Tom LaBonge News

Project Angel Food has released new details regarding its upcoming Angel Awards this Saturday, August 10th in Hollywood. Guests at this year's gathering will be treated to a special appearance by the organization's founder, Marianne Williamson, as she presents award-winning actress Jane Lynch with the appropriately named Marianne Williamson Founder Award. The evening's other honoree, celebrity chef and Food Network star, Giada De Laurentiis, will receive the organization's inaugural Iconic Chef Award from actress Bryce Dallas Howard. Howard knows firsthand just how extraordinary De Laurentiis is in the kitchen as one of De Laurentiis' first jobs after cooking school was working as the Howard family's personal chef.

The Hollywood Arts Council (HAC) presents its FREE 28th Annual Children's Festival of the Arts on Sunday, August 11, 2013 from 12-Noon to 4:30 p.m. at Paramount Pictures, 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, CA. The Festival is partially funded by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

The Hollywood Arts Council (HAC) presents its FREE 28th Annual Children's Festival of the Arts on Sunday, August 11, 2013 from 12-Noon to 4:30 p.m. at Paramount Pictures, 5555 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, CA. The Festival is partially funded by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

After a 10-year run hosting a variety of shows that helped put the NoHo Arts District on the map, the iconic Avery Schreiber Theater is closing its doors.

After a 10-year run hosting a variety of shows that helped put the NoHo Arts District on the map, the iconic Avery Schreiber Theater is closing its doors.

Carol Burnett, award-winning actress, comedienne and best-selling author, will be honored by the City of Los Angeles for her lifetime achievements in the entertainment industry on Thursday, April 18 with the naming of Carol Burnett Square, at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Selma Avenue.

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission announced the 2013 John Anson Ford Theatres summer season. It marks the 20-year anniversary of the Ford Partnership Program, which nurtures locally-based artists, arts organizations and community, celebrating and reflecting on stage the diversity of the people of Los Angeles County. The Ford summer season opens June 7 and runs through October 12. Full schedule detailed below. Tickets can be purchased at FordTheatres.org or by calling (323) 461-3673.

On January 2nd, professional performing magicians and an eclectic list of celebrity guests launched a year-long celebration for an Iconic Hollywood Landmark's 50th anniversary. Check out photos from the event below!

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Los Angeles in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

Tony Award and Emmy Award-Winning and Golden Globe Award-Nominated Actor, Joe Mantegna will serve as Grand Marshal of THE 2012 HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE BENEFITING MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS. The parade will be presented live by The City of Los Angeles and Associated Television International in Hollywood, CA today, November 25, 2012 starting with a PRE-PARADE SHOW SPECTACULAR at 5:30 pm, with the Parade commencing at 6:30 pm.

Tony Award and Emmy Award-Winning and Golden Globe Award-Nominated Actor, Joe Mantegna will serve as Grand Marshal of THE 2012 HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE BENEFITING MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS. The parade will be presented live by The City of Los Angeles and Associated Television International in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, November 25, 2012 starting with a PRE-PARADE SHOW SPECTACULAR at 5:30 pm, with the Parade commencing at 6:30 pm.

The Hollywood Arts Council celebrated their 27th Annual Children's Festival of the Arts with a salute to Paramount Pictures' 100th birthday on the grounds of the historic Hollywood studio this past Sunday, August 12th. DJ Casey McCabe of AMP Radio 97.1 FM served as Master of Ceremonies for the fun-filled free event. Check out photos from the celebration below!

The Hollywood Arts Council will pull out all the stops this year at their 27th Annual Children's Festival of the Arts as they celebrate and honor Paramount Pictures' 100th Birthday. The FREE One-Day Only Festival will be held on Sunday, August 12, 2012 from 12-Noon - 4:30 p.m. at Paramount Pictures (5555 Melrose Avenue) in the shaded garden setting adjacent to their historic gated entrance. The festival feature live performances of dance and music from around the world, celebrities, family art workshops, face painting and puppet making.

The Hollywood Bowl officially launched its 91st season with the 13TH Annual Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and Opening Night Concert, last night, Friday, June 22, at 8 pm, which for the first time honored all women artists.

Independent Shakespeare Co.'s annual benefit in Griffith Park, co-sponsored by Councilman Tom LaBonge and Los Angeles Council District Four, presents As You Like It by William Shakespeare today, May 12. Pre-show entertainment begins at 2:00 pm. Performance begins at 4:00 pm.

Melissa Chalsma is one busy woman. Wife, mom, actor, director and full-time artistic director of Independent Shakespeare Co., she knows firsthand what it's like to try and balance more than you think you can. There's always time for a little girl talk though so between juggling kids and rehearsals we grabbed a few minutes to talk about ISC's upcoming performance of As You Like It, how storytelling shapes our world, and those L.A. streets paved with gold. Read on!

Independent Shakespeare Co.'s annual benefit in Griffith Park, co-sponsored by Councilman Tom LaBonge and Los Angeles Council District Four, presents As You Like It by William Shakespeare on Saturday, May 12. Pre-show entertainment begins at 2:00 pm. Performance begins at 4:00 pm.

Earlier this week, Los Angeles Councilmember Tom LaBonge, Msgr. Bob Gallagher, Burbank Mayor Jess Talamantes, Linda Hope (daughter of Bob and Dolores Hope), and members of the Toluca Lake Community gathered to dedicate a square in honor of long-time Toluca Lake Residents Bob and Dolores Hope.

The day after the Oscars are handed-out, 18-time Academy Awards host Bob Hope and his wife, philanthropist Dolores Hope, will be immortalized with a Gsquare in their honor at the Toluca Lake intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Moorpark Street.

The day after the Oscars are handed-out, 18-time Academy Awards host Bob Hope and his wife, philanthropist Dolores Hope, will be immortalized with a Gsquare in their honor at the Toluca Lake intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Moorpark Street.