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Judy Ornelas Sisneros

About Judy Ornelas Sisneros

I am a native Californian, born and raised in Bakersfield and eventually escaping to San Jose then San Francisco where I spent every free moment in punk and post-punk culture spaces before heading to LA permanently in 1989. I have also spent major time as an AIDS and queer street activist, which today along with my passion for punk/alternative music still informs my personal and social life. I love photography, film and playing punk/post-punk stuff on the bass. My LA Beat contributions are usually photos that give a glimpse into the vibrant art and music scene that makes Los Angeles such an amazing city to live in today.

Sapphic Musk rocks the death metal bowling scene this Saturday night!

This Saturday night Sapphic Musk takes their Valhalla rock to the Corbin Bowl and you don’t want to miss it! Plus you will also get to rock out to Alice Austin, Hat Pin Panic and Bitter Glitter for a mere … Continue reading

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This Thursday! Shizu Saldamando “Momento” exhibit opening, reception in Pasadena

Shizu Saldamando is an LA-based artist who creates portraits on wood, cloth and paper; in drawings, silkscreen and print plus produces occasional installation work. Her subjects are family and friends, many who cultivate artistic practices of their own in the Latinx, … Continue reading

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Queer film series this Sunday! Whammy Microcinema in Silver Lake screens “Madelynn Von Ritz is Almost Famous” short, directors in attendance

  A new film by queer directors Naz Riahi & Silas Howard who will be at this screening in person! Plus there will be a post-screening concert and discussion with documentary subject and filmmakers. Presented by L.M.N.O.P., the Lesbian Movie … Continue reading

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Queer Communion: Ron Athey – A Richly Transgressive Career on View at The ICA LA

A retrospective look at the fascinating and prolific career of LA-based performance artist Ron Athey through film & videos, writings, portraits, props, costumes, photographs and more! Curated by USC Roski School of Art and Design’s Amelia Jones, taking place at … Continue reading

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My Vinyl Treasures: Attention Please by Boris

“My Vinyl Treasures” record posts are a result of one of my ongoing covid-19 self-quarantine projects, cataloguing many records of various genres I have acquired through the years. It should go without saying, that whatever I post here, I like … Continue reading

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My Vinyl Treasures: Mondo Cane

“My Vinyl Treasures” record posts are a result of one of my ongoing covid-19 self-quarantine projects, cataloguing many records of various genres I have acquired through the years. It should go without saying, that whatever I post here, I like … Continue reading

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My Vinyl Treasures: Yes L.A.

“My Vinyl Treasures” record posts are a result of one of my ongoing covid-19 self-quarantine projects, cataloguing many records of various genres I have acquired through the years. It should go without saying, that whatever I post here, I like … Continue reading

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Something Witchy: Day Goth 2nd Anniversary Party with Lydia Lunch

Last week, on Sunday, March 8, Day Goth held it’s second anniversary party and on hand to help celebrate was the legendary confrontational and transgressive musician Lydia Lunch (Teenage Jesus and the Jerks, 8-Eyed Spy, Beirut Slump, Harry Crews, Medusa’s … Continue reading

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Five Mondays in December: Club Scum takes over the Echoplex/Echo for an epic close to 2019

This past December saw Club Scum promoters Rudy Bleu Garcia and Hex-Ray bring a diverse group of performers to the Echoplex (December 2 and 9) and the Echo (December 16, 23 and 30), each a Monday night residency to give … Continue reading

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Club Scum Attracts End-of-Summer Party People

This last Friday night there was a heatwave going on in Club Chico as party people gathered to celebrate Club Scum co-founder Rudy Bleu Garcia’s birthday, along with other Leos in the house: performer Blasia Discoteca and bartender Tony Vicious. … Continue reading

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