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Glen E. Friedman Book Signing for Black Flag Photo Book WHAT I SEE
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PTSD: The Next Pandemic; A New Story From Author Jason Lee Morrison
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
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Differently this Year
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!
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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Tagged Bob Hope, The Hollywood Museum, Veteran's Day
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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
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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
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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
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Tagged glamour ghoul, Hollywood, james dean, maila nurmi, Orson Welles, Vampira
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