There's a lot going on in there. You could say that about the fertile imagination of Bill T. Jones, one of the most respected figures in modern dance. But the same is true of Jones' latest creation, "Story/Time,"

John Cage is like no other composer. You could say that about Beethoven or Debussy, too, but Cage is singular. No other composer so doggedly pursued the principle of noise as music. "It's not music!" Ah, but it is. Cage, who died in

20 HARPS—YU and Fear No Music are celebrating the 100th birthday of John Cage with an evening of "Cageian" compositions and collaborations from a variety of responsible, capable musicians, wholly in the spirit of Cage. It's thinky for a Friday night, but

100 YEARS OF JOHN CAGE (YU Contemporary, 800 SE 10th) YU and Fear No Music are celebrating the 100th birthday of John Cage with an evening of "Cageian" compositions and collaborations from a variety of responsible, capable musicians, wholly in the spirit

Before launching into his radically engaging new work "Story/Time" at the Walker Art Center choreographer Bill T. Jones leads the audience in a "conceptual warm-up" exercise. He asks us to raise a hand when we think a minute has passed. Most everyone is

“John Baldessari: A Print Retrospective” From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation Where: Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St. , La Jolla When: Through May 13 Admission: $10 (25 years old and under free) Phone

This year is the 100th anniversary of the birth of America’s most influential composer, John Cage. He was born and raised—and studied composition with Arnold Schoenberg—right here in L.A. The man was one of the great visionary composers of the last centu

With today's wet and windy weather, you might feel the urge to stay in and cozy up to your Netflix. Don't. L.A. offers a wealth of events tonight, so get out. Drink, eat and be merry at Third Wednesdays in Culver City, or listen to celebrated film writer

If they gave medals for musical bravery, dexterity and perseverance, Adam Tendler would earn them all. This intrepid pianist mastered the technically, intellectually and emotionally daunting Sonatas and Interludes by John Cage for prepared piano and has

Bored with recycled retro pop music? Looking for something more innovative and challenging but don’t know where to start? You’re living in the right city. With its burgeoning scene, London is one of the best places in the world to hear contemporary class

Vicky Chow performing with Ekmeles at the Avant Festival about a year ago; 2/12/11 (Photo courtesy of Avant Media) The Wild Project (a tiny venue that is kind of like The Stone with bleachers) is where the Avant Music Festival is going on from now (it st

Vicky Chow performing with Ekmeles at the Avant Festival about a year ago; 2/12/11 (Photo courtesy of Avant Media) The Wild Project (a tiny venue that is kind of like The Stone with bleachers) is where the Avant Music Festival is going on from now (it st

In possibly the super-scientifical cross-genre collaboration of all time (?) James Blake, Phillip Glass, Rahzel and Das Racist throw down with Okayplayer TV–and each other!–in preparation for tonight’s benefit concert for Tibet House US, held at the hist

And who wouldn’t want to honor the instigator of the DDT-ban genocide? Silence has a special place in music. Rests are just as important as notes whether in complex rhythms, grand pauses or syncopation. John Cage’s infamous 3’44″ asks for no playing what

Now they were intent on setting up their lives in the United States. They moved into a tenement in Washington Square. When summer rolled around, they sent their son to camp in southern Vermont. Wolff, who will turn 78 next month, is a composer who lives

Silence has a special place in music. Rests are just as important as notes whether in complex rhythms, grand pauses or syncopation. John Cage's infamous 3'44" asks for no playing whatsoever and Franz Joseph Haydn's "Farewell Symphony" ends with the perfo

Avant Music Festival, happening February 10-18 at Wild Project (195 E 3rd St at Ave B), explores the work of Cage at several shows. There's an afternoon/evening program on Saturday, February 11th, which includes a 4pm performance by Bang on a Can's Vicky

Avant Music Festival (Friday, Saturday and Wednesday) This ambitious grass-roots celebration, programmed by the composer Randy Gibson and the soprano Megan Schubert, honors past innovators while advancing new sounds. Friday’s opening concert features the

Friday, February 10, 8pm Open Gate Theatre presents The Moose Herd: SOUND, MOVEMENT and LIGHT – Drama / dance / music improvisations, featuring the LA Collective and Open Gate players. The LA Collective features Ellen Burr (flute, conduction), Laura Osbo