Monthly Archives: November 2012

Book’d in Burbank

Presented by Liz D Publicity & Promotions, Book’d in Burbank is a “bookish social gathering” at Theatre Banshee on January 10th. The event includes short readings from local Young Adult (YA), Mystery, and Romance authors, stand-up literary comedy by Jordan Likover, … Continue reading

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Music Review: Rat Soup, Hot and Brassy, Cool and Sassy

If I have to stand at another bar and listen to one more insipid conversation about ‘Who’s gonna carry on the tradition of Rock and Roll?’ or ‘Who’s gonna replace ______________ (fill in whatever band name the annoying loud mouth … Continue reading

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Live Review: Municipal Waste, Napalm Death, Dwarves at House of Blues

It’s a funny thing to say but, my discovery of Napalm Death in the late 1980s was similar to my discovery of Devo in 1978 – I had trouble listening to it without laughing. I wasn’t sure if they were … Continue reading

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Not to Worry, Twinkies WILL Survive the Closure of the Hostess Company

Growing up as a kid whose family were always counting their pennies, I can honestly say that I never tasted what most consumers today would call a “real” dessert until I reached my twenties. My family simply couldn’t afford to … Continue reading

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Finn is In!! – – Marimekko Flagship Store Opens in Beverly Hills

A Marimekko Flagship store opened on November 15, 2012! The new store is located at the corner of Canon and Brighton Way in Beverly Hills. Marimekko is a Finnish company that started out as a dress company. Even the name, Marimekko, … Continue reading

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Abandon All Hope!

Septerhed and Destroy All Design have “Abandon All Hope” now at Lab Art Gallery through December 8, 2012. Check it out to see their viewpoint on the “financial, spiritual and emotional ride” of just being human. IPhotography by Paula Lauren … Continue reading

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Where to Get Your Faux Hostess Fix

It is a sad day for fans of Twinkies. Hostess has turned off the oven and closed its doors forever. Sure,we all know this stuff is crap, but it’s crap we grew upon. It’s OUR crap and we love it. … Continue reading

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The LA Beat Interview: Rolling Stone Photographer Baron Wolman Talks About His Life, Photography and The Opening of His New Gallery in Los Angeles

As a kid growing up in the outer reaches of LA County during the 1960’s there were only a few avenues by which news of the musical and cultural revolution that was taking place in nearby (but often unreachable) Los … Continue reading

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Marky Ramone to Become First Rock Star in Launching of Revolutionary New Memorabilia Technology

  “ We’ve finally entered the Twilight Zone” says Marky Ramone, the lone surviving member of the iconic Rock and Roll group The Ramones. “I’m so glad that somebody has drummed up this new idea. I’ve been signing autographs forever, but I never imagined such … Continue reading

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Nestlé / Gerber Banana Baby Food Recall Notice Is False

Recently this notice has been appearing widely on several social media sites, especially Twitter and Facebook. Since I had heard nothing previous about it, I took it upon myself to investigate the validity of this claim. I subsequently discovered this … Continue reading

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