Category Archives: Photo Essays

Burning Man 2023: Paul K on the Playa

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Elise Thompson

Written by Paul Koudounaris Gosh Burning Man was fun . . . actually it was fine for me, I took off as soon as the rain started and got out before it was locked down, and here are some photos … Continue reading →

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watt’s picture of the week – wednesday, august 30, 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Mike Watt

last edition of the watt from pedro show at the love grotto on the pleasure point w/brother matt ’till I get back from the mssv “aki 2023 tour” in a couple of months – to his starboard is today’s on-air … Continue reading →

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2023 Tiki Oasis Weekend

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Elise Thompson

Written by Dave Arnson The cult of Tiki is an intriguing one, one of disposable income and alcoholic hedonism coupled with an artfully fantastical version of a faux- Polynesian paradise. These elements all come together once a year (for over … Continue reading →

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watt’s picture of the week – wednesday, august 23, 2023

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Mike Watt

my pedro town was gratefully mostly spared by hilary… construction continues on the west harbor proj… terminal island prison in the background, across the channel… photo by mike watt – – – – – mike watt’s hoot page

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Tiki Oasis 2023: The Pooch Parade

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Elise Thompson

Everyone feels gorgeous in all of their colorful finery at Tiki Oasis, and why should the pets be any different? It was a noticeably dog-friendly event, with the restaurant even allowing them in as long as they didn’t jump on … Continue reading →

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Tiki Oasis 2023: The Aloha Caftan Society Parade

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Elise Thompson

Saturday morning, a favorite event of Tiki Oasis, The Aloha Caftan Society Parade, strolled around the hotel grounds. The colorful group surrounded the pool and danced in all of their glory. Women and men of all types and ages were … Continue reading →

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watt’s picture of the week – thursday, august 3, 2023

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Mike Watt

firefighters training in my pedro town back on monday… photo by mike watt – – – – – mike watt’s hoot page

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watt’s picture of the week – tuesday, july 25, 2023

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Mike Watt

stuff going up for the new harbor west development here at the waterfront in my pedro town… this area used to be known as ports o’call village but you know what mr poe quoted the raven as saying… photo by … Continue reading →

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watt’s picture of the week – wednesday, july 19, 2023

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Mike Watt

I use to see places like this up in hollywood – now here’s one on pacific av in my pedro town… there’s another one like it on harbor bl too, hmm… photo by mike watt – – – – – … Continue reading →

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Van Eaton Galleries Auctions Collection of Disneyland Memorabilia Today and Tomorrow

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Elise Thompson

Once again, Van Eaton Galleries is auctioning off a mind-boggling Disney collection. This time around it is the collection of Joel Magee. Located in the Burbank Mall, there is everything one could possibly want, from classic uniforms (Oh why did … Continue reading →

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