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To LAist, Thursday seems to be an eclectic hodgepodge of music and art. Not to say that any of it is bad, but there is a little something for most everyone going on tonight in and around the city.
MOCA's Public + Artist program brings artist William Basinski to MOCA at California Plaza at 6:30 PM. Basinski primarily composes experimental sound pieces using found sound and tape loops, so be prepared for an ear-bending evening.
Mellowdrone appears at The Troubadour with Abandoned Pools, The Joy Circuit and Secretary Bird. Doors open at 8:00 PM and tickets are $12.00 at the door.
Devendra Banhart will be performing songs from his album Rejoicing In The Hands free tonight at Amoeba Music. The show begins at 7:00 PM; LAist recommends showing up early, as this show will probably draw quite the crowd.
The Knitting Factory main lounge features Gogogo Airheart, Red Light Sting, Gerling, From Monument to Masses, The Leg and Pants Dans Theatre beginning at 7:30 PM. Admission is $8.00.
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It's been many, many years since we saw this much snow in our mountains. Going up there right now isn't safe, but here are some places where you can enjoy the view and snap a pic.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills.
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In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California.
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Another Missing Hiker Has Been Found Dead In San Gabriels As Search For Actor Julian Sands ContinuesBob Gregory, 62, went missing the same day as Sands. His body was recovered near Mount Islip.