Monthly Archives: January 2013

I’d Eat That: Smashburger’s LA Burger and More in Culver City

Smashburger is the latest addition to the LA Burger scene and with all the other options out there, yes, I’d eat that. Continue reading

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Hot 92.3 1st Annual MLK Jr. Funk Concert – Gibson Amphitheate 1/19/13

Photo Gallery Local radio station Hot 92.3 bills itself as the true “Old School” radio station in town. And god bless them for it. I have been feeling my age ever since the music I grew up with gained the … Continue reading

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watt’s picture of the week – sunday, january 20, 2013

“ghost fish 107” by carl cheng at berth 73 in san pedro, ca on january 20, 2013 – photos by mike watt (see me in the fish’s “eye” via live camera w/my econoline in the background) infos here: http://articles.latimes.com/2012/dec/14/entertainment/la-et-cm-knight-carl-cheng-san-pedro-ghost-fish-20121211 http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_22132403/blue-fin-tuna-sculpture-unveiled-san-pedro … Continue reading

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Don’t Miss The Lowrider Band At Long Beach MLK Celebration On Saturday

Long Beach’s MLK Park will be jumping Saturday afternoon at its 25th annual MLK Peace & Unity Celebration, presenting  a free concert from noon to 5PM featuring the remarkable Lowrider Band, better known as four of the five living members … Continue reading

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Get Your Discount Tickets to LA Weekly’s Plate

Jonathan Gold may have moved on to the LA Times, but The Gold Standard lives on, albeit in its reincarted state as The LA Weekly’s Plate event. Featured restaurants this year include Beat favorites Border Grill, Fred 62, Huckleberry, Jitlada, … Continue reading

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La Flor Michoacana Paleteria

Conveniently located next to Panorama High School, this little family-run paleteria makes their paletas with natural, quality ingredients. The Bermudez family has been making Michoacan-style paletas for decades, although this storefront is relatively new.  La Flor Michoacana Paleteria y Nieveria has … Continue reading

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Putting Citizens United on the Ballot

If you have something to say about the controversial Supreme Court ruling known as Citizens United, here is a chance to be heard: Common Cause wants L.A. voters to use the May 2013 Mayoral Election to vote for a Constitutional … Continue reading

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The Golden Age of American Illustration at Pepperdine

Pepperdine University’s Weisman Museum presents Illustrating Modern Life: The Golden Age of American Illustration from the Kelly Collection. Featuring the works of Howard Pyle, N. C. Wyeth, J. C. Leyendecker, and Norman Rockwell, among others, the exhibits runs Tuesdays through … Continue reading

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Restaurant Roundup

Los Angeles-based Lemonade will continue their bid for world domination by bringing their salad bar/cafeteria/comfort food to 626 North Larchmont in Larchmont Village on Feb. 1st. This will be their 11th location. On Thursday, February 7, CAFE del REY will welcome Heaven … Continue reading

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The Punk Rock Museum Celebrates One Year

The LA Beat would like to wish The Punk Rock Museum a happy 1st birthday! Photo by Cherie Gillette.

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