Los Angeles Ford Amphitheatre 2006 Summer Season.(WEST COAST MUSIC NEWS)

From: Latin Beat Magazine | Date: May 1, 2006 | Copyright information

Celebrations of Ernest Hemingway and Harold Arlen, a showcase of Argentinian culture, tributes to West Coast R&B and L.A. Jazz, a Bollywood version of Midsummer Night's Dream and a prime-time circus event are among the offerings.

The historic open air Ford Amphitheatre hosts an impressive range of premier regional and international music, dance, theatre, film, and family events that will appeal to diverse Los Angeles audiences in summer 2006. The 23-week season runs from...

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