Monthly Archives: February 2014

“Gearhead and the Realbot”: Sylistically ‘Josie and the Pussycats’ yet Grinds the Gears of Reality!

The stage is somewhat dusky as David Bowie’s Major Tom invested voice croons out the speakers, followed swiftly by Peter Schilling’s somewhat more frantically aggressive rejoinder.  (Science fictioney tomes all of ‘em.)  The set looks vastly space-shipey, complete with a … Continue reading

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Artwork Sale to Benefit CalArts!

Artsy presents the CalArts Benefit Sale with unique works donated by alumni, faculty, and friends in support of the new John Baldessari Studio Building and endowed scholarships for students at the CalArts’ School of Art. The initiative launched with an … Continue reading

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Coming Up: Friday Night 2/28/2014

  PULLMAN STANDARD COMING HOME SHOW http://molly.tunestub.com/show.cfm?id=142442&cart Date(s) of Event : Fri, February 28, 2014 10:45 PM (Doors open at 07:30 PM) Up and coming Los Angeles rock band, Pullman Standard, is currently on a 5 week winter tour that … Continue reading

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Broadway by Amar Santana makes a trip to Laguna Beach a dining necessity

The show is ready to begin as Chef Amar Santana (c) guides his chefs while guests watch the open kitchen from the Chef’s Bar  For years, people have been driving south from L.A. to Laguna Beach for the art galleries, … Continue reading

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“Obama Spy Drama”: Certainly Something to Examine–Like a two-hour, Much Less Patriotic Episode of “Get Smart” on Acid and Lust

What if you had an all access pass into the inner workings of President Obama’s everyday life?  And, if so, would you then be inclined to witness all measures–some necessary, some not-so-necessary and some REALLY not so necessary–put in place … Continue reading

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The Pit Brings Texas BBQ to Burbank

While the West and Central San Fernando Valley have enjoyed such classics as Dr Hogly Wogly’s and The Bear Pit, Burbank has been hankering for some down-home BBQ. True, Ribs USA turns out good beef ribs, but that’s about it … Continue reading

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Calling All Goths: Carmilla Bites Again

J. Sherridan’s 19th century novella Carmilla predates Bram Stoker’s Dracula by 25 years and is the western prototype for all female vampires and erotic horror fiction, especially those dealing with sexual repression and lesbianism. First published in 1872 in a … Continue reading

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Launch Week Party kicks off Orange County Restaurant Week, now thru March 1

On Saturday, Orange County Restaurant Week had their annual Launch Party. The event featured many of Orange County’s top restaurants, as well as several wineries, breweries and spirits vendors sampling their wares. The Orange County Restaurant Week, which officially began … Continue reading

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Offbeat L.A.: Upcoming Event- Groupies Galore! Meet Pamela Des Barres, Miss Mercy & Catherine James

Here in Los Angeles, although we are known for our earthquakes, we are lucky to be the main epicenter of something else. We are known worldwide for being the center of celebrity sightings- in film and TV, music, sports, art … Continue reading

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LA Girl: Catherine James

Having Catherine James as one of my LA Girls was such an honor, because her book is more than a memoir – it really should be filed in the “inspirational/self-help” section, although you usually don’t find books there filled with … Continue reading

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