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Blue Whale Season is Upon Us: Let’s Frolic in the Ocean!

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Billy Bennight

As I’ve reported in years past it’s Blue Whale season once again and the Aquarium of the Pacific is teaming up with Harbor Breeze Cruises to explore the area outside of The Port of Long Beach near the beautiful Point … Continue reading →

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Thirty Seconds to Mars’ “America” Release Party: The Museum of America 2 Day Pop-up Experience

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Billy Bennight

Jared Leto completes a week-long journey across the country in support of Thirty Seconds to Mars’ forthcoming album “America.” The 46-year-old singer began the trip in New York City on Monday and has traveled by every means possible, while he … Continue reading →

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Don Francisco’s Coffee Casa Cubana – A Night of Photography and Coffee

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Billy Bennight

Since its opening last summer, I’ve visited Don Francisco’s Coffee Casa Cubana in DTLA on a regular basis. Wednesday was an exceptional opportunity to become more familiar with the coffee establishment’s menu. It was a night to taste their Cuban fare … Continue reading →

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LA 92: A Transformative Documentary about the 1992 LA Riots

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Billy Bennight

The synopsis of “LA 92” references the Rodney King verdict that sparked the 1992 riots, the protests, violence, lootings, and arson that followed. It continues, “Twenty-five years later, the documentary “LA 92,” from directors Daniel Lindsay and T.J. Martin explores … Continue reading →

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Venice Beach: Where the Wild Things Are

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Victoria Thomas

Where else? Venice Beach is the setting for “wild thoughts,” the latest rush of wheat-pasted photocopy activism inspired by the genius of French-born global street artist, JR and his Inside Out Project . “The event was designed to celebrate everyday people within … Continue reading →

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Nikki Sixx Photo Exhibit “Conversations with Angels” and Leica Q Launch at the Leica Gallery

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Billy Bennight

I met up with Nikki Sixx at the Leica Store and Gallery for a somewhat spontaneous interview and photo session for the launch of the special “Nikki Sixx Edition” of the Leica Q camera and photo exhibition of Nikki’s exceptional … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “The Incomparable Rose Hartman”

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Simone Snaith

Opening this Friday at the Laemmle Monica Film Center is “The Incomparable Rose Hartman,” a short documentary about the notorious NYC fashion/celebrity photographer. Directed by Øtis Mass, who is yelled at several times on camera by his feisty subject, the film is a humorous … Continue reading →

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Redd Kross and The Side Eyes at The Echoplex

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Deb Frazin

It was Father’s Day, and I had nothing to do, so I decided to head down to The Echoplex and check out the “Punk is Dad” show featuring The Side Eyes and Redd Kross. When I walked into The Echoplex, … Continue reading →

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The 2016 Occasional Doo Dah Parade: What Did That Look Like?!

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Billy Bennight

Over the last few years the Occasional Doo Dah Parade has migrated from winterish, to springish and has currently settled in the fall. Doo Dah is always the carnival of the absurd where anything that can be imagined can manifest … Continue reading →

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Stars And Their Cars At Morrison Hotel Gallery

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Guest Post

Morrison Hotel Gallery at The Sunset Marquis is putting on a celebration of summer, cars, and stars from August 12 through to the 21st.  No, they aren’t celebrating the endless gridlock here that allows some to do their makeup or … Continue reading →

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