Dressed in a mustard-colored suit and swaying freely on stage, a passionate Mikey Dread brought the political, spiritual and musical positivity of reggae to Westwood Plaza Monday at noon. Read more...

When Matt Damon, Casey Affleck and Gus Van Sant went to the Sundance Film Festival last year, they were Hollywood folks at the independent film party. Read more...

Sometimes dreams do come true ““ or at least they turn into gender-bending hair stylists in avant-garde theater pieces. Aroused from the mind of Canadian theater auteur Marie Brassard is Jimmy, a character who exists as an imaginary figment in her solo performance piece “Jimmy ““ Créature de Rêve (Jimmy in the Dream),” which opens tonight at Freud Playhouse. Read more...

Some cultures believe that when a person’s photograph is taken, their soul is stolen. Well beyond the advent of the camera, British painter Lucian Freud’s portrait painting simply borrows his subjects’ souls, mixing them with his own, and subsequently transforming their minds and bodies into art that lives on its own. Read more...

With a rock-steady beat, Mikey Dread has been paving the way for reggae music in mainstream culture since the mid-1970s. For those whose sound systems are unaccustomed to this music genre outside of Bob Marley’s “Legend,” Dread may be best known for his production and performance involvement in The Clash’s legendary punk rock albums “Sandinista” and “Black Market Clash.” As an experienced vocalist, performer, producer, DJ, TV host and radio broadcaster, Dread’s contribution to reggae music has been crucial in developing the genre’s worldwide recognition. His extensive knowledge in media production has enabled him to further his cause. Read more...

Riot Grrl spirit was alive and frisky this Saturday as Sleater-Kinney took the stage at the Henry Fonda Music Box Theater. After playing two L.A. shows only five months ago, the trio played to a nearly packed house at the newly re-opened theater. Read more...

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, you know. So what are you gonna give her? Flowers, candy? A balloon shaped like a heart? I know; how about a mix CD? Read more...