Monthly Archives: May 2013

Offbeat L.A.: Sexy Space Age – The Theme Building at LAX

Poised in the center of Los Angeles International Airport like a flying saucer that has just landed is the iconic Theme Building. Looking at the graceful lines of its space age architecture summons memories of early Sci-Fi movies, and if … Continue reading

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Mika Fowler debuts at Kim Vo Salon!

Mika, Mika, MIKA – I’ve written about my love of Mika Fowler’s magic fingers and her amazing dry-cuts before. Last night I got to join about a million others (exaggeration) at a party that will go on for two more … Continue reading

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SWEET TALK – GROOVIN’ WITH GUMBALL MACHINES

Decade after decade, these little machines have stood by doorways, calling for our attention at the supermarket, the drugstore, the liquor store, the mini-mart, the dollar discount store, and the family restaurant. Depending on what year it is, they offer … Continue reading

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“We Got Power! Hardcore Punk Scenes from 1980s” at Book Soup

This Saturday at 4pm, Book Soup is hosting a book signing event for We Got Power!: Hardcore Punk Scenes from 1980s Southern California (Bazillion Points Publishing), which pays tribute to the fanzine “We Got Power!” created in 1981 by David … Continue reading

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FirstStage Knocks Another Annual Playwright’s Express out of the Gates!

An ambivalent vehicle owner sits in the parking lot of a used car dealership panicking over which direction to turn.  (There are only two.)  Suddenly and seemingly out of nowhere, a British voice comes to his aid lauding his eventual … Continue reading

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June 1st is Surfer Nick Gabaldon Day in Santa Monica

The Black Surfers Collective, Heal the Bay, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the Santa Monica Conservancy along with other groups will offer a day of surf lessons and activities to commemorate the life of Nick Gabaldon, the first documented … Continue reading

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Hot Hot: Hottiedots!

What a brilliant idea! Who doesn’t love beauty marks? From Marilyn to Ginger Grant to Madonna, they’re that certain something that makes you special (have you seen The Artist?)  When I heard about Hottiedots! I couldn’t wait to try them … Continue reading

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Offbeat L.A.: Police on my Back- The Los Angeles Police Museum in Highland Park

Besides being renowned for our relentless sunshine and our parade of endless celebrities, another thing that draws the eyes of the nation to the sprawling City of Angels is our police department. Whether hitting the beat with Jack Webb’s Dragnet … Continue reading

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UCLA Jazz – Reggae Fest 2013

Check out headliners  Santigold on Sunday and Barrington Levy and Ziggy Marley on Monday this weekend at UCLA’s Drake Stadium. Our photos and review live on Monday night.

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It’s a Dog’s Life at the Lazy Dog Cafe in Torrance

Some days you are out walking your people when the urge to eat a good meal strikes. We were walking in Irvine with my friend Tank, and decided we would take them to the Lazy Dog Cafe, our preferred restaurant. … Continue reading

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