Author Archives: Judy Ornelas Sisneros

Judy Ornelas Sisneros

About Judy Ornelas Sisneros

I am a native Californian, born and raised in Bakersfield and eventually escaping to San Jose then San Francisco where I spent every free moment in punk and post-punk culture spaces before heading to LA permanently in 1989. I have also spent major time as an AIDS and queer street activist, which today along with my passion for punk/alternative music still informs my personal and social life. I love photography, film and playing punk/post-punk stuff on the bass. My LA Beat contributions are usually photos that give a glimpse into the vibrant art and music scene that makes Los Angeles such an amazing city to live in today.

Alice Bag’s “Pipe Bomb for the Soul” Detonates the Crowd at Lethal Amounts

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

Lethal Amounts was the site of another fabulous event: the book release party for Alice Bag’s new book “Pipe Bomb for the Soul,” which took place Friday night, June 26. Along with reading excerpts from her new book, several songs were … Continue reading →

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Queer Rockin’ Rules! OK!

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

Last Friday I was able to visit the Queer Rock Camp Southern California that took place at the Temple Israel in Long Beach, the first rock camp of its kind in the Los Angeles area…actually, only one other camp specifically … Continue reading →

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Exene Cervenka: Solo Artworks at the Sloan Projects

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

Exene Cervenka, founding member of celebrated LA punk band X, writer, artist, poet and spoken word artist, is currently providing a rare glimpse into her collection of self-produced journals plus new artworks in “The Dust of Sunlight, Exene Cervenka Journals & Collage 1974-2015”. … Continue reading →

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30 Years and Counting: “Art AIDS America”

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

The ONE Gallery in West Hollywood held the opening night reception last Friday night for part one of “Art AIDS America”, an exhibit presented as part of the city of West Hollywood’s One City One Pride Arts Festival held in celebration of LGBT Pride Month. The … Continue reading →

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Random LA: Elvis Does Salt & Straw for Larchmont Birthday Appearance!

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros
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First Ever Velveteria Tiki Christmas This Weekend! Black Velvet Paintings Galore!

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros
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Open House at the Keystone

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

  The  Keystone Art Space,  the large and wonderful gallery/artist studios complex in Glassell Park, had their Fall 2014 Open Studios open house last night. Situated on a long and fast moving commercial/industrial stretch of San Fernando Road, the Keystone holds 60+ artist studios that … Continue reading →

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Genderqueer on Exhibit

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

  In Dave Naz’s Identity exhibit, which opened Saturday night at Coagula Curatorial, we see photo portraits of genderqueer, transgender and other gender fluid individuals who do not relate to customary gender identities. Besides the impressive large format portraits, available to flip through and … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty Con 2014: The Spectacle and the Spectacular!

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros

  Day 2. World’s first ever Hello Kitty convention.  Little Tokyo. Super lucky Los Angeles!  Swag. Locals and out-of-towners. Adults and children, but mainly adults. Newborns to seniors.  Lines, lines, long lines everywhere! FABULOUS HELLO KITTY COUTURE FASHION.  Walking Hello Kitties … Continue reading →

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Random LA: “Jittery” Hollywood Halloween Warning at Sunset and Vine

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Judy Ornelas Sisneros
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