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Despite the Pandemic, Esotouric Still Brings Cultural Vitality to Los Angeles
Esotouric has escorted lovers of Los Angeles history on off-the-beaten-path sightseeing tours since 2007. Focusing on such topics as Charles Bukowski, the Black Dahlia, and other true crime stories, the crime novelists that inspired film noir, sundry grifters, underappreciated … Continue reading
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Tagged 1933 Group, Charles Bukowski, Esotouric, Kim Cooper, programmatic architecture, Richard Schave
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Check out the Trailer for Poly Styrene: I am a Cliche
In my opinion, Germfree Adolescents by the X-Ray Spex was one of the best punk albums to come out of England in the 70s, or maybe ever. Lead singer and songwriter Poly Styrene, with her incomparable air raid siren of … Continue reading
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Black Artists Honoring Black Icons — A Free Virtual Art Roundtable
Celebrate Black History Month during a free Zoom event focused on black artists paying homage to black icons on Thursday, February 25. Jean-Michel Basquiat, Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant, and Nipsey Hustle are just a few of the legendary figures honored … Continue reading
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Tagged black history month, sofitel los angeles, taj and tiffanie anderson
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Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler: Mardi Gras in Los Angeles – 2021 Quarantine Edition
Yes, everything is canceled, but you can still enjoy Mardi Gras in Los Angeles. Here are our recommendations so you can get your Ya Yas out! THE ORIGINAL FARMER’S MARKET Unfortunately, like everything else, the annual Mardi Gras event at … Continue reading
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Tagged Georgia's Restaurant, Harold and Belle's, mardi gras 2021, Mardi Gras in Los Angeles, mardi gras tuesday sherman oaks, new orleans sweet treats los angeles, Orleans and York, rajin' cajun cafe, sal's gumbo shack, stevie's creole cafe, The Little Jewel of New Orleans, The Original Farmer's Market, The Snoball Shop
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Make The Blues Clubs Rounds In Long Beach (Virtually) On NYE
Spend your NYE in Long Beach making the rounds of all the blues clubs, hearing all the hot local bands and with no need for Uber/Lyft or a limo as the Long Beach Blues Society presents a lockdown streamed concert … Continue reading
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Tagged Blues, long beach, Long Beach Blues Society, new year's eve, nye
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The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies
The Miskatonic Institute of Horror Studies is a masterclass organization named after the Miskatonic University in H.P. Lovecraft’s stories (first appearing in “Herbert West – Reanimator”). Mostly run by volunteers, the classes are created and taught by writers, scholars, directors, … Continue reading
Support Local Restaurants: “12 Days of Takeout”
Every day we’re hearing about LA restaurants closing their doors due to the pandemic. Want to help keep your favorite spots open? If you can, support our local restaurant industry by participating in “12 Days of Takeout,” a grassroots holiday … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 Days of Christmas, independent restaurants, Karin E. Baker, LA restaurants
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Holiday Drive-thrus to Amaze and Delight
Christmas will look very different this year, but the holiday spirit lives on! Isn’t that what practically every Holiday Special is about? Enjoy the season safely with these festive drive-throughs. To remain safe, guests must remain in their vehicle at … Continue reading
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Where to Find Latkes, Brisket, Noodle Kugel & Other Hanukkah Treats To Go in LA
Latkes and brisket and kugel, oh my! Hanukkah 2020 begins on Thursday, December 10. As the eight-night Festival of Lights coincides with Los Angeles’ renewed safer-at-home constraints, LA’s restaurants can use our support more than ever. See our recommendations below for … Continue reading
