Monthly Archives: March 2013

One Night with Janis Joplin: Opening Night at the Pasadena Playhouse

Out of the hurly-burly cultural revolution of the 1960’s that changed America and manifested itself in popular music were 3 larger than life icons of that period: Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. All have resonated culturally to transcend through the … Continue reading

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Book Preview March 29th: Art and Queer Culture

   March 29, 2013 6:00 pm For Your Art, 6020 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 Click here for more information

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CARTWHEEL Street and Outsider Art Pop-Up Coming

  CARTWHEEL Street & Outsider Art Pop-Up Show A group exhibition curated by CARTWHEEL March 21-24, 2013 Opening Reception: Thurs., March 21, 7-10pm

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Offbeat L.A.: Murphy Ranch- A Hike to Visit an Evil Nazi Hideout

Los Angeles, a blue-skied utopia where the eyes of the world are focused. It’s a place where dreams come true and where people follow the Yellow Brick Road, right? Well, as we’ve mentioned in prior Offbeat L.A. articles there are plenty … Continue reading

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The L.A Beat does the L.A Marathon…

Ok, not really, but we had fun following along with the back of the pack from  Westwood, through Brentwood and to the finish at  Santa Monica Boulevard and Ocean Avenue. Enjoy our photos of a great St. Patricks day in … Continue reading

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St Pats at the Redwood

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Book Review: “Songs That Saved Your Life (Revised Edition)”

Titan Books has published a new edition of Simon Goddard’s definitive 2002 The Smiths – Songs That Saved Your Life. With a new subtitle of The Art of The Smiths 1982-87, this edition includes a new prologue and updated epilogue, … Continue reading

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The Mating Album Covers Series Part Five

With exceptional gratitude to the collage artists at the BCB Music Forum, the LA Beat is proud to present the latest series of Mating Album Cover collage art for your viewing pleasure. See what happens when iconic images collide and … Continue reading

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Liquid O’Kitty

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Jamba Juice Launches New Juice!

One of the perks of living in Los Angeles is that we get to be the first to see old business launch new ideas or products.  If you were around Santa Monica last week then you were in for a … Continue reading

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