Author Archives: Elise Thompson

Elise Thompson

About Elise Thompson

Born and raised in the great city of Los Angeles, this food, culture and music-loving punk rock angeleno wants to turn you on to all that is funky, delicious and weird in the city. While Elise holds down the fort, her adventurous alter ego Kiki Maraschino is known to roam the country in search of catfish.

MIGRANTES at Hollywood Forever

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Elise Thompson

As part of their Day of the Dead celebration, Hollywood Forever is currently exhibiting “MIGRANTES,” life-sized figures symbolizing the 2,500 souls who lose their life every year trying to cross the border. The artist, Alejandro Santiago, is allowing Hollywood Forever to … Continue reading →

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Natural History of Horror Opens at the Natural History Museum Just in Time for Halloween!

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Elise Thompson

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) offered us a preview of their newest exhibition, “Natural History of Horror,” which will be on display through April 19, 2020. The artifacts, which are all from the NHM’s own collection, … Continue reading →

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‘All Star Chefs Grill and Chill’ under the Big City Sky at ‘LA Live’

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Elise Thompson

The strolling events of All Star Chefs are usually held in an immense hangar-like tent on the upper deck of LA Live. This year the Saturday night “Grill & Chill” was held outdoors at LA Live, making it much more … Continue reading →

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Quentin Tarantino and Mark Lindsay Blow my Mind at The GRAMMY Museum

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Last Wednesday night, the GRAMMY Museum welcomed Quentin Tarantino to discuss his music selection process for his movies, particularly his recent film, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” He was interviewed briefly by GRAMMY Museum moderator Scott Goldman, who then turned … Continue reading →

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Our 2019 Guide for Ongoing Halloween Events Happening all Month Long!

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Here is an entire month of events to thrill, chill and scare the living crap out of you! HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS DARK HARBOR AT THE QUEEN MARY 7 p.m.-12 midnite weekdays, 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays / Long Beach / $34 … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Magazine’s “The Food Event” Returns to Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Los Angeles magazine’s 14th Annual celebration known as “The Food Event” returns to the bucolic Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu Hills on Sunday, October 13th, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. The afternoon promises unlimited tastes from some of the best chefs … Continue reading →

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Mods & Rockers Film Festival Returns to Celebrate Handmade Films and Monty Python

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Elise Thompson

The Mods and Rockers Film Festival returns this month to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of HandMade Films, and the 50th Anniversary of Monty Python with the cheekily titled “The OTHER HandMade’s Tale” film festival. The festival will kick off ten … Continue reading →

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Mattel Releases a Line of Gender Neutral Dolls

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Elise Thompson

In a surprisingly progressive move, Mattel, the LA-based company that gave us Barbies, has just released a new line of dolls called Creatable World™. The six dolls come in a variety of skin tones and do not have gender markers … Continue reading →

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Adam Ant Announces 2020 “Friend or Foe” US Tour

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Elise Thompson

It has become a custom for classic musicians to perform one of their albums in its entirety, like the Stiff Little Fingers’ current Inflammable Material tour. 80s New Wave star and pioneer of the “New Romantic” style, Adam Ant, has … Continue reading →

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The New Bad Boys of Magic Have a Few Things up their Sleeve

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Elise Thompson

Comedy and magic duo Daniel Donahue and Eric Siegal, known as The New Bad Boys of Magic, are bringing their variety show, “Dirty Tricks,” back to The Three Clubs in Hollywood on October 19, 2019. The show starts at 8 … Continue reading →

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