Hollywood Bowl

More than 80 local artists - including new and established artists as well as celebrities - are creating original works of art on pieces of the famous landmark's acoustic balls. The Hollywood Bowl Sphere Art Project is a special once-in-a-lifetime art exhibition to celebrate decades of culture and music presented at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl. A Los Angeles landmark since its first season in 1922, the Hollywood Bowl is known for its magnificent setting and as home to the world's greatest music.

It's a melodious union, the words of Shakespeare and the music of Mendelssohn. Glendale's A Noise Within has been invited to perform "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the score on July 13 at the Hollywood Bowl. The performance is part of the celebration of the bowl's new shell, said Julia Rodriguez Elliott, who shares artistic co-director duties of the Glendale company with husband Geoff Elliott.

Hear music from Scotland and Ireland Craicmore, a group rooted in the music of Scotland and Ireland, will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Under the Oaks Theater at Descanso Gardens. The group features the critically acclaimed vocals of contralto Nancy Johnston. The program is part of Descanso's summer Sunday Under the Oaks Concerts, which will continue through July 24. Each concert is free with Gardens admissions and begins at 2 p.m. Future concerts will be the Firehouse Stompers Dixieland Jazz Band on July 3; Brasil Brazil on July 10; Abalaye African Drum Ensemble on July 17 and Da Group on July 24. Descanso Gardens is at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge.

Following A Noise Within's celebrated collaboration with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Shakespeare's provocative comedy of power and passion, returns for an encore performance in A Noise Within's intimate home space. A Noise Within Artistic Co-Directors Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez Elliott are building on the insights they gained while working with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Mendelssohn's composition inspired by Shakespeare's play at the Hollywood Bowl.

The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony concert will take place Sunday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ford Amphitheatre. The concert is a program of works by Israeli composers featuring celebrated Israeli percussionist Chen Zimbalista, making his West Coast orchestral debut, and Israeli French horn soloist Alon Reuven. Conducted by the symphony's founder/artistic director Noreen Green, the concert, titled "Ahavah: From Israel with Love," highlights the vast contributions of Israeli artists to the symphonic musical repertoire and includes works never performed in the United States The Ford Amphitheatre is located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd.

Six Glendale teachers were among 220 Southern California teachers honored Thursday at a special beach party hosted by Gladstone's Malibu. Sam Levering, Jim Smiley and Scott Sund from Crescenta Valley High School and Carol Driffill, Mary Hazlett and Cathi Lander from Glendale High School were all honored at the eighth annual party hosted by Gladstone's Malibu. Students nominate teachers they think should be honored, said Christine Lloyd, a spokeswoman for Gladstone's.

HEDWIG 'HEDY' MADER MURMAN Hedwig "Hedy" Mader Murman, 89, died May 21, 2003, in Montrose. She was born in 1913 in Los Angeles and lived in Glendale for more than 80 years. Mrs. Murman taught French at Glendale High School. She was a Girl Scout leader and an active parent-teacher association member. She was also a dancer who participated in several productions at the Hollywood Bowl. Mrs. Murman is survived by three daughters and two granddaughters.

Tim Willert GLENDALE -- While it may seem like an odd pairing, a Presbyterian choir will perform tonight for the world leader of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church. Choir members from Glendale Presbyterian and other area churches will stage a concert for His Holiness Karekin II at a private concert tonight in Glendale. Karekin II, is making his first official pontifical tour of the United States since he was elected Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians in 1999.

Darleene Barrientos Tickets are still available to see local theatrical group A Noise Within perform tonight with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. The organizations will present Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," as the orchestra plays Felix Mendelssohn's music at 8 p.m. at the venue, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Available tickets range from $5 to $40. The performance is the first time the Glendale company has worked with the philharmonic.

Martin Chalifour, principal concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, will give a violin performance accompanied by a concert grand piano and ensemble on Sunday, July 15, at 3 p.m. In addition to his work with the Philharmonic, Chalifour is a professor at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. A Canadian native, he began his orchestral career in 1984 with the late Robert Shaw and the Atlanta Symphony, playing as associate concertmaster for six years.

