Monthly Archives: May 2014

Matinee of the Red Death

No, not really, but imagine if you could combine the two? Well, tonight you can! The New Beverly Cinema is hosting a double feature of Joe Dante’s Matinee (1993) and The Masque of Red Death (1964) – one of my favorites … Continue reading

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Offbeat L.A.: It’s A New Orleans Thing- Allen Toussaint Gives Goosebumps at voila!’s Lyric Theatre

It was a magical night for the first ever voila! Session, a newly created concert series taking place at The Lyric Theatre in West Hollywood. New Orleans legendary music man Allen Toussaint took to the stage in an intimate and spellbinding … Continue reading

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LA’s Chef Ludo Lefebvre joins the chef lineup at the upcoming Taste of the Nation Laguna Beach

Taste of the Nation Laguna Beach announced today that star chef Ludo Lefebvre has joined the list of chefs participating in support of Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry program. Chef Ludo will be attending the event by traveling from … Continue reading

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Chagoury Fashion Celebration

Last Thursday,  fashion bloggers, editors and stylists alike came by the Chagoury boutique on Melrose  to celebrate the fashion of Cannes Film Festival. The afternoon was filled with fabulous fashion, as we were able to play dress up and model … Continue reading

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The Boys of Summer bring some local musical history back with their Eagles Tribute/Clean Slate show

“But why had he always felt so strongly the magnetic pull of home, why had he thought so much about it and remembered it with such blazing accuracy, if it did not matter, and if this little town, and the … Continue reading

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Middle-Aged Rebel: Fuck You

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Lydia Emily’s “Bound” at the Garboushian Gallery Beverly Hills

Bound! At first blush this latest Lydia Emily show appears to be a homage to Bondage and Discipline. But the pieces are really symbolism for other ties that bind: medical pain, food, pills, money and even children (although Lydia’s daughter … Continue reading

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Offbeat L.A.: It’s Time to Roller Boogie – Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale

I have always found something synonymous about roller skating and Southern California. Maybe it’s because so much of the last big skating trend of the late ’70s to early ’80s was immortalized on film & TV taking place here. Maybe … Continue reading

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My Dinner with Ted Lange: “Love Boat” Remembrances and Theatrical Dreams—Made Real!

I catch up with Ted Lange on the heels of the opening of his most recently directed and rousing, Lloyd J. Schwartz penned “Classic Couples Counseling”, the review of which can be found: https://thelosangelesbeat.com/2014/03/classic-couples-counseling-provides-a-prescription-for-fun-and-a-cure-via-laughter/ An actor since the age of … Continue reading

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Dadaismus at HM157 – An Auditory Odyssey

Looking for something different to do next weekend? HM157 – the historical Lincoln Heights mansion that serves as a venue, gallery, workshop and more – is hosting an intriguing event called Dadaismus on Saturday, May 24 at 8pm. A bi-monthly experience, Dadaismus … Continue reading

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