Monthly Archives: December 2013

New Year’s Eve Without the Fuss

Did you forget to make your reservations a month in advance? Or just not willing to plunk down a hundred bucks for a noisemaker and “complimentary” glass of Cook’s at midnight? Here are some cool dives and neighborhood joints where you … Continue reading

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Dr. Robert Joseph, DPM, Sole Man

A stop at my local Ralph’s today was jaw-dropping: the candy canes are already gone, and have been replaced with….Valentine’s candy? Seriously. Heart-shaped boxes of bon-bons, and those heart-shaped, red-filled Junior Mints. And, also on the seasonal specialty shelves today: … Continue reading

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Offbeat L.A.: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road- Sad Historic Closures of 2013

It seems that we are always saying the Long Goodbye here in Los Angeles. Things change and our beloved city is in constant evolution. You might not find yourself on a particular street or in a certain neighborhood for a spell … Continue reading

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Movie Review: “Banshee Chapter”

Banshee Chapter, written and directed by Blair Erickson, draws from the real life MKUltra experiments by the CIA, and H.P. Lovecraft’s story “From Beyond”. While MKUltra is defined in the movie, there is only one joking reference to “From Beyond”, … Continue reading

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Offbeat L.A.: A Day at the Races- The Closing of Hollywood Park Race Track

The sun set forever last Sunday over a real part of Los Angeles history. December 22nd marked the final day at Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood, an old school landmark that had been hosting the ponies for 75 years. It … Continue reading

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About Art and Other Events This Week: December 27-January 2

Aquarium of the Pacific Discounted Late Nights! (thru December 29th) The entire Aquarium will be open, except Lorikeet Forest, until 8:30 p.m. Admission after 5:00 p.m. is just $14.95 for adults and seniors, and children (3-11). Watch the nighttime activities … Continue reading

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Getting the Christmas Spirit

It’s that time of the season when churches every where are filled with music.  Check out Pasadena FAME (First African Methodist Episcopalian) Church’s Christmas 2013 concert titled “Light” [youtube]rpbmnBM1ZNU[/youtube]  [youtube]76RnTzA6KW0[/youtube] First African Methodist Episcopal Church  1700 North Raymond Avenue Pasadena, … Continue reading

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Avery Schreiber Theatre’s “A Snowman’s Chance in Hell”: Short Play Festival, Lounge Act and Christmas Party All in One!

Imagine a short play festival, lounge act and casual Christmas/Holiday celebration all in one and you’ve got the Avery Schreiber Theatre’s latest impending holiday fete, “A Snowman’s Chance in Hell”. Offering up four satirical winter solstice inspired plays, we are … Continue reading

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The Punk Singer: A Film About Kathleen Hanna

What can you hope for in a rock doc? To learn something about the musician and/or movement, get a feel for the music, and to be entertained. The Punk Singer: A Film about Kathleen Hanna delivers on most expectations, but … Continue reading

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LA Beat Presents This Sunday At The Redwood – Dean The Taping Machine’s Birthday Extravaganza

To close out 2013 in our series of free afternoon shows at the Redwood Bar & Grill, we are pleased to have friend of the Beat Dean Abramovich, aka Dean Dean The Taping Machine, to take over this month’s lineup … Continue reading

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