Harry Chanson 1913-2008
Harry Chanson’s love of music began early. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, in 1913, the only son of Russian immigrants Samuel and Eva Chanson.
Year: 2008
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Literally years in the making, the return of CAMA’s Los Angeles Philharmonic concerts to the newly renovated Granada stage was easily the most anticipated event of the 2008 concert season thus far, and it more than lived up to some very high expectations.
The Hidden Costs of Mountain Biking
Native plant lover Frank Sovitch explains why he feels Romero Canyon Trail should be closed to mountain bikes.
Iron Man
Good blockbusters excel at resolving paradoxes. They can bring high and low together or mix the tragic and farcical.
Four and a Half Historical Fictions
Last month, Hot Off the Press took a look at the latest in war-themed nonfiction-scholarly tomes brimming with facts, figures, and footnotes.
3rd District
Don’t let the pastoral beauty of the 3rd District fool youit’s a region of controversy and frustrations. Since the 1990 census, which confirmed people were moving north, the district has teeter-tottered between supervisors who represent the anti-growth sentiments of the South Coast and the pro-growth attitudes of the North County.
Give a Little
Hit the links Friday, May 9, at 12:30 p.m. at the Glen Annie Golf Club and help keep school libraries open!
News to Yous
Arts for Humanity! will be exhibiting a collection of works by artists with disabilities at CASA Magazine (23 E. Canon Perdido) through Tuesday, May 27.
This Week in History
International and influential reggae musician Bob Marley dies of cancer in Miami, Florida, at the age of 36.
A Taste of Hotel Cafe Helps Bid SOhO’s Anna Zamir a Fond Farewell
SOhO’s booking agent for the past several years is moving on, and Los Angeles’ finest musicians are coming to Santa Barbara on Friday night to say goodbye.
