Category Archives: Fashion

Dolly Parton Beguiles at Grammy Museum with Sparkling Conversation and Bedazzling Costumes

Dolly Parton!, the Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist astounds with her music, movies, business acumen—and sparkly clothes! The LA Beat was lucky enough to catch a sneak preview of “Diamonds in a Rhinestone World: The Costumes of Dolly Parton” at … Continue reading

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The ’10th Annual Edwardian Ball’ Returns to Multi-Level Landmark ‘Fonda’

From lovers of the Neo-Victorian and Edwardian era—the latter the reign of Britain’s King Edward VII, to lovers of All-Things-Edward Gorey—that is, the author, illustrator, and designer, Edward St. John Gorey of the Gashleycrumb Tinies and “PBS Mystery!” intro fame. The Edwards … Continue reading

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Where the Cool Kids will be on New Years Eve 2018

New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest nights for partying all around the world. It’s also not a bad night to curl up in your jammies with popcorn and watch the ball drop. If you aew looking for a … Continue reading

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A Yuletide Photo Gallery: Santacon 2018

Early in December Santacon took over the streets of LA for Metro rides, Mexican Food, Skeeball and games of strength like the Christmas tree toss. Merry Christmas from The LA Beat! More photos after the break!

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‘Doo Dah’ Returns For It’s ’41st’ This Sunday, Bringing With It A Day of Parties

With the new Pasadena Doo Dah King and Queen chosen—his lordship and unofficial Mayor of Old Town, King Earl Clayton Louckes, and Queen Classy but Sassy Jennipha, Jennipha Lauren Nielsen—, along with Grand Marshal Jamie Woolner, Owner of Pizza of … Continue reading

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The 2018 Doo Dah Queen is Chosen! Long Live Queen Sassy but Classy!

The Pasadena Doo Dah Parade Queen selection was filled with faces both old and new. Boys who wanted to be princesses and girls that shook their money makers fought it out on stage There was even a doctor who twirled … Continue reading

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Today: The Running of the Clowns in Old Pasadena

Running with the bulls in Pamplona was on my bucket list until I discovered that they only let men run and they torture the bulls to make them that frenzied. Now, Pasadena, that wacky city that brings you the Doo … Continue reading

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Long Beach Zombie Fest and Walk This Weekend!

Starting tonight at 5 p.m., the Long Beach Zombie Fest will be taking over Rainbow Lagoon Park. The Zombie Walk will start tonight at 8:15 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Don’t worry if you don’t have a … Continue reading

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Photo Gallery: 20th Annual Ecuadorian Parade and Festival

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Massive ‘Surf’ Descends This Weekend To Keep So Cal Cool: Surf Guitar 101 Returns

“Do you have a love for traditional surf music played on a Fender Jaguar, straight through a 1963 Fender Reverb tank, then blasted through a blonde Fender Showman? So do the members of Surf Guitar 101!” UPDATED 8-1-2018 5 p.m. … Continue reading

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