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  • Remembering Bob Weir (1947–2026)

    Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead and a towering figure in American music, passed away on January 10, 2026. Arnella Barbara, host of Dark Star, Dead & Music on KPFK, shares a personal tribute reflecting on his life, his music, and what his passing means to Deadheads and listeners everywhere.

    Posted by Arnella Barbara at Saturday, January 10, 2026

  • Pacifica Performance Showcase, Friday, January 9 at 2:30 pm with guests Beau Gravitte ("The Notebook") and Kelly Hargraves (Dance Camera West)

    Host Donna Walker welcomes actor Beau Gravitte starring as "Old Noah" in "The Notebook" at the Pantages. Based on the beloved book by Nicholas Sparks and subsequent film starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, "The Notebook" is a perennial story of enduring love, memory, and loss. In the second half, Kelly Hargraves join us to talk about upcoming Dance Camera West film fest (Opening at the Theatre Raymond Kabbaz on Jan. 22) and tribute to choreographer David Rousseve.

    Posted by Donna Walker at Friday, January 9, 2026

  • LA Theatre Works, Sunday, January 11 at 10:00 pm, "Cakewalk" Starring Elaine Stritch and Bruce Davison

    Broadway legend Elaine Stritch stars as author Lillian Hellman in Peter Feibleman’s beguiling account of Hellman’s tumultuous relationship across several decades with a man 25 years her junior, played by Oscar nominee Bruce Davison. Accompanied by the original music of Carly Simon. Includes a conversation with Hellman scholar Deborah Martinson, author of Lillian Hellman: A Life with Foxes and Scoundrels.

    Posted by Donna Walker at Tuesday, January 6, 2026

  • Washington tramples UCLA 48-14 on Senior Night

    Washington steamrolled UCLA 48–14 on Senior Night at the Rose Bowl, capitalizing on turnovers, special teams chaos, and a dominant night from QB Demond Williams Jr.

    Posted by Charlie Gonzalez at Monday, December 1, 2025

  • UCLA Football Wins Its Third Straight Game Ahead of Ranked Matchup

    UCLA keeps rolling. After edging Maryland 20–17 at the Rose Bowl, the Bruins have quietly stacked three straight wins and are heading into another ranked showdown. Charlie Gonzalez breaks down the grind, the grit, and the moments that mattered.

    Posted by Charlie Gonzalez at Sunday, October 19, 2025


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