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Obscura Society LA: Exploring DTLA’s Arts District

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Afropix

Live in Los Angeles long enough and you’ll get the impression that you know all there is to know about the city. Wrong!   Cindy Schwarzstein, the founder of Cartwheel Art, an Arts District resident, a Los Angeles River Artists and … Continue reading →

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Soul Tasting: 9th Annual Taste of Soul

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Afropix

Crenshaw district is jumping again for the 9th annual “Taste of Soul”. Along with the usual politicians, several Hollywood notables showed up: Queen Latifah, Cedric the Entertainer, and Fox’s Steve Edwards. Lots of food, music and information booths. Photos by … Continue reading →

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Water Heals: Mauli Ola’s Allen Sarlo Surf Exp. Day at Malibu

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Afropix

Most everyone is aware of the healing properties of water. The Mauli Ola Foundation began as a group of surfers seeking to introduce people with cystic fibrosis to surfing as a natural healing element. Last week, the group assisted surfing … Continue reading →

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Local Street Artist Skyler Grey Receives McDonald’s 365Black Award

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Afropix

Los Angeles Beat readers should be familiar with local street artist Skyler Grey.  This young man started drawing at age 2 after his mother died in a tragic swimming accident. His work has been seen in galleries around the work, … Continue reading →

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Enjoy the Penguin Walk Everyday at 10am during June

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Afropix

The Penguin Walk is included with Aquarium admission along with all of the new Summer of Wonder programming, which includes the opportunity to make and drive an underwater submarine and new exhibits about Southern California steelhead (a local endangered fish), … Continue reading →

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Lydia Emily’s “Bound” at the Garboushian Gallery Beverly Hills

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Afropix

Bound! At first blush this latest Lydia Emily show appears to be a homage to Bondage and Discipline. But the pieces are really symbolism for other ties that bind: medical pain, food, pills, money and even children (although Lydia’s daughter … Continue reading →

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Test Drive and Dine: The Lincoln Motor Company hooks up with Post and Beam!!

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Afropix

Back when I was in high school my dad had a Lincoln Continental. I have memories of flying in that car down the highway to Las Vegas. And fly we did, my Dad a former Air Force pilot drove fast. … Continue reading →

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Richard Corman: Madonna NYC 83 @LabArtGalleryLA

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Afropix

Madonna NYC 83 is now open to the public with the hours of 11 AM – 5 PM at LAB ART located at 217 South La Brea Ave, Los Angeles. For more information, please visit www.LabArtGallery.com or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/LAB-ART-Los-Angeles/137094113027382  

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Los Angeles City Budget 101: What this great city can look like!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Afropix

Politics are normally not referenced as a part of entertainment or dining, but Los Angeles’ Mayor Eric Garcetti’s pending budget will influence what the future of this city will look like. Mayor Garcetti is seeking a “return to basics”  by … Continue reading →

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Living in the Material World: Kai Aspire’s “Lost Values” Show

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Afropix

Street Artist, Kai Aspire’s solo art show “Lost Values” opened October 24, 2013 at Lab Art Gallery, Los Angeles.  Growing up in a Los Angeles household void of televisions, radios and other brain washing devices, Kai uses his art to rail … Continue reading →

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