BAR PINTXO
SMALL BITES, BIG EATS IN SANTA MONICA

Offering wonderfully tasty small bites, Bar Pintxo is an authentic Spanish tapas bar in Santa Monica that offers a unique combination of outstanding food and cocktails in an intimate, yet inviting atmosphere. (Dine review continued click on picture above)

 

 

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POLISSE
(Sundance Selects…Not rated…127min…In French with English Subtitles)

While American film fans may think of The Artist as the breakout foreign film of the year, France’s Polisse, winner of the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, bested it with 13 Césars (the French Oscar) nominations. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

26-FT TALL MARILYN MONROE CALI BOUND

Southern Californians will soon have to opportunity to see firsthand what's hidden under Marilyn Monroe's famous white skirt. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

U.S. AIR GUITAR CHAMPIONSHIPS
ANNOUNCE JUNE 13 L.A. REGIONAL BATTLE

We all play air guitar from time to time, often to accompany our favorite rock guitar solos but he never really take them outside for all to see, unless we’re at a concert where everyone else is looking just as foolish. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

ROGER WATERS’ THE WALL RETURNS
TO L.A. COLISEUM MAY 19

Roger Waters’ extraordinary production of The Wall has smashed attendance records in South America with a record breaking 15 open-air stadiums shows in Chile, Brazil and Argentina, playing to over 750,000 fans. On Saturday, May 19 the landmark production stadium show will makes it way to the L.A. Coliseum. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

PATTY!
POP MUSIC RELIGIOUS REVIVAL AT HIGHWAYS PERFORMANCE SPACE

Billed as an “outerdisciplinary” performance, think equal parts dance-pop concert meets fashion show and new media installation, the latest production for the forward thinking folks at U-N-M-A-R-K-E-D and Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica bring you PATTY!—a pop music religious revival. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN STARS IN ‘THE HEIRESS’
AT THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE

For an entire generation of television fans, actor Richard Chamberlain was the dreamiest star imaginable. With career-defining roles as hunky Dr. Kildare, not to mention starring in classic miniseries such as “The Thorn Birds” and “Shogun”, Chamberlain, now 78 years young, still has that gleam in his eye of a larger-than-life star. Currently he’s starring alongside soap opera maven Heather Tom in The Heiress at The Pasadena Playhouse. (Story continued click on picture above)

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JORDAN VINEYARD & WINERY TURNS 40

Just as fine wine gets better with age, so does the vineyard and winery it comes from. On April 23, Jordan Vineyard & Winery celebrated its 40th anniversary with a wine-tasting extravaganza at the London Hotel’s swanky rooftop. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

‘ROCK OF AGES’ SOUNDTRACK
HIT OR MISS?

While Rock of Ages has proven to be a fun musical filled with some of our favorite rocks songs, it’s left to be seen if it will make for a good movie. The film will hit theaters June 5 and its official soundtrack boasts 20 rousing anthems that defined a generation. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

MEL GIBSON’S ‘GET THE GRINGO’
AVAILABLE ON PAY-PER-VIEW

There are some things that Mel Gibson does at the top of his game (and pretty much better than everyone else): pitch a fit, rant and rave, and play one helluva badass on the big screen. Well, make that little screen too as his latest film, Get the Gringo, is playing exclusively on DirecTV. (Movie review click on picture above)

 

BLVD 16
WESTWOOD’S HOTEL PALOMAR HIDDEN GEM

Amid the hustle and bustle that is Westwood, especially along busy Wilshire Boulevard, the Hotel Palomar’s BLVD 16 is a real dining and drinking gem. (Dine review continued click on picture above)

 

WATCH “AREA 407” TRAILER

After taking off on a flight from New York to Los Angeles on New Years Eve, the passengers of Flight 37A are soon sent into shock and alarm as the plane experiences severe turbulence. The relentless weather attack causes panic and terror amongst the passengers until the plane ultimately crashes in a remote government-testing reserve, AREA 407. (Movie trailer continued click on picture above)

 

JAX BAR & GRILL
GLENDALE’S SUPER JAZZ SUPPER CLUB

For over a quarter-century, Glendale’s JAX Bar & Grill has been the go-to destination for hungry jazz lovers. Named L.A.’s “Best Jazz Supper Club” by L.A. Weekly, JAX offers live jazz every night without ever charging a cover or entrance minimum. (Dine review continued click on picture above)

 

