Category Archives: Books

“The Belle of Amherst”: The Untold Story of Emily Dickinson

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Simone Snaith
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Interview: Dennis Morris Celebrates 40 Years of Punk with “The Bollocks: A Photo Essay of the Sex Pistols”

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Billy Bennight

I had a remarkable opportunity to interview Dennis Morris at The Salon (at Automatic Sweat) a while back. The interview was coupled with large prints of his photographic work that captured the most salient and critical moments in the Punk movement. We sat … Continue reading →

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Best of 2016 – A Short List

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Simone Snaith

As usual, I spent most of the year listening to, reading and watching older stuff that I probably should’ve absorbed years ago, but here are a few new things I really enjoyed this year: Albums: Bootblacks – Veins (review) Patience … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Life as a Circle Jerks Bassist and Beyond: “The Prodigal Rogerson”

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Andy Nystrom

By Andy Nystrom. This post first appeared in There’s Something Hard in There At the age of 14, I first encountered the Circle Jerks at the Starwood in Los Angeles. It was a night I’ll never forget. As we entered … Continue reading →

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Producer, Singer, Vocal Coach and Actress Pepper Jay Writes Dynamic Song Performance: The Singer’s Bible For Those Who Want To Better Their Craft

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Ed Simon

Pepper Jay has been involved in music and acting her whole life, from roles on TV’s ‘The Real McCoy‘ as a child through teaching performance in the LAUSD and ultimately, her own entertainment company where she has produced as well … Continue reading →

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The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas Book Signing Parties

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Elise Thompson

Since the mid-1800s, Krampus, the horned beast of Alpine legend, has been carrying on the tradition of St. Nicholas’ dark companions who punish the naughty children as a counterpart to his benevolent rewards of gifts and sweets. Costumed in animal pelts and horns, villagers … Continue reading →

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Bursting With Japanese Delicacies: “RISING TOHOKU” Food Fair In Torrance

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Victoria Thomas

“This taste warms the cockles of the heart.” So says the wrapper of a Japanese green tea cream-filled dorayaki dessert pastry from Anchindo of Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan. And it sums up the feeling one gets after sampling northern … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Animals: A Modern Guide to Taxidermy Coming to La Luz de Jesus this Sunday

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Elise Thompson

This Sunday, La Luz de Jesus will be hosting a book release party for Stuffed Animals: A Modern Guide to Taxidermy. The authors will be giving a talk and demo and signing books. The event goes from 1pm – 6pm. Taxidermy … Continue reading →

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G. Brian Benson’s “Steve the Alien” Arrives Just in Time to Abduct your Child’s Holidays and Inspire His or Her Mind!!!

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Jennifer K. Hugus

Ever wonder if aliens travel to distant planets on scavenger hunts just because they can? Do they have an anatomy similar or different from ours, or just simply more of the appendages we currently take for granted as being enough—when … Continue reading →

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Keith Morris “My Damage” All-Star Punk Rock Signing Party at La Luz de Jesus

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Billy Bennight

A week ago Sunday, I attended what I like to think of as a Punk Rock “Hoedown” or “Hootenanny,” sans the dancing, for the “My Damage” All-Star Punk Rock Signing Party at La Luz de Jesus. Unlike the book signing by Keith … Continue reading →

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