June 2011
May 2011
THURSDAY →
nicken:
Maybe you saw our critically acclaimed production of Oedipus the Tyrant. Maybe you didn’t. Maybe you’d be interested to know that we’re putting up a staged reading of Antigone from the same translation at El Cid this Thursday? Maybe you don’t care about any of that, you’re only interested in having cool drinks with cool people at a cool place.
Either way, we’ve got you covered. Drinks,...
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“We’re 100 percent natural. But we think we’ll fit in L.A. just fine.”
– Tagline from billboard ad for NYC-based hot dog purveyor PAPAYA KING, which is opening its first stand in Los Angeles.
Heh. Although… 100% natural hot dog? Grain of salt, please. :-)
Today I learned that Los Angeles eats more hot... →
bestrooftalkever:
CLOSET EATERS
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Some guidelines on how to be a true Angeleno →
mlee525:
Click-through for Hector Tobar’s list, but here are two which I liked:
5. Know your shortcuts. We avoid turning on the GPS because we know more about our traffic patterns than any computer. We know that the usual rules of geography and geometry don’t always apply in L.A., and the quickest route between two points is not necessarily a straight line. We know that at certain times of the...
“It’s the opposite of a normal ‘big important city’. With all those other cities...”
– Yeah, that’s a pretty great and accurate way to sum up Los Angeles. But the rest of the post is about how he threw up — nay, “ninja puked” — in the back of Alicia Silverstone’s car many years ago. And there’s really not a more L.A. story than that.
The Word in the Stone. The official Blog of Leigh...
I need a temp
aplaceforfacts:
I’m looking for someone to help me out for the three busiest weeks of the year over here at G4. That’s right: E3 is in a couple of weeks and I’m going to need someone to help me process and deliver a shit ton of content to our partners.
I’m looking for a dependable gaming geek based in LA who can work full-time for the next three weeks. It’s not going to be glamorous, but you’ll...
The 38 Essential Los Angeles Restaurants April '11 →
fedored:
i’ve eaten at some of these places, but certainly not enough. new summer goal indeed.
@saladeespera on @indie1031, www.indie1031.com 8-10pm pdt, tune in!!
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I AM ALIVE IN LOS ANGELES!!: Tonights info for... →
mikethepoetla:
Here’s the text:
This Monday May 23rd, 2011 @ Stella Adler Conservatory Mike the PoeT Presents … “POETS, LIVEPLAYERS & WORDSAYERS!” In addition to the usual great poetry & live music, our special feature this month is Douglas Kearney. Kearney is a master craftsman and showman. Two years…
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In a makeshift courtroom in downtown LA,... →
newsweek:
This is one of the saddest stories ever. Save librarians!
How does one interrogate a librarian! These are some scary lawyers.
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Watchatencio:
That’s a Wrap on Osama - The series finale of the world’s most terrifying soap opera. Directed and shot by Peter Atencio Produced and written by James Adomian and Trevor Moore Starring Trevor Moore as Osama James Adomian as the Director Brian Patrick Mulligan as Dick Cheney Curtis Rainsberry as the Sound Guy Jeff Sloniker as the Grip Edited by Benjamin Martin Makeup by Genevieve Lamb
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DAILY CANDY DEALS: Boot Camp H2O →
Looking for a new water workout? Try Boot Camp H2O!
It’s $60 for 8 classes (instead of $170) and $90 for 12 classes (instead of $200)!
The classes take place on the westside, at the Palisades Charter High School pool OR at the Westside Jewish Community Center pool in Miracle Mile.
Click www.bootcamph2o.com for details on the workout and class schedules.
The offer is good until May 31st, 2011,...