MANA SETS NEW RECORD AT STAPLES CENTER

Mexican rock group Maná, the biggest selling and touring Latin rock group in the world, has become the hands-down all-time concert kings at STAPLES Center with its recent slew of sold out shows. They’ve sold out more shows at STAPLES Center than Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Britney Spears, U2 or the Rolling Stones. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARD SHOW

Hard rock stars came out in full forceat the fourth annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards show. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

YXTA COCINA MEXICANA
DOWNTOWN DESTINATION FOR MEXICAN CUISINE & COCKTAILS

Mexican food in Los Angeles can be a dicey situation. There are some many places to choose from, and to be honest, most of them tend to be average but hardly worth comparing to mom’s homecoming, if you’re lucky enough to have a mom that can throw down the real-deal Mexican comida. (Dine review continued click on picture above)

 

34TH ANNUAL PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL
SETS UP SHOP AT HOLLYWOOD BOWL JUNE 16 & 17

It’s almost like a rite of summer for locals and jazz lovers willing to travel every June when the illustrious Playboy Jazz Festival, now celebrating its 34th anniversary, sets up shop for an unforgettable weekend of live music at the world famous Hollywood Bowl. (Story continued click on picture above)

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS TO RELEASE
EP OF CLASSIC COVERS ON MAY 1ST

Fresh from their drama free induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, multi-platinum rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers will release a very special digital-only EP, entitled We Salute You, on May 1st to commemorate the occasion. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

BEER & ARTISANAL CUISINE TASTING IN SANTA MONICA

Foodies and beer lovers take note, this sounds like an event not to miss. West 4th and Jane, and Brewery Ommegang are teaming up for an intimate beer and dinner tasting Wednesday, April 25th featuring menu items from Chef Ryan Turner. Dinner will include five distinct courses paired with five specialty Ommegang beers. Space is limited. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

IRON MAIDEN ON THE CHARGE
METAL HEROES TO ROCK IRVINE AUGUST 9 & 10

Heavy metal stalwarts Iron Maiden has announced its "Maiden England World Tour" will hit North America this summer, including a date at Irvine’s Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on Thursday, August 9 and  Friday, August 10, with special guest Coheed and Cambria. (Story continued click on picture above)

BIKE SHARE PROGRAM COMES TO L.A.

At the recent CicLAvia event in downtown Los Angeles, where roughly 100,000 bike riders hit the streets, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced plans for a $16-million bike sharing program. According to Villaraigosa, who has always stressed his desire for “Angelenos to get out of their cars and on to the streets,” the new program aims to put thousands of bicycles at hundreds of rental kiosks across the city. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

DITA VON TEESE ANNOUNCES
“BURLESQUE: STRIP STRIP HOORAY TOUR”

The biggest name in burlesque these days, Dita Von Teese will bring her “Burlesque: Strip Strip Hooray!” variety show to the West Coast this spring, including dates at the House of Blues in May. (Story continued click on picture above)

VIRTUAL TRAINER SCOTT HERMAN
WANTS YOU TO BE A ‘10’ IN 2012

An avid workout fiend, Scott Herman first gained attention s a cast member of MTV’s “Real World: Brooklyn.” The show’s ‘fit guy,’ Herman has been a gym rat since the age 12. And now, as a virtual trainer via his very own site, the New Hampshire native is out to get the worldwide web fit. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

CURRYWURST LOS ANGELES
GERMANY’S NO. 1 STREET FOOD VIA L.A. FOOD TRUCK

The latest gourmet food truck to hits the streets of L.A. is Currywurst Los Angeles. Serving fresh currywurst, a national dish across Germany, the food truck has been an instant hit about town. (Dine review continued click on picture above)

 

POOCH HOTEL OPENS

Having redefined pet boarding options in Chicago by offering unparalleled amenities, environmentally friendly mindset and a level of quality never seen before, Pooch Hotel is opening in Hollywood on Saturday, May 5. (Story continued click on picture above)

THE AUTRY FARMERS MARKET COMES TO GRIFFITH PARK

East side residents and Griffith Park enthusiasts take note, The Autry National Center is, together with L.A. City Farm, is launching a weekly farmers market on its Griffith Park campus, from 8 a.m. to noon. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

LOEWS SANTA MONICA BEACH HOTEL DEBUTS
“LIVE FROM LOEWS: CALIFORNIA CLASSICS” CONCERT SERIES

Bringing music to the beach, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel proudly presents “Live From Loews: California Classics”, its new monthly concert series featuring breathtaking ocean views, locally-crafted beer, fine wine and California cuisine. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

