Horror Nights returns with a fright
Ingrid Rosales, A&E Editor
October 4, 2010
“What fear fears most,” is a rather bold tagline for anything attempting to scare the daylights out of Hollywood’s innocent inhabitants. Any remotely frightening images or concepts that come bubbling up in our minds have already been done in countless horror films, after all. But powerhouse... Read more »
FYF Fest provides music and fun under the sun
Cyndi Gomez, Staff Writer
September 7, 2010
The incomparable all-ages FYF Fest returned on Saturday, September 4, at the Los Angeles State Historic Park with the best lineup thus far. With roughly 20,000 attendees, the great acts from the bill proved why so many people were excited to be part of the end of summer’s most intriguing lineup... Read more »
Cale Wilbanks reflects on the future of art and photography
Sarah McIntosh, Staff Writer
September 7, 2010
Some say art is dead, and that today we are bombarded with digital images that mean nothing. But what if digital photography could be taught by the film photography that came before them? “Cale Wilbanks: Photography before the Digital Revolution,” an art exhibit, showcased 35mm shot photography,... Read more »
Anime Expo returns for its 19th year in LA
Ingrid Rosales, Calendar Editor
June 24, 2010
Costumes in downtown Los Angeles and in the middle of the summer can only mean one thing — Anime Expo is back in town. The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation will host the nineteenth annual Anime Expo next week, from July 1 – 4, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Thousands... Read more »
Santa Monica festival aims to spread unity
Emil Norlen, Staff Writer
May 12, 2010
A fresh wind blew over Clover Park in Santa Monica this past Saturday as a theme of green was introduced at the 19th annual Santa Monica festival. Vendors, volunteers, and activists were lined up around the park to promote their work, sell their products, and invite park visitors to a variety of workshops.... Read more »
“Aqua Teen Hunger Force” brings laughter to the El Rey
Emil Norlen, Staff Writer
May 5, 2010
Fans of Adult Swim, a late-night network for adults that shares channel space with the Cartoon Network, lined up under the neon lights of the El Rey theatre for an evening of some brash comedy sketches last Tuesday. “Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” comprised two-thirds of the Adult Swim show, which... Read more »
The works of Martin Lubner
Emil Norlen, Staff Writer
April 20, 2010
A large crowd gathered at the Emeritus College on Second Street in Santa Monica for an intimate evening to appreciate the paintings of Martin Lubner. With a main focus on the objects in his art studio, Martin Lubner created the “More Still Other Lives” exhibition, an art exhibition that had... Read more »
Artists Showcase Their Work at Airport ArtWalk
Tannaz Lavian, Staff Writer
March 23, 2010
On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the day before the beginning of spring, airplanes, as usual, flew overhead at the Santa Monica Airport. Yet something livelier was proceeding on land. The Fourth Annual Santa Monica Airport ArtWalk, hosted by the City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division and the Santa... Read more »
Los Angeles Rings in the Chinese New Year
Alica Forneret, Staff Writer
February 26, 2010
Thousands of pieces of pastel confetti and empty firecrackers lay strewn in the streets of Chinatown this weekend. February 20-21 was the Chinese Chamber of Commerce’s 111th Golden Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Festival. Even after 100 years, the event still remains popular. The Chamber estimated... Read more »
