Category Archives: Books

‘The Green Burial Guidebook’: Don’t Fear the Green Reaper

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Simone Snaith

While I certainly haven’t spent much time dwelling on death, I have thought that when I die, I’d like to just decompose into the earth and “return to nature.” The idea seems more natural and useful – because I’d be … Continue reading →

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Arroyo Seco Weekend: The Food – The Fun – The Frolic

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Elise Thompson

I can’t believe I have been going to the Rose Bowl for my entire life and I never knew about the acres and acres of verdant grass gently sloping behind it. The enormous Brookside golf course was repurposed into festival … Continue reading →

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Rich Little Unveils New Book “People I have Known and Been…Little by Little” by way of Being all the People he has Known, at Hollywood Museum!

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Jennifer K. Hugus

Friday, June 1, 2018, was a most singular night in Hollywood: not to be emulated via time travel, parallel universe expedition, or mimicry of any kind! Yes. While you were out at that art exhibit opening surrounded by Hollywood phonies … Continue reading →

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‘The Girl With All The Gifts’ Thrills on Both The Page and The Screen

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Simone Snaith

“The Girl With All The Gifts” is an excellent book by M.R. Carey, who also wrote the screenplay for the equally good film version directed by Colm McCarthy. It’s the story of Melanie, a super-bright student in a strange army … Continue reading →

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Anthony Bourdain, Dead at 61. We Remember Him with One from the Archives

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Elise Thompson

Friday morning Anthony Bourdain was found dead in his French hotel room. CNN reports that he was found by his good friend, chef Eric Ripert; they were in town to film an episode of “Parts Unknown.” The apparent cause of … Continue reading →

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Robert Gordon “Memphis Rent Party” Reading and Interview by Scott Goldman at The GRAMMY Museum

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Billy Bennight

I was immediately attracted to the idea of covering Robert Gordon at The GRAMMY Museum for his new book and compilation album called “Memphis Rent Party“. I was more familiar with his youthful music career, not as aware of his … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for the 2018 Festival of Books—Right Now

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Elise Thompson

In what has become the largest literary festival in America, The LA Times’ Festival of Books returns to the expansive campus of USC this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, April 21st and 22nd, over 500 writers, chefs, artists and exhibitors … Continue reading →

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Outrageous Tour With a GTO: Pamela Des Barres Rock Tour 2018

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Lucretia Tye Jasmine

Like any engaging rock star, Pamela Des Barres goes on tour. Author of the bestselling memoir, “I’m With The Band” (1987), the book that alt-rocker, Kim Gordon, calls the best book about music that she’s ever read, Des Barres tours as … Continue reading →

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The 2nd Annual LA Punk Film Festival is Coming to Beyond Baroque in Venice

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Elise Thompson

The 2nd Annual Punk Film Festival is set for March 30th at Beyond Baroque in Venice Beach. The Los Angeles Punk Museum has been curating punk and 80s-related events around the world since 2012. Our own Tequila Mockingbird is the … Continue reading →

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Rock Gods: Robert Knight Photography Exhibit And Book

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Guest Post

Here’s a great book for your collection if you’re into rock photography–Rock Gods by Robert Knight. Knight is one of the photographers in my holy triumverate of lensmen who have been there. I mean, really been there. When I say … Continue reading →

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