Anita Thompson didn't write some cutesy book about her husband. She didn't slap together stories from his famous and powerful friends. She isn't trying to be the new Hunter S. Thompson either. With her book The Gonzo Way, she explores Hunter's effect on American culture, his ability to find the fun in any given situation, and most importantly the philosophy he used to live his life. If all you know of Hunter S. Thompson... more ›

When Hunter S. Thompson passed away he left behind a widow who knew him unlike any other person on earth. She wrote a book about it, and crammed it full of the juicy goodness that every HST fan has a never ending jonez for. In The Gonzo Way, Anita Thompson interviews Hunter's old friends including Johnny Depp, Ed Bradley, Doug Brinkley, Jack Nicholson, Bill Murray, Senator George McGovern to name a few. She will also... more ›

Good taste in architecture: rumors fly (here and here) that he's bought the penthouse of the gorgeous bluegreen Eastern Columbia Building in downtown. more ›

Artist: Warren Zevon Album: The Envoy Label: Rhino re-Release Date: 03/27/2007 Three and a half years after his death, Rhino has rereleased Warren Zevon's sixth album, The Envoy. An unlikely rock and roll star, the sometime Californian and LA denizen had risen to pop status with his 1978 release, Excitable Boy, but he had experienced some major alcohol and substance abuse rollercoaster rides since that peak. 1982's The Envoy was probably his most brilliant... more ›

Hunter S. Thompson did everything better than you. He smoked better. He dropped acid better. He shot guns better. He rolled with the Hell's Angels better. He even took pictures of girls in bikinis walking Dobermans better. When he died mysteriously he even distributed his ashes better than anyone by having them blown out of a cannon. If you haven't seen the fine collection of photos taken by Hunter or of the fine writer,... more ›

We've been posting some of our favorite things from 2005, so now it's time for yours. Here are the 10 most popular LAist posts of 2005, from basketball to Beckham, from Ashton to the Suicide Girls. more ›

After much discussion and publicity for Arianna Huffington's foray into celebrity group blogging, The Huffington Post launched this morning. It'll be interesting to see how timely the blog stays. Initial posts by the well known names cover well treaded topics like gay marriage and the death of Hunter S. Thompson. We will always appreciate any opportunity Harry Shearer has to take a closer look at the oddities and inaccuracies of news media and Laurie and Larry David talking hybrids and environment should prove interesting but As far as their day one content? Exclusives are great; Mike Nichols rambling a bit about a metaphor? Not so much. more ›

The number to RSVP and hopefully avoid the line is (323) 937-7088. The opening and reception runs from 7 PM til 11 PM. more ›

Here's some upcoming events happening around town: more ›

We feel like we don't see enough local theatre. In particular, local theatre by stage actors instead of the Hollywood plays that are often a showcase for actors hoping to get a TV or a film role. Tomorrow night is an opportunity to get a look at some true stage acting...we think. more ›

We're changing things up a bit here at LAist. Because we live in such a vibrant, socially active city, there are things going on all the time. We have long wanted to be able to list events in advance (for the benefit of our wonderful readers), so starting today we have implemented a new strategy: a week's events in advance. We will still post featured events each day, but we've added a permanent sidebar (to the left) that will always link to a post containing this week's events. more ›

Unfortunately, the death of Hunter S. Thompson on Sunday stole our attention from the passing of a true Los Angeles icon. Before Blue Crush, before Roxy gear, even before Sally Field, there was Sandra Dee playing Gidget on the big screen and, perhaps single-handedly, letting girls know that they could surf too. She died Sunday at the age of 62. more ›

This obituary was written by Josh Strike, a new contributor to LAist.com. more ›