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Offbeat L.A.: Highway to Hell- The Mysterious Devil’s Gate Dam in Pasadena
“When I was sweet sixteen I was the juke box queen Down in Devil Gate Drive I led the angel pack on the road to sin… Down in Devil Gate Drive” – 1974 Suzi Quatro song It is highly unlikely … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Miscellanious, Offbeat LA
Tagged Devils Gate Dam, hiking, Nicole Kreuzer, Nikki Kreuzer, Offbeat L.A., Pasadena
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Offbeat L.A.: Artist Robert Williams: SLANG Aesthetics! The Master of Low Brow Questions Sophistication at Barnsdall Park
The Los Angeles art scene has historically been cast in shadow. Although brilliance, ingenuity and boundary bashing social commentary has blossomed on our coast for many decades, we’ve always been the barely recognized character actor to New York City’s glitzy … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Events, Miscellanious, Offbeat LA, Upcoming Events
Tagged art, Nicole Kreuzer, Nikki Kreuzer, Offbeat LA, robert williams
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Offbeat L.A.: Fresh Squeezed- Orange Picking at Heritage Park in La Verne
It’s hard to believe, but it wasn’t too long ago that if you headed East out of Los Angeles, beautifully vibrant orange groves stretched as far as the eye could see. Even before we were known for our movie production, … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Events, Food, Miscellanious, Music, News & Sports, Offbeat LA
Tagged Heritage Park, inland empire, La Verne, Nicole Kreuzer, Nikki Kreuzer, Offbeat LA, Orange picking
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Offbeat L.A.: Barnyard Love- Animal Acres at Farm Sanctuary in Acton
Hanging out with animals can be the greatest confidence builder, ego check and source of unconditional love. If everyone in the world would regularly make a habit of spending quality time with animals we might have a lot more happier … Continue reading
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Tagged Acton, Animal Acres, animal rescue, Farm Sanctary, Nicole Kreuzer, Nikki Kreuzer, Offbeat LA
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Offbeat L.A.: Kitsch & Schnitzel- The Alpine Village in Torrance
Got a craving for sausages, schnitzel, potato pancakes or a giant pretzel? How about an extra large side of kitsch served up with that schnitzel? A short trip down to Alpine Village, just off the 110 freeway in Torrance, should … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Food, Miscellanious, Offbeat LA
Tagged Alpine Village, beer, German Food, Nicole Kreuzer, Nikki Kreuzer, Offbeat LA, oktoberfest, Torrance
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Offbeat L.A.: Some Like it Hot- The Sriracha Factory Tour in Irwindale
Sriracha, the bright red sauce that delivers the fiery, garlicky, yet somewhat sweet kick has finally seemed to find its well deserved place in the land of foodie sunshine. Many do not realize that this pungent condiment, in the clear … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Food, Miscellanious, Offbeat LA
Tagged Hot Sauce, Huy Fong Foods, Nicole Kreuzer, Nikki Kreuzer, Offbeat LA, Sriracha
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Offbeat L.A.: Straight Out of David Lynch- The Surreal Lounge Act of Jimmy Angel
In our city fact and fiction blend seamlessly. Really what is the difference between legend, myth and the hard facts of reality? Like beauty, it is often in the eye of the beholder. In Los Angeles we know this too … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellanious, Music, Offbeat LA
Tagged Jimmy Angel, Nicole Kreuzer, Nikki Kreuzer, Offbeat LA, Smoke House
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Offbeat L.A.: Like Totally Rad- The San Fernando Valley Relics Museum in Chatsworth
“On Ventura, there she goes She just bought some bitchin’ clothes Tosses her head and flips her hair… Valley Girl, She’s a Valley Girl”- (1982) Frank Zappa The San Fernando Valley, or just the Valley for short, really came into … Continue reading
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Tagged Museum, Nicole Kreuzer, Nikki Kreuzer, Offbeat LA, San Fernando Valley, Valley Relics
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Offbeat L.A.: A Loving Goodbye to Marionette Master Bob Baker
Los Angeles sadly lost an offbeat legend today, Friday November 28th. Bob Baker, the magical maestro of the oldest puppet theater in the United States, passed away at age 90. Baker had been in hospice recently, so the news was … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, News & Sports, Offbeat LA, Theater
Tagged Bob Baker, Nicole Kreuzer, Nikki Kreuzer, Offbeat LA
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