Monthly Archives: May 2014

Review: Sensation-The Story of the Who’s Tommy [Blu-ray]

I’ve gotta admit that when this was sent to me in the mail I let out a soft groan, as I quietly thought to myself,  “This is territory that Townshend and company have traveled upon far too many times already! … Continue reading

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Taste of the Eastside Sunday

What’s a foodie to do? There are TWO spectacular events this Sunday! Not only is Taste of the Nation LA seriously bringing it to Culver City, but Taste of the Eastside will be taking over the Los Angeles River Center … Continue reading

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This Sunday! Taste of the Nation LA

True, The LA Beat has been showing a lot of love to the Taste of the Nation Laguna. But we wouldn’t forget our locals. This Sunday June 1st from 1-4pm the best chefs in LA will converge on Media Park … Continue reading

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Seoulmate in the LBC introduces their FOB Hamburger

Yesterday was National Hamburger Day. All around the country there were sightings of J. Wellington Wimpy, walking up to people and telling them, “I’ll kindly pay you tomorrow for a hamburger today”. In Long Beach, however, the big news was … Continue reading

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Get the Look: Whitney Port

I just love BeautyCon  – I wish they had them every month! Their main event was this past Saturday in NY, and as always, the event was jam-packed with tons of beauty inspiration. Actress Whitney Port definitely caught my eye, … Continue reading

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My Friends & Their Favorite Plays

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Movies ‘Till Dawn: Your Early Wednesday Morning Programming

Midnight Godzilla: Final Wars – Science Fiction (2004, Sony Pictures) The 28th and final (to date) Japanese theatrical release featuring Godzilla from Toho Co., Ltd. pits the King of the Monsters against an array of foes from his five-decade career … Continue reading

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The Best Restaurants in Avalon

The small town of Avalon on Catalina Island may seem an unlikely place for fine cuisine, but the popular tourist destination has so many fantastic restaurants it can be fun for dining alone even if you aren’t the seafaring type. Antonio’s … Continue reading

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Middle-Aged Rebel: Death

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Beat Recommends: City Of Butterflies with Jeffertitti’s Nile, May 31

Here’s an event for cool parents to get behind – a show where “kids are free and VIP”, at least for the first two hours. The junior-set VIPs arriving at 6pm will presumably include participants in the “Sock Puppet Sitcom” … Continue reading

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