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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.

Amnesty’s Secret Policeman’s Ball

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Amnesty International‘s Secret Policeman’s Ball, “an irreverently hilarious salute to free speech and Amnesty International’s life-saving human rights work”, will be streaming live from New York’s Radio City Music Hall on Sunday March 4th at 4pm PT.   The comedy and music event … Continue reading →

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All Hail the King Cake!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Happy Mardi Gras!  Being a Louisiana native, I always get a craving for King Cake at this time of year.  I have tried a few from out here in CA, but they are always pretty different from the real thing: … Continue reading →

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George Orwell’s 1984 Live On Stage

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Simone Snaith

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, and in reaction to the recent passing of the controversial 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, The Actors Gang are bringing back their theatrical production of George Orwell’s 1984 for a limited run, beginning Saturday Feb. 25th. … Continue reading →

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Native Voices at The Autry presents “Hunka”

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Are you a theater fan, looking for some exciting new voices?  The Autry museum will host a reading of the play “Hunka” by an award-winning playwright of the Sicangu Lakota Nation, Larissa Fasthorse (at left), on Sunday, February 12.  The … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Phantogram’s “Nightlife” & “Eyelid Movies”

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Phantogram are Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter from Saratoga Springs, NY who create the perfect melding of electric guitar and keyboard sounds.  Their music is dark and slinky, with quirky beats and arresting vocals, especially from keyboardist Barthel (who also happens … Continue reading →

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LA Beat Presents at the Redwood Bar: Charlie Don’t Surf

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Simone Snaith

Charlie Don’t Surf from Venice, CA will be playing the first FREE, all ages, LA Beat Presents concert, along with The Fast Sails (yours truly) and headliners Mike Watt’s Dos, on Jan. 29 at The Redwood Bar.  The three-piece previously known … Continue reading →

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Favorites of 2011! A self-indulgent list

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Simone Snaith

These are the best books, movies and records I’ve come across this year.  (That I can remember…) Books: The Tale of The Body Thief – Anne Rice Bossypants – Tina Fey Game of Thrones – George R.R. Martin The Adventures … Continue reading →

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Who’s Hungry – Santa Monica: Puppets with a Message

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Simone Snaith

Who’s Hungry is a series of experimental puppet plays that tell the stories of the homeless and food-insecure living among us. The series premiered at The Great Hall in West Hollywood in June 2008, and was presented at the Flynn … Continue reading →

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Buy me THIS: Bella Lili Jewelry

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Simone Snaith

My favorite place to buy jewelry is on Etsy and my favorite Etsy shop is Bella Lili.  Designed by ‘Autumn’ in New Braunfels, TX, Bella Lili jewelry is romantic, gothic, Victorian, steampunk, and best of all…affordable!  If you’ve got a … Continue reading →

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Buy me THIS: Arthur Rackham – A Life with Illustration

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Simone Snaith

Have a fairy tale lover or a fantasy art fan on your list?  Or maybe just a collector of coffee table books?  Either way, Arthur Rackham: A Life with Illustration by James Hamilton is a great gift.  You may not … Continue reading →

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