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Offbeat L.A. Video Explores the Technicolor Beauty of the Mosaic Tile House in Venice

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

The beach side neighborhood of Venice has long had a reputation as an artistic community. As a mosaic artist myself, I was intrigued by an amazing house in Venice, known as the Mosaic Tile House, fully glistening with gorgeous mosaic … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Va Va Voom… Become a Classic Hollywood Vixen! A Magical Makeover & Photo Shoot by Iconic Pinups

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

The beauty of Hollywood, as we know it, is in the art of self-creation. It is as much image and artifice as it is talent and grit. The key, my dears, can be found in one truly magical word, and … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A. Meets Hollywood Billboard Queen Angelyne in a Rare VIDEO Interview

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

Angelyne, the infamous Hollywood Billboard Queen was one of the earliest subjects of this Offbeat L.A. column in an article called Pretty in Pink. However, catching her in a rare video interview was quite a feat. We were fortunate to … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A. Takes a Video Trip to the Historic & Cool Bob Baker Puppet Theater

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

Bob Baker Theater is the oldest puppet theater in the United States. Its founder Bob Baker passed away in November 2014, but the show must go on. Come on a fascinating 3-minute video journey with Offbeat L.A. host Nikki Kreuzer … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Gone Fishin’…Troutdale in Agoura- Stocked Trout Ponds for Fun & Relaxation

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

Tucked away in Agoura, on mountainous Kanan Road, between the 101 freeway and the Pacific Coast Highway, lies an unusual and peaceful sanctuary that has been a destination for pond fishing since the 1930s. Two man-made ponds, surrounded by shady … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Highway to Hell- The Mysterious Devil’s Gate Dam in Pasadena

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

“When I was sweet sixteen I was the juke box queen Down in Devil Gate Drive I led the angel pack on the road to sin… Down in Devil Gate Drive” – 1974 Suzi Quatro song It is highly unlikely … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Kitsch Overload – Charlie Brown Farms in Littlerock, CA

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

The Antelope Valley, an hour or so east on the 14 freeway in northern Los Angeles County, can be a bizarre place. Sundried mile upon sundried mile of pale desert, prickly and forlorn joshua trees, strange little towns and wide open vistas. … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Cherry Oh Baby- It’s Cherry Picking Season in Leona Valley

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

We are long blessed in Southern California to be considered a land of plenty and abundance. Sweetly enticing fresh fruit and produce grown under our baby blue skies has long been a draw to the area surrounding Los Angeles. Sadly, orange … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: It’s A New Orleans Thing- Allen Toussaint Gives Goosebumps at voila!’s Lyric Theatre

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

It was a magical night for the first ever voila! Session, a newly created concert series taking place at The Lyric Theatre in West Hollywood. New Orleans legendary music man Allen Toussaint took to the stage in an intimate and spellbinding … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: It’s Time to Roller Boogie – Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Nikki Kreuzer

I have always found something synonymous about roller skating and Southern California. Maybe it’s because so much of the last big skating trend of the late ’70s to early ’80s was immortalized on film & TV taking place here. Maybe … Continue reading →

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