DELFINI CITTA
FINE ITALIAN DINING, BAR & PIZZERIA OPENS IN BEVERLY HILLS

The latest restaurant from the fine folks at Caffe' Delfini, a West Side favorite for over 20 years in the Santa Monica Canyon, looks to be a sure fire winner. Their new Beverly Hills restaurant is called Delfini Cittá and it offers fine Italian dining, an impressive yet welcoming bar scene, and a first class pizzeria. (Dine review continued click on picture above)

THE CAPITAL GRILLE ANNOUNCES NEW SPRING $16 LUNCH

It’s Spring time and the folks at The Capital Grille have announced the arrival of its new Spring Flavors at the Speed of Lunch. Their new three-course lunch is $16 per person and features fresh new offerings to its Plates menu, including Shrimp and Piquillo Peppers with Crisp Bomba Rice, Asparagus Soup, and Grilled Spring Vegetables. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

PANN’S RESTAURANT
SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1958

A local staple in the Ladera / Crenshaw neighborhood, Pann’s Restaurant is a familiar site to most Angelo’s who take surface streets to and from LAX. A throwback to 50’s era coffee shops, the folks at Pann’s believe in serving foods that has to be cooked fast, taste good, and done by someone with a whole lot of heart. (Dine review continued click on picture above)

 

‘BIKINI LIFESTYLES’ TO DEBUT ON PBS

We all love to wine and dine, and with that pleasure is the need to workout and make sure we don’t fall into a dangerous gluttony cycle. That’s where Bikini Lifestyles: Wine, Dine and Workout comes in handy. Debuted on April 15 on PBS, the show will focus on eating healthy, feeling better and working out. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

KITCHEN 24
24-HOUR GOODNESS ALL AROUND TOWN

With locations in Hollywood and West Hollywood, Kitchen 24, a 24-hour restaurant and bar concept that combines the relaxed comfort of a traditional diner with a vibrant and modern energy, has quickly become the go-to place for foodies, bar lovers and late night revelers. (Dine review continued click on picture above)

 

23RD ANNUAL SIMI VALLEY CAJUN & BLUES MUSIC FEST
TO BE HELD MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

The 23rd annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Festival will rock over Memorial Day weekend, May 26-27, at Rancho Santa Susanna Community Park in Simi Valley. L.A.’s largest Cajun and Blues festival will feature two stages, a Mardi Gras parade, kids’ stages, crafts and dozens of food booths. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

NEXT DOOR BY JOSIE
UPSCALE LOUNGE NEXT TO FAVE WESTSIDE EATERY

Located literally next door to venerable west side restaurant Josie, where Chef Josie Le Balch prepares an uncomplicated menu of classic cuisine and comfort foods, ranging from the enticing Pan-Seared Duck with Savory Hawthorn Berry Sauce to the homey rib-eye steak with Pop's Peppercorn Sauce, is her latest venture, Next Door By Josie, a simple and sophisticated lounge serving wonderful cocktails, big and small snacks, and mouthwatering big plates in a more casual setting. (Dine review continued click on picture above)

 

THE HISTORY OF HEAVY METAL COMES TO GRAMMY MUSEUM

Listen up metal-heads, the Grammy Museum, in conjunction with Revolver Magazine, has announced additional details surrounding its upcoming exhibit Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal, open now. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

PROOF BAKERY
SERVING EAST SIDE DECADENT DELIGHTS

For over a year now, eastsiders have been privy to some of the city’s most delectable treats courtesy of Proof Bakery in Atwater Village.  With the goal of upholding traditional, old-world baking methods to produce exceptional French-style breads and pastries, they make sure to take raw ingredients and make everything by hand. (Dine review continued click on picture above)

FREDDY SMALL’S BAR + KITCHEN
COZY WESTWIDE TREAT FOR EATS & DRINKS

Since the beginning of the year, the Westside has been enjoying the tasty eats and savory cocktails of Freddy Small’s Bar + Kitchen, the latest casual neighborhood tavern from Jeff Weinstein, founder of burger chain The Counter. (Dine review continued click on picture above)

 

VAN HALEN KICKS OFF TOUR

Rock ‘n’ roll legends Van Halen, with Diamond David Lee Roth back in tow, has kicked off its 2012 North American tour, including two stops at STAPLES Center June 1 and 9. In an unexpected turn, prompting a ‘WTF?’ question from rock fans, Kool & The Gang will be opening on select tour dates, including the band’s recent “friends & family” dress rehearsal concert at The Forum. (Story continued click on picture above)

