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.

The Best Under the Radar Burgers in the 818

If there is one food that Los Angeles is known for, it’s hamburgers. French dips may have been invented here, but hamburgers are our cheesesteak, our po’boy, our place on the culinary map. There are a lot of famous burgers in the valley, from Bob’s … Continue reading

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Benefit for Chris Stein November 26th

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The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas Book Signing Parties

Since the mid-1800s, Krampus, the horned beast of Alpine legend, has been carrying on the tradition of St. Nicholas’ dark companions who punish the naughty children as a counterpart to his benevolent rewards of gifts and sweets. Costumed in animal pelts and horns, villagers … Continue reading

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Are You Mad as Hell? March it Out at These Rallies

TONIGHT!  Not Our President Los Angeles Shutdown 8pm – 11pm We are calling for an action in protest of the recent election of Donald Tump. We will not be complacent while oppressive and anachronistic discourse is reaffirmed and propagated. We … Continue reading

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Remembering Leonard Cohen

Another loss has crushed the music community as we approach the end of 2016, this terrible year in which we also lost Prince and Bowie. Leonard Cohen passed away Monday at the age of 82. I could think of no better tribute than this review I … Continue reading

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Post-Election Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

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Stuffed Animals: A Modern Guide to Taxidermy Coming to La Luz de Jesus this Sunday

This Sunday, La Luz de Jesus will be hosting a book release party for Stuffed Animals: A Modern Guide to Taxidermy. The authors will be giving a talk and demo and signing books. The event goes from 1pm – 6pm. Taxidermy … Continue reading

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Metropolitan Fashion Week 2016: 3 Hot Nights of Fashion! Night 3

    The Metropolitan Fashion Week Closing Gala and Fashion Awards had some famous and topically interesting personalities in attendance, including Miss Universe, Alicia Machado, Antonio Jaramillo, Nadia Mejia, Athena Crosby, Nitzia Chama, Marie Schlay, Ava Capra, Jomari Goyso, Alejandro Gastelum, designer … Continue reading

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Dia de los Muertos at Self Help Graphics with Alice Bag

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Don’t Miss Nightmare Before Christmas at the Hollywood Bowl!

Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” is one of those rare movies where absolutely everything comes together–the music, the animation, the casting of the voice actors—everything. The movie appeals to a wide range of fans and immediately garnered a cult-like following. The … Continue reading

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