No, “Lipstick Traces” is definitely not about make-up. In fact, it’s about the punk revolutionary Johnny Rotten and the aftershocks of the Sex Pistols. It’s a time-travel play exploring the punk movement through the ages. Read more...

“Moonlight Mile” Writer/Director: Brad Silberling Touchstone Below the movie poster for the new film “Moonlight Mile”, reads “expect the unexpected.” Considering that the film portrays a family dealing with the loss of a daughter and fiance, the last thing one might expect is comedy. Read more...

While everyone’s excited for the new school year and on top of their schoolwork for now, it’ll be just a matter of time before the big-time procrastination begins. Read more...

A classical violist who is diverse enough to have spent six years with one of the most successful electronic instrumental groups in Japan is rare. UCLA has snagged just that, however, with the addition of Paul Colletti to the music department faculty. Read more...

Science is rarely funny and comedy is rarely scientific, but Sherry Hilber’s nonprofit organization Rx Laughter hopes to link the two. With support from cable network Comedy Central, sitcom stars Ray Romano (“Everybody Loves Raymond”) and Kevin James (“The King of Queens”) will appear with other comedians to do stand-up at Royce Hall tonight at 8 p.m. Read more...

“”˜And now,’ said Max, “˜Let the wild rumpus begin!'” That’s right, the wild rumpus has begun ““ and Los Angeles is the place where the wild things are. Read more...

While the sky is definitely the limit in the world of theater, the Geffen Playhouse’s “Under the Blue Sky” flies high, but fails to soar. Geffen’s opening show of the season is directed by Gilbert Cates, former dean of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television. Read more...