Monthly Archives: May 2012

John Kelly Chocolates, Santa Monica

John Kelly Chocolates opened a new store at 1111 1/2 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica with a press-only tasting to which I was invited…and that meant that yours truly, beauty writer extraordinaire, was loose without editor Elise in a candy … Continue reading

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Naja’s: Where the Locals Go

Naja’s is a long-standing harbor hangout. The little bar is located in the International Boardwalk of the Redondo harbor, near a glass-bottomed boat and a gift shop selling puka shells. The open layout allows for plenty of people-watching, both inside … Continue reading

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UCLA Annual Jazz/Reggae Fest 2012 Day 1 – The Roots

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Enjoy the photos. A great event we go to every year closed out by the massive sound of The Roots. This was the 26th year of this melting pot of Los Angeles communities, music, and people. Its a bit of … Continue reading

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Restaurant Roundup

Heading to the Hollywood Bowl this summer? STREET’s World Flavor Bento Boxes are Back! Call 24 hours in advance and they have your custom meals ready for pick up on your way to the concert. There are a number of main dishes to … Continue reading

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Upcoming: LA Wine Fest

Raleigh Studios in Hollywood will once again be the setting for the LA WineFest the weekend of the 9th and 10th. Saturday June 9th, from 2pm to 6pm and Sunday the 10th, from 12noon-5:00pm sample more than 500 wines, spirits and … Continue reading

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I DON’T KNOW JACK

  It’s jacaranda season in Los Angeles, even if you pronounce it wrong. Of course, I want to pronounce it with the same prefix as, say, Hockney. But many online phonetic sources tell me that this is incorrect. These sources … Continue reading

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Weekend Refreshers

Here are a few tequila cocktails to spice up your weekend BBQs. Cayenne and Mango Margarita   Ingredients: 2 oz Herradura Reposado                                                                                                                   ½ oz Agave nectar nectar                                                                                                               ½ oz Fresh squeezed lime juice 1 oz Mango Juice Cayenne salt (mix cayenne to salt … Continue reading

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Inner City Sports Festival & Health Fair

Jesse Owens Park 9651S. Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90047 -corner Western and Century Ervin (Magic) Johnson Recreational Center 905 East El Segundo Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90059 – between Avalon and Central  

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JUNE 24TH – TNR FERAL CAT WORKSHOP

Have you ever wondered about all the “stray” cats you see in your neighborhood that run away when you try to approach them?  Or the ones that always seem pregnant?  Or you just hear at night?  Have you wondered why … Continue reading

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L.A. Beat Sunday Afternoon Free All Ages Punk Rock Matinee with Carnage Asada, Fatso Jetson, and Dead Issue presented by UHF.TV

Contributed by Dave Travis UHF.TV presents the The Los Angeles Beat Sunday Afternoon Free All Ages Old School Punk Rock Matinee at the Redwood Bar and Grill Sunday May 27 3PM PUNK VIDEOS from the UHF.TV archive 1983-2012 4PM DEAD ISSUE featuring Herb Leneau (Half Astro/Darkside), … Continue reading

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