Monthly Archives: January 2012

Guess I Was the Last to Meet Stephen Elliot

I am a late developer. Not physically. If that were the case it certainly would have kept me out of a certain amount of trouble in Junior High. I mean I am a late developer in regards to being open … Continue reading

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Usher in the Year of the Dragon at Chinatown’s Golden Dragon Parade with Kung Fu and Cupcakes.

  This weekend LA’s Chinatown celebrates the year of the dragon with the 113TH Annual Golden Dragon Parade. On Sat, Jan 28th 1pm-4pm hundreds of colorful floats, decorated cars, and dancers will parade from Hill and Ord Streets to Broadway and Cesar Chavez. Grand Marshals … Continue reading

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Upcoming: Punk’s not Dead

Do you want to hit a gig with some genuine energy? Do you want to see giant mohawks and slam pits? Check out what punk rock’s now generation is doing. Rick Rodd, Matt G Herrerra, Jason Failure, Marco Irigoyen, and Alfred John … Continue reading

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dineLA: BLD

BLD is located along a stretch of Beverly with lots of competition. BLD is not phased. This Neal Fraser restaurant with Chef Diana Stavaridis at the helm is setting the bar. The cozy yet glamorous room invites lingering, with little touches like … Continue reading

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Album Review: Phantogram’s “Nightlife” & “Eyelid Movies”

Phantogram are Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter from Saratoga Springs, NY who create the perfect melding of electric guitar and keyboard sounds.  Their music is dark and slinky, with quirky beats and arresting vocals, especially from keyboardist Barthel (who also happens … Continue reading

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Kim Kardashian’s Red Carpet Look!

Let me show you how to glam up your makeup to look red carpet ready, even if you’re just going to do your laundry! Who knows… maybe prince charmin’ will be at the laundromat! I’m just sayin’. You can never … Continue reading

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The Coolhaus Ice Cream Truck

I got in trouble today. I went for a walk at lunch. And I got hit by a truck. Figuratively speaking, of course. At first, I walked by. Then I spotted people eating them. These gigantic, delicious-looking ice cream sandwiches. … Continue reading

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Upcoming: Riot Grrl Show Thursday!

Rad riot grrl bands, friends of The Beat – Swords of Fatima, cupcakes AND shopping? How can you NOT go?

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Chicken Politics

I know, Chick-Fil-A lovers, it’s a bitter pill to swallow. Chick-Fil-A is finally opening up around town, meaning no more tedious drives into Torrance. And now this. According to Equality Matters, Chick Fil-A funds anti-gay agendas. You already put up with them … Continue reading

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Opening Thursday @LabArt: “Art of Sole”

Iron Fist, a Los Angeles based-footwear, apparel, and accessory lifestyle brand, has teamed up with Soles4Souls for a one of a kind Shoe Art Exhibit and Charity Auction.   Iron Fist will be showing a number of the pairs of shoes … Continue reading

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