Monthly Archives: July 2012

Bloomfest:Carnage Asada and Saccharine Trust

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Bloomfest: Third Grade Teacher, Swords of Fatima, Lightning Woodcock

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East LA Meets Napa

A gentle breeze blew through the courtyards of Union Station Friday night, making for a cool and comfortable evening. AltaMed’s East LA Meets Napa was sprawled across the entire area with Mexican delights, fine wines and kick-you-in-the-teeth tequila. It was … Continue reading

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DVD Review: “Reel Injun”

I recently watched the 1998 movie Smoke Signals, which is about a Native American’s road trip with a nerdy friend to collect the ashes of his deceased, estranged father. It was a little bit cheesy, but it was also interesting … Continue reading

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Live Review: Toots & The Maytals, Ziggy Marley at Hollywood Bowl

The Maytals have stood in the front line of reggae pioneers since 1961, when Toots Hibbert’s vocal group joined forces with the musicians of the Skatelites and legendary Studio One producer Coxsone Dodd. Fifty years later, Hibbert is one of … Continue reading

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Disc Junkie: DVD and Blu-Ray New Releases, July 17-23, 2012

Please note: titles released solely on DVD are listed in italics, while Blu-ray and Blu-ray/DVD combos are listed in italics and bold font. MULTIPLEX Actor-writer-director Jennifer Westfeldt’s Friends with Kids (Lionsgate) benefits from its high-wattage cast, which includes Westfeldt’s boyfriend, … Continue reading

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My Life as a Jerk: A Film by Dave Markey

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In their Own Words II: Latino Contributions to the World of Fine Cuisine

Last night AltaMed’s East LA Meets Napa presented their companion book, “In their Own Words II: Latino Contributions to the World of Fine Cuisine.” Both author Sergio C. Munoz and photographer Lowell Downey were on hand at El Cholo in Pasadena for … Continue reading

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Sugarfish By Nozawa: Relax And Enjoy

Despite at least ten years of intent, I never once made it to the original Nozawa in Studio City before its founder, Chef Kazunori Nozawa, retired in February of this year. Folks I knew who had been there, including some … Continue reading

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Upcoming: LA Street Food Fest this Saturday

It’s time for the 3rd Annual LA Street Food Fest Summer Tasting! There are two sessions to choose from so the waits won’t be too long. 3pm – 4:30pm: VIP HOUR+ (Early Admission | All Ages | Just 1500 Tickets!) … Continue reading

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