http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/arts en-us © 2009 Southern California Public Radio KPCC 89.3, Southern California Public Radio Features and interviews focusing on the arts in Southern California, including film, music, and theater, from KPCC's award-winning news team. Visit KPCC online at www.kpcc.org. Features and interviews focusing on the arts in Southern California, including film, music, and theater, from KPCC's award-winning news team. Visit KPCC online at www.kpcc.org. KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio mail@kpcc.org No Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:08:55 -0800 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Doomsday film 2012 is bringing life to the box office. Doomsday film 2012 is bringing life to the box office. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091116_features1145.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:17:12 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/15/doomsday-bringing-life-box-office/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Nowadays jobs are tough to come by in California, but one choice spot is now open for someone with a master's degree in Library Sciences and a deep love of the Dead. The Grateful Dead that is. Nowadays jobs are tough to come by in California, but one choice spot is now open for someone with a master's degree in Library Sciences and a deep love of the Dead. The Grateful Dead that is. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091113_features1073.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:37:51 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/13/wanted-dead-head-librarian/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio It may not feel like Oscar season, but four honorees are scheduled to pick up gold trophies on Saturday. This ceremony at Hollywood and Highland is a new event on Hollywood’s awards calendar. It may not feel like Oscar season, but four honorees are scheduled to pick up gold trophies on Saturday. This ceremony at Hollywood and Highland is a new event on Hollywood’s awards calendar. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091113_features3041.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:10:11 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/13/motion-picture-academy-awards-some-notable-oscars-/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio After writing, directing or producing a number of A-list movies – from “Freebie and the Bean” to “Dick Tracy”, Floyd Mutrux decided to step away from Hollywood. From the film industry, anyway. He turned to his love of music and wrote six anthologies of American Pops, including one based on Rock-n-Roll’s first black all-girl group – The Shirelles. That play, “Baby It’s You,” opens tonight at the Pasadena Playhouse. Mutrux directs the show. He told KPCC’s Steve Julian the story begins in 1958 and revolves around Florence Greenberg. After writing, directing or producing a number of A-list movies – from “Freebie and the Bean” to “Dick Tracy”, Floyd Mutrux decided to step away from Hollywood. From the film industry, anyway. He turned to his love of music and wrote six anthologies of American Pops, including one based on Rock-n-Roll’s first black all-girl group – The Shirelles. That play, “Baby It’s You,” opens tonight at the Pasadena Playhouse. Mutrux directs the show. He told KPCC’s Steve Julian the story begins in 1958 and revolves around Florence Greenberg. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091113_features1060.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:24:34 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/13/Floyd-mutrux/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Court documents show the cost to bury pop star Michael Jackson in September approached $1 million. The funeral nearly didn’t happen as scheduled. Court documents show the cost to bury pop star Michael Jackson in September approached $1 million. The funeral nearly didn’t happen as scheduled. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091111_features1369.mp3 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:29:46 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/11/Jackson-funeral/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Nick Counter, the former president of the Alliance of Motion Picture and TV Producers, died Friday. Counter led the Alliance for 27 years. Nick Counter, the former president of the Alliance of Motion Picture and TV Producers, died Friday. Counter led the Alliance for 27 years. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091109_features3024.mp3 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:45:54 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/09/counter-obit/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio This fall marks the 35th birthday of one of Japan's beloved pop icons - Hello Kitty. The Royal/T Cafe in Culver City is throwing her a huge birthday bash complete with Hello Kitty-shaped food, Hello Kitty-themed household items and art work inspired by the tiny white feline. This fall marks the 35th birthday of one of Japan's beloved pop icons - Hello Kitty. The Royal/T Cafe in Culver City is throwing her a huge birthday bash complete with Hello Kitty-shaped food, Hello Kitty-themed household items and art work inspired by the tiny white feline. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091106_features1128.