March 27th, 2015 at 9:00 am
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It’s that time of year again! Bring out the bunting, shine up the seats, and fire up the grills, because it’s time for Opening Day 2015–the day of the year when children of all ages drift on down to their local ballparks to celebrate the start of baseball season.
This offseason, the Angels spent $15 million to add Roberto Baldoquin to their starting lineup. Acquiring the 20-year-old Cuban shortstop was seen as quite the coup by many experts throughout the baseball world, for even though Baldoquin has yet to prove himself in the majors, the Angels were willing to pay a large tax on top of his salary, in addition to capping their salary options on any more international contracts for the next two years.
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March 27th, 2015 at 7:30 am
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It’s that time of year again! Bring out the bunting, shine up the seats, and fire up the grills, because it’s time for Opening Day 2015–the day of the year when children of all ages drift on down to their local ballparks to celebrate the start of baseball season.
This season, the Los Angeles Dodgers begin their season at home on April 6 against divisional rival San Diego Padres, who have spent the off-season collecting talent in an effort to compete for the National League West title. They’ll need all the help they can get, as they’ll face 2014 National League MVP and Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Clayton Kershaw under the sun in Chavez Ravine. The ace lefty returns with his blistering four-seam fastball and hyper-focused precision to hopefully once again dominate hitters throughout the league.
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March 25th, 2015 at 11:00 am
Local artists will feature paintings of the Santa Monica Mountains and seashore in a stunning setting. Eighteen artists will be in attendance, food will be available, and you’ll have the opportunity to tour the grounds and wildlife displays. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to environmental and conservation efforts.
Where:
Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center
King Gillette Ranch
26876 Mulholland Highway
Calabasas, CA 91302
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March 25th, 2015 at 9:00 am
Handpainted billboards promoting rock stars lined Sunset Boulevard from the late ’60s to the early ’80s, cementing the Strip as a mecca for musicians and music lovers. Photographer Robert Landau captured the rise and demise of the billboards, which he revisits during this survey of his work.
Where:
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
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March 24th, 2015 at 9:00 am
What:
Turner Classic Movies’ annual festival is the “reel” deal, as vintage flicks hit the big screen during the four-day event in Hollywood. Restored versions of “Apollo 13,” “Spartacus,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” and “Steamboat Bill Jr.” are set to premiere. Nab a Spotlight Pass to gain access to screenings, the opening-night gala, and meet-and-greets.
Where:
Locations vary around Hollywood
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