let’s talk about how to properly bet using different systems!
How To Bet
Once you’ve decided where you want to make your bet, it’s essential to get acquainted with the best practices for betting quickly and successfully in order to maintain the odds in your favor as long as possible. First and foremost, you should pay attention to who the oddsmakers have placed in favor of the games that have been announced on their betting lines. In sports, the “favorites” are the teams who are expected to win, while the “underdogs” are the ones that are expected to lose. The former will be denoted by the use of a minus sign next to their stated odds, while the latter will be denoted by the use of a plus sign next to their listed odds.
If your team is classified as a 9 point favorite, you may bet on them to win by utilizing the point spread technique – betting on the margin of victory odds. If your team is listed as a 9 point favorite, your bet will be displayed as ‘-9,’ enabling you to win your bet and profit. Alternatively, if the team you bet on wins by 8 points or more, it is considered a “cover.” If the team you bet on loses by precisely 9 points, it is considered a “push,” and you will get back the money you would have bet, resulting in you not earning any money. Your wager and any money you put into it would be forfeited if the team wins by 8 points or less, or if they lose by more than 8 points or lose the game. As an example, if the underdogs were to win by nine points, you would need your side to either win the whole game or lose by no more than eight points in order to win the wager. This style of betting is often employed in high-scoring sports such as football and basketball, although it may be used in any kind of sports wagering situation.
Using the moneyline technique, which bases its wagers on the team that is anticipated to win and calculates rewards using American odds, is a second option to place a wager. The favorites and underdogs are once again denoted by plus and minus signs; however, if a favorite is listed as -100, you would have to wager 100 in order to have a chance of winning 50, and if that team loses, you would forfeit your whole bet, which would be 100. In the case of underdogs, if a team is classified as +100, you may place a wager of $50 and stand a chance of earning $100 or losing $50 if the team is defeated. The reason for this is that the favorites are anticipated to win, whilst the underdogs are supposed to lose; as a result, there is a greater payout for betting on the team that is considered to be underdogs. The usage of this approach is often reserved for lower-scoring games like soccer or baseball, although it is accessible for use with any kind of sports wager.
It is also possible for oddsmakers to establish a total number of points that both teams are anticipated to score collectively, which is referred to as a total, which allows betters to place bets on whether the final score will be higher or lower than the total set by the oddsmakers. If the oddsmakers provide a total of 300, then bettors are able to place wagers on either side of the line, above or under 300. If the total comes to 301 or higher, all bettors who put money on >300 will win their wagers; if the total comes to 299 or less, all bettors who placed money on 300 will lose their wagers.
Joshua Bell & Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Return to The Soraya!
Joshua Bell & Academy of St. Martin in the Fields return to The Soraya on Thursday, March 10, to perform music by Rossini, Dvôrak, Price, and Mendelssohn.
The Rage Fairy
A theatre review of Ballview Entertainment’s production of “The Rage Fairy,” written and directed by Antonia Czinger, and produced by David Dickens, running through March 13.
MasterChef Latinos
EstrellaTV has revealed the 16 finalists for its first season of MasterChef Latinos. Revealed in the premiere episode that aired last night, the top 16 are a cross-section of Latinos from across the U.S., Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Guide to Helping You Book a Commercial
Each area of acting has its own pros, cons, and best practices. When you’re trying to break into Broadway, you’ll want to be sure you can sing and dance if you want to land the big roles. But if you want to get your foot in the door to make commercials, the job skills you need are far different. Getting in character for an entire movie or play takes a unique approach as compared to being a commercial actor.
The Television Academy Announces Nominees for 74th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards
The Television Academy today announced 121 nominations in 35 categories for the 74th Los Angeles Area Emmy® Awards, to be presented Saturday evening, July 23, 2022, at the Television Academy’s campus in the NoHo Arts District in Los Angeles.