Category Archives: Photo Essays

B-Boy and B-Girl Summit Reborn in Grand Park – Live Review and Photo Gallery

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Bob Lee

Last Sunday afternoon, folks strolling through Grand Park got a hearty helping of bass in their collective face, courtesy of the B-Boy B-Girl Summit Reborn. This free afternoon event, whose history stretches back to 1994, featured multiple luminaries from the … Continue reading →

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watt’s picture of the week – wednesday, july 20, 2022

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Mike Watt

nothings happened w/this pad for years but recently something been going on w/the old odd fellows temple on gaffey street at tenth here in my pedro town… just about to get repurposed? crimony! photos by mike watt – – – … Continue reading →

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watt’s picture of the week – wednesday, july 13, 2022

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Mike Watt

my first hobble on the waterfront in my pedro town in over a month and crimony… I wasn’t even on tour! well, I’m fit and hobblin’ again but still keepin a good eye on the deck, don’t wanna tumble! photo … Continue reading →

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Meals on Wheels Wowed us with their Glamorous ‘Hollywood Under the Stars’ Gala

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Elise Thompson

The LA Beat recently enjoyed “Hollywood Under the Stars” on the Paramount Studios lot. The charity’s first event in two years offered delicacies from over a dozen local chefs and patisseries, plus live music from the 10-piece De Bois All-Star Band. The … Continue reading →

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watt’s picture of the week – monday, july 4, 2022

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Mike Watt

happy four, good people! photo by mike watt – – – – – mike watt’s hoot page

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LA Through a Cracked Lens: Pride 2022

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Brian Donnelly
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Cynthia Plaster Caster, Super Artist and SuperGroupie! May 24, 1947 – April 21, 2022

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Lucretia Tye Jasmine

When 21-year-old Cynthia Albritton met Jimi Hendrix on a cold Chicago night in front of the Conrad Hilton Hotel in 1968, she asked if she could plaster cast his penis. She was so nervous that she stuttered, but Jimi said … Continue reading →

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Simpsons Murals in Springfield, Oregon

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Elise Thompson

In 2012, after years of being intentionally vague about which Springfield was the hometown of the Simpsons, Matt Groening revealed that it was Springfield, Oregon. Groening is also from Oregon. The town has paid tribute to its honorary citizens with … Continue reading →

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Opening Night of Aloha OA! at Oceanic Arts Makes us Want them to Stay Forever

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Elise Thompson

Last Saturday was the opening night for a month of celebrations at Oceanic Arts in Whittier. Bob Van Oosting and LeRoy Schmaltz, the “Godfathers of Tiki” are retiring after 65 years of creating carved wood buildings, bamboo thatched huts, enormous … Continue reading →

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watt’s picture of the week – wednesday, march 9, 2022

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Mike Watt

tom watson and raul morales (left to right) at the first missingmen gig of 2022 last week at rock and roll pizza in simi valley… photo by mike watt – – – – – mike watt’s hoot page

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