Monthly Archives: March 2012

Last Saturday’s Sk8wars

Posted on March 19, 2012 by K.P. Rennie

I was thrilled to go to the LA sports Arena to witness the high energy skate competition called Sk8wars. Amateurs of all ages came to fight for their chance to win cash and prizes.    At 10 AM I was surprised that … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Roundup

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Elise Thompson

Public Kitchen & Bar at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel will offer a special oyster and Champagne menu every Tuesday. Champagnes, sparkling wines, and East and West coast varieties of oysters will rotate. Beginning Thursday, March 29, Public Kitchen & Bar will … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Detachment”

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Detachment, directed by Tony Kaye (American History X), stars Adrien Brody as Henry Barthes, an emotionally wounded substitute teacher, who struggles with childhood pain and the seeming futility of trying to get through to students who are filled with their … Continue reading →

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Bed-in for Art

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Elise Thompson

Echo Park artist Jonathon Hornedo is tired of working for The Man. Jonathon Hornedo needs to make art. In order to find time to both make art and protest the shackles of the day job, he is taking this week off of work. Taking a note … Continue reading →

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Fancy Sandwiches on Melrose: A Sneak Peek At Marcona

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Bob Lee

This Thursday, March 20, will see the grand opening of Marcona, a new destination for high-end salads and sandwiches located in the heart of Melrose madness. We were able to check out their pre-opening press gala and try some signature … Continue reading →

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Everything is Beautiful… At Yamashiro

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Tawny Tubetop

Oh, Hollywood… that troublesome, pesky Hollywood! We Angelenos love it, but in the same way that we love our handsome dog that bites or our glamorous aunt who drools. The love affair can be hard to explain when people visit … Continue reading →

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Dear Librarian…

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Joel J. Rane

“Dear Librarian…”  My continuing struggle against one of the oldest enemies in Los Angeles…IGNORANCE! Felix C. of Valley Glen asks, “This weekend I plan to behave like any nice Jewish boy on Saint Patrick’s…drink green beer and Bushmill’s until I … Continue reading →

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Patrick was a saint- you (probably) ain’t!

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Dave Soyars

While most folks likely use the March 17th holiday as an excuse to get blotto, there are hundreds of thousands of Irish and Irish-Americans in our fair city, as well as…well, thousands, anyway, of Irish music fans.  So if you’re … Continue reading →

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Bolla Pop-up Shop at Royal/T

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Elise Thompson
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Whisky in the Jar

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Elise Thompson

Looking for something more elegant than green beer? There are a number of Irish Whiskeys and Scotch Whisky to try. If you’re going out, there is no finer establishment for drowning in whiskey than Seven Grand downtown. If you’re staying … Continue reading →

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