Author Archives: Monique A. LeBleu

About Monique A. LeBleu

Monique A. LeBleu is a writer, photographer, videographer, foodie and unabashed book reader. A love of film history and a background in film production, post-production, and film theory provide unique insights into her movie reviews. A background in theater fuels her passion for drama behind the fourth wall.

The ‘LA LGBT Center’ ‘Center South’ in Leimert Park Opens

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Monique A. LeBleu

The grand opening of the’s new location, Center South The Los Angeles LGBT Center, in the Leimert Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles is Saturday, January 11, 2019, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The Center South will be open to self-guided tours … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day L.A. Escape: What’s Open Late

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Monique A. LeBleu

Full of excess holiday cheer or not full enough? Got an empty fridge or just need a wee escape? Here are a few watering holes, places to eat, and other ways to slip away from the excessively festive and hectically … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Marlowe’ Dominate the Cosmos with ‘School of Night”s ‘Klingon Tamburlaine’

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Monique A. LeBleu

Director Christopher Johnson and The School of Night have brought back their Hollywood Fringe Festival 2019 production of “Klingon Tamburlaine” to the Ruby Theater the Complex Hollywood, playing until Saturday, November 9, 2019. Together, with loads of hand-to-hand combat drama … Continue reading →

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‘Refinery29′ Brings Back Popular Pop-up Photo Op ’29Rooms’

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Monique A. LeBleu

Refinery29 returns to Los Angeles with “29Rooms: Expand Your Reality,” opening Friday, November 8, 2019, and continuing until Sunday, November 17, 2019. This popular returning pop-up immersive experience “festival of cause, culture, and creativity” comes to a Beverly Space by HD … Continue reading →

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‘Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center’ Brings 25th Annual African American Film Festival and Shorts Showcase

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Monique A. LeBleu

Today through Sunday, October 23 – 27, 2019, the African American Film Market Place & S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase Live in Los Angeles. The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) is currently holding its 25th Annual African American … Continue reading →

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THEATRE REVIEW: ‘Pit of Goblins’ Comically Scares Up From Deep Within

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Monique A. LeBleu

The scariest of things is not that which slinks behind walls, lurks in the dark, or hides deep within a dark and ominous pit. It is that which stands before us, in plain sight, and often without giving us the … Continue reading →

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Intimate, Intense, Visceral: ‘Nocturnal Fandango’ Brings Interactive Immersive Theatrical Halloween Experience

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Monique A. LeBleu

Non-profit theatre company, Nocturnal Fandango, will bring their long-form, two-hour solo audience experience, “Take Me,” Friday, October 18, 2019, through October 27, 2019, and festival of short-form immersive theatre pieces, “Dr. Rocket’s Twilight Carnival,” Friday, November 15, through Sunday, November 17, … Continue reading →

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‘Dia de los Muertos’ 2019 Celebrates Throughout the Southland: Your Guide

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Monique A. LeBleu

The 24th Street Theatre Annual Dia de los Muertos Block Party. (Photo by Cindy Marie Jenkins, courtesy of the 24th Street Theatre) UPDATES: 10-21-19***, 10-19-19**, 10-16-19* All events listed are gathered in the spirit of cultural awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of … Continue reading →

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‘San Gabriel Valley Pride’ Returns to Central Park with ‘Stonewall 50!’, Car Show, Entertainment and Food

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Monique A. LeBleu

“San Gabriel Valley Pride: Stonewall 50!” 18th Annual LGBTQ Pride Event and Car Show will present their 18th annual LGBTQ Pride celebration on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from noon to 10 p.m. in Pasadena’s Central Park. What makes the SGVPride … Continue reading →

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Mongolian Rock to Electro-pop: The ‘Joshua Tree Music Fest’ is Back for Fall 2019

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Monique A. LeBleu

The 14th Annual Fall Joshua Tree Music Festival, which is opening this weekend, October 10-13, 2019, at the Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, will feature a line-up of over 30 bands, songwriters, and entertainers on five stages, along with … Continue reading →

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