As summer comes to a close, I can’t help but feel a bit of nostalgia over the, ‘last days of life’, as I would refer to it as a bratty, braces-clad, sun-drenched teen. Returning to the monotonous-drum of school after nearly three months of freedom was hard for any teen, but especially hard for a [...]
Most of us have seen Point Break, right? If not, I can recap it in a few simple words. Keanu Reeves: FBI agent/surfer dude. Patrick Swayze: Zen Surfer/Bank Robber. This might be one of the best pieces of shit ever–with Patrick Swayze spewing out “enlightened” comments, and Keanu Reeves saying truly unforgettable things like “Vaya [...]
It seems we’re all on a budget these days, and finding cheap things to do around town–or, better yet, free things–is a definite plus. A city the size of Los Angeles brings a slew of free entertainment, both good and bad. Jazz night on Fridays at the LACMA tops the list of to-do’s in the [...]
Any comedy troupe that produced the likes of Amy Poehler, Adam McKay, and Horatio Sanz must be legit. The Upright Citizens Brigade is an improv comedy troupe founded in Chicago in 1990, which has since moved cities and now boasts Hollywood and New York locales. Last weekend I experienced my first UCB show at their [...]
Dad stands in the backyard drenched in sweat and silently swearing under a twenty-pound bunny costume. All the while, you, your siblings, and your cousins are on a mad hunt for those colorful plastic eggs filled with chocolate goodness. Pink marshmallow Peeps for breakfast and a new white dress/hat combo just for this occasion. Easter [...]
Google downtown Los Angeles and the first hit that appears is the link for the downtown Los Angeles Business Improvement District. This website is funded by a coalition of over 400 property owners on a mission to help the “central business district achieve its full potential as a great place to live, work, and play.” [...]