Southern California is in for a mild, sunny July 4th, with highs in the 70s at the beaches and 80s inland, the National Weather Service said. Weather specialist Bonnie Bartling said the only hitch could be clouds that move in and out at the beaches starting around 6 p.m., making fireworks along the coast a little hard to see from a distance.  MAP: Where to see Fourth of July fireworks “Historically, it sort of gets icky...

Lavina Anderson, beloved wife, mother and friend, was born Levina Oris Archuletta on February 8, 1940 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With her parents Levi Archuletta and Oris Hill, the family settled with their only child Lavina in Burbank, California. Growing up she made many friends from Washington Elementary, Burbank High School and Valley College where she was a member of the Delta Phi Sorority. In 1962 Lavina married Blayney Nils Anderson. The couple traveled often, including road trips up the Pacific Coast into Canada and a month long tour of Europe.

To anyone who missed the Glendale Pops Orchestra's free Bossa Nova concert this past Thursday night at the Americana at Brand, I can only say one thing: Your loss! OK, maybe one more thing: Are you crazy?! The Glendale Pops, led by its talented and charismatic conductor Matt Catingub, continues to astound with its top-notch musical performances and talented guest stars. This time the Pops was joined by Sergio Mendes' rhythm section (!) and the Brazilian singer Teka. As someone who regularly attends live music throughout Los Angeles, I can say with confidence that you will not see a more talented, dynamic group of musicians at any venue in Southern California - not at the Hollywood Bowl, not at the Disney Concert Hall, nowhere.

  Lila Lee Wilson Boyle, age 84, died Monday, July 25, 2011after a miraculous five year battle with stage IV cancer. Her petite frame was deceiving. Her fighting spirit was as strong as that of any giant. Lila was united in paradise with her Savior Jesus Christ. Born May 16, 1927 in Kansas City, KS, she was raised in Burbank, CA by the late Francis and Viola Wilson. She graduated from Burbank High School Class of '45. As a young girl she sang and danced with the Meglin Kiddies, a children's performance troupe whose notable alumnus included Shirley Temple, Judy Garland, and Mickey Rooney.

The place to be to exercise and socialize is Disco Night on a Friday night at the Glendale Curves on West Kenneth Road. Last Friday evening’s Disco Night was no exception. Down came the daytime lights, up came the red and blue disco spotlights, pounding disco music and twirling disco ball. Owner Zovig Injejikian likes to have fun and makes sure her exercise patrons do, too. Glendale residents and Curves members Ritta Hovsepian , her niece Ashley Barsamian and Aida Kanchian let their hair down and discoed.

Beverly Craig Summer offers an excellent opportunity for people to experience an array of events, such as concerts, performances, exhibitions and more, with local events, such as Music in the Park, and events at the Getty, Hollywood Bowl and Skirball Center, to name a few. What value, spiritual or otherwise, is there in people getting out of their homes for a while to experience the multitude of events their town has to offer? And what advice can you give to peple who find it difficult to tear themselves  away from their computers or televisions (and the other electronic devices)

"Spirit of Armenia!," a night of dance and music focusing on Armenian culture, will take place Sunday as part of the KCRW World Festival series at the Hollywood Bowl. The concert will feature 15 performing acts presenting everything from more traditional Armenian music to modern Armenian pop tunes and performances by Armenian vocalists and dance ensembles, said Stepan Partamian, who is producing the event in collaboration with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Assn. This concert is the first of its kind in both ambition and scope, the Glendale resident said.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and KCRW present Spirit of Armenia! on Sunday, July 29, at the Hollywood Bowl. This performance is part of the Sunday evening performances that comprise the 2007 KCRW World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. This first-ever night completely dedicated to Armenian music and culture features renowned Armenian artists, and the colorful costumes and dancing that symbolize the spirit Armenian. This evening's host is Tom Schnabel, KCRW personality and the Philharmonic's Program Advisor for World Music.

Martin Chalifour, principal concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, will give a violin performance accompanied by a concert grand piano and ensemble on Sunday, July 15, at 3 p.m. In addition to his work with the Philharmonic, Chalifour is a professor at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. A Canadian native, he began his orchestral career in 1984 with the late Robert Shaw and the Atlanta Symphony, playing as associate concertmaster for six years.