From Calamaro’s Facebook by Sherrie Rose. After being found dead in his L.A. apartment Sunday, Rick Calamaro is being remembered as Charlie Sheen’s ex-assistant in media reports. But Calamaro meant much more to L.A.’s nightlife scene. His death is suspected…
Daily Archives: July 4, 2012
Fourth of July: Follow the fireworks in Boston, NY and DC
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Ready to visit some of the nation’s splashiest July 4 celebrations? As always, the best views of major events are often from the comfort of your couch. Besides, the bathrooms will be a lot cleaner (let’s hope). Here’s a rundown…
Fourth of July in Southern California: Your guide to fireworks, events
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Southern California is in for a mild, sunny July 4th, with highs in the 70s at the beaches and 80s inland, the National Weather Service said. Weather specialist Bonnie Bartling said the only hitch could beArticle source: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/07/july-4th-in-southern-calfornia-your-guide-to-fireworks-events.html
Los Angeles Plaza Historic District In 1869
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Happy 4th of July! Being a sucker for historic images of our city, I just had to share the following two exquisite views of Main Street, La Placita Church and the historic Los Angeles Plaza that I found on the…
Producer Michelle Murdocca takes us to ‘Hotel Transylvania’
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So what do monsters do when they’re not hiding under your bed, in your closet or running from pitchfork wielding hordes? They raise their kids, of course. Last week, the good people at Sony Pictures invites us to view a…
Crushes and Hang-Ups
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Two cryptic, potent objects from a show called “Requiem for the Sun: The Art of Mono-ha,” a collaboration between Gladstone Gallery in New York (where it is now on view) and Blum Poe in Los Angeles. The piece on the…
Strangely, stolen Salvador Dali painting reappears by mail
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Recovering stolen masterpieces can sometimes take years of police sleuthing. But in the case of a recently pilfered Salvador Dali painting, a resolution has come swiftly, if somewhat mysteriously. Dali’s ”Cartel de Don Juan Tenirio” was recently mailed back to the…
Blue Devils excel at Corps at the Crest Walnut competition
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Five Artsy Things to Do This Week, Including Paparazzi Art
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Photo by Joshua WhiteAmanda Ross-Ho’s huge tie-dye T-shirt, called SKIES THE LIMIT (LEAVE ME ALONE) This week, a flashing sign turns a basement into a danger zone, a veteran paparazzo exhibits his best shots and an exhibition at the MOCA…
Los Angeles Buses Moving to Smart Card Fares
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Travelers now have a smarter way to pay for bus fares in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation has installed a smart-card system on its Downtown Area Short Hop (DASH) mini-bus service and Commuter Express routes. The upgrade…