CIRQUE SCHOOL:
PREPARING YOUR MIND & BODY FOR NEW HEIGHTS

Health & Fitness: Tucked very unassumingly on Hollywood Blvd, in a back alley warehouse, Cirque School is like no other gym in town. Actually, founder Aloysia Gavre doesn’t like to use the G-word. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

HERB RITTS: L.A. STYLE
ON DISPLAY AT GETTY CENTER

With stunning imagination and technical skill, Herb Ritts created distinctive photographs of fashion models, nudes, and celebrities that successfully bridged the gap between art and commerce. His work is currently on display at the Getty Center through August 26, 2012 in the exhibit Herb Ritts: L.A. Style. (Story continued click on picture above)

FILMMAKER HEATHER COURTNEY ON
WHERE SOLDIERS COME FROM

When documentary filmmaker Heather Courtney visited her Northern Michigan hometown four years ago, she thought about making a film about rural America. She never dreamed she would find herself at war in Afghanistan filming the perils of a Michigan squad. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

COOL CULVER CITY BLOCK-LONG PUB CRAWL

Downtown Culver City has really taken off these last couple of years, from new cool bars and hipster joints to even vegan eats, but there’s more to the area, especially along nearby Venice Boulevard, than just the popular Cuban restaurant Versailles. Mixology fans, along with good old barflies can now revel in Culver City. (Story continued click on picture above)

DANIELE WATTES HAS IT GOING ON

Entertainer Danièle Watts, an up-and-coming young actress has been cast to take on the role of Coco in Quentin Tarantino’s newest feature, Django Unchained about a slave-turned-bounty hunter who sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

DAVE STEWART CREATES
2010 THE RINGMASTER GENERAL (SHIRAZ)

Musician, music producer, author, entrepreneur, filmmaker and philanthropist Dave Stewart can now add vintner to his ever-expanding list of achievements. In collaboration with award-winning Australian winemakers Mollydooker (Sarah and Sparky Marquis), Stewart has created the limited edition 2010 The Ringmaster General. (Story continued click on picture above)

ACTOR ROBERT LASARDO
RELEASES TATTOO POETRY BOOK
GET TO KNOW THE MAN BENEATH THE INK

Hollywood’s consummate villain and scene-stealing character actor, Robert LaSardo, best known for his groundbreaking work on “Nip/Tuck” as well as cult favorites like Death Race and Autopsy, has penned his first book entitled Choices: Inside Out, an in depth and intimate book of poetry and jarring images of his numerous tattoos. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

DITCH WORK FOR ‘OCCUPATION VACATION PACKAGE’

Joie De Vivre's Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach has crafted a fun, new excuse to skip work. Located right on Laguna's best stretch of beach in the heart of downtown, Pacific Edge is a hooky-players dream, and its Occupation Vacation packages encourages people to ditch work and spend the day in a surf-themed cabana. (Story continued click on picture above)

CONFIDENTIAL BEVERLY HILLS
POSH CLUB OPENS IN 90210

The City of Beverly Hills nightlife scene has just stepped up by diving head first into the L.A. club game with the launching of CONFIDENTIAL Beverly Hills, an upscale speak-easy that is quickly becoming the “it” spot around town. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

AFTERNOON ROYAL TEA AT THE LONDON

The concept of Afternoon Tea is so very British, and to some, extremely girlie. So when the invitation came my way to experience Afternoon Tea firsthand at Chef Gordon Ramsay’s Boxwood Café in the London West Hollywood, I was intrigued but a little hesitant. But as any proud foodie would do, I embraced the opportunity and confess, became a convert. (Dining review continued click on picture above)

12TH ANNUAL L.A. RIVER RIDE SET FOR JUNE 10

We all know Los Angeles is a commuter city, after all the song “Nobody Walks in L.A.” is as much a mantra for the city as just a tune to dance to. Most of the time we get around in our cars, but there is a whole subculture of folks that are dedicated to pedaling wherever they go. Bikers will be in full force during the 12th Annual Los Angeles River Ride taking place on Sunday, June 10. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

OUTSIDE LANDS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
ANNOUNCES 2012 LINEUP

The summer music festival season is in full swing. Fresh off the heels of Coachella and the recently announced Lollapalooza lineup, San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, one of the west coast’s premiere music fests being held this year August 10-12, has just announced its impressive lineup and it does not disappoint. (Story continued click on picture above)

