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Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Easter services, celebrations held across LA County
LOS ANGELES - Easter celebrations in Los Angeles County returned to their traditional outdoor settings after last year's threat of rain forced changes or cancellations to planned outdoor events. What we know Outdoor Easter events resumed in Los Angeles County, including sunrise services at Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Green Hills Memorial Park. The Midnight Mission hosted an Easter Celebration and Street Fair, serving meals to approximately 2,000 individuals. The Mission expected to serve 2,500 pounds of barbecue chicken, 1,000 pounds of honey-glazed spiral ham, 1,000 pounds of garlic mashed potatoes and 700 pounds of seasonal vegetables topped by 45 gallons of gravy, according to Georgia Berkovich, its chief communications officer. SUGGESTED: Top Easter candy by state and other 2025 holiday trends, according to Google Singer-songwriter Mark Mackay entertained for the ninth year, performing what he bills as "guitar-driven American music," while the actor Mr. T was invited to "spread cheer and goodwill," Berkovich said. Indoor services were held at Forest Lawn memorial parks and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. What they're saying Midnight Mission President and CEO David Prentice expressed gratitude for the volunteers and staff, saying, "What a wonderful day, the sun is shining, it's beautiful. We've got 2,000 people getting an Easter dinner that they wouldn't have had." President Donald Trump shared an Easter message, highlighting the significance of Jesus' resurrection. SUGGESTED: Easter wouldn't be the same without Peeps—here's how they're made The backstory The feast of the Resurrection of Christ is the oldest and most important Christian celebration. Christians believe that by rising from the dead, Jesus demonstrated his power over sin and death, manifesting his divinity as the Son of God. SUGGESTED: Egg shortage? Easter tradition gets a makeover with dyed potatoes According to the Christian Scriptures, Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah who offered his life for the sins of the world as was prophesied in the Hebrew Scriptures. The Source Information for this story is from City News Service.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
See Zach Braff and Natalie Portman reunite 20 years after 'Garden State'
Zach Braff and Natalie Portman had a surprise "Garden State" reunion over the weekend. The duo, which helmed the 2004 film together, took the stage at a "Garden State" 20th anniversary concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. "I'm so happy to be here with Zach Braff, the creator, writer, director, actor of 'Garden State' at the 20th anniversary concert of 'Garden State,'" Portman said in a video with Braff, which she shared on her Instagram story. Natalie Portman shares photo from the moment she met Rihanna: 'Still not over this' Braff added that the event benefited the Midnight Mission, a homeless shelter in Southern California. "I'm so happy this worked out, it's incredible," he said. The event featured several artists including The Shins, Iron & WIne, Frou Frou, Colin Hay, Thievery Corporation, Remy Zero, Cary Brothers, Bonnie Somerville and Zero 7 collaborator Sophie Barker, all of whom performed songs from the "Garden State" soundtrack. During the event, Braff introduced Portman to the stage and she said, "You think I was gonna miss this special night? No way." "Garden State," which is based on Braff's own experiences, follows a TV actor named Andrew Largeman (Braff) who returns to his small hometown in New Jersey to attend his mother's funeral, according to a synopsis. "There he is confronted by various aspects of the life he left behind, including his overbearing father (Ian Holm)," the synopsis continues. "Largeman also meets compulsive liar and amateur musician Sam (Portman), with whom he feels an immediate connection. Together with several other figures from his past, Largeman heals old wounds and forges new friendships." 'Scrubs' reboot from creator Bill Lawrence is in development The film's soundtrack won a Grammy in 2005 for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. Braff also won a Film Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature in 2004. See Zach Braff and Natalie Portman reunite 20 years after 'Garden State' originally appeared on
