Today's video lunch beckons yet another wave of nostalgia via the show's intro. Based off of the popular children's book series by Ludwig Bemelmans, the television series originally aired on the Family Channel in 1993. Not ringing a bell? How about this snippet from the intro of each book: "In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines..." Recalling her adventures yet? more ›

For Your Art and Family Bookstore host a launch party tonight at Family at 7:30 pm for the new book Is it Art or Fart? The book collects images found on the street that bear uncanny resemblances to great works of contemporary art. “It began as a blog run by two friends whose obsessive preoccupation with contemporary art spilled over into the recognition of "fart" - bogus versions of art everywhere.” The party includes a slide show with commentary. Free. more ›

FILM*: There’s a great double feature starting at 7:30 pm tonight at the Egyptian Theatre honoring actress Celeste Holm. Up first is The Tender Trap (1955) with Debbie Reynolds stars as a romantic interest of a womanizing socialite, played by Frank Sinatra. Holm plays a rival for Frank’s attention. Following is a newly restored print of All About Eve, where an ingénue outshines a veteran actress (played by Bette Davis’). Celeste Holm plays Bette’s pal in the film. There’ll be a discussion in between films with Celeste Holm herself. more ›

Looking for a way to express your inner gastronome this Bastille Day? Lucky for you, L.A. is full of fine French dining (as well as some options for the more budget-minded). A number of restaurants are offering prix-fixe menus if you're feeling like a splurge: $130 per person at Melisse, $85 at La Cachette, and $48 at Comme Ca. Or, you can try out the newly opened Anisette, which LAist conveniently checked out last month. more ›

Ron Kaye, the previous Editor of the Daily News, has kept up his writing and thoughts on Los Angeles post job via his blog, which has turned activist. Like many, he is dissatisfied with the machine that is Los Angeles politics and city services. Lately, he's been meeting with people and community groups all over the city. He was invited back for a Daily News editorial yesterday: more ›

"Vive l'independance!" Sure, we just hoisted back a few brews, grilled up some meat eats, and set off our own rockets' red glare on the 4th of July, but for the French--or merely fans of--today is the day of celebration: Bastille Day, which commemorates France's national uprising and storming of the Bastille prison. (We love history, but we'd rather talk parties, so if you've an inquiring mind, hop on over here and we'll continue with... more ›

Today is more than just Friday the 14th of July, it’s also Quatorze Juillet, as the French call Bastille Day, their holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille as the beginning of the French Revolution and independence from tyranny. What better way to say “Vive La France” than posting a French-flavored LAist Interview with Gilles Amsallam, co-founder of French Tuesdays, a weekly members-only social club that has just established a presence in Los Angeles. more ›

Tomorrow is Bastille Day, and even though we're thousands of miles from France, we're feeling all warm and frenchy with the addition of Parisist to our family, and are ready to say "Vive La France!" LA style. more ›