Category Archives: Attractions

Aquarium of the Pacific Unveils Penguin Habitat

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Elise Thompson

Today is the grand opening of Aquarium of the Pacific’s June Keyes Penguin Habitat.Most people expect penguins to be on ice, which is true of penguins from the Antarctic. The penguins in the exhibit are Magellenic penguins from the southern … Continue reading →

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Urban Ocean Festival @ Aquarium of the Pacific

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Afropix

The Aquarium of the Pacific’s third annual Urban Ocean Festival is coming up on May 5 and 6. Celebrating the “convergence of wildlife, industry, recreation, and nature that takes place off the coast of Southern California in our urban ocean” the … Continue reading →

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Coachella day 3 words and photos by Dave Travis

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Dave Travis

We got things started with Les Butcherettes.  I had never heard of them, but Jordan said to to check them out and he was right.  They were proof that minimal can be good.  At almost every stage you would see … Continue reading →

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Coachella day 2 in words and images by Dave Travis

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Dave Travis

Coachella on a saturday afternoon photo by Dave Travis I drove across the desert Saturday morning.  It was a beautiful day.  The sun shone on the fresh snow on the mountaintops.  I got into the festival.  It was sunny and … Continue reading →

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Coachella video feed and day 1

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Dave Travis

The Coachella Festival broadcasts three live streams on its YouTube page which is http://www.youtube.com/user/coachella.  It is free to watch so if you don’t have the money, time, or inclination to physically go to the festival you can still see and … Continue reading →

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Coachella 2012 part 1 – PreHistory

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Dave Travis

Back when I was in college in the late 80′s, one of my jobs was as a roadie for the band Celebrity Skin. My boss was their manager Rick VanSanten.   I met Rick when I was 16.  I had … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Songkran in Thai Town Today

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Elise Thompson

Today from 9am to 8pm the “Biggest cultural event outside of Thailand” will take place in Thai Town on Hollywood Blvd. between Western and Normandie. Thai New Year will be celebrated with over 200 booths, a parade, Miss Thai Town, , Muay … Continue reading →

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Prepare to say, “Awww”: Rescued Sea Otter Pup at Aquarium of the Pacific

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Elise Thompson

 A female sea otter abandoned by her mother was rescued in Northern California on Valentine’s Day. Government Wildlife officials determined she was unable to survive in the wild. The Aquarium of the Pacific stepped in and offered a home to … Continue reading →

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SEVEN Presented by USC’s Visions and Voices

Posted on March 20, 2012 by James Eliopulos

Wednesday March 21st at 7:00PM in the University’s Bovard Auditorium, Visions and Voices, a multidisciplinary program sponsored by USC’s Arts & Humanities Initiative, will present a powerful evening of documentary theater examining the timely and important efforts of seven courageous … Continue reading →

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The Lair Opens at LA Zoo

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Elise Thompson

Jim Stafford may not like spiders and snakes, but we do! The LA Zoo has just opened a new exhibit the LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Reptiles). The Beat was there for the ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. Can I just say … Continue reading →

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