http://www.scpr.org/news/arts en-us © 2010 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 contact@kpcc.org No Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:00:56 -0800 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Throwell hopes to record the horns of hundreds of cars across L.A., folding them into a sonic movement for the third section of his "Entropy Symphony." Throwell hopes to record the horns of hundreds of cars across L.A., folding them into a sonic movement for the third section of his "Entropy Symphony." Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:09:54 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/10/31189/l-artist-zefrey-throwell-create-car-horn-symphony/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio More than a hundred filmmakers from around the world will see their movies on the big screen starting Thursday at the 20th annual Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles. More than a hundred filmmakers from around the world will see their movies on the big screen starting Thursday at the 20th annual Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 16:35:54 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/09/31177/los-angeles-welcomes-20th-annual-pan-african-film-/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The low budget movie “Chronicle” won the box office this weekend. The story of a group of unknown kids with superpowers has nudged the world's most famous teen wizard out of the top slot. The low budget movie “Chronicle” won the box office this weekend. The story of a group of unknown kids with superpowers has nudged the world's most famous teen wizard out of the top slot. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 21:44:09 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/05/31136/chronicle-opens-number-1-box-office/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio There’s more to see and enjoy these days at Los Angeles’ Museum of Contemporary Art. In the last year, MOCA added some 230 items — many from a single donor. There’s more to see and enjoy these days at Los Angeles’ Museum of Contemporary Art. In the last year, MOCA added some 230 items — many from a single donor. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:37:45 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/01/31072/moca-230-works-art-acquired-2012/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio “El Nogalar” follows a Mexican family’s experience as their way of life is threatened by drug cartels. The play is mostly in English, but has bits of Spanish and Spanglish sprinkled in. It’s a tragic comedy that examines... “El Nogalar” follows a Mexican family’s experience as their way of life is threatened by drug cartels. The play is mostly in English, but has bits of Spanish and Spanglish sprinkled in. It’s a tragic comedy that examines... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:07:59 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/30/31035/latina-playwright-adapts-chekhov-play-el-nogalar/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A recent rash of brass instrument thefts at Southern California public schools has left many students idle in their band classes. A recent rash of brass instrument thefts at Southern California public schools has left many students idle in their band classes. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:34:35 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/27/30993/instruments-stolen-anaheim-school/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio For a walk on the wild side, follow the rapper's footsteps as he zig-zags from his pre-fame days in Baltimore to Las Vegas where he was killed. For a walk on the wild side, follow the rapper's footsteps as he zig-zags from his pre-fame days in Baltimore to Las Vegas where he was killed. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:03 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/27/30861/hip-hop-fan-uses-social-media-map-creative-steps-f/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The double-bassist had a groundbreaking career as manager. In 2006, he was named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts. The double-bassist had a groundbreaking career as manager. In 2006, he was named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:22:50 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/24/30938/international-jazz-hall-famer-john-levy-dies-99/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The Oscar nominees are in and Martin Scorsese's Parisian adventure "Hugo" lead the way with 11 nominations, including best picture and best director. The Oscar nominees are in and Martin Scorsese's Parisian adventure "Hugo" lead the way with 11 nominations, including best picture and best director. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:38:07 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/24/30937/and-nominees-are-complete-list-oscar-nominations/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Plug your ears! The Year of the Dragon starts in Chinatown with 500,000 firecrackers to scare off the spirits of the old year. Plug your ears! The Year of the Dragon starts in Chinatown with 500,000 firecrackers to scare off the spirits of the old year. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:12:45 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/23/30927/year-dragon-starts-bang-las-chinatown/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Years of conflict between Downtown's Latino Theater Company and The Latino Museum may end in an eviction notice. The L.A. City Council said the process will last 45 days. Years of conflict between Downtown's Latino Theater Company and The Latino Museum may end in an eviction notice. The L.A. City Council said the process will last 45 days. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:49:14 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/23/30911/city-la-moves-evict-two-latino-focused-arts-organi/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Congress has put the brakes on the SOPA and PIPA anti-piracy bills, at least for the time being. A key vote that was supposed to happen next week is off. Congress has put the brakes on the SOPA and PIPA anti-piracy bills, at least for the time being. A key vote that was supposed to happen next week is off. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:55:20 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/20/30878/california-lawmakers-support-slowdown-internet-pir/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Costume designer Liz Vandal mixes Renaissance and futuristic styles to create organic costumes for Cirque du Soleil's newest show. Costume designer Liz Vandal mixes Renaissance and futuristic styles to create organic costumes for Cirque du Soleil's newest show. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:08:27 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/20/30873/behind-design-inspiration-behind-costumes-cirque-d/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio She was born Jamesetta Hawkins to an unwed teenage prostitute in Los Angeles, and had lived in Riverside at the end of her life. She was born Jamesetta Hawkins to an unwed teenage prostitute in Los Angeles, and had lived in Riverside at the end of her life. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:39:32 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/20/30872/etta-james-dies-73-los-angeles-photos-videos/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down a ruling on copyright protection, but don't go looking to it for answers on online piracy. The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down a ruling on copyright protection, but don't go looking to it for answers on online piracy. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:05:47 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/19/30859/us-supreme-court-rules-copyright-case/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The first-ever Tunisian Film Festival in the United States starts Tuesday in Hollywood. All the entries were made in Tunisia by Tunisian filmmakers. Organizers say the three-day festival marks the first anniversary of the Tunisian revolution. The first-ever Tunisian Film Festival in the United States starts Tuesday in Hollywood. All the entries were made in Tunisia by Tunisian filmmakers. Organizers say the three-day festival marks the first anniversary of the Tunisian revolution. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:04 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/10/30737/hollywoods-tunisian-film-festival-marks-arab-sprin/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The Director’s Guild of America has released its list of nominated directors for the upcoming DGA Awards. The Director’s Guild of America has released its list of nominated directors for the upcoming DGA Awards. Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:49:06 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/09/30727/directors-guild-america-releases-its-2011-award-no/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Behind the “gee-whiz” effects that make movies memorable, there’s a lot of research and development. The Academy Awards announced Thursday the roster of technical achievements up for honors this year. Behind the “gee-whiz” effects that make movies memorable, there’s a lot of research and development. The Academy Awards announced Thursday the roster of technical achievements up for honors this year. Thu, 5 Jan 2012 18:59:14 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/05/30674/academy-honors-cinema-related-technical-achievemen/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Burbank-based Walt Disney Company and cable company Comcast Wednesday announced a 10-year agreement to distribute the entertainment giant’s content on many more screens than it occupies now. Burbank-based Walt Disney Company and cable company Comcast Wednesday announced a 10-year agreement to distribute the entertainment giant’s content on many more screens than it occupies now. Wed, 4 Jan 2012 15:08:12 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/04/30658/abc-disney-channel-more-coming-mobile-devices-comc/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio It’s not a golden statue, but making the National Film Registry can be much more valuable than an Oscar. It’s not a golden statue, but making the National Film Registry can be much more valuable than an Oscar. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:04 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2011/12/30/30580/national-film-registry-keeps-curtain-dropping-old-/