The Beacon Arts Building Premieres with 'Ghost Stories: Happenings, Hauntings, and Curiosities'Last Thursday was the grand opening of Beacon Arts, a new art space in Inglewood. Dubbing itself an "arts laboratory", it will be featuring contemporary innovative and interactive exhibits. Renée Fox "develops and directs" the events and exhibits at the newly christened art space. Beacon Arts premiered with "Ghost Stories:... continue reading on LAist
Fresh Bites in West Hollywood is VersatileFresh Bites, Luca Giorgetti's new joint in West Hollywood is a spacious, comfortable oasis from the zooming traffic of Sunset Boulevard. The ceilings are high, an eco design that is smooth and sleek, with a curve on one wall leading effortlessly to the restrooms. A long, glass window allows you... continue reading on LAist
Closed Mondays: The Fort MacArthur MuseumDeep in the earth beneath the hills of San Pedro lie cold cement corridors once used by the military for radio transmissions, to house soldiers, and to arm gun batteries. Sometimes only a few feet in width, and with the danger of sudden drops to the floor below, the bunker... continue reading on LAist
Recession Obsession: Andre's RavioliA half order of ravioli (Elise Thompson for LAist) Usually when Angelenos are in the vicinity of 3rd and Fairfax, the obvious stop is the Farmers Market. However, there is a hidden gem just across the street. Tucked in a little nook between buildings at the shopping center on... continue reading on LAist
Movie Review: A History Lesson Part 1Every Tuesday night during the month of October The Redwood Bar and Grill will be screening Dave Travis' A History Lesson Part 1 along with assorted live bands. If you are unable to make it to any live shows, the DVD will soon be available. A History Lesson Part... continue reading on LAist
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