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Off-Ramp

Off-Ramp for August 18, 2007

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A Last Goodbye; Hello Tiki-Ti ; Tiki Tribute; Ghost in the Machine; It's Not a Knack; Dad's in Jail; Santee Alley; Eden's Edge; Bahooka; Web Extra
A Last Goodbye; Hello Tiki-Ti ; Tiki Tribute; Ghost in the Machine; It's Not a Knack; Dad's in Jail; Santee Alley; Eden's Edge; Bahooka; Web Extra

A Last Goodbye; Hello Tiki-Ti ; Tiki Tribute; Ghost in the Machine; It's Not a Knack; Dad's in Jail; Santee Alley; Eden's Edge; Bahooka; Web Extra

A Last Goodbye

Off-Ramp for August 18, 2007

The Beverly Hills Trader Vic's closed this month. John Rabe visited a few months ago with Charles Phoenix. The first thing that caught their eye was Trader Vic's famous drink menu.

Hello Tiki-Ti

Off-Ramp for August 18, 2007

John Rabe drops in on the venerable Tiki Ti bar in Silverlake.

Tiki Tribute

Off-Ramp for August 18, 2007

John Rabe goes to a Tiki warehouse in Whittier and visits a couple who've spent nearly 20-years investing in their Tiki bar.

Ghost in the Machine

Off-Ramp for August 18, 2007

History will be made at Disney Hall, at a concert featuring ten Theremins, the first electronic instrument. Off-Ramp producer Queena Kim has our report.

It's Not a Knack

Off-Ramp for August 18, 2007

Fairfax flea market vendor Charles has been in the business for 51 years. His secret? Andrea Domanick reports.

Dad's in Jail

Off-Ramp for August 18, 2007

Meet Jim Gates, a middle-aged guy who recently picked his dad up from prison. Philip Gates was arrested for protesting at the School of the Americas.

Santee Alley

Off-Ramp for August 18, 2007

LA's busiest retail center is tucked into an alley in downtown LA's fashion district. On a nice day, Santee Alley is packed with shoppers. That's why LA Garment & Citizen Editor Jerry Sullivan chose a rainy day for his tour.

Eden's Edge

Off-Ramp for August 18, 2007

You still have time to catch one of the year's most important art shows: Eden's Edge at the Hammer Museum.

Bahooka

Off-Ramp for August 18, 2007

A show on Tiki isn't complete without mentioning Bahooka, a veritable Tiki theme bar in Rosemead that serves ribs too!

Web Extra

Off-Ramp for August 18, 2007

This truck was spotted in Little Tokyo. If you have more information about it, send an e-mail to offramp@kpcc.org.