Category Archives: Offbeat LA

Offbeat L.A.: It’s Time to Roller Boogie – Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

I have always found something synonymous about roller skating and Southern California. Maybe it’s because so much of the last big skating trend of the late ’70s to early ’80s was immortalized on film & TV taking place here. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Sunken City- 20th Century Ruins in San Pedro

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

Ghosts of a former hillside housing community that slid into the sparkling Pacific way back in 1929 still haunt the sunny cliffs of San Pedro. Now known as Sunken City, the broken foundations and shards of concrete have been covered and … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Harry Perry- The Guitar Playing, Rollerskating, Turban Wearing Kosmic Krusader of Venice Beach

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

This April marked the 40th anniversary that Harry Perry, the legendary Kama Kosmic Krusader has been performing his lovingly bizarre feedback-filled songs to tourists and locals alike on the Venice Boardwalk. At first mention of his name, many scratch their … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.Video : The Magical Folk Art of Tio’s Tacos in Riverside

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

Join Offbeat L.A. host Nikki Kreuzer on a video adventure to an enchanted taco shop in Riverside, CA. Located down the street from the incredible Mission Inn, Tio’s Tacos is a folk art wonderland and a place to get in touch with your inner … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Go Hug a Cow! The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

Ever have one of those days (or months) where clouds of grey seem to follow overhead and nothing seems to be going right? Or maybe some real life drama has got you singing the blues and you need a little … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A. Takes a Video Trip to Velveteria, the Velvet Painting Museum

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

A few months ago Offbeat L.A. for the LA Beat was fortunate to get the first scoop on writing about Velveteria, the newly opened velvet painting museum in Chinatown. Read the article here: offbeat-l-a-some-velvet-morning. The owners, Caren & Carl were so interesting … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Upcoming Event- Groupies Galore! Meet Pamela Des Barres, Miss Mercy & Catherine James

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

Here in Los Angeles, although we are known for our earthquakes, we are lucky to be the main epicenter of something else. We are known worldwide for being the center of celebrity sightings- in film and TV, music, sports, art … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Miley Cyrus as Surrealist Muse- Bangerz 2014 Tour

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

I have to admit, the last thing I thought I’d be writing about for this Offbeat L.A. column was good girl gone so very, very wrong, pop icon Miley Cyrus. I guess I’d always had some awareness of her existence. … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls – Angel’s Attic Dollhouse Museum in Santa Monica

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

Los Angeles, land of make believe; a town that weaves the magical into the fabric of the commonplace. In our multi-faceted city dreamers may be a dime a dozen, but the dreams they emanate linger on as an invisible mist. … Continue reading →

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The Archer School for Girls Welcomes Sam Durant on Thursday

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Victoria Thomas

Thursday, February 6, beginning at 6:30 p.m., The Archer School for Girls will welcome Los Angeles artist Sam Durant and celebrate the opening of his current exhibition, “Pigs and Gold”. The artist’s reception is open to the public. At 7:30 … Continue reading →

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