National Geographic Live! : On The Trail Of Big Cats
National Geographic Live! On The Trail Of Big Cats With Wildlife Photographer Steve Winter From trekking India’s Himalaya in search of rare snow leopards and stalking the elusive jaguar through Latin American jungles to chronicling the nocturnal activities of the “American lion” or cougar, award-winning photographer Steve Winter ventures far and wide to come face-to-face with his subjects. This is no easy task: many big cat species are in danger of extinction, so they have good reason to avoid humans. Endangered, wild, and unpredictable, caution is required in the presence of these felines, and negotiating their habitats can be dangerous. Winter has been charged by rhinos and stuck in quicksand. He’s had mishaps with remote-controlled cameras and captured more than his share of hikers with his camera trap on a Southern California hillside before catching his memorable shot of a cougar under the iconic “Hollywood” sign. Throughout it all, Winter’s mission is to share the beauty of big cats and… (Read More)
Capitol Arts Center: Defending Your Life
Capitol Arts Center DEFENDING YOUR LIFE (1991) Free Event Directed by Albert Brooks Starring Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, and Rip Torn “The best American comedy in years” —NPR’s Bob Mondello Daniel Miller was tooling along a Los Angeles boulevard listening to Barbara Streisand sing “Something’s Coming” when something came—a bus. One head-on crash later, Daniel wakes up in Judgment City, a waiting area for the newly deceased. And finds his troubles are just beginning. Academy Award winner Meryl Streep joins Academy Award nominee Albert Brooks for a witty peek at the afterlife, where you can eat all you want and not gain an ounce. But there’s a catch: you’re saddled with Defending Your Life. If you can’t make a case for having lived a full and fearless one, you must go back to Earth and try again. Daniel’s life was far from fearless. But after he meets the remarkable Julia (Streep) he’s determined not to go back… despite what appears… (Read More)
Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles
For more than two decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has touched the hearts of fans all over the world, by faithfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award winning sounds of the Eagles. See how a spirited blend of originality and the pursuit of excellence have taken HOTEL CALIFORNIA to a level of international recognition normally reserved only for gold and platinum recording artists. This dynamic, highly acclaimed show incorporates their very own world renowned vocal harmony, and authentic instrumentation, including all specialty instruments in a stage spectacle that is both modern and exciting. Each concert presents an exciting, showcase of The Eagles mega- hits such as “Take it Easy” “Heartache Tonight” and of course “Hotel California” as well as selected titles from the solo works of Don Henley, Glen Frey, and Joe Walsh. The magic and mystique of this truly timeless music, is as powerful as it is captivating. So join us now on a trip down a dark desert highway, feel… (Read More)
