Tag Archives: Ed Simon

Upcoming 16th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival a Treat for Both Film Fans and Industry Professionals

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Ed Simon

Newport Beach has long been associated with the film industry, from the movies filmed there such as ‘Beaches’ and ‘Jerry Maguire’ and in TV as well, using Newport Harbor as the departing harbor in the opening scene of ‘Gilligan’s Island’ … Continue reading →

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Gary U.S. Bonds talks about music, his life and his book, ‘By U.S. Bonds, This Is My Story’

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Ed Simon

Long before his successful collaboration with Bruce Springsteen on the hit song This Little Girl, Gary U.S. Bonds was admired and used as inspiration for many of the top musicians from the ’60s on up to the present day. Gary … Continue reading →

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Myron Mixon, the ‘Winningest Man in BBQ’, talks about ‘Que, TV and the Norco Brew n’ Que Festival

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Ed Simon

Myron Mixon is the winningest man in competition barbeque and the star of Destination America TV’s BBQ Pitmasters and BBQ Pit Wars. On Friday, May 29, he’ll be coming to California to participate in the ‘Horse Town’ Brew n’ Que … Continue reading →

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Mammoth Lakes Offers a Lot to Do as it Springs Into an Early Summer

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Ed Simon

Mammoth Lakes, nestled in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains and a reasonable drive north from Los Angeles, has two distinct seasons—-winter and summer. Some years summer comes in July, while other years, like this one, it comes a lot earlier. … Continue reading →

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ADYA Indian Cuisine in the Anaheim Packing District Holds its Inaugural Curry Festival

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Ed Simon

ADYA Indian Cuisine’s Executive Chef Shachi Mehra has chosen a month-long period to showcase one of the most popular elements of her native cuisine by presenting her first Curry Festival. “Curry, in simplest terms, is a mix of spices – … Continue reading →

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LuxuriaMusic Proves That Free Form Eclectic Radio is Alive and Well

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Ed Simon

Deep in the Media District of Glendale, an unassuming building holds the broadcast studio for LuxuriaMusic.com. The most important thing about the station, however, is not the equipment, but the people who sit at the console and pump out a … Continue reading →

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Coco Montoya to Headline Ventura County Blues Festival and Bike Run for Actor/Musician Mickey Jones

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Ed Simon

Michael John is passionate about the blues. “The blues is America’s music. Everything comes from the blues, any of the rock, all the music you hear—–the foundation is all blues music”. Coming up on Saturday, April 25th, the 10th Annual … Continue reading →

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Santa Anita Winner’s Circle 4th Annual BBQ A Day of Great BBQ and Exciting Horse Racing

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Ed Simon

As the sound of horses running mingled with the aroma of great barbecue wafting in from the infield at Santa Anita Park, the Santa Anita Winner’s Circle 4th Annual BBQ Championship on Satuday, March 21st proved to be a day … Continue reading →

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The Chowder Barge in Wilmington Lets You Enjoy Your Meal on the Water

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Ed Simon

Los Angeles has no shortage of restaurants at or near the water. There is, however only one restaurant in Southern California that is literally ON the water and that is the Chowder Barge in Wilmington. Built in 1934 as a … Continue reading →

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EAT LBC Restaurant Week offers the Best in Long Beach Dining March 22 through 28

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Ed Simon

Long Beach encompasses quite a variety of areas, from Belmont Shore to Downtown, from the East Village to Naples and Alamitos Bay. Nowhere is that more noticable than in the options available to dine at during the upcoming EAT LBC … Continue reading →

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