Category Archives: Miscellanious

Ska Boom! The Lively Origins of American Ska

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Simone Snaith

“Ska Boom! An American Ska & Reggae Oral History” is a great new book from Marc Wasserman, ska enthusiast and bassist/lyricist of the first NJ ska band, Bigger Thomas. His heartfelt introduction and Stephen Shafer’s excellent opening history of ska … Continue reading →

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You Can Help Save LA’s Last Chili Bowl-Shaped Restaurant

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Businesses shaped like cameras, tamales, coffee pots, a stockinged leg, animals, hats, and more emerged in the 1920s through the 1940s as a quintessentially Los Angeles art form, with a novel charm that attracted customers and gawkers alike. Sadly, most … Continue reading →

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The Ford Amphitheatre Comes Alive

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Ted Kane

The John Anson Ford Amphitheatre is a wonderful, intimate, 1,200 seat outdoor venue located in the Hollywood Hills. Founded in 1920, the Ford stage has been graced legends from all corners of the performing arts–from the Ramones to Pharoah Sanders … Continue reading →

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12 Fun Things to Eat & Do This Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Angelenos are emerging from their Covid-induced cocoons and Memorial Day Weekend is upon us. Whether you’d like to marvel at nature, try a new food pop-up,  listen to live music, or savor vegan Mexican dishes or some BBQ, we have … Continue reading →

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POP to Stage Bizet’s Don Procopio

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Ted Kane

Following the success of last month’s Trouble in Tahiti, the Pacific Opera Project is returning to Heritage Square Park the weekend of June 4-6. The company will be staging the first known west coast production of Don Procopio, an comic … Continue reading →

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Get Professionally Photographed with Your Dog at ‘Tattoos & Rescues’ Fundraiser

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

Would you like a professional photograph with your rescue pet? For just a $20 donation, you and your beloved canine can have a beautiful photo taken while benefiting Long Beach Animal Care Services! The fundraiser, called ‘Tattoos & Rescues,’ takes place this … Continue reading →

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THE BOWL IS BACK, BABY!

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Ted Kane

The Los Angeles Philharmonic made the announcement we have been waiting for all pandemic: the Hollywood Bowl is opening back up to live audiences. While the Phil did a good job of remaining relevant during COVID, curating an archival series … Continue reading →

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Review: Trouble in Tahiti by Pacific Opera Project

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Ted Kane

Pacific Opera Project made a triumphant return to Los Angeles last weekend with four performances of Leonard Bernstein’s one act opera Trouble in Tahiti. While the company kept busy during the pandemic, staging a handful of drive-in productions in Ventura, … Continue reading →

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FYC is a New Bar & Restaurant Tucked Away in a Chic Boutique Hotel in Burbank

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Karin E. Baker

FYC Bar & Kitchen is a hidden gem tucked away in the Hotel Amarano, a chic boutique hotel located slightly off the beaten path in a largely residential Burbank neighborhood. FYC is an acronym for “For Your Consideration. The Tinseltown-influenced … Continue reading →

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Casey Hensley: Powerful Singing, Powerful Writing, Powerful Blues On New ‘Good As Gone’ Album

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Ed Simon

Casey Hensley has the blues inside her. Imprinted on her soul, this young singer and songwriter out of Oceanside, CA sings the blues with a vocal range that is just amazing, bringing to mind many of the most famous female … Continue reading →

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