The fusion of musical styles has always come easy for Simon Shaheen. The Arabic multi-instrumentalist started his musical career at the age of five, when he picked up both the oud and the violin. Read more...

A haphazard story of fate with turns of event more freakish than a circus sideshow, Theater Underground’s production of “Raised in Captivity” will be let loose onto the stage this weekend at Northwest Campus Auditorium. Read more...

Two stories that shocked the world ““ one about a repressed boy transforming into a cockroach, another about incestuous relationships ““ have become educational lessons for Master of Fine Arts students; and for the rest of us, they’re opportunities for entertainment. Read more...

“Bringing Down the House” Starring Queen Latifah, Steve Martin Directed by Adam Shankman Like many good comedies, “Bringing Down the House” is funny in an idiotic way, with absolutely hilarious scenes breathing life into an otherwise monotonous storyline. Read more...

There was no word of it on Los Angeles’ KDOC-TV Channel 38, which I had on the tube for most of the week. I found out when Christy (my common-law wife) went online to check out the recaps of ABC’s “All My Children” and “General Hospital.” Sure, she was going to join my public crusade against the Big 4 networks, but she still needed her regular soap fix. Read more...

A bouquet of daisies. A romantic dinner at In-n-Out Burger. A shot glass shopping spree at aahs! and an improv comedy show. Forget high-class romance ““ it’s time for an Art to Heart blind date. Read more...

Chuck D never seems to run out of things to say. Born Carlton Ridenhour, the political activist and front man for the rap group Public Enemy will speak today at 7 p.m. Read more...