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The community altar is part of a 10-day cultural exhibition at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown L.A.
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Marco Ramirez's Broadsword: A Heavy Metal Play, now playing at the Black Dahlia Theatre is funny and well acted with an intriguing plot, and I think most audience members will enjoy it--but I don't think it's reached its full potential yet.
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With the release of her sixth solo album, "101," Keren Ann uses her deft sound-weaving skills to give the listener a glimpse into the lives of others. This is film noir folk-pop that sticks with you long after the music has stopped. Although she has also released French material in the past, this all-English record proves that her voice is hypnotic no matter which language she chooses.
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One locally-based website and blog, BargainBabe.com, has been giving consumers tips, tricks, and opportunities to save some bucks through a number of discounts, coupons, and savings hints. With her third annual Frugal Festival (& Food Swap) happening this Saturday, we got in touch with the Bargain Babe herself, former Daily News reporter Julia Scott, to talk about the event, her site, and saving a few bucks while living in the big city.
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Dozens of area knitters congregated at the 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica for an evening of yarnbombing last Saturday. The event, which took place around international yarnbombing day.
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Got a furry friend from whom you don't like being separated during the week? Tomorrow's your lucky day! In 1999, Pet Sitters International proclaimed that June 24 is Take Your Dog To Work Day, and the annual pooch-friendly celebration has been going on ever since.
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Works by abstract artist Julienne Johnson are now showing at TAG Gallery in Santa Monica, including 'Untitled # 9,' above. (Photo: Courtesy of TAG Gallery.) FUN AT THE LIBRARY* The third installment of This is Your Library takes place tonight at 7:30 pm at the Mark Taper Auditorium-Central Library. It’s a talk show-style event that features “well-known and not so well-known Angelenos talking about what they do, how they do it and what it...
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Check out the Modern Living Showhouse at Dwell on Design this weekend (Image via Dwell on Design) Dwell on Design, the annual event focused on green, conscious, and innovative design, decor, and lifestyle, returns to the Convention Center this weekend. A multi-dimensional event, from home tours to panels and demos, to a full exhibit space with opportunities to investigate and interact, it definitely takes some planning and a do-it-yourself approach to making sure you...
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When LA’s last FM talk radio station (KLSX 97.1 FM) opted to go the pop music route (February of 2009) the station’s top gabber, Adam Carolla, turned to podcasting. Two other station employees soon followed the comedian’s lead. In May of 2009, Gina Grad (The Tim Conway, Jr. Show) and Randy Wang (The Adam Carolla Show) gave birth to The Pretty Good Podcast.
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The must-watch scripted show of the night is "Men of a Certain Age" on TNT at 10pm. The Hollywood Reporter has a great write-up of some hints for these final episodes provided by Mike Royce, Ray Romano, Scott Bakula and Brittany Curran. Be forewarned that there's a couple (very minor) spoilers in the piece but you should still read it and, of course, watch tonight.
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The name Groundlings is ubiquitous to not only the comedy landscape of Los Angeles, but to all of America. As a smallish school along a particularly shop-heavy strip of Melrose, Groundlings has helped to usher in fresh face after fresh face to the homes of millions of Americans.
