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Stringing music together
After its summer hiatus, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is back in business for the season, and Burbank musician Julie Gigante says she’s happy to return. A violinist with the orchestra since 1986, Gigante put it simply: “We love it. It&...Tags: Classical Music (genre), John Burroughs, Arts and Culture, Music Industry, Arts
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Guitarist plugs in for classical music
On Sept. 24, Glendale’s Alex Theatre will host electric guitarist Wiek Hijmans, who will perform with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.
Hijmans, 44, a resident of Amsterdam, grew up in Holland with parents who were lovers of classical music. By...Tags: Classical Music (genre), The Beatles (music group), Arts and Culture, Amsterdam (Netherlands), Arts
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Catholic school uses iPad as learning device
Holy Family Grade School teacher Krikor Kiladjian on Monday led his eighth-grade students through a traditional social studies lesson in a very non-traditional fashion. They took turns at the front of the classroom, plugging in their iPads and walking...Tags: Schools, Education, Apple iPad, Religious Texts, Computer Networking and Internet
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Reinstated officer: Vegas joy ride was 'stupid'
The only Glendale police officer to retain his job after taking a joy ride with two other officers to Las Vegas told investigators the incident was a “stupid prank” that he regretted, according to court documents.
Last week, the Civil Service...Tags: Government, Travel, Photography, Court Preliminary, The Home Depot
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Photographer Tammy Abbott loses battle with cancer
A former photographer for the Glendale News-Press and Burbank Leader, Tammy Abbott, lost her 20-year battle with cancer on Saturday. She was 54.
From Springville, near Sequoia National Park, Abbott spent much of her life in Los Angeles pursuing her...Tags: Photography, California State University, Northridge, Los Angeles Times, Arts and Culture, Arts
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On the Radar: More booze for Californians, music tonight and metro safety
Booze conosuers are putting forth their best efforts to get Gov. Jerry Brown to sign bill into law that would overturn a ban on serving cocktails made with infused alcohol in the state, Laist.com reported. For almost the past 100 years it has been...Tags: Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Dancing, Dance, Arts and Culture
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Chicano artists reign at museum
Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale ushered in Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) with the opening of “Adelante! Mexican American Artists: 1960s and Beyond,” an exhibition of paintings, prints, sculpture and photography that...Tags: Career and Workplace, National or Ethnic Minorities, Museums, History, Labor Legislation
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'Maybe I'm just me'
Twenty years ago, Linda Hamilton thrilled female audience members when her character emerged in the movie “Terminator 2,” doing amazing pull ups with a clearly defined muscular physique, never seen on a woman in a blockbuster movie before....Tags: CNN (tv network), American Civil Liberties Union, Steroids, Boxing, Cameron Crowe
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Show will focus on Burbank's art
The avant-garde artists of the San Fernando Valley’s corporate media enclave are hanging out at 1551 W. Olive Avenue, and they are something special.
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It's hard to beat a Glendale Pops show
To anyone who missed the Glendale Pops Orchestra's free Bossa Nova concert this past Thursday night at the Americana at Brand, I can only say one thing: Your loss! OK, maybe one more thing: Are you crazy?! The Glendale Pops, led by its talented and...Tags: Entertainment, Music Theater, A Charlie Brown Christmas (tv program), Television, Arts and Culture
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'Sacred Music' around Glendale
The fifth World Festival of Sacred Music is coming to Los Angeles, and Glendale is hosting part of the celebration of life-affirming performances.
Held every three years, the World Festival of Sacred Music was born 14 years ago, when founder Judy Mitorna...Tags: Entertainment, Festive Events, Sacred Music (genre), Dalai Lama, Buddhism
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Educational foundation hopes to raise $500K for art programs
Glendale Educational Foundation officials hope to follow one banner year with another, announcing an ambitious $500,000 fundraising goal on Thursday to benefit local school music programs.
The sum would double the $250,000 raised during the 2010-11...Tags: Examinations, Teaching and Learning, School Examinations, Arts and Culture, Academic Progress
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