Which Way, L.A.?
The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Competing Concert Promoters
The Greek Theatre in LA’s Los Feliz neighborhood is a historic icon that makes big money for the City of Los Angeles. August was its busiest month in more than a decade. Now, two entertainment behemoths are battling for the contract to run it. What’s best for concert-goers, the city—and for the neighborhood?
By Warren Olney • • 24m ListenThe Greek Theatre in LA’s Los Feliz neighborhood is a historic icon that makes big money for the City of Los Angeles. August was its busiest month in more than a decade. Now, two entertainment behemoths are battling for the contract to run it. What’s best for concert-goers, the city—and for the neighborhood?
Also tonight, the Los Angeles Times claims the Orange County Register owes it $3.5 million… and the Times wants its money.
Banner Image: The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA; Credit: Rob Sinclair
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2 storiesWho’s Really In Charge at LA’s Greek Theatre?
In August, LA’s Greek Theatre staged 21 concerts—more than Staples Center, the Forum, Nokia Theater and the Hollywood Palladium combined. But a more important performance may be coming on Thursday as LA City’s Board of Recreation and Parks Commission decides who should run the venue for the next 20 years.
Read the story18 minFor the OC Register, It's One Snafu After Another
Last weekend, the Orange County Register failed to appear on the doorsteps of subscribers, and the paper was swamped by “tens of thousands of phone calls, hundreds of angry Facebook posts and untold emails.” That’s according to Gustavo Arellano, Editor of the OC Weekly. He also writes what he calls, “ The OC Register Death Watch ”.
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