Get Ready for a Gorey Night Out – The Edwardian Ball is Coming Back to Los Angeles

For those Edward Gorey admirers out there, here is an event that is sure to please. Billed as “an elegant and whimsical celebration of art, music, theatre, fashion, technology, circus, and the beloved creations of the late, great author [and … [Continue reading]

Fast Living at Gallery 825

The Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA) is one of the city’s oldest art institutions. Founded in the 1920’s, its original mission was to bring together elite art interests with Hollywood collectors. After World War II, it became the center of Los … [Continue reading]

Jazz Pick of the Week – Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra

A mainstay on the Southern California jazz scene for three decades, reed player Kim Richmond is a supremely versatile musician who has also worked extensively as an arranger and composer. He’s toured and recorded as a member of numerous jazz … [Continue reading]

A Sneak Preview Screening of “Happy”

ProjectFresh is hosting a Sneak Peak of the acclaimed documentary HAPPY. After the screening there will be a Q+A with Academy Award® Nominated director Roko Belic (Genghis Blues, Beyond the Call, Indestructible), Dr. Darlene Mininni, author of The … [Continue reading]

Chamber Music at the Clark – Enso Quartet

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If you read my post about the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library last November, you know how much I enjoyed my visit. It is truly one of the under-appreciated and little known treasures in the City of Los Angeles. In addition to its incredible … [Continue reading]

Woodspoon Before Lucha VaVoom

After several friends and I purchased tickets to see Lucha VaVoom’s Valentine’s Day show at the Mayan Theater (read my review here), we decided it made sense to start the evening with an early dinner. The question was, where to eat? … [Continue reading]

Lucha VaVoom at the Mayan Theater

On February 9th three friends and I headed into downtown LA to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Yes, we all knew that the actual holiday was still a few days away, but since Lucha VaVoom was in town, we didn’t want to miss their My Kinky … [Continue reading]