Author Archives: Christy Kane

Valentine’s Day Psychedelic Love In to celebrate Signs of Life Exhibit

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Christy Kane

Arts Brookfield, who brought those giant inflatable bunnies to DTLA (here), now bring  a new art installation, Signs of Life, featuring pop art imagery from seminal SoCal artist John Van Hamersveld. Known for his legendary posters for the surf movie “Endless Summer” and Jimi … Continue reading →

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Pacific Opera Project Presents Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love”

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Christy Kane

The Pacific Opera Project (POP) begins its 2017 season this Friday at the Highland Park Ebell Club with Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love”, imaginatively set in a 1950’s soda shop, sung in Italian with English supertitles and presented with orchestra. … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Self Help Graphics & Art’s 43rd Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Christy Kane
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Book Review/Launch Party: 111 Places in Los Angeles That You Must Not Miss

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Christy Kane

Think you know Los Angeles?  Think again.  A most interesting travel book for locals and visitors alike has just been published from the international 111 Places/111 Shops series by Emons Publishers.  “111 Places in Los Angeles That You Must Not Miss” … Continue reading →

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Our Race Picks for Today at LA Weekly’s Brunch at the Races

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Christy Kane

LA Weekly’s Brunch at the Races is today at Santa Anita. While you are tasting all the delicious food and drinks, you may not have enough time to study the Racing Form. Don’t worry, we have you covered. Here are … Continue reading →

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LA Weekly’s 2nd Annual Brunch at The Races, Coming Sunday, October 9th

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Christy Kane

Well, kids, it’s that time again — the 2nd Annual Brunch at The Races hosted by the LA Weekly. From 11am until 2pm Sunday, October 9th, he infield of the Santa Anita Racetrack will be chock full of great breakfast treats … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Seafood Expo, Sunday, October 2nd

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Christy Kane

How many of us really think about the fish we eat and where it comes from?  Like oil and water, the ocean is a finite resource. 53% of the fish consumed now is farmed in order to comply with sustainable … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Liquid Kitty

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Christy Kane

Liquid Kitty, that stalwart of relaxed Westside bars, is closing at the end of this month and the last pUnk rOck BBQ is tomorrow, August 7. Better than anything my meager words can express, I threw it to a few … Continue reading →

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John Doe Discusses his New Book at Book Soup Sunday, July 24

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Christy Kane

John Doe’s book, “Under the Big Black Sun, A Personal History of L.A. Punk,” was published in late April and he continues to make the rounds promoting it, including an appearance at Book Soup tomorrow from 4-6pm. In the vein … Continue reading →

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Pairing is Caring Spills the Wine (and beer) for Shelter Pets of spcaLA

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Christy Kane

Pairing is Caring is a quarterly charity event hosted by Inside the Cellar, a compendium of owners, importers and distributors of wine and craft beers, to benefit a rotating list of local nonprofits.  This time around proceeds will benefit the … Continue reading →

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