Monthly Archives: September 2013

Fright Review: Knott’s Scary Farm’s Halloween Haunt

A fairly new haunt in Anaheim called The Empty Grave boldly opened in Late August and The Universal Studios Horror nights had debuted their franchised scare fare of mazes a weekend earlier than usual, but in Southern California the official … Continue reading

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Abbot Kinney Festival – September 29, 2013

Sometime between 2003, when I left the neighborhood, and now, something happened to Venice Beach. I am not too sure what to make of it. Venice was, and still is in parts, a grungy, artsy, funky and edgy famous Los … Continue reading

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The Prik King and I

My definition of a perfect Sunday afternoon: outdoors amidst a bustling public, lots of sunshine, someone singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” over a crackly PA system, feeling content with the slightest cold beer-buzz. Oh, and very sticky. My feet are sticking … Continue reading

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Rock Show: Paul McCartney Shuts Down Hollywood Boulevard

[youtube]-N-m4zjhrFk[/youtube] Last Monday night – with the help of Jimmy Kimmel – Sir Paul McCartney shut down Hollywood Boulevard to promote his new album, New, which drops October 14. McCartney played three songs from New, two of which were broadcast … Continue reading

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Offbeat L.A.: Halloween ’13- Haunted Hollywood Sports

It’s nearly October, and as the days get shorter and our California nights get nippier, the veil begins to get thinner between the world of the living and the shadowy ghost vista on the other side. Or so they say. … Continue reading

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“The Love is for $uckers Arty” at MODA: A Righteously Ribald Punk Retrospective

It is Saturday night, roughly 9:00 pm in Hollywood on a Sultry Sunset Blvd. and I suddenly find myself at the Grand Opening of LA Punk Museum’s “The Love Is For $uckers Arty” at MODA Hollywood (Museum Of Digital Art) … Continue reading

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20th Century Classical Music 9/28/2013 at Santa Monica Glow

The Rest is Noise: A Carousel Ride Through 20th Century Music” Classical Music Art Installation Premieres at Santa Monica’s Glow Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, 7 p.m.-3 a.m., Free For the first time, Santa Monica’s Glow, the all-night cultural experience, will … Continue reading

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Upcoming: The Feast of San Gennaro Brings You Cheese! This Weekend!

The 12th Annual Galbani® Cheese Italian Feast of San Gennaro, Los Angeles, takes place this weekend, September 27–29, 2013. The festival is hosted by event co-founder Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla. Inspired by the  New York City tradition, the Feast celebrates Italian culture … Continue reading

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“Eating Cookies with David and Pam”: A Giggle-Filled, Gustatory Engagement

What would happen if The Ladies Man (aka Tim Meadows) of SNL fame, ate a cookie every time he concluded one of his ribald reenactments instead of bellowing “Aaand scene!”  Betchya he’d end up growing large enough to fill the … Continue reading

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Upcoming: First Annual Thai Food Festival in LA Sunday at Paramount

This Sunday from 3:30pm-6pm Paramount Pictures Studio will be the glamorous location of the first Thai Food Festival: BKK 2 LAX. (Bankok to LAX). Hosted by Thai Culinary Ambassador and celebrity Jet Tila the event hopes to turn you on … Continue reading

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