Architectural Texture; It's Not a Knack; Fresh from the Can; Sopranos Sleep with the Fishes; Beyond Muscle Beach; Artists At Eden's Edge; Humble Art; Exene's L.A.; The Art of Punk; The Politics of Marriage; The Nancy Drew Philes; Farewell to Rachael Myrow; Have something to tell us?
Architectural Texture
This week on Off-Ramp, architecture critic Sam Hall Kaplan introduces us to Venice past and present.
It's Not a Knack
Fairfax flea market vendor Charles has been in the business for 51 years. His secret? Andrea Domanick reports.
Fresh from the Can
Chef Nancy Silverton tells John Rabe about her new cookbook, "A Twist of the Wrist" and explains why she's never opened a can of baked beans until now.
Sopranos Sleep with the Fishes
The Sopranos ended abruptly this week, sparking myriad theories and debates from fans. Andrea Domanick reports.
Beyond Muscle Beach
John Rabe visited the canals of Venice with architecture critic Sam Hall Kaplan. The verdict: it's worth the fight to find parking.
Artists At Eden's Edge
Every week, Off-Ramp profiles one of the local artists exhibited in "Eden's Edge." This time, meet Jim Shaw, who does drawing, painting, sculpture, and renditions of lurid paperback covers.
Humble Art
Photographer John Humble, who is currently on exhibit at the Getty, explains why he's drawn to LA's ugly side.
Exene's L.A.
Exene Cervenka has an art show up in Culver City. This reminded Queena Kim of an interview she'd done with the punk legend several years ago.
The Art of Punk
KPCC's Adolfo Guzman Lopez drops-in on Exene's new art exhibit of her work. It traces her punk rock travels and her emotional trips.
The Politics of Marriage
"Andy Rooney" asks: what's been going on in the minds of City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
The Nancy Drew Philes
Right in time for the new movie, the Nancy Drew convention is in town. Queena Kim had an adventure with Jen Fisher, the president of the Nancy Drew Sleuths.
Farewell to Rachael Myrow
This week, the KPCC crew said goodbye to veteran reporter Rachael Myrow. John Rabe reports from Rachael's send-off.
Have something to tell us?
Leave a message: 213.621.3404. KPCC's Adolfo Guzman Lopez did.
Music Featured on the Show
Betcha "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" doesn't have a band named after them.
"Hallmark Holiday" by The Offramps from the band's album "hate it when you're right."