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Face It: An Evening of Memories with Debbie Harry and Chris Stein
The excitement was palpable at this Live Talks Los Angeles event neat Little Toyko. Lines outside the Aratani Theatre for the snaked through the courtyard, past the steps and onto the sidewalk, in anticipation of seeing Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, co-founders … Continue reading
Douglas Tausik Ryder’s ‘Body Language’ On View at Jason Vass Gallery through October 19, 2019
Douglas Tausik Ryder‘s exhibition, “Body Language,” opened at Jason Vass Gallery on Saturday, September 7th, and the exhibition will continue through October 19th. Taisik Ryder‘s work is a conversation about fluid organic interpretations of form that evoke and integrate both … Continue reading
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‘Monty’s Good Burger’ Opens in Echo Park!
With huge crowds and long lines, Monty’s Good Burger landed its third location in Echo Park last week to service Millennials’ ever-growing desire for excellent and nutritious plant-based food. At the friends and family soft opening of Monty’s a little over … Continue reading
Tiki Oasis: Poolside on Sunday
Sunday at Tiki Oasis was a lazy one. The early afternoon was spent lounging and cruising the marketplace where we sampled another one of Mustache Mike’s Italian Ice’s treats with a shot of rum. I ran into Lee Joseph at … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Attractions, Cocktails, Beer & Wine, Events, Fashion, Music
Tagged Billy Bennight, Catch the New Wave, darkwave, Parties, Poolside, Tiki Stardust
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Tiki Oasis 19: Saturday Night Rockin’ and the Tiki-Stardust Party
After a short recharging session, Pete and I met up with his sister, Liz H., at the pool as the early part of the concert had just begun. We grabbed some alcohol and soaked up the atmosphere. The sun was … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Bennight, Bubbles Von BonBon, Catch the New Wave, darkwave, Debora Iyall, Josie Cotton, Kayla Kitty Byrge, Kitty von Braun, Liquid Alchemist, party, Romeo Void, The Sky's Gone Out, Tiki Oasis, Tiki Stardust, Tim Polecat
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Tiki Oasis 19 “Catch the New Wave” was the Crown of Creation: Saturday Chicks and Cars
I arrived at the Crowne Plaza Hotel with Tiki Oasis already in full swing on a Saturday afternoon in San Diego. Since Wednesday the party had been in full tilt, and wouldn’t be letting up until Sunday evening. I was … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Miscellanious, Music, News & Sports
Tagged Billy Bennight, Catch the New Wave, darkwave, Debora Iyall, Josie Cotton, party, Romeo Void, Tiki Oasis, Tiki Stardust, Tim Polecat
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Come Cuddle Guinea Pigs at Hilary’s Cafe: A ‘Fleabag’ Pop-Up Experience!
For Amazon Prime’s “Fleabag” fans in the know, Hilary’s Café is a way to connect with this critically and publicly well-received comedy. The promotional pop-up”café” set in a storefront on Melrose lets you pet and cuddle one of their lovely … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon Prime, Fleabag, Hilary's Café, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Clifford
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‘Tiki Oasis’ 19 ‘Catch the New Wave’ Lands on San Diego Shores August 7-August 11, 2019
The Tiki gods have smiled on San Diego and Southern California once again as Otto and Baby Doe von Strohiem‘s “Tiki Oasis“–the world’s largest Tiki event!–rolls around for the 19th consecutive time, bringing a Luau, music, art, merchants, fashion, cocktails, pool … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Events, Fashion, Food, Miscellanious, Music
Tagged 80s music, Agent Orange, Baby Doe and Otto Production, bali hai, Bali Hai Restaurant, Charles Phoenix, Crowne Plaza Hotel Mission Valley, Debora Iyall, Devo, Drifting Sand, El Vez, exotica, Gerald Casale, Jesika von Rabbit, Joey & The Showmen, Jon & the Nightriders, Josie Cotton, King Kukulel, Los Freneticos, Los Tiki Phantoms, MongoLounge, Par Avion, Pearl Harbour, Romeo Void, surf, The Fleshtones, The Greasy Gills, The Hula Girls, The Insect Surfers, The Intoxicats, The New Waves, The Outta Sites, The Surfrajettes, tiki, tiki culture, Tiki Oasis, Tikitronic, Tikiyaki Orchestra, Tim Polecat, Vanessa S. D’Amelio
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S.C. Mero Set the ‘Trap’ in DTLA
The art of DTLA artist S.C. Mero, who is known for a prankster’s approach to art combining installation and performance, has been taking place in downtown for some time now. Her artwork appeared earlier this year in the L.A. Art Show varying … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Art District, artwork, Billy Bennight, DTLA, Installations, Performance, SC Mero
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