Category Archives: Miscellanious

“JANE” at Hollywood Bowl with Live Score by Philip Glass

On Monday, October 9th, National Geographic Documentary Films presents a special screening at the Hollywood Bowl of  “JANE,” a new documentary about everyone’s favorite primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall. The film was directed by Brett Morgen (“Kurt Cobain: Montage of … Continue reading

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J.M. Lee’s “The Dark Crystal” Prequel Novels

You have probably heard by now that a prequel to beloved ’80s fantasy film “The Dark Crystal” is coming soon to Netflix in the form of a 10-episode series. Featuring all Jim Henson Creature Shop/Brian Froud beasties, “The Dark Crystal: Age of … Continue reading

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Sie Sie Benhoff Steals the Show At Echo Park Rising

Echo Park Rising certainly did not disappoint this year. The line-up was fantastic. I was treated to four solid days of endless shows from just about all the best bands in Los Angeles, and I made sure I didn’t waste one … Continue reading

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Friday Night Concert: XTC on German TV 1982

Friday nights used to be a special time for young rock and roll fans in the seventies and eighties. In the days when not everyone had cable and VCRs, you had to get your music TV when it could be … Continue reading

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LA Beat Writers’ Picks For Echo Park Rising This Weekend

This year’s Echo Park Rising lineup is frankly exhausting just to contemplate. But if you are wandering the streets of Echo Park and unsure where to turn in the moment, here are a few recommendations from our staff. Your humble … Continue reading

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Weed Review: The Speakeasy 710 Vape Pen & THC Cartridge

One of the challenges with writing reviews of cannabis products is that I have to try to write something while my body and mind are under the effects of cannabis products. I have found marijuana strains that helped me write … Continue reading

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PB&J LA Opens at the Grand Central Market

Bonnie and I had a chance to be a part of a special preview and presser for the hottest new ticket in LA for the opening of “PB&J.LA” in DTLA’s Grand Central Market. On Friday a good size crowd had … Continue reading

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Weed Review: XJ-13 By THC Design

Maybe I’m not the right kind of nerd, but as I begin my experience with this sativa strain from THC Design, I have no idea what the brand name XJ-13 could possibly be referring to. It sounds vaguely like high … Continue reading

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Queer LA: Transgender Activists and Allies Gather in Unity in Aftermath of Military Ban

One of a number of small protests and rallies in response to the ban of transgender individuals inclusion in the U.S. military. This group of transgender activists and allies unite in community in West Hollywood Park after marching from Hollywood & … Continue reading

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15 Bands in 9 Nights

That’s right. I saw 15 bands over the past 9 nights. It all started on Monday July 17th with The Great Sadness at The Echoplex. On Tuesday, I saw Sextile and Algiers at The Echoplex. Wednesday I was treated to … Continue reading

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