Monthly Archives: May 2019

BeachLife: Day One Recap & Day Two Preview

The first day of the inaugural BeachLife festival in Redondo Beach is on the books, and day two is here. If the organizers had any opening day jitters, it didn’t show in the event they put on; the vibe was … Continue reading

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watt’s picture of the week – saturday, may 4, 2019

george hurley drumming w/the wrinkling brothers last night at the redwood bar & grill, he kicked up MUCH dust. big respect. photo by mike watt – – – – – mike watt’s hoot page

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Lucy Liu Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Written and photographed by Mimi Chen. Lucy Liu is the second Asian-American actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ceremony includes a reunion of Charlie’s Angels stars. Lucy Liu was honored yesterday with a Star on … Continue reading

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Things we Loved this Week 05/03/19

Paul is Dead is a 14-minute short film written and directed by London-based filmmaker George Moore. Paul is Dead, now available for free viewing on Vimeo, tells the story of how Billy Shears came to replace Paul McCartney in 1967. … Continue reading

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Spring Clearance Time at Lethal Amounts!

Last weekend Danny Fuentes’ Lethal Amounts fans flocked to his gallery for a special clearance sale as he gets ready to bring some new designs to his six-year old punk/goth/industrial counter culture art space. Could you believe cool tee-shirts and … Continue reading

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Simply diVine was Exactly That!

It may sound like hyperbole when I say that Saturday night’s fundraiser, Simply diVine, was magical, but it really was. There were probably more restaurants participating than any food event I have ever experienced. And as faithful readers know, this … Continue reading

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Prophet on the Burning Shore: Bob Weir Headlines Beach Life Day One

Bob Weir’s time, as he has promised us for decades, appears to have finally come. The guitarist and the Grateful Dead, the band he co-fronted with the late Jerry Garcia for their three full decades, have weaved their way back … Continue reading

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Lisa Derrick Fine Arts, Chinatown’s Newest Gallery Gem, is Not Burning at the Stake Anytime Soon

Lisa Derrick Fine Arts is a recently-opened gallery on Chung King Road in Chinatown which has been drawing large crowds since opening with its first exhibit “ALLEGORY AND CYPHER” last January. Lisa Derrick, proprietor and curator, is a well-known presence in … Continue reading

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The Intown Report’s Gig Picks of the Week 5/2/19 – 5/8/19

Looking for cool live music this week? Here’s some show recommendations: Thursday 5/2 The Echo – Young Jesus, Follies, Fell Runner + Picky Bunches The Hi Hat – Reverend Beat Man, Nicole Garcia + Frantic Rockers Hollywood Palladium – Bikini … Continue reading

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