A VISIT TO THE HUNTINGTON LIBRARY

A visit to the world-renowned Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Think of it as mini getaway to refresh and recharge your mind and body. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

VEGAS’ BODY ENGLISH ANNOUNCES SUMMER MUSIC LINEUP

With the longer days and warmer weather we have summer fun on the brain and that means quick sojourns to Las Vegas are on the horizon for gambling, good times and great live music. Body English, the underground (literally) club at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has just announced its Summer Music Lineup. (Story continued click on picture above)

ROBERT LASARDO PLAYS WITH FIRE
AND LIVES TO TELL THE TALE

Our favorite Hollywood villain, actor Robert LaSardo, has once again penned yet another thought provoking book of gut wrenching poems and provocative photos. The follow-up to his stirring Choices: Inside Out, his latest effort, Playing With Fire, is a rousing collection of personal confessions and poetry, paired with gritty images that really bring LaSardo’s prose to life. (Story continued click on picture above.)

 

CELEBRITY CHEF SUSAN FENIGER
HAS BEEN AN L.A. CULINARY FIXTURE & ICON FOR 30 YEARS DELIVERING GROUNDBREAKING FARE AT
BORDER GRILL, CIUDAD, AND NOW STREET
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EXTREME BOOT CAMP
GETTING YOU FIT FROM SILVER LAKE TO WEST HOLLYWOOD

Are you looking to get fit this summer but you need some extra motivation? Look no further than Extreme Boot Camp to get you there. Wanting to try something new and take my workouts to a new level I decided to take the challenge and give their 6-week boot camp a try. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

NEAT BAR
CLASSY COCKTAIL LOUNGE LANDS IN GLENDALE

No offense to the folks in Glendale, but they usually have to trek to the party, to whatever is happening about town that’s worthwhile in entertainment, whether that be in downtown L.A., Hollywood or the west side. (Story continued click on picture above)

TRAINER NICKY HOLENDER
MAKING CELEBRITIES, CEO’S & AVERAGE JOE’S FIT

Trainer Nicky Holender, a former professional soccer player including a stint with the Los Angeles Galaxy, is making a name for himself around town as the ‘in demand’ personal/fitness trainer catering to an elite clientele of celebrity and professional athletes. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

DJ LOCZI
FROM VEGAS TO THE SOUTHLAND, HE GETS THE PARTY GOING

Born Zach Loczi in Detroit Michigan, and raised living in Sweden, Southern California, and London, DJ Loczi has become one of the country’s most acclaimed and in-demand disc jockeys and has been taking the DJ world by storm over the past twelve years. (Story continued click on picture above)

FILMMAKER AMIR BAR-LEV SHEDS LIGHT
ON THE PAT TILLMAN STORY

Back in 2002, amidst the fresh wounds and confusion post 9/11, professional football player Pat Tillman stunned the nation when he gave up his career and lofty guaranteed contract to join the Army and become a Ranger, instantly becoming a symbol of patriotic fervor and unflinching duty. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

SPAGO
WOLFGANG PUCK’S CLASSIC EATERY STILL SHINES

Wolfgang Puck’s Spago – the celebrity chef’s first heralded restaurant serving "California Cuisine" – opened in 1982 above the Sunset Strip. His Beverly Hills’ Spago opened in 1997 as a more upscale establishment and all these years later it still shines as a beacon of quality Los Angeles fine dining. (Review continued click on picture above)

AM AND HIS COOL, LOUNGEY VIBE

Loungey, electro-pop singer AM is a fan of retro, from the films he watches to the music he listens to, to the clothes we wears and the art he creates. “I don’t want to say that I’m living in the past but I kind of am,” he says with a laugh.” (Story continued click on picture above)

 

TMZ HOLLYWOOD TOUR
UNCOVERING ALL THINGS CELEBRITY

By now you’ve seen the TMZ shiny black and red bus all over town. This summer saw the launch of the TMZ Hollywood Tour, perfect for a city and culture obsessed with everything celebrity. (Story continued click on picture above)

DJ VICE
FROM L.A. TO LAS VEGAS TO OVERSEAS
HE GETS THE PARTY GOING

The resident Saturday night DJ at Las Vegas’ it club Tao, DJ Vice is one of the country’s premier DJs. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he’s gone from DJing school dances to a stint on Power 106 FM before conquering Vegas and becoming in demand all over the world. (Story continued click on picture above)

 

 

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