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:05:10 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/06/hello-kitty-turns-35/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Near the Los Angeles Convention Center, a curved white building rises along the 10 freeway. The New Carver apartments will fill with disabled and recently homeless residents. The building's one of several green projects for people who live in and around downtown L.A.’s Skid Row. KPCC's Molly Peterson checked it out before the new tenants move in. Near the Los Angeles Convention Center, a curved white building rises along the 10 freeway. The New Carver apartments will fill with disabled and recently homeless residents. The building's one of several green projects for people who live in and around downtown L.A.’s Skid Row. KPCC's Molly Peterson checked it out before the new tenants move in. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091103_features3063.mp3 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/11/03/enterprise-green/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The Day of the Dead, the Latin American observance that takes place Monday, hasn’t displaced Halloween in the U.S. However, a scholar argues in a new book that the observance is becoming this country’s newest holiday. The Day of the Dead, the Latin American observance that takes place Monday, hasn’t displaced Halloween in the U.S. However, a scholar argues in a new book that the observance is becoming this country’s newest holiday. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091030_features1001.mp3 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:13:16 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/30/day-of-the-dead/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A while back, KPCC's Alex Cohen was watching a movie on DVD. During the previews, she was fascinated by a cheesy, new age author named Dr. Ronald Chevalier. She thought he looked slightly familiar. Then, she pictured him with slightly less puffy hair and wearing glasses. Bingo! She recognized him as Jemaine Clement, star of one of her favorite TV shows, "Flight of the Conchords." A while back, KPCC's Alex Cohen was watching a movie on DVD. During the previews, she was fascinated by a cheesy, new age author named Dr. Ronald Chevalier. She thought he looked slightly familiar. Then, she pictured him with slightly less puffy hair and wearing glasses. Bingo! She recognized him as Jemaine Clement, star of one of her favorite TV shows, "Flight of the Conchords." http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091029_features1437.mp3 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:40:02 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/29/flight-conchords-jemaine-clement-stars-new-sci-fi-/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Thousands of people gathered together outside at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles this weekend to dance. They were trying to set the world record -- for the most people doing the Michael Jackson Thriller dance at one time. Organizers of “Thrill the World” say people were doing the same dance at the same time in more than a dozen countries across the globe. No official word yet whether dancers in Los Angeles and around the globe set a world record. KPCC’s Shirley Jahad talked with some people dressed in goulish zombie costumes who got into the dance, the community and setting the record. You can click on the audio to hear the whole story. Thousands of people gathered together outside at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles this weekend to dance. They were trying to set the world record -- for the most people doing the Michael Jackson Thriller dance at one time. Organizers of “Thrill the World” say people were doing the same dance at the same time in more than a dozen countries across the globe. No official word yet whether dancers in Los Angeles and around the globe set a world record. KPCC’s Shirley Jahad talked with some people dressed in goulish zombie costumes who got into the dance, the community and setting the record. You can click on the audio to hear the whole story. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091025_features1082.mp3 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:58:27 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/25/dancing-toward-thriller-world-record-la-live/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The Los Angeles County Arts Commission is sponsoring a free “arts tune-up.” A lot of artists would be the first to admit they could benefit from a more management savvy. Saturday at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, it’ll be there for the taking. The Los Angeles County Arts Commission is sponsoring a free “arts tune-up.” A lot of artists would be the first to admit they could benefit from a more management savvy. Saturday at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, it’ll be there for the taking. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091023_features3166.mp3 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:55:18 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/23/arts-advice/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The top lobbyist for the film and television industry plans to retire next year. Dan Glickman has led the Motion Picture Association of America for five years. The top lobbyist for the film and television industry plans to retire next year. Dan Glickman has led the Motion Picture Association of America for five years. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091019_features3028.mp3 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:11:25 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/19/glickman-to-retire/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio KPCC's Alex Cohen loves the band the Ettes. The Ettes are a four member band that knows how to rock and roll. Their music brings a raw updated feel to the classic garage rock of the 60s. When the Ettes recently came to town for a show at the El Rey, Alex had the chance to chat with the Ettes' lead singer, Coco who told her how the band got started. KPCC's Alex Cohen loves the band the Ettes. The Ettes are a four member band that knows how to rock and roll. Their music brings a raw updated feel to the classic garage rock of the 60s. When the Ettes recently came to town for a show at the El Rey, Alex had the chance to chat with the Ettes' lead singer, Coco who told her how the band got started. