Archive for Entertainment

Good Food, Wine, Spirits, Cooking Displays and Contests at the Taste of Beverly Hills

Sep 09, 2010 by Lisa Newton

In case you missed it, over the Labor Day weekend, Beverly Hills celebrated their very first Food & Wine’s Taste of Beverly Hills.
Hosted by the Beverly Hills Hilton, thousands of people came to eat, [...]

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Umberto D – a Criterion Classic about Economic Woes, Societal Pathology, and Unconditional Love

Sep 08, 2010 by Tom Jones

At the time of Umberto D’s release, not only was it a commercial failure overseas, it was also savagely attacked in Italy, by its then postwar Italian government of the time, as evidenced from the [...]

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OC Foodie Fest 2010: A Delectable Success

Sep 07, 2010 by Sarah Roullard

On Saturday, August 28 th, the OC Foodie Fest 2010, cooked up an unbeatable culinary celebration at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
The event featured shopping, a kids’ area, live art, local businesses, beer and [...]

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Weekend Starter: On Fridays the Huntington Beach Farmer’s Market and Art-A-Faire

Sep 03, 2010

The Huntington Beach Farmer’s Market, has been voted by both the media and the public as one of the most scenic outdoor markets in Southern California.
It’s easy to see why. The ocean and the pier [...]

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Los Angeles Free Friday – Labor Day Edition

Sep 03, 2010

It’s hard to believe, but Labor Day is upon us. The summer is over, but here in Los Angeles, the summer is never really over, at least as far the weather is concerned.
Upon [...]

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We Go Rock, Eagle Rock’s Friday Fest

Sep 01, 2010

We all know that economically, times are tough for all. Many businesses are struggling to make ends meet; indeed, too many have had to closed. Others are on the precipice of doing the same.
To [...]

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The Taste of Beverly Hills Starts Thursday Evening

Aug 31, 2010

Already having garnered world-wide attention, the Taste of Beverly Hills takes place from September 2nd – 5th.
It’s also a great opportunity to take your current or new flame out for a few special nights on [...]

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Los Angeles circa 1935

Aug 27, 2010

Take a look at Los Angeles in 1935. This video features Grumman’s Chinese Theater, Streetcars, Olvera Street, and Hollywood Boulevard.
Produced by James A. Fitzpatrick, the Los Angeles "Wonder City of the West" is a [...]

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Los Angeles Free Friday

Aug 27, 2010

Although the summer is winding down, the action never stops in LA. This Saturday and Sunday is no exception as fun and free entertainment abounds during this last weekend before Labor Day.
And every week [...]

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Man Bites Dog – A DVD Review

Aug 25, 2010

Man Bites Dog (C’est arrivé près de chez vous – the original title), produced in 1993, is a wild ride into mayhem, murder, and hilarity. Ben (Benoît Poelvoorde) is a serial killer, bon vivant, intellectual [...]

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Let’s Bring NFL Football back to Los Angeles!

Aug 23, 2010

As the success of LA Live, the Third Street Promenade, Pasadena’s Old Town, the Downtown renaissance including Disney Hall, the MOCA and associated new housing, and restaurants close-by; the return of business, commerce, shopping, lodging, [...]

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The LA County Fair is Opening on September 4

Aug 22, 2010

What do corn dogs, pigs, carnival rides, and monster trucks have in common?
The LA County Fair–of course!.
Opening day is right around the corner beginning on Saturday, September 4th, and if you want to save money [...]

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Ray Bradbury Week is Coming to Los Angeles

Aug 20, 2010

Ray Bradbury is considered one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. His indelible and iconic “Martian Chronicles,” established Bradbury as a serious and talented writer.
Its commercial success only added to his burgeoning [...]

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