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“JANE” at the Hollywood Bowl and Coming to Theaters Friday
Last week, the Hollywood Bowl held a special screening of “JANE,” the new documentary on Jane Goodall by Brett Morgen. The evening was truly special, featuring a short introduction from the charming Dr. Goodall and Morgen, and live accompaniment of … Continue reading
Feed Your Head: Advice On Smart Edible Dosing From Tomer Grassiany
When retail recreational weed for adults in California arrives in January, a lot of people who have never before eaten marijuana, other than maybe their college roommate’s gritty, awful-tasting pot brownies, are going to have their minds blown. The quality … Continue reading
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Opera Is Scary, Kids: Pacific Opera Project’s Latest Production is a Horror Double Feature
Pacific Opera Project (POP) returns in time for Halloween with a pairing of supernatural themed short operas. Opening October 27th at the Highland Park Ebell Club for three performances before moving to Santa Monica’s Miles Memorial Playhouse for three more, … Continue reading
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Los Angeles Declares “X Day” at City Hall
Yesterday, the city of Los Angeles proclaimed October 11th as “X Day” in honor of the band’s 40th anniversary. I first met Exene and John at a store called Raconteur on Santa Monica Blvd. It was next door to the … Continue reading
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Reviewed: The Who’s Tommy – Live at The Royal Albert Hall
As a concert film, this is a completely immersive Who experience, but because of the material (except after the full performance of Tommy) it can be somewhat confusing, depending on when you first discovered Tommy. If you’re of a certain … Continue reading
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Offbeat L.A.: The Madonna Inn – Happiness in San Luis Obispo is a Palace of Kitsch
There have been weavers of magic spells since the dawn of man’s existence; those who spin gold from mere thread, create wonderlands and sprout bouquets of sweet smelling flowers from their imaginations. Some of these magicians may not even consider … Continue reading
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Tagged Hotel, Madonna Inn, Nicole Kreuzer, Nikki Kreuzer, San Luis Obispo
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Queen Mary Dark Harbor: Screaming on the Grey Ghost
It’s a beautiful, breezy night in Long Beach near the ocean where the Queen Mary is docked. Every once in a while giant columns of flames erupt from two black smoke stacks atop a spooky looking archway and chase the … Continue reading
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Budd Friedman’s New Book ‘The Improv’ Chronicles Stand-up Comedy’s Greatest
The history of stand-up comedy in the US would be a lot different without Budd Friedman. In his new book, The Improv, Budd, along with co-author Tripp Whetsell, tells about the evolution of stand-up, from the days of the Catskills … Continue reading
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Tagged Budd Friedman, Comedy, Jimmy Fallon, Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, stand-up comedy, The Improv
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