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John Waters Gets His Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!!!

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MICHAEL GRECCO ‘DAYS OF PUNK’ and ELIZABETH WATERMAN ‘MONEYGAME’ Exhibitions Side-By-Side at Leica Gallery LA

Set the date for Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Beverly Hills for two Los Angeles-based fine art photographers (and partners), Michael Grecco and Elizabeth Waterman, and their opening night receptions at the Leica Gallery LA in Beverly Hills.

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Burning Man 2023: Paul K on the Playa

Written by Paul Koudounaris Gosh Burning Man was fun . . . actually it was fine for me, I took off as soon as the rain started and got out before it was locked down, and here are some photos … Continue reading

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West Adams Block Party With Arrested Development, D Smoke, Surprise Hip Hop Legend & More

The West Adams Block Party returns to the vital West Adams neighborhood this Sunday, September 3! This free (with RSVP) event goes for nine hours, with live musical performances, art installations, local businesses, food trucks, a job fair, and a kids’ … Continue reading

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2023 Tiki Oasis Weekend

Written by Dave Arnson The cult of Tiki is an intriguing one, one of disposable income and alcoholic hedonism coupled with an artfully fantastical version of a faux- Polynesian paradise. These elements all come together once a year (for over … Continue reading

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The Second Annual LA Rum Festival Includes More Tiki This Year

The Los Angeles Rum & Tiki Festival comes back to Downtown LA for its 2nd Annual Southern California festival Friday, September 8, 2023, from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., once again at The Majestic Ballroom. This year will also feature … Continue reading

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Tiki Oasis 2023: The Pooch Parade

Everyone feels gorgeous in all of their colorful finery at Tiki Oasis, and why should the pets be any different? It was a noticeably dog-friendly event, with the restaurant even allowing them in as long as they didn’t jump on … Continue reading

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Tiki Oasis 2023: The Aloha Caftan Society Parade

Saturday morning, a favorite event of Tiki Oasis, The Aloha Caftan Society Parade, strolled around the hotel grounds. The colorful group surrounded the pool and danced in all of their glory. Women and men of all types and ages were … Continue reading

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Surf Guitar Fans Venture to Long Beach for ‘101’ Convention

The 14th Annual Surf Guitar 101 Festival will be at the beachfront Golden Sails Hotel in Long Beach for the first time, Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30, 2023. The Surf Guitar 101 Convention is to feature “the very best … Continue reading

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LA Through a Cracked Lens: Dracula Actress Helen Chandler Finds her Final Resting Place at Hollywood Forever

Helen Chandler (February 1, 1906 – April 30, 1965) American film and theater actress, was best known for playing Mina Seward in the 1931 horror film Dracula. Now, almost 60 years after her death, Helen Chandler has a proper resting … Continue reading

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