Author Archives: Christy Kane

Movie Review: Eat That Question: Frank Zappa In His Own Words

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Christy Kane

“Eat That Question: Frank Zappa In His Own Words” does not lie – there is no narration, nobody explaining Zappa’s music or its importance; it’s just a series of media clips, interviews and concert footage that allow his thoughts and … Continue reading →

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Intrude’s Giant Rabbits Light Up DTLA

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Christy Kane

Last Sunday, Australian artist Amanda Parer’s giant inflated rabbit installation went up in three downtown locations. The installation consists of seven rabbits, distributed on Brookfield properties. You can see them at: Bank of America Plaza (333 South Hope Street), Wells … Continue reading →

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2016 Rioja Wine and Tapas Festival

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Christy Kane

Rioja is Spain’s best-known wine, but even among experienced wine drinkers, it can be overshadowed by its more popular counterparts from France and Italy such as Bordeaux and Barolo. Which is a shame – as we experienced at the 2016 … Continue reading →

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Mr. T’s Bowl in Highland Park Reopens (for Actual Bowling!)

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Christy Kane

If you attended shows at Mr. T’s Bowl in Highland Park in the 90’s, get ready to have your mind blown.  It smells good!  There is light enough to see! You can bowl there again! Honestly, you wouldn’t recognize the … Continue reading →

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Jazz Organist Akiko Tsuruga on Brief West Coast Tour This Week

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Christy Kane

You don’t have to be a jazz fan to appreciate Akiko Tsuruga’s chops on the Hammond B3, but if you’re not you’ll be quickly won over.  Her technical skill and obvious joy behind her instrument transcends genre; her playing belies … Continue reading →

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La Luz de Jesus Gallery celebrates 30 years of its annual group show

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Christy Kane

  La Luz de Jesus Gallery celebrates the 30th anniversary of their annual juried group show, LALUZAPALOOZA.  The storied exhibition opened Friday night and will be on display through March 27.  As every year, the artists on the roster are … Continue reading →

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The Otium Opens at The Broad

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Christy Kane

DTLA denizens, rejoice. The Otium is now open for lunch with dinner service to start soon. With big names like Bill Chait and Chef Timothy Hollingsworth at the helm, we expected great things, and it does not disappoint. From the room to the … Continue reading →

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LA Weekly’s Brunch at the Races 2015

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Christy Kane

I’ve been involved with thoroughbred horse racing in one way or another for about 8 years and been brunching for many years before that, so LA Weekly’s inaugural Brunch at the Races was right up my alley.  Judging from the … Continue reading →

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