Category Archives: Books

Opening Night of Aloha OA! at Oceanic Arts Makes us Want them to Stay Forever

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Elise Thompson

Last Saturday was the opening night for a month of celebrations at Oceanic Arts in Whittier. Bob Van Oosting and LeRoy Schmaltz, the “Godfathers of Tiki” are retiring after 65 years of creating carved wood buildings, bamboo thatched huts, enormous … Continue reading →

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Glen E. Friedman Book Signing for Black Flag Photo Book WHAT I SEE

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Jordan Schwartz
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PTSD: The Next Pandemic; A New Story From Author Jason Lee Morrison

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Ed Simon

Ed note: Jason Lee Morrison released this short story in conjunction with the new release of his first book, The Perfect Fucking Life; now at Amazon Books; and this week at Barnes and Noble. A full interview with Jason is … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Differently this Year

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Elise Thompson

Sadly, the Kingdom Day Parade, Inglewood’s Kingfest and many other annual events have been cancelled this year due to Omicron, but you can still observe the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. in the safety of your home. Celebrate Remotely … Continue reading →

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The Hollywood Museum Honors Bob Hope and U.S. Vets on the 76th Anniversary of WWII with all the Pomp and Circumstance of the 75th!

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Jennifer K. Hugus

This past November 4th, the Hollywood Museum commemorated Veteran’s Day like never before! Memorializing the 76th anniversary of WWII with all the honor and distinction of the 75th, The Hollywood Museum, made up for missing it in 2020, and then … Continue reading →

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Review: “History Is Delicious” by Joshua Lurie

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

“History Is Delicious” is an exploration of world cuisine from a historical perspective. This new book is written by accomplished food journalist Joshua Lurie, whose work has appeared in The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times. One of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: TCM’s “Summer Movies: 30 Sun-Drenched Classics”

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

The delights of summer and the transformative power of the season are explored in “Summer Movies: 30 Sun-Drenched Classics.” Authored by John Malahy, this new book is part of an ongoing partnership between Turner Classic Movies and Running Hen Press.  … Continue reading →

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Tiki Oasis is Now A Town and Country Affair in San Diego

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Monique A. LeBleu

San Diego will be a not-so-quiet village as Tiki Oasis celebrates 20 years of all-things-tiki this week, from Thursday, July 28 through Sunday, August 1, 2021. Billed as the “largest Tiki event in the world,” this year will be five … Continue reading →

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Ska Boom! The Lively Origins of American Ska

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Simone Snaith

“Ska Boom! An American Ska & Reggae Oral History” is a great new book from Marc Wasserman, ska enthusiast and bassist/lyricist of the first NJ ska band, Bigger Thomas. His heartfelt introduction and Stephen Shafer’s excellent opening history of ska … Continue reading →

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Join Barack Obama & the LA Times for a Free Virtual Book Event This Wednesday

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books continues this week with a free online conversation with former President Barack Obama and acclaimed filmmaker Ava DuVernay. You can enjoy this lively literary chat between Obama and DuVernay on YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook Live this Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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