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Short on students, Reform Judaism’s seminary introduces remote ordination program
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, the flagship rabbinical school of Reform Judaism, will allow students to pursue ordination remotely, the school announced Tuesday, part of a program overhaul that aims to reverse plummeting enrollment. Beginning in 2025, HUC will offer two ordination tracks — one based at its New York and Los Angeles campuses,...
Jamie xx Announces Club Residencies in New York and Los Angeles
Jamie xx will bring his club residency, the Floor, to New York and Los Angeles this summer, after launching the night at London’s Venue MOT earlier this year. The DJ will bring surprise guests to the residencies in Bushwick and downtown Los Angeles, with venues to be revealed later. The Brooklyn dates run from July 23-27 before he settles in in Los Angeles from July 30 to August 3. His new album, In Waves, will follow on September 20; the dates are preceded by his headline set at Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago.
Alleged carjacking of truck, trailer from Moorpark leads to arrest
A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday night in Los Angeles after he allegedly carjacked a truck with an attached trailer used as a mobile coffee business from Moorpark, authorities said. The truck had been left at Gabbert Road near Elwin Lane in Moorpark with the motor running and an employee inside the trailer,...
UCLA promotes language learning engagement amid decreased national enrollment
Amid a downward trend in collegiate language course enrollments nationally, UCLA language programs and student organizations continue to push for active engagement in language learning. Language learning enrollment in higher education saw a significant drop in recent years, according to the latest Modern Language Association report released last November. On...
LA Italian Hot Spot Jon & Vinny’s Is Expanding to the Valley
The Tolucan Times reports that Jon & Vinny’s, a popular Italian restaurant with three other locations across Los Angeles, is expanding to the Valley. The publication’s Instagram account posted a photo of Jon & Vinny’s signage up at its new location along Moorkpark Boulevard on the corner where Studio City meets North Hollywood. Jon & Vinny’s hasn’t posted anything about the expansion, but its Instagram account commented on the Tolucan Times post with a “shush” emoji. An opening date hasn’t been announced, but there are two liquor license requests for the new location on file that are still being processed. Expect a similar menu to other locations with dishes like marinara braised meatballs, rigatoni with broccolini, and Anson Mills polenta.
Soul To Sol: LAFC’s 2024 Archive Collection Kit
Whether it’s the long list of soccer teams that have played in LA over the last half century, or the earth tones that define LA’s cityscape and beaches, the inspirations for LAFC’s newest kit, part of MLS’ Archive Collection, are as eclectic as the city itself.
Echo Theater Company presents darkly funny, off–beat ‘Dido of Idaho’
The Echo Theater Company’s newest production is a very dark comedy about the lengths to which a woman might go for the love of a man. Abigail Deser directs the West Coast premiere of “Dido of Idaho” by Abby Rosebrock, running July 20 through Aug. 26 at Atwater Village Theatre.
Dodgers News: National Reporter Provides Insight on Andrew Friedman’s Mentality at Trade Deadline
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been reported to be among the teams poised to make big moves at the trade deadline. The team primarily has needs in the outfield and bullpen, and are expected to bring in at least a couple players to further a potential postseason run in October. In a recent interview with …
THE HISPANIC/LATINO/LATINA/LATINX/LATINE VOTE to be Presented at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present a touching, powerful, laugh-out-loud funny election year satire by Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle award-winning playwright and Topanga resident Bernardo Cubría (Crabs in a Bucket, The Play You Want, The Giant Void In My Soul). Cubría and Theatricum associate artistic director Willow Geer co-direct The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latiné Vote for an August 24 opening, the fifth and final play to join Theatricum's rotating summer repertory season through October 20.
LeBron James faces horrible accusations
Former NBA player Steven Hunter, who averaged 4.5 points and 3.2 rebounds, is taking issue with the Los Angeles Lakers drafting of Bronny James. Hunter, writing on social media, opined that Lakers forward LeBron James “abused his power” to get his son into the league with a guaranteed contract, a high price for a second-round selection.
'TAP to exit' program helping to reduce violence on Metro, officials say
Metro officials say the ‘TAP to exit’ program seems to be reducing violent incidents. Stephen Tu, Deputy Executive Officer of Station Experience with the LA Metro, told NBC 4 that violent incidents dropped by 40%.
Michael Mann unveils his in-depth, behind-the-scenes Archives project
LOS ANGELES - Filmmaker Michael Mann is known for his exacting research and exhaustive preparation, work that goes into such moody, existential portraits as "Heat," "The Insider," "Ali," "Miami Vice," "Blackhat" and the recent "Ferrari." Mann is now giving audiences an unprecedented glimpse into his artistic process via the website...
Big Ten Mailbag answering questions about UCLA joining the B1G
After a brief introduction, we will answer some questions that UCLA fans have submitted to the mailbag about the Big Ten and the teams that have been in the conference for years. I am not an expert on the Big Ten but after receiving my undergrad degree from Michigan State...
Mitchell Tenpenny Plots Theater Tour For Fall.
Mitchell Tenpenny sets the “Woke Up In A Dream Tour” for fall, kicking off in Las Vegas on Sept. 12. The 14 stops include Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh and Cleveland before concluding in Sayreville, NJ, on Nov. 16. The Castellows and Dylan Schneider provide support on select dates. The tour shares its name with a track on “The 3rd,” Tenpenny’s third studio album, due via Riser House/Sony Music Nashville on Friday.
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