Happy Halloween!
Wednesday October 31, 2012
Although Halloween has lasted for most of the month of October, it officially culminates tonight with mostly kiddy activities and the rest of the grown-up parties (that didn't take place ... Read More
Happy Hour, Speedy Gonzalez Style, at Mo-Chica
Monday October 29, 2012
We've all heard of speed dating. In the fast-paced spirit of that social ritual comes a speedy take on Happy Hour at LA's darling of the South American cuisine world: ... Read More
Top 6 LA Halloween Costumes
Friday October 26, 2012
From the most popular to the most obscure, these are my top 6 LA-Centric Halloween costumes:
1. Hugh Hefner -- This is a classic, easy to throw together, full of the 'dude ... Read More
'Day of the Dead' in Los Angeles
Wednesday October 24, 2012
Tis the season for trick or treats and Mexican eats.
If you're into the latter, head down to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery where the annual Dia De Los Muertos ("Day of ... Read More
Death of a Salesgirl at the Bootleg Theater
Monday October 22, 2012
Have you seen 'Death of a Salesgirl' yet?
It's being billed as an "absurdist tragicomdy of integrated media" and runs through November 17th at the Bootleg Theater. The aforementioned, coupled with its ... Read More
LA's Unemployment Rate is Sharply Down
Friday October 19, 2012
I'm happy to be the bearer of good news about the economy (as there's been so much doom and gloom in the past year). I was just reading LA Observed ... Read More
Rockwell Table & Stage Re-Opens
Wednesday October 17, 2012
This weekend, Los Feliz' Rockwell Table & Stage re-opens with a bang and a bada-bing, bada-boom.
The space re-opens on Friday with a new dinner menu and a new show: 'For ... Read More
The Perfect Monster Mash Cocktail
Monday October 15, 2012
In the mood to Monster Mash? Is the spirit (and I do mean 'spirit') of Halloween haunting you already?
Time to creep and crawl (or do the Thriller dance) over to ... Read More
Joshua Tree Roots Music Festival
Saturday October 13, 2012
If you're a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants kind of free spirit, and looking for something to do with the rest of your weekend, hop in your car and hit the road less traveled.
The ... Read More
Decades of Dissent! Counterculture and Protest Artwork at Skirball
Wednesday October 10, 2012
If your idea of fun is socking it to the man, and you know a good protest poster when you see one, you'll love the 'Decades of Dissent' exhibit that ... Read More
LA Bars and Pubs Celebrate Oktoberfest
Monday October 8, 2012
LA's official Oktoberfest, a celebration of everything German and beer related, isn't until the third week of October, but things are already getting celebratory in watering holes and pubs around ... Read More
Driverless Cars in LA?
Friday October 5, 2012
Okay, not to sound like a luddite here, but I'm slightly on the fence about this whole driverless car phenomenon. As a sci-fi nerd, I find it 'neat' and 'cool.' ... Read More
Project Ethos Art Walk Event For LA Fashion Week
Wednesday October 3, 2012
Calling all fashionistas and fashionistos! LA Fashion Week is just around the corner from October 13-21.
The bi-annual citywide event is not centrally organized but showcases the work of a range ... Read More
Unauthorized: The Harvey Weinstein Project at LACMA
Monday October 1, 2012
Harvey Weinstein is a monolithic behind-the-scenes name in Hollywood. With the documentary Unauthorized: The Harvey Weinstein Project, the producer and studio chairman takes center stage.
The film, directed by Barry Avrich, ... Read More