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Hansel and Gretel Storybook Architecture: The Witch’s House of Beverly Hills

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Brian Donnelly

I like to show people this house. It is known as the Spadena House, but more commonly referred to as the Witch’s House, and as of late, Beverly Hills Landmark #8. It was originally built in Culver City in 1921. … Continue reading →

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Theatre West and Storybook Theatre’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes”: Has Them—and Some Gosh Darned Smashing Ones to Boot!

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Jennifer K. Hugus

Imagine if you will, all the giddiness of Sesame Street, the didactic intent of Mister Rogers with a dash of imagined cartoonishness of The Electric Company’s Letterman (minus the voice of Gene Wilder, but replaced by the buoyant, lilting cadence … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Storybook Architecture in Los Angeles

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Nikki Kreuzer

  We’ve established again and again that Los Angeles is a city of dreams and dreamers. A city where the yellow brick road does lead to the sparkling city of Oz for many. It is a city of recreated realities. That … Continue reading →

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The LA Beat’s Last-Minute Guide to Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dining

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Karin E. Baker

Christmas is just eight days away. Whether you’re looking to savor Peking Duck in an iconic red trolley car, dine at a century-old steakhouse, nibble while taking in gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean, or experience a Michelin-starred meal, see … Continue reading →

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10 Last-Minute Father’s Day Food & Drink Experiences Around LA

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Karin E. Baker

Father’s Day is back. Why not show Dad how much you appreciate him this Sunday with a special meal by the water, a whisky tasting, or a burger special, vegan or otherwise? See below for a few of our favorite … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Winter Cheer at LA Zoo Lights

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Elise Thompson

The sixth annual LA Zoo Lights is happening nightly now through January 5, 2020 at Griffith Park. The winter wonderland dazzles with a disco ball forest, a water-laser show, the ever-popular 225 foot-long twinkle tunnel, dynamic lights and projections, the world’s … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: The Oldest Surviving Mexican Restaurants in Los Angeles

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Nikki Kreuzer

Four years ago when I compiled The Oldest Surviving Los Angeles Restaurants I had no idea the impact that it would have. I was hoping that it might reach a thousand people and make a difference. But the day it was published … Continue reading →

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The Hollywood Museum Unveils The Bathing Suits Behind the Mouse Ears in LAtest Exhibit, Annette: America’s Girl Next Door and the Teen of Queen

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Jennifer K. Hugus

The old Max Factor Building was decked out with all things Disney just about a week past Valentine’s Day for the purposes of honoring an exhibit opening pertaining to one of America’s favorite sweethearts in kind, as stars the city … Continue reading →

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The Phantom Blues Band Talks About Their Music and Headlining the 12th Annual Ventura County Blues Festival

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Ed Simon

The 12th Annual Ventura County Blues Festival is coming up on Saturday, April 29. The headliner of this year’s event, the Phantom Blues Band, consists of some of the top musicians in the music industry. Playing individually on many top … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: The Oldest Surviving Los Angeles Restaurants… A Master List of the Vintage, Historic and Old School

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

We are lucky in Los Angeles to have a lot of spectacular vintage restaurants, but we are still losing many every year to owners who retire, sell out for money or lose their long-held lease to nasty gentrification. I’m a … Continue reading →

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