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.

Taste of Mexico Returns to LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Saturday, October 15th

The 6th Annual Taste of Mexico Culinary Festival returns to LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes between 7p-11p on Saturday, October 15th, 2016. This strolling event features “tastings from Southern California’s Top Mexican Chefs and James Beard Award-Winning Mexican Restaurants, … Continue reading

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Food Festivals this Weekend! Spanikopita! Mole! Bratwurst!

Besides the fantastic Pier del Sol on the Santa Monica Pier, there are several other exciting food festivals going on around the city that reflect our rich cultural heritage. Starting Friday at 5pm and continuing Saturday and Sunday, The Greek … Continue reading

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Michelle Kingdom’s Embroidery Art at bG Gallery in Santa Monica

Last Saturday was the opening reception for Michelle Kingdom’s “small scale embroideries that explore psychological themes and influences.”  Her work was unknown until recently, and went immediately viral. This show has been highly anticipated by her fans. I find her … Continue reading

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Human Condition Exhibition Takes Over an Abandoned Hospital in West Adams

Human Condition, a site-specific exhibition, opened last weekend at the former Los Angeles Metropolitan Medical Center, which closed in 2013. Los Angeles-based art advisor John Wolf, who curated and produced the exhibit, encouraged 86 artists to use sculpture, drawing, painting, performance, and … Continue reading

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LA Magazine’s Food Event Returns to Malibu with Fine Food and Llamas October 16

There is no location as beautiful as the bucolic Saddlerock Ranch, and no experience better suited to the environment than Los Angeles magazine’s “The Food Event.” Between 2pm and 5pm Sunday, October 16, you can enjoy unlimited tastings from some of LA’s best restaurants, plus pours from … Continue reading

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The 33rd Interplanetary Conclave of Light Takes Place this Weekend in El Cajon

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The Luminal Circus: A Psychedelic Human Laserium

This October, the world’s only glow-in-the-dark circus is coming to Los Angeles. Luminal Circus is a show comprised of acrobatics, clowns, aerialists and musicians that is performed entirely in the dark. With the use of effects like glowing paints, black lights, lasers, LEDs and strobe lights, the … Continue reading

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City of Gold Screening and Q&A with Jonathan Gold at The Wiltern, Sunday

This Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 – 6:00PM, The Wiltern Food Series will present a screening of the documentary film “City of Gold,” followed by a Q&A and concluding with a tasting party catered by local food and drink vendors. “City of Gold” … Continue reading

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LA’s Best Chefs Gather at the Santa Monica Pier to Raise Money for Special Olympics at the 20th Annual Pier del Sol Fundraiser on October 9

At Pier del Sol a week from Sunday, families can play carnival games, feast on a VIP brunch prepared by over 37 of the best restaurants in LA and enjoy unlimited access to rides. Presented by Westfield Inc., the event includes live music, arts & … Continue reading

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Patti Smith, Violent Femmes, Devendre Banhart and The Adicts Play Beach Goth October 22nd & 23rd

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