From hit titles such as “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” to famous faces such as John Goodman, this year’s lineup for Westwood’s Geffen Playhouse is sure to attract attention from all types of Los Angeles theatergoers. Read more...

New York City, Chicago and New Orleans are all cities strongly associated with jazz. But a jazz photography exhibit on display in the Charles E. Young Research Library lobby, running through Sept. Read more...

When M.K. Asante Jr. published his first book “Like Water Running Off My Back” in 2002, he was eager to establish himself as a serious writer with all the right answers. Read more...

For music lovers, a past fantasy may have been to own and operate a record store. It would be a place to pass on only the best music: your favorite music. Read more...

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The summer movie selection offers viewers its fair share of big name actors ““ Tom Cruise, Ewan McGregor, Angelina Jolie. But, possibly the most notable performances this year come from an unlikely source. Read more...

If you see writers at a 2,000-person music festival, chances are they’re there to cover the performances. If you see Jay Babcock, editor of Arthur Magazine, he’ll be running the show. Read more...