In the abstract realm of dance, many choreographers claim their work is accessible to the general public. But in reality, few deliver, and audience members are left scratching their heads in confusion. Read more...

There might not be any experience in life more degrading than being in high school. Between dodging overzealous hall monitors busy making sure you don’t spend too long in the bathroom, negotiating excused absences, and being marched in and out of stuffy classrooms at the command of a shrill bell, there aren’t many aspects of high school designed to make you feel like an actual human being. Read more...

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Some documentary filmmakers find past wars and Secretaries of Defense interesting enough subjects for their films. Ross McElwee prefers ideas he finds in his own backyard. Read more...

A group composed of cello, violin, bass, percussion and voice usually conjures the image of chamber musicians. But the four women of Agua de Coco, who perform tonight at 6 p.m. Read more...

The unusual sounds and arrangements of Indian classical music often surprise and fascinate first-time listeners. Although pop artists like the Beatles and Sting have brought the culture’s richly emotional tones into the Western mainstream, many people have still not heard the inspiring art form. Read more...

After “Barbershop 2: Back in Business” finished first at the box office last weekend, Westwood’s own Oakley’s barbershop gets to bask in a little of the film’s success. Read more...