February 28, 2014
Carnaval, Mardi Gras, Bubbles and Glam...

 

We're in for a good soaking but don't let a little water spoil your fun! There's loads to do indoors and by Sunday, we should be enjoying sunny skies again (just in time for the red carpet roll out at the Oscars).  Stay off the roads, go Metro.

 

SEE STARS: The only stars we're likely to see this weekend will be at the Academy Awards on Sunday. Get into the Oscar spirit see a FILM. 

GLOBE TROT: Rio or Wales no passport required.

 

SHOWBOAT: Eclectic performances that are family-friendly or totally unscripted improv.

 

WINTER HAS FINALLY ARRIVED: duck indoors for some 

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TICKET GIVEAWAY: Home. Identity. Secrets and lies. An African-American attorney with a career on the rise is shocked to discover she has an Iraqi half-sister in Wendy Graf's newest play. "Closely Related Keys" is a hard-hitting, world premiere drama about family conflict and clashing cultures. Julia Dolan's carefully constructed life begins to crumble at the discovery of her half-sister - a Muslim who has fled Iraq. Neyla plays the violin and wants to audition for Julliard - but is there more to her story? 

 

We're giving away 2 PAIRS OF TICKETS for next Thursday's, (3/6) performance at 8pm @ The Lounge Theatre in Hollywood. Email us at eyespylareviews@gmail.com to be entered in the drawing.  

 

 

 

ANYTHING GOES: Some things are always fun to do... Check out our Places to Go Anytime and Things To Do pages for plenty of ideas that are available on a regular basis.

  • KIDS STUFF - Shows, activities, teas and more for families with toddlers, tykes and teens.
  • ART - Painting classes, gallery openings and new exhibits.
  • MUSEUMS - We have wonderful museums and they are always worth a visit - many have special events.
  • THEATER - Broadway has got nuthin' on our local theaters. 

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 Find more? Check out our Editor's Picks selected at the start of every week.  

  

DiscountsDISCOUNTS - there are some really good ones right now. From whale watching to kids shows to festivals... entertain yourself at a discount. All at very reasonable prices. Even better, most of the discounts offered are direct from the event/activity producers and do not involve additional fees to receive the discount.

  

TIP OF THE ICEBERG: you'll find lots more events and other things to do near you - on our neighborhood and regional calendar links at the bottom of all Eye Spy LA web pages.


Have a GREAT Weekend!

 
"The Trip Back Down" Stuck in Neutral by M.R. Hunter

 

The Trip Back Down
Sometimes, you can't go back. John Bishop's 38-year-old drama about a down-on-his-luck stock car racer receives a thoughtful but frustrating revival at the Whitefire Theatre. Ironically, the main impetus of the formulaic storyline cruises down memory lane as Bobby Horvath (Nick Stabile) returns to his hometown of Mansfield after a near fatal accident on the track and perpetual failure.
 
Playing on Broadway for two months in 1977, "The Trip Back Down" probably had more muscle in its own time than it does now. It's stout and unwieldy plot would benefit from a major overhaul by restoring the predictable drama from its clunky 2.5 hours to a lean, mean 90 minute machine. As it stands, the play putters along aided by the efforts of a strong ensemble pushing it forward
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House of Blues Crossroads Restaurant at Downtown Disney in Anaheim by Valerie Mitchell

House of Blues Food
Crossroads at House of Blues has a new menu created by Chef Aaron Sanchez who you may have seen on the Food Network. There are Southern classics and modern dishes including steak, seafood, burgers and vegetarian options.
 
We started with the portobello sliders and spinach and artichoke dip with pita chips. Both were excellent. The marinated portobellos were full of flavor and would also work well as an entree. Spinach dip is a favorite of mine, so I order it often. This was absolutely superb and might be the best I've tried... 
 


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Eyestrology: Happy Birthday Pisces! by Cici Psy-Chic

  

Pisces Koy Fish Happy birthday to these celebrity February Pisceans: Dr. Dre (2/18), Seal (2/19), Rihanna (2/20), Jennifer Love Hewitt (2/21), Drew Barrymore (2/22), Dakota Fanning (2/23), Floyd Mayweather Jr. (2/24), Sean Astin (2/25), Fats Domino (2/26), Josh Groban (2/27), Bernadette Peters (2/28), Tony Robbins (2/29)

 
Celebrity March Pisceans: Ron Howard (3/1), Daniel Craig (3/2), Jessica Biel (3/3), Patricia Heaton (3/4), Eva Mendes (3/5), Shaquille O'Neal (3/6), Bryan Cranston (3/7), Aidan Quinn (3/8), Matthew Gray Gubler (3/9), Chuck Norris (3/10), Johnny Knoxville (3/11), Ron Jeremy (3/12), Dana Delany (3/13), Billy Crystal (3/14), Eva Longoria (3/15), Curtis Lovell III (3/16), Mia Hamm (3/17), Queen Latifah (3/18), Bruce Willis (3/19), Spike Lee (3/20)
 
Ole dreaded Mercury is in retrograde until Feb. 28. That means an uptick in delays, miscommunication and technological snafus. This would be an ideal time to lay low and take a personal assessment about springing forward come March. It wouldn't be a bad idea to hit the gym or join in a yoga class to get our bodies beach-ready. Relaxation and rejuvenation is the best way to beat the retrograde blues so book a day at the spa or grab a pal for a mani/pedi. The best way to deal with our anxiety is by nursing ourselves into better form, face and fashion. Get the detailed forecasts for all of the signs...
 

 

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