R.I.P. Ike Turner; From Face Paint To Real Paint; Paul Stanley Gets the Led Out; Christmas in Longo; Season's Giving: My Friend's Place; Give the Gift of Modernism; Father Boyle Parable; Tried and True; LA Punk Turns Thirty; O' Christmas Tree
R.I.P. Ike Turner
Ike Turner died this week. He performed on the first Rock n' Roll single and gained notoriety as Tina Turner's abusive husband. He also performed the Off-Ramp theme song.
From Face Paint To Real Paint
KISS front man Paul Stanley talks to John at his Beverly Hills home about his latest passion: painting. Stanley says painting is better than music for working out emotions.
Paul Stanley Gets the Led Out
Stanley talks about the historic Led Zeppelin concert, which he missed.
Christmas in Longo - Part I
John goes to one of the Southland's most charming seasonal rituals: the 53rd annual Christmas Tree Lane Parade in Long Beach.
Christmas in Longo - Part II
Back at the Christmas parade where anybody can sign up and march.
Christmas in Longo - Part III
Here comes Santa!
Season's Giving: My Friend's Place
This month, KPCC has been highlighting places that need volunteers. Queena Kim visits My Friend's Place, the only full-time resource center for homeless youth in Los Angeles.
My Friend's Place is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Christmas show on Thursday, December 20. If you're interested email Camilla at cbrannstrom@myfriendsplace.org.
Give the Gift of Modernism
The Craft and Folk Art Museum is showing the works of Eva Zeisel, a mother of modern design. Off-Ramp correspondent Julian Bermudez says don't forget to check-out the museum's gift shop, which is selling rare items by Zeisel.
Father Boyle Parable
Father Greg Boyle runs Homeboy Industries. Off-Ramp producer Queena Kim asked him to tell a parable for the holidays.
Tried and True
We talk with The New Yorker contributor Hugh Eakin, the only reporter to interview Marion True, the former Getty curator caught in the antiquities looting scandal.
LA Punk Turns Thirty
Five years ago, KPCC's Adolfo Guzman-Lopez marked punk's first quarter century by interviewing some of the key players. Here's an updated version of that story.
O' Christmas Tree
The tree lighting in Atwater Village has become one of the largest neighborhood celebrations in Los Angeles. Queena Kim reports.