Author Archives: Simone Snaith

Simone Snaith

About Simone Snaith

Simone Snaith writes young adult and fantasy novels, and sings in the band Turning Violet. A fan of scifi, fantasy, the supernatural and most things from the '80s, she enjoys reviewing music, books and movies. You can read about her own books at simonesnaith.com.

You Spin Me Right ‘Round

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Here is the ultimate way to prove you’re a diehard music fan – but here’s hoping you don’t actually die hard: sign up for And Vinyly, a service that will press your cremated ashes into a vinyl record after you … Continue reading →

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A Frightening Thing I Found in My Inbox

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Simone Snaith
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Live Review: Charli XCX at the Bootleg Bar

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Charli XCX’s set last Saturday at the Bootleg Bar was scheduled for 11:55pm, but she didn’t actually go on until almost 12:30am. An untiring crowd was packed into the small space, with an enthusiastic fanbase right at the center. Her … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Snow White and The Huntsman”

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Simone Snaith

I am a sucker for fairy tales done right. Since they were never originally intended for children, the stories were often serious, dark and violent, but when Hollywood attempts this, things can get cheesy. There was a decent TV movie … Continue reading →

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Make Music Pasadena June 16

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Simone Snaith

The free, all ages festival Make Music Pasadena takes place June 16 from 11am till 11pm, at many different stages in downtown Pasadena. The still growing line-up includes Grimes, Cults, Dengue Fever, Electric Guest, Ozma, No, Happy Hollows and Correatown. … Continue reading →

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Mount Analog Opens in Highland Park

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Simone Snaith

A new vendor and performance venue, Mount Analog, will have a grand opening on Saturday, July 14 at 5906 1/2 Figueroa Ave, near the Highland Park Gold Line train station. Serving as the West Coast office for the UK’s Finders … Continue reading →

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Dirty Dancing Dance-a-Long

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Simone Snaith

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beloved cheesefest that is Dirty Dancing, (RIP Patrick Swayze), Dance Camera West presents the Dirty Dancing Dance-a-Long: a screening of the film at California Plaza downtown with a pre-show salsa lesson from local … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Virginia”

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Virginia is a quietly absorbing film written and directed by Dustin Lance Black (Milk). It features a great cast, including Jennifer Connelly, Ed Burns, Emma Roberts, Amy Madigan, Toby Jones and Yeardley Smith. Newcomer Harrison Gilbertson makes an excellent impression … Continue reading →

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Charli XCX at Bootleg Bar on June 2

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Singular British synth-pop singer known as Charli XCX performs a midnight show at the Bootleg Bar on Saturday June 2 (11:55pm). Starting early as an artsy, child performer at east London warehouse parties (her father was a live promoter and … Continue reading →

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Live Music, BBQ & Cocktails at Original Penguin June 2

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Simone Snaith
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