Articles by Lawrence Davis

Alicia Silverstone Celebrates Compassion For Animals At 2nd Annual Spotlight Humane

A fund-raiser for The Humane Society of the United States Hollywood Office, a non-profit animal-protection organization dedicated to raising public awareness of animal issues via the major media

Glittering Gala Celebrates Los Angeles Philharmonic's Second Season at The Walt Disney Concert Hall

Virtuoso Performances, Champagne Reception, Elegant Dining and Artful Party Design Highlight Opening Night

Ladder 49 - Review

The film is a capsule of one firefighter's life, which is reflective of brave firefighters everywhere.

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

"Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence", is the work of acclaimed writer/director Mamoru Oshii's, is his long awaited sequel to "Ghost in the Shell" one of the most successful anime films of all time...

Repotting Your Home Garden on a Shoestring Budget

Want a beautiful home garden? Low on bucks? Perhaps your collection of potted plants is looking a bit shabby, and you want to spruce it up ...

Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade Ball 2004

I discovered that this Masquerade was different. An event that opens a portal from reality into fantasy, allowing them to coincide for a night of dancing, revelry and music. Perfect for me.

The world of fantasy became reality at the Seventh Annual Labyrinth of Jareth.

Everyone said you had to see the Labyrinth of Jareth to really understand it. I didn't really know what that meant at first, but from the minute I walked in, I could tell they were right!

"The Edge Of Allegiance III: Permanent Vacation, or Endless Bummer!": Relentless Berating, or Funny Number?

The MET Theatre's presentation of "The Edge Of Allegiance III: Permanent Vacation, or Endless Bummer!" is a satiric rendition of the debatable events of recent American history.

Godot Has Left The Building at The Lex Theater - Review

An incredibly surreal stage sets the mood-Think of being woken up from a dream- it's the same confusion and distortion, pandering in and out of conciseness...

Royal Ballet performs Cinderella at OCPAC - Review

From beginning to end, the Royal Ballet's version of Cinderella is enchanting. It begins with a lively and bubbly opening number.

Napoleon Dynamite - Film Review

Napoleon Dynamite and company are quirky and often bizarre, "....Will you bring me my Chapstick? My lips hurt real bad!"

The Royal Ballet Comes To The Center In One Of Only Two U.S. Engagements

Britain's famed ballet company performs Sir Frederick Ashton's fairytale ballet Cinderella and Peter Wright's romantic Giselle

Travel Back in Time with "Broadway: The Golden Age" - Review

"Broadway: The Golden Age" celebrates and documents a time when the theatre was one of the most popular forms of entertainment. This film truly takes the audience back to a unique time in the history of theatre, when it was immensely popular, and incredibly original and entertaining.

De Lovely - Review

De Lovely does a top-notch job depicting the glorious days of one of America's beloved song writes Cole Porter.

B.B. King wins The Polar Music Prize

The Stig Anderson Music Award Foundation of The Royal Swedish Academy of Music presents The Polar Music Prize 2004 to B.B. King and Gy? Ligeti.

The Reagan Library, Simi Valley

Just 30 or so minutes from LA's ever-busy streets and highways, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

Astrid Lindgren - Beloved Swedish Children's Author

When I was invited by the Stockholm Visitors Board to cover the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Awards I had no idea of the wonderful enlightening events which lay ahead of me.

Sweden's - Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

It does your heart good to know that there are governments in the world who value children. The government of Sweden is one of those outstanding institutions...

Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera

For all you photography buffs out there (I count myself with you), the Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom digital camera has something that definitely makes it's zooming capabilities ultra: a big lens.

"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy"

THIS JUST IN
Melodrama and slapstick at its finest. A frolicking good time for one and all. In theaters July 9th.

"Next in Line" Review

The set is simple, the story straightforward, and the acting fair. S. L. Stebel and Charles Rome Smith's adaptation of a Ray Bradbury story falls a bit short of the tail of "love, longing and lurking death" that was promised.

Oklahoma! at the Orange County Performing Arts Center

The corn may be as "high as an elephant's eye," but the cornfield is definitely a field of dreams in this new production of Okalahoma! at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

deseo 23 premieres their autumn-winter 2004 couture and ready-to-wear collections

On the historic rooftop of the Gerry Building in downtown L.A. the autumn-winter 2004 couture and ready-to-wear collections of deseo 23 were premiered at a splendid fashion show and brand launch.

Portfolio 2004: AIU Fashion Show & Animal Avengers Benefit Gala

I always like the win-win-win. Tis one of life's supremely satisfying scenarios when, simultaneously, many parties benefit -- and this benefit party, put on by AIU and Animal Avengers, enabled just that.

Kenny Loggins at the Greek - A Review

The marquee reads "Kenny Loggins" "Crosby Loggins". Saturday June 12th the top recording artist and son perform in Los Angeles' Greek Theater.

The Ballett Frankfurt - Review

The Orange County Performing Arts Center, in partnership with the Los Angeles Times, strives to "bring the best in dance to the community." The 2003-2004 season is no exception. From the Kirov Ballet to the American Ballet Theatre, excellence is the standard.