Monthly Archives: January 2014

Spindrift, The Dick and Jane Family Orchestra and Ward Dodson’s Golden Sombrero Friday Jan. 31

  This Saturday Spindrift takes the stage as headliners for their first appearance at Viva Cantina, bringing their Psychedelic Cowboy Music to the horse and cowboy ambiance of this Burbank Equestrian Center area venue. This show is part of their Ghost … Continue reading

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“The Art of Punk” Screening at Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair Friday Afternoon

The second annual LA Art Book Fair starts this week from January 31 through February 2nd at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. As part of the programming, MOCAtv will screen “The Art of Punk” series at the Tateuchi Democracy Forum … Continue reading

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The Punk Rock Museum Presents the 2nd Annual Johnny Rotten BDay Party

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The Avery Schreiber Playhouse’s “Elvis is in the Building” Makes for a Night of Lively Fun!

When you think of a tribute to Elvis Presley rife with impersonators, female back-up singers and sultry dancing, you generally think of a Vegas lounge act and a cheesy one at that; not a classic black box theatre production at … Continue reading

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David Amram Remembers His Friend Pete Seeger

“I’d like to be remembered as the sower of seeds. That’s the greatest parable in the Bible as far as I’m concerned. Some seeds fall in the pathway and get stomped on and don’t grow, but some fall on the … Continue reading

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MOCA Presents Dave Hickey “Pirates and Farmers” Book Signing and Talk Wednesday at Grand Central Market

With the release of his latest collection of essays titled Pirates and Farmers, art and culture critic Dave Hickey will give at a talk at a MOCA-sponsored event at the Grand Central Market Wednesday night. A book signing will follow … Continue reading

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Stephen Shareaux Is Golden: Former Kik Tracee Vocalist Discusses Release Of New Solo LP

Hello, Stephen. Congratulations on your debut LP recently released on iTunes! Can you tell me a little about the making of the record? Why did you wait so long to do a solo LP? Thank you very much. First of … Continue reading

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Meow, Meow, Wow!!! – CatArtShowLA Draws a Crowd

The line to get into the gallery started down Santa Monica Boulevard, up El Centro and even on to Lexington, but was worth the hour long wait. Seeing the pieces in person was so much a better of an experience … Continue reading

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Dominique’s Kitchen

  Entering Dominique’s Kitchen on a cool winter night, you are immediately surrounded by warmth. Not just the heat from the oven, but the smell of butter and garlic, the inviting banquettes filled with cozy throw pillows and most of … Continue reading

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Snap Judgments: Quick And Dirty Music Reviews, January 2014

One of the New Year’s Resolutions your humble editor made, and intends to keep, is to feature more new, local and obscure artists here in our virtual pages. I have to admit, I’ve spent a lot of time writing about … Continue reading

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