"ALL MY SONS" HITS HOME
AT THE RUSKIN GROUP THEATRE
by M.R. Hunter
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WWII may be over in Arthur Miller's devastating tragedy, but in the comfortable middle-class, Keller household an entirely insidious and deeply more personal war is about to be waged. Taking no prisoners in this quietly unfolding plot, each character must confront a terrible truth they wish to deny. The consequences are shattering, the message a warning against the dehumanizing effect of big business when there is no ethical filter to keep it in restraint.
...There are not any licenses taken in this straightforward, if not determinedly exacting production. It runs as smoothly as a well-oiled machine. The pace strikes a perfect balance between measured and frenzied without losing control of either...
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| GIANT SEASCAPE, SOMEWHERE, USA, 1954 |
by Charles Phoenix
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A gent and tot pose together on a not-quite-cornered, teal frieze-covered armchair that, for some reason, reminds me of a bumper car. It looks so strong and sturdy. Behind them, windowless walls are papered in a rare Mexican pebble print and dressed with an unexpected bamboo pattern on one wall and a CinemaScope-scale scape of ocean waves splashing on a rocky shore on the other... GET THE BIG PICTURE |
SANTA MONICA AIRPORT FLEA MARKET
by M.R. Hunter
 Whether you're looking for a rare collectible or just an unusual find, it's likely you'll find it here at this outdoor flea market located directly across from the Santa Monica Airport.
Open from 6am to 3pm on the first and fourth Sunday of every month (but not the fifth, as is the case this month) regardless of weather, this flea market offers a variety of goods ranging from antique to vintage chic.
Over 175 vendors set up shop in the expansive parking lot with wide walkways to accommodate crowds without shoppers feeling overly crowded. Dogs on leashes are welcome here too and there's plenty of free parking available in lots across the market on Airport Avenue...
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EYESTROLOGY
LET THE STARS HELP YOU DECIDE WHAT TO DO THIS WEEK |
by Cici Psy-Chic
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Happy birthday to these celebrity Virgos: Alexa Vega (08/27), LeAnn Rimes (08/28), Lea Michele (08/29), Cameron Diaz (08/30), Debbie Gibson (08/31), Dr. Phil McGraw (09/01), Keanu Reeves (09/02). With this recent heat wave, Angelinos will be looking forward to cooler temperatures and planning for Labor Day Weekend getaways. Enjoy these last couple of weeks of summer with a last minute trip to the beach. This is a very social week so firm up any commitments and RSVP. If you haven't made it out to the Hollywood Bowl this season then now is the time to do it. When the sun is blazing in the sky, cool down with a movie at the Egyptian or Arclight. There's plenty to dance about this weekend and EyeSpyLA ticket giveaways to excellent theatre productions... READ WHAT YOUR SIGN SAYS TO DO THIS WEEK |
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