Macy Gray : Sympathetic Opportunism

Music, X Scenes

To act on an opportunity or not: a deceptively simple choice governing our everyday existence. Weighing the consequences of a decision is admirable, but as we all know, it is action, rather than intention, that ultimately defines us within and without. As there is often a thin line that separates an act of “appropriate self-interest” [...]

Debauchery In Exile

Games, X Scenes

In a survival game set in the lands of Conan the Barbarian, Conan Exiles allows players to build a kingdom, and dominate enemies, in brutal combat and epic warfare. Starting with nothing but bare hands, players explore a vast world full of challenge and opportunity. Whether hunting animals for resources, slaying monsters for treasure, or [...]

Burning Man Attacks Oakland

Illuminating the event’s origins, and its culture of experimentation, collaboration, and creativity, "No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man" consists of cutting-edge artwork, sculpture, and interactive installations from Burning Man; the infamous event that draws over 70,000 people to Nevada’s Black Rock Desert each year.

Swan Lake Re-imagined

Dance, X Scenes

A new vision for this beloved tale, Loch na hEala (Swan Lake) creates a world of magical realism, compelling imagery and potent storytelling. From one of Ireland’s foremost dance and theatre makers, Michael Keegan-Dolan, comes of one of the most famous of all ballets. The Dublin based band Slow Moving Clouds has created a new [...]

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Philip Glass’ Scores “Akhnaten”

In ancient Egypt, Akhnaten has a vision that abandons the worship of many gods for just one. His bold attempt to alter the course of history with a single revolutionary idea ultimately leads to his violent overthrow. Filled with driving rhythms & exquisite choral harmonies, the powerful, mesmerizing score by Philip Glass empowers an all-new production directed by LA Opera's new Artist in Residence, Phelim McDermott.

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Theater | Akhnaten, LA Opera, Philip Glass