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Nikki Kreuzer

About Nikki Kreuzer

Nikki Kreuzer has been a Los Angeles resident for over 30 years. When not working her day job in the film & TV industry, she spends her time over many obsessions, mainly music, art and exploring & photographing the oddities of the city she adores. So far she has written 110 Offbeat L.A. articles, published at the Los Angeles Beat. As a journalist she contributes regularly to LA Weekly, Blurred Culture and has also been published by Oddee.com, Twist Magazine, Strobe and Not For Hire. Nikki is also a mosaic artist, radio DJ and published photographer. Her photography has been featured in exhibit at the Museum of Neon Art, in print at the LA Weekly and in exhibit at the Neutra Museum in Los Angeles. She has recorded with the band Nikki & Candy as bassist, vocalist and songwriter, directing and appearing in the 'Sunshine Sunshine Santa Claus' music video for the band. She co-hosted the monthly radio show Bubblegum & Other Delights on Dublab.com for over two years. Her acting credits include a recent role in the ABC-TV show 'For The People', 'Incident at Guilt Ridge', 'Two and a Half Men', the film 'Minority Report' and 'Offbeat L.A.', a web series, written and hosted by Nikki Kreuzer. Her writing, radio and video portfolio can be found at OffbeatLA.com, her photography work @Lunabeat on Instagram and her music history posts @NikkiKreuzer on Twitter. Find Nikki & Candy music on iTunes or Amazon.

Offbeat L.A.: Highway to Hell- The Mysterious Devil’s Gate Dam in Pasadena

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

“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 →

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Offbeat L.A.: Artist Robert Williams: SLANG Aesthetics! The Master of Low Brow Questions Sophistication at Barnsdall Park

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

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 →

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Offbeat L.A.: Fresh Squeezed- Orange Picking at Heritage Park in La Verne

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

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 →

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Offbeat L.A.: Barnyard Love- Animal Acres at Farm Sanctuary in Acton

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

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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Offbeat L.A.: Kitsch & Schnitzel- The Alpine Village in Torrance

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

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 →

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Offbeat L.A.: Some Like it Hot- The Sriracha Factory Tour in Irwindale

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

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 →

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Offbeat L.A.: It’s Not About the Food – Kitschy Cool & Retro Local Theme Restaurants

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

Have you got a special occasion meal coming up that doesn’t necessarily call for elegance, but rather calls for celebration and fun? Are you looking for some out-of-the-ordinary, old school places with genuine character for a joyous get together?  If … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Straight Out of David Lynch- The Surreal Lounge Act of Jimmy Angel

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

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 →

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Offbeat L.A.: Like Totally Rad- The San Fernando Valley Relics Museum in Chatsworth

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

“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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Offbeat L.A.: A Loving Goodbye to Marionette Master Bob Baker

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

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 →

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