Category Archives: Books

Book-ness with KP-Ness: “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened”

Posted on June 3, 2016 by K.P. Rennie

Since reading this memoir a few years ago, I have gifted five copies to friends. Although this book came out in 2012, I’ve decided to write about it here – that way I feel like I am gifting it to … Continue reading →

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Bloomsday Celebration at The Hammer, June 16

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Carolyn Soyars

You don’t have to finish all 1,000 or so pages of James Joyce’s mighty tome, “Ulysses,” in order to celebrate Bloomsday, nor do you have to live in Dublin. The celebration (named after the book’s protagonist, Leopold Bloom), occurs every … Continue reading →

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David Sedaris to Appear at Royce Hall May 3rd

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Elise Thompson

David Sedaris is not just a columnist and he is not just an essayist. He is a true raconteur as compelling as Hunter S. Thompson without the drugs, or John Waters without the strange obsessions. He is a keen observer … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual Malibu Guitar Festival Presented by D’Angelico’s Guitars

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Billy Bennight

This weekend starts early in Malibu for music and “guitar” fans! This year’s 2nd Annual Malibu Guitar Festival, presented by D ‘Angelico Guitars will be 4 days of guitar playing mayhem and magic starting Thursday, April 29th and running through Sunday, May … Continue reading →

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Get Your Hip New Library Card Now!

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Tequila Mockingbird

The LA Public Library is issuing a new library card co-designed by Shepard Fairey and Cleon Peterson. It is a limited edition, so go turn in your old library card and exchange it for this modern classic. The card is available at any library … Continue reading →

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Special 4-20 Booksigning at La Luz de Jesus: Joseph R. Pietri’s The 15-Ounce Pound and The King of Nepal: Life Before the Drug Wars

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Aileen Fraser

Just in time for what has become the unofficial stoners’ holiday, April 20, aka 4-20, former drug smuggler turned medicinal marijuana advocate and purveyor, Joseph Pietri will be signing his books at Wacko/La Luz de Jesus Gallery and Bookstore. Billed … Continue reading →

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David Bowie Reboot at Taschen

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Tequila Mockingbird

Story and photos by Taquila Mockingbird & Kristen Addix, your rocking girls on the move. The girls decided to have a gallery day, so we dropped by the Taschen Gallery to see the post mortem David Bowie art show by … Continue reading →

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Alice Bag and Keith Morris Reading at Pehrspace Tonight

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Elise Thompson
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What to Do at the LA Times Festival of Books: SUNDAY

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Elise Thompson

It’s only two more weeks until The Festival of Books, the largest literary event in the country, will be taking over the USC campus Saturday, April 9th and Sunday, April 10th. Some free events require advance ticketing. Get them on the … Continue reading →

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What to Do at the LA Times Festival of Books: SATURDAY

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Elise Thompson

It’s only two more weeks until LA’s greatest free event of the year. The Festival of Books, the largest literary event in the country, will be taking over the USC campus Saturday, April 9th and Sunday, April 10th. See here … Continue reading →

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