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091016_features1130.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:49:27 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/16/ettes-come-back-southern-california/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio On August 25, 1913, a Brooklyn Jew named Leo Frank was convicted of killing 13-year-old Mary Phagan in a pencil factory in Atlanta, Georgia. Frank was the superintendent; Phagan, a lowly worker who made $1.20 that week. The trial came at a crucial time in the South, when memories of the Civil War still lent hostilities toward northern industrialists, like Frank, who'd settled there. The play "Parade" at the Mark Taper Forum depicts the events surrounding Leo Frank's arrest, conviction, and subsequent lynching. On August 25, 1913, a Brooklyn Jew named Leo Frank was convicted of killing 13-year-old Mary Phagan in a pencil factory in Atlanta, Georgia. Frank was the superintendent; Phagan, a lowly worker who made $1.20 that week. The trial came at a crucial time in the South, when memories of the Civil War still lent hostilities toward northern industrialists, like Frank, who'd settled there. The play "Parade" at the Mark Taper Forum depicts the events surrounding Leo Frank's arrest, conviction, and subsequent lynching. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091015_features1010.mp3 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:26:32 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/15/Parade/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A committee of political, business and cultural leaders Tuesday officially began its work to establish a museum that honors American Latinos. KPCC’s Washington Correspondent Kitty Felde reports. A committee of political, business and cultural leaders Tuesday officially began its work to establish a museum that honors American Latinos. KPCC’s Washington Correspondent Kitty Felde reports. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091013_features1375.mp3 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:47:14 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/13/museum-american-latino/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Tracy Letts won a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for his play, “August: Osage County.” It’s set in the stifling hot Oklahoma house where the Weston family lives. It’s the most dysfunctional home you might find on the Great Plains, and as the audience spends time with the Westons, that dysfunction sometimes bubbles angrily; sometimes explodes. Tracy Letts won a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for his play, “August: Osage County.” It’s set in the stifling hot Oklahoma house where the Weston family lives. It’s the most dysfunctional home you might find on the Great Plains, and as the audience spends time with the Westons, that dysfunction sometimes bubbles angrily; sometimes explodes. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091013_features1363.mp3 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:29:42 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/13/chat-oscar-winning-estelle-parsons/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A bit of Pasadena will take up residence soon in West Hollywood. KPCC’s Cheryl Devall says the region’s largest independent bookstore has singed an agreement to buy a literary magnet on Sunset Boulevard. A bit of Pasadena will take up residence soon in West Hollywood. KPCC’s Cheryl Devall says the region’s largest independent bookstore has singed an agreement to buy a literary magnet on Sunset Boulevard. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091012_features3104.mp3 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:16:41 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/12/pasadena-bookstore-buying-west-la-literary-landmar/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio In response to a slump in TV and movie production, the Los Angeles City Council wants local agencies to dangle more incentives for producers. KPCC’s Cheryl Devall says council members hope to maintain hundreds of thousands of entertainment industry jobs in the Southland. In response to a slump in TV and movie production, the Los Angeles City Council wants local agencies to dangle more incentives for producers. KPCC’s Cheryl Devall says council members hope to maintain hundreds of thousands of entertainment industry jobs in the Southland. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091007_features3073.mp3 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:58:52 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/07/la-city-council-seeks-rein-runaway-production/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio One of the most respected and widely-published photographers of his era has died. KPCC’s Cheryl Devall has more on the life and work of Irving Penn, including an current exhibit of his photos on display at the Getty Center through January 10th. One of the most respected and widely-published photographers of his era has died. KPCC’s Cheryl Devall has more on the life and work of Irving Penn, including an current exhibit of his photos on display at the Getty Center through January 10th. http://media.scpr.org/audio/features/20091007_features3075.mp3 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:55:24 -0700 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/news/2009/10/07/photographer-irving-penn-dies-age-92/