Monthly Archives: May 2012

Lunch at a Legend – Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac Café

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Tawny Tubetop

I first ate at Manuel’s Original El Tepeyac Café back when I was a mere ingénue in the 80s. I had heard tell of its legendary Hollenbeck burrito, named in honor of the police officers of the nearby Hollenbeck station … Continue reading →

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The Ivy Shades Collection

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Donna Lethal

In September 2010, The Ivy Shades Eyewear line debuted its first collection in Houston. A longtime aficionado of fashion and eyewear, she created the brand unexpectedly from a personal pair of shades that she enhanced with gold chains to wear … Continue reading →

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Play “Simply Maria” Opens

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Afropix

LOS ANGELES, CA – On Friday, May 25, Watts Village Theater Company (WVTC) will open its first mainstage production since Ochre & Onyx in 2009, “Simply Maria, Or The American Dream” by Josefina Lόpez. The production involves collaboration between WVTC and Green Dot … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend Happenings

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Elise Thompson

The Jubilee Music and Arts Festival                                                                                    Once referred to as the Silverlake Jubilee, this a small, community-based fest will present local and indie bands, comedy, a literary lineup, and a fleet of food trucks. The street closure will take place on Santa Monica Blvd beginning at … Continue reading →

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Ms. Bettie’s Wrong Advice: Call Him. A Lot.

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Ms Bettie

You can’t breeeaaathe without yummy, romantic phone conversations to solidify your relationship, right? Right. I get it. You know, a phone call can be a beautiful thing…especially when it goes as planned. I used to plan my calls. I’d plan the perfect phone call … Continue reading →

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Beat Recommends: Avengers at Alex’s Bar This Saturday

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Bob Lee

Of all the seminal punk albums to have lapsed from print in the last several decades, perhaps none has been so sorely missed as the Avengers’ “pink album.” This is the real stuff, songs good enough to save lives, performances … Continue reading →

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Disc Junkie: DVD and Blu-ray New Releases, May 22-28, 2012

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Paul Gaita

Please note: titles released solely in DVD format are listed in italics, while DVD/Blu-ray combos and Blu-ray only titles are listed in both italics and bold font. MULTIPLEX The recently revived Hammer Films, England’s legendary house of horror from the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: Jubilee Music & Arts Festival

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Elise Thompson

The Jubilee Music and Arts Festival, also referred to as the Silverlake Jubilee, is everything Sunset Junction was meant to be. It’s a small, community-based fest with local and indie national bands, light security and a friendly vibe. Bands on the … Continue reading →

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Billy’s Fish Fry Thursday May 24

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Elise Thompson
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Movie Review: “Virginia”

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Virginia is a quietly absorbing film written and directed by Dustin Lance Black (Milk). It features a great cast, including Jennifer Connelly, Ed Burns, Emma Roberts, Amy Madigan, Toby Jones and Yeardley Smith. Newcomer Harrison Gilbertson makes an excellent impression … Continue reading →

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