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Review: “History Is Delicious” by Joshua Lurie
“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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Tagged food gps, history is delicious, honest history, joshua lurie
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Book Review: TCM’s “Summer Movies: 30 Sun-Drenched Classics”
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
Tiki Oasis is Now A Town and Country Affair in San Diego
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
Posted in Art, Attractions, Books, Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Events, Fashion
Tagged Alvino & The Dwells, Charles Phoenix, El Vez, Hawaiian Village, hula dance, Jason Hanna and The Swinging Bananas, Jimmy Psycho, Johnny and Jaalene, Jungle Cruise, Kid Ramos, King Kukulele, Lee Joseph, Los Pakalolos, MeduSirena, Motu Nehenehe Polynesian Dancers, Par Avion, Polynesian Dancing, Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine, The Amalgamated Ska, The Blue Hawaiians, The Hypnotiques, The Martini Kings, The Nashville Ramblers, The Red Fox Tails, The Rosalyns, The Satin Dollz, The Smokin' Menehunes, The Sound Reasons, The Tourmaliners, Thee Swank Bastards, Tiki Oasis, Tiki Oasis 2021, Tiki Room, Tikitronic, Tonga Hut, tropical drinks, Ukulele Hiro, Ursula 1000
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Ska Boom! The Lively Origins of American Ska
“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
Posted in Books, Miscellanious, Music
Tagged 2 tone, Marc Wasserman, Mod, ska, The untouchables
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Glamour Ghoul: The Story of Maila Nurmi and Vampira
“Glamour Ghoul: The Passions and Pain of the Real Vampira, Maila Nurmi” is an absorbing look at the woman behind the enduring character of Vampira. Based on journal entries, letters and oral testimony gathered by Nurmi’s niece, Sandra Neimi, the book … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Miscellanious, Television
Tagged glamour ghoul, Hollywood, james dean, maila nurmi, Orson Welles, Vampira
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“Asperfell” by Jamie Thomas: A Light, Gothic Fantasy Tale
“Asperfell,” the first of a new trilogy by Jamie Thomas, is an enjoyable fantasy about a young woman who must rescue a prince from a prison for mages (wizards), after the king has condemned magic and divided the kingdom of Tiralaen … Continue reading
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Tagged asperfell, fantasy, fantasy books, jamie thomas
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Book Review: Marlowe B. West’s “Go West: The Rock and Roll Memoir 1967-1970”
Looking for a wild ride in a psychedelic memoir? Check out Marlowe B. West’s “Go West: The Rock and Roll Memoir 1967-1970” (1986). West’s writing moves with a glittering energy, zanily poetic, as colorful and textured as the experimental fashions … Continue reading
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LA Native and National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman Steals the Show
As if the relief and joy surrounding the Biden inauguration today wasn’t enough, the world got to experience the wise words of the first (she was chosen in 2017) National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, as she delivered her poem … Continue reading
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Book Review: Peter And The Wolves by Adele Bertei
Residents of Cleveland in the 1970s produced some of the most memorable proto-punk music ever made, music so memorable we still talk about it today even though it was barely recorded and in its day, was almost totally unreleased. These … Continue reading
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Tagged Adele Bertei, cleveland rocks, Pere Ubu, peter laughner, Rocket From the Tombs
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