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‘Tiki Oasis’ 19 ‘Catch the New Wave’ Lands on San Diego Shores August 7-August 11, 2019
The Tiki gods have smiled on San Diego and Southern California once again as Otto and Baby Doe von Strohiem‘s “Tiki Oasis“–the world’s largest Tiki event!–rolls around for the 19th consecutive time, bringing a Luau, music, art, merchants, fashion, cocktails, pool … Continue reading
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Tagged 80s music, Agent Orange, Baby Doe and Otto Production, bali hai, Bali Hai Restaurant, Charles Phoenix, Crowne Plaza Hotel Mission Valley, Debora Iyall, Devo, Drifting Sand, El Vez, exotica, Gerald Casale, Jesika von Rabbit, Joey & The Showmen, Jon & the Nightriders, Josie Cotton, King Kukulel, Los Freneticos, Los Tiki Phantoms, MongoLounge, Par Avion, Pearl Harbour, Romeo Void, surf, The Fleshtones, The Greasy Gills, The Hula Girls, The Insect Surfers, The Intoxicats, The New Waves, The Outta Sites, The Surfrajettes, tiki, tiki culture, Tiki Oasis, Tikitronic, Tikiyaki Orchestra, Tim Polecat, Vanessa S. D’Amelio
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Don’t Miss the Long Beach Crawfish Festival this Weekend!
It’s that time of year again! The Long Beach Crawfish Festival is something we look forward to all year. Gigantic pots bubble with crawfish, potatoes, corn on the cob, and a remoulade dipping sauce. Zydeco music fills the air and revelers … Continue reading
Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Fashion, Food, Music, Upcoming Events
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7th Annual ‘Real to Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTs in Hollywood’ Exhibit Opening Honors not only the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall, but Lily Tomlin, Jane Wagner, Lisa Vanderpump, and Tyler Henry to Boot (and High Heeled Shoe!)
On the sixth day of June, just an evening-and-a-half prior to the most fab of parades the land over, The Hollywood Museum kicked off said celebration of Pride with the opening of the most recent unveiling in recognition of all … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Attractions, Events, Fashion, Miscellanious
Tagged Bruce Vilanch, Donelle Dadigan, Hollywood Museum, Hollywood Museum’s 7th Annual Real to Reel, Jane Wagner, Judy Tenuta, Kevin Spirtas, LGBT, LGBTQ, Lily Tomlin, Lisa Vanderpump, Mitch O’Farrell, Ron Galperin, Trail-Blazer Award, Tyler Henry
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Where to Watch Fireworks in LA on the 4th of July 2019
Patriotism means different things to different people. For me the 4th of July is a day for barbecuing with your family, going to parades and blowing shit up. My only real problem with Independence Day is that horrible patriotic music. … Continue reading
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Goddesses and Gods Exhibit at the Lisa Derrick Gallery in Chinatown
The Goddesses and Gods group show at the Lisa Derrick Gallery in Chinatown opened on June 22, 2019. It was a costume party for the artists and customers. It was also Gallery owner Lisa Derrick’s birthday. Artists included Clive Barker, Rick … Continue reading
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Things we Loved this Week 05/31/19
Beavis and Butthead Documentary. When people don’t “get” Beavis and Butthead I can only explain, “You either went to school with those guys or you didn’t.” It’s fascinating to hear Mike Judge explain the ideas that inspired every character and … Continue reading
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Street Style L.A. joins The LA Beat
After photographing Angelenos for several years, I’m excited to be a part of LA Beat and bring these wildly creative dressers to a larger audience.
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Spooky Cool at The Grier-Musser Museum
The Grier Musser-Museum is an 1898 Queen Anne Victorian house located in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood of LA. The historical monument features holiday exhibits throughout the year. The museum recently exhibited a collection of Alice in Wonderland memorabilia, including dolls, … Continue reading
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Spring Clearance Time at Lethal Amounts!
Last weekend Danny Fuentes’ Lethal Amounts fans flocked to his gallery for a special clearance sale as he gets ready to bring some new designs to his six-year old punk/goth/industrial counter culture art space. Could you believe cool tee-shirts and … Continue reading
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Tagged art, counter culture, Danny Fuentes, gallery, goth, industrial, Lethal Amounts, pop culture, punk, Westlake
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