Monthly Archives: June 2013

Lost in the Stars: Patti Austin plays MUSI/IQUE!

When I think of Patti Austin I think of her classics like “Getting away with Murder” or even her duet with James Ingram – “Baby, Come to Me”. But musical labels have never been right for Patti, who has been … Continue reading

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Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters @ Shrine Auditorium

All photos by Brian Michaels for the Los Angeles Beat. Although Led Zeppelin fans continue hankering for the band’s surviving principals to slog through the reunion circuit – virtually every year, there’s some word that they’re “really going to do … Continue reading

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Upcoming: The Gay Gatsby Saturday Night

The Great Gatsby was set in the prohibition-era 20s, yet Fitzgerald’s profile of the Jazz Age celebrated decadence and excess. So why not celebrate the end of marriage prohibition in California by getting a little decadent at Dapper Dyke’s Gay … Continue reading

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Movie Review: “Byzantium”

While Byzantium has the selling point of being directed by Neil Jordan of Interview With A Vampire fame, it stands on its own as a dark, exciting, absorbing film. It’s easily the best vampire movie I’ve seen since Let The … Continue reading

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Savor Summer: July 11th

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‘Til Tech do us Part: What Textpect while you are Sexting = The Mother (Board) of all Play Festivals!

’Til Tech do us Part:  It is about love, technology and various themes revolving around both.  Mature subject matter may not be suitable for black berries, pagers, and cell phones so please make sure they are powered down during the … Continue reading

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These Waves are for the Dogs! Loews Coronado Bay Surf Dog Competition

The 8th Annual Loews Coronado Bay Surf Dog Competition was held this weekend at the Imperial Beach, California, Pier. Photos by Paula Lauren Gibson/AfroPix

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Maniac: A Horror Remake That Takes Your Breath Away!

About a month ago I had the opportunity to view a special IFC screening of a very interesting Horror movie called Maniac at the TCL Chinese Theater, formerly the Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Elijah Wood stars in this remake of a … Continue reading

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The Mating Album Covers Series Part 7: Dave Grohl Special

Who knows what inspired those wacky collage artistes of the BCB Music Forum, Kath and Phenomenal Cat, in their attempts to outdo each other in Dave Grohl appropriations in recent weeks. The man DOES get around, even when he’s on … Continue reading

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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF FLAMENCO: 2-DAY FLAMENCO FESTIVAL @ EL CID

Since 1963, El Cid has been treating Los Angelenos to Spanish-inspired food, music and flamenco dance.  El Cid is located in Los Angeles’ Silver Lake Sunset Junction neighborhood, and is celebrating 50 years of flamenco with a powerful two-day Flamenco … Continue reading

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