Entertainment Briefs

New Movie Releases

Movies opening for general release today across the nation:

  • “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” — The fisherman is back once again for this sequel to cause more mayhem – starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Mekhi Phifer and Brandy. Rated R.
  • “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” — Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Jessica Biel. Rated PG.
  • “Meet Joe Black” — This comedy/romance is starring Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins. Rated PG 13.
  • “Dancing at Lughnasa” — starring Catherine McCormack, Meryl Streep and Michael Gambon. Rated PG.

Pop Music Concerts

Tickets go on sale tomorrow for Black Sabbath at the Great Western Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, on Tuesday, Jan. 5.

Culture Club tickets for Wednesday, Jan. 6, will go on sale tomorrow for this additional date at the Universal Amphitheater at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City.

Call (213) 480-3232 or go online at http://www.ticketmaster.com for ticket information and prices.

Fret House

Internationally-renowned guitarist Dan Crary will be appearing at the Fret House in downtown Covina tomorrow at 8 p.m. Crary will be playing folk and bluegrass tunes, demonstrating his flat-picking guitar work. Tickets are $15 and reservations can be made by calling (626) 339-7020. The Fret House is located at 309 N. Citrus Ave.

–Ryan Allen

Ryan Allen, Arts